Graham Wignall
Reviewer
5/5
Buying Chinese tools is always a bit of a lottery, I went with Bu-Ko as I already had their 5-in-1 p...
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ole saw/strimmer/hedge trimmer set, and it seemed to be pretty well made and reliable. Anyway, this turned up and seemed to be well built, too. However, it refused to start. Now I'm not exactly a stranger to small 2-stroke motors, but this one defeated me for 4 days. Not even the tiniest splutter to indicate it wanted to run, so I contacted the seller to request a return. I got an almost immediate response, including a video (about which I was skeptical) and a request for a phone number and a convenient time for an engineer to call me if the video didn't help. OK, OK, it started almost immediately, so I feel a bit of a prat, but it almost doesn't need choke at all to start and floods as soon as you look at it. Anyway, 10 out of 10 for customer service.
The saw runs really well, and was getting easier and easier to start during the weekend as it started to get run in. Second tank of fuel, and it was running sweetly. (Note: the manual says 25:1 and the saw says 40:1 for fuel/oil, and I checked with Burrowmount to see which was correct - turns out the first tank or two at 25:1 is fine for running in, then back to 40:1). One last log to chop and we're done for the weekend - the recoil starter handle comes away in my hand. OK, so the knot probably came undone, so I took the cover off and no, the cord had been cut through (presumably by the spring) and the starter had sort of self destructed. Anyway, another email to Burrowmount and a very quick reply to say that they were escalating it to their engineers. Three days later and a complete new starter arrived in the post.
So what can we conclude? For the price, don't expect Stihl quality and reliability, but that goes without saying. Chinese QA still seems to be a bit of a lottery, but these guys have the back-up to make up for any quality issues in the products. The other kit from the same supplier is fine, and having sorted it out, I have no reason to think I should have any more problems with this one. Overall, a great set-up with absolutely superb back-up and customer service.
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11 months ago
Johnday
Reviewer
4/5
pro gardener and sick of buying petrol hand held blowers that are tough on the wrists and last 6mths...
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with every day use, this is lighter on the back, comfortable and much bigger cc....... 65cc as opposed to the 25cc hand held blowers, time will tell how much longer this will last. very happy so far though as it starts easily every day.
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11 months ago
Roy D
Reviewer
5/5
Fabulous takes the hard work out of doing the hedges !!
11 months ago
A P
Reviewer
5/5
Starting the chainsaw
Thanks for the chainsaw which i got today.Everything in the b...
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ox also a spare sparkplug.I assembled the saw and primed 10* pulled out choke and with blade brake on pulled starter cord....fired 2nd pull pushed in choke and ran great....when engine warm i adjusted tickover down a tad...Thanks Good Saw If i get 2/3 years i think great value to.
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3 years ago
Cliente Amazon
Reviewer
5/5
Pésimo trato por parte de Amazon
La e devuelto a los diez minutos de funcionamiento en...
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cuanto le baja el nivel del combustible se para y no arranca no se puede estar repostando cada diez minutos el trato por parte de Amazon pésimo no creo que vuelva a comprar ahora me dicen después de 15 dÃas que tengo que pagar yo los portes de devolución
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3 years ago
martingasson 1
Reviewer
5/5
Easy to use
Easy to use
3 years ago
Graham Wignall
Reviewer
5/5
Great customer service
Buying Chinese tools is always a bit of a lottery, I went wi...
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th Bu-Ko as I already had their 5-in-1 pole saw/strimmer/hedge trimmer set, and it seemed to be pretty well made and reliable. Anyway, this turned up and seemed to be well built, too. However, it refused to start. Now I'm not exactly a stranger to small 2-stroke motors, but this one defeated me for 4 days. Not even the tiniest splutter to indicate it wanted to run, so I contacted the seller to request a return. I got an almost immediate response, including a video (about which I was skeptical) and a request for a phone number and a convenient time for an engineer to call me if the video didn't help. OK, OK, it started almost immediately, so I feel a bit of a prat, but it almost doesn't need choke at all to start and floods as soon as you look at it. Anyway, 10 out of 10 for customer service.The saw runs really well, and was getting easier and easier to start during the weekend as it started to get run in. Second tank of fuel, and it was running sweetly. (Note: the manual says 25:1 and the saw says 40:1 for fuel/oil, and I checked with Burrowmount to see which was correct - turns out the first tank or two at 25:1 is fine for running in, then back to 40:1). One last log to chop and we're done for the weekend - the recoil starter handle comes away in my hand. OK, so the knot probably came undone, so I took the cover off and no, the cord had been cut through (presumably by the spring) and the starter had sort of self destructed. Anyway, another email to Burrowmount and a very quick reply to say that they were escalating it to their engineers. Three days later and a complete new starter arrived in the post.So what can we conclude? For the price, don't expect Stihl quality and reliability, but that goes without saying. Chinese QA still seems to be a bit of a lottery, but these guys have the back-up to make up for any quality issues in the products. The other kit from the same supplier is fine, and having sorted it out, I have no reason to think I should have any more problems with this one. Overall, a great set-up with absolutely superb back-up and customer service.
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3 years ago
paul williams
Reviewer
5/5
Value for money
Great product for the price
3 years ago
cristinaeibar
Reviewer
5/5
Perfecto! y sobre todo el vendedor
Hola.La maquina perfecta, pero queria recalcar que ...
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el vendedor ha sido muy amable, ya que me habia ido de vacaciones y no habia nadie en casa y se ha preocupado de contactar conmigo y llegar a un acuerdo para entregarlo 10 dias mas tarde.La maquina llego el dia acordado y funciona perfectamente. Calidad -precio perfecto, no se puede pedir mas.Muchas gracias y lo recomiendo.
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3 years ago
Sarah
Reviewer
5/5
Absolutely love it
Excellent, for a start it arrived two weeks earlier than expecte...
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d.It did take a couple of hours to put together. But we absolutely love the patio heater, with the uncertain times that we are living through and with me working from home must days, to relax I like to get out and spend time in the garden. The patio heater means that I will be able to spend all dry evenings through the autumn/winter in the garden. The heat that it gives off is fantastic, the weather is not cold enough to use it on full power.
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3 years ago
FERNANDO MATINEZ RAMOS
Reviewer
5/5
Cumple expectativas
Buena relación calidad/precio
3 years ago
Miguel garcÃa martinez
Reviewer
5/5
3 years ago
Ciara Duffy
Reviewer
5/5
Great saw ideal for the DIY people!!
I knocked a star off easy to use because the s...
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aw that came first did not start but because of their great customer service they sent me out new engine straight away and new one is perfect! Top class people to deal with and the saw is a cracker for the money ideal for the DIY people of the world...
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3 years ago
Riley
Reviewer
4/5
Good all round
Excellent for cutting privet easy to use and pretty light
3 years ago