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
Roy D
Reviewer
5/5
Fabulous takes the hard work out of doing the hedges !!
11 months ago
Jim Barry
Reviewer
5/5
Starts first time
Very powerful and lightweight
3 years ago
Andrew Stewart
Reviewer
5/5
Great product
Great product. Easy to assemble great value.
3 years ago
Client d'Amazon
Reviewer
5/5
Souffleur pour bricoleurs avertis !
Ce souffleur est puissant mais de piètre qualité.A...
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u bout de 1 an d'utilisation, voici les problèmes rencontrés :- poignée de gâchette d'accélération cassée ; j'ai dû la bricoler en la refixant avec une vis par le dessous. La poignée tient par un tout petit morceau de plastique à l'origine- sangles de harnais qui se baladent. J'ai dû les repasser et les recoudre pour qu'elles tiennent en place- pot d'échappement non fixé. Là c'était le pompon : le pot d'échappement n'était pas fixé au moteur et se baladait dans la cage plastique qui a fondu avec la chaleur dégagée par le moteur. J'ai dû trouver des vis adaptées et les refixer avec du frein-filet adapté aux hautes températures.- le réglage du carburateur pas fait : il ne tenait pas le ralenti au déballage. J'ai dû refaire les réglages.Bref, si vous ne savez pas bricoler un peu, passez votre chemin.Après tout cela, je n'ai pas de problème de dysfonctionnement de moteur, et ce souffleur est par ailleurs, particulièrement puissant.Investissez dans un casque anti bruit efficace : il sera largement nécessaire.
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3 years ago
Miss K-J Ritchie
Reviewer
2/5
Should have worn gloves or chain mail
When assembled it looks great. Heat output is...
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ok. However, the finish on this product is really poor. Aside from the inadequate assembly instructions, there are multiple sharp edges on various pieces that my husband cut himself on. My father (a former engineer) examined the parts and suggests that the mould at the factory is blunt so when the metal is punched, it burrs, leaving knife-sharp edges. Given the blue plastic protective coating comes off in bits and pieces, the parts need to be manoeuvred multiple times, increasing the chances of being cut. The worst cut my husband received was from one of the side panels and was touch and go as to whether it needed stitches. We have contacted the manufacturer, but a week on have not had a response. Buyers beware - this looks great from a distance but you need to wear protection on your hands when assembling and take real care when using it. Keep kids well away.
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3 years ago
Peter Forshaw
Reviewer
5/5
5 STAR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!
Very good product.Initially had a problem with the gl...
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ass tube supplied in 2 sections. Rang customer service explained the issue and they replaced it with a single full length tube without hesitation. After a year I required a replacement cover which again was replaced without question. 5 star customer service!!!!!
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3 years ago
MM
Reviewer
5/5
Efficiente fino a quando...
Soffiatura potente quindi efficiente ottimo rapporto quali...
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tà prezzoDevo rettificare la recensione in quanto oggi durante l'uso e dopo 15 giorni dall'acquisto il pulsante dell'acceleratore si è spezzato in due senza nessun motivo fatto con una plastica veramente scadente e non ho più la possibilità di utilizzare il soffiatore
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3 years ago
DVDs 2 Treasure
Reviewer
5/5
Easy to start, lightweight but powerful
I've used it several times now and it has a...
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lways started really easily, which was something I was apprehensive about, as I've had other cheaper items and they are a pain to start. Second pull on first ever start!!!!It's powerful enough to move the leaves with ease, not so much for twigs unless they are on the small side.
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3 years ago
Miguel garcÃa martinez
Reviewer
5/5
3 years ago
JCK
Reviewer
5/5
Très utile
Quoique un peu bruyant, matériel correspondant au descriptif. Performant po...
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ur l'usage demandé (moins de 2000m2) Facilité de montage et de mise en œuvre. De plus , livraison beaucoup plus rapide que prévue.Maintenant à voir dans le temps. Je recommande cet article.
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3 years ago