lendignan
Reviewer
3/5
Nice chain saw if only the oil didn't leak
11 months ago
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
Mr C.
Reviewer
5/5
Stylish
I bought this heater to allow us to drag out the evenings in the garden wit...
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h a little heat, and on that front, this heater delivers. Once it gets going, the output from this is excellent. It is very easy to use, and adds a lot of style to the garden. One minor point to note is that the instructions are not quite so clear, however there is a YouTube video from the manufacturer that clarifies everything, so I would advise watching that before set up. Overall, this heater is great and I am very happy with it. To add one last comment, the customer services team are especially supportive! I had an incident where the heater was blown over by unexpected winds, and the team very kindly sent out replacement parts to assist. Do tie down the heater when not in use. I learnt the hard way!
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3 years ago
Amazon Customer
Reviewer
4/5
The effect it gives
Love the effect of this heater makes a real statement
3 years ago
DURAND GUILLAUME
Reviewer
5/5
Puissance de soufflerie
Bon produit à un prix très intéressant.
3 years ago
TF
Reviewer
4/5
Great for heavy duty work. Commercial.
I bought this when I set my garden business ...
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up 5/6 years ago. Its outlast a few other machines. Good on fuel. Plenty of attachments. Only just packed in this year. 2022. And I didnt treat it very well.Extention poles / Reach for hedge cutter is great, if your not strong it will be hard to handle at full length.The power of the Bu-ko, ive had 2 different makes just this year none have matched the Bu-ko in the slightest for power. Also just realised how little vibration / feedback you get of the bu-ko as well, compared to others I have.Bad side of it is, the plastic casings / handle , button are cheap and not great. Also the goggles, earmuffs are nasty. After a while the ruber feeders / supports inside the poles that fix the metal rotating bar in place, start to move or twist making it hard to fix them onto the machine / putting other extention poles together.Would I buy again, yes in hindsight. For price its great. Just would be nice if they matched the quality of the engine power with better fixings, casings, plastics etc.Ferrari engine, fiat panda shell.
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3 years ago
SBW
Reviewer
4/5
Test Run
So the product looks well made and heavy duty, you get a lot of spares inc...
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luding a spare spark plug and H & S kit. Takes a while to put together and is very heavy. I bought the long reach version and tested it with all 3 extensions and it was far too heavy to use with all 3, and that was using it with the harness. Then tried it with 2 extensions and although it was still very heavy it was just about usable if you have it balanced and adjusted correctly.The extensions are very tight and stiff, even after lubrication and the pinch bolt nuts fall out every time you dismantle the extensions, if you where doing this on grass you would never find the nuts again.The engine started ok but needed a small amount of choke to keep it running even when warmed up.Good value for the money but unless you have good strength you will fine it hard to manoeuvre especially when using the extensions.
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3 years ago
john nevin
Reviewer
5/5
Good buy
Very happy arrived on time
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3 years ago
Shailen Patel
Reviewer
4/5
The instructions are vague and best and require some common sense
Very powerful! Do...
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es the job well.The instructions are vague and best and require some common sense. Instructions for attaching the harness are absent so need a little more common sense and looking at the picture online helps.....The harness is difficult to adjust once worn. It would be helpful to have a buckle release on one or both straps to make it easier to put on and take off.
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3 years ago
Jose G.
Reviewer
5/5
Su gran potencial
Ba perfecta un cañón de aireUn poco ruidoso y consume bastante
3 years ago
Wolfgang Löser
Reviewer
5/5
Gut und gùnztig
Immer wieder
3 years ago
Gary Hammersley
Reviewer
5/5
Versatile and effective tool with great after-sales service
This is a versatile and...
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effective tool for all the gardening uses I have. I've had a couple of minor teething problems and I've been really impressed with great after-sales service I've had. Burrowmount have been helpful and responsive to resolve the problem
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3 years ago
Toutou
Reviewer
5/5
Bien
Bien
3 years ago
JORDI LA-ROSA LLADÓS
Reviewer
5/5