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Comment on Sell Snow Thrower Starter Gear for Toro S-200 and S-620 Units In Stock by Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:49:40 +0000

Snow Thrower gear, February 12, 2011

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This review is from: Snow Thrower Starter Gear for Toro S-200 and S-620 Units

The replacement gear for my, at least 20 year old Toro Snow thrower, was an exact match for the one that disintegrated during last snow season. It works perfectly, and has saved my back some aches and pains......

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Comment on Sell Husqvarna 125BVx 28cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered 170 MPH Blower/Vac With Smart Start for Sale by Thomas Centofanti

Thomas Centofanti — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:21:28 +0000

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Better then expected. very nice., April 8, 2010

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This review is from: Husqvarna 125BVx 28cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered 170 MPH Blower/Vac With Smart Start (Lawn & Patio)

I did a lot of research and read a lot of reviews before committing to the Husqvarna Blower/Vac. I had a Sears model that worked out well for nearly 13 years and wanted something that I could count on as much. I was very disappointed that most of the reviews for the Sears models as well as other brands were for the most part less than 4 stars. I have only had the Husqvarna Blower/Vac for a couple of weeks, but I am very satisfied with the results it has given me. The blower gives off plenty exhaust & the vac is much stronger than I expected. Most of the reviews I read said that the vac wasn't very good, however I have to disagree. Without a dough I would definitely recommend this Blower/Vac. It is well worth the $179.00 price tag compared to the other brands and models out there. If you are able to get it on sale like did it's even better. The only con I have is the Vac tude is longer then most, at least for me. (5'7") For taller folks it shouldn't be a problem.

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Comment on Sell Husqvarna 125BVx 28cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered 170 MPH Blower/Vac With Smart Start for Sale by Dennis Washenfelder

Dennis Washenfelder — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:27:57 +0000

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

Good Blower, Mediocre Vacuum, May 25, 2010

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This review is from: Husqvarna 125BVx 28cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered 170 MPH Blower/Vac With Smart Start (Lawn & Patio)

Husqvarna is an established brand, so when my box arrived, I was surprised to see how incomplete and incoherent the assembly instructions were. If my wife hadn't been standing there watching me wrestle with the vacuum bag, I would never have figured out how to attach it to the vacuum pipe (Hint: Unzip the bag, turn it inside out, and pull it onto the vacuum pipe beginning at the small end. You won't find that in the instruction manual. I'm not giving any hints where the mystery screw goes. You'll eventually discover its use on your own.).

Once I figured out the assembly, the blower started on the first try. There's a thumb-operated speed lever that's meant to reduce hand fatigue by allowing the blower to be set at a certain speed so you don't have to keep squeezing the throttle. Unfortunately on mine, the speed lever is too loose, so once the speed is set, the engine slowly returns to an idle - a very frustrating situation. As far as I can tell there is no way of tightening the lever so that it will maintain its speed setting.

The other thing that I found surprising is that the whole thing is plastic, except for the engine. Considering the rough handling that many outdoor machines receive, I was surprised the housing wasn't metal.

For performance, the blower does a good job. Lots of air, not too much noise. As a vacuum it will handle small stuff, but don't bother to use it for pine needles or leaves the size of sycamore maple leaves. I tried several different techniques, but spent most of the afternoon clearing the suction pipe. As my wife pointed out more than once, I could have crawled into the flower borders on my hands and knees and picked the leaves out quicker (That's eventually what happened.).

Overall, the blower is good for clearing sidewalks, and great to help start a brush pile fire. It's handicapped as a vacuum. The sketchy instructions and throttle defect are disappointing.

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Comment on Sell Husqvarna 125BVx 28cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered 170 MPH Blower/Vac With Smart Start for Sale by Comdet

Comdet — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:03:09 +0000

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Husky versus Stihl, August 19, 2009

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This review is from: Husqvarna 125BVx 28cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered 170 MPH Blower/Vac With Smart Start (Lawn & Patio)

Needed a new blower vac (well, wanted would be a more accurate description) and was torn between the Husky and the Stihl 86 C-E. Was lucky enough to have a neighbor who also wanted one, so we worked out a deal where I would buy both and then sell him the one I didn't want for the price I paid (plus a case of beer).

So, picked them both up. Hard decision, but after a couple of weeks of use, I went with the Stihl. A summary of what I found to be the major points for each:

Build quality - both are excellent. The Stihl feels a bit more stout, but the Husky is no slouch.

Starting - again, pretty much a dead heat. No problems with either one when starting cold or hot.

Comfort - slight edge to the Stihl. The anti-vibration handle does work well, and it generally feels more comfortable to use. It's a close call, however - I can see where the Husky could feel better for some people.

Blowing - again, pretty much a dead heat. I couldn't tell the difference even though the Stihl's specs are a bit better in terms of air flow volume. Both got the job done very well.

Vac - this is my main use for this machine, and the area that swung me over to the Stihl. The shredder blade is more robust in the Stihl, and it can tackle a larger volume of material faster and easier than the Husky. While the Husky was a lot more clog resistant than the Echo I tried, it did clog up once on me, whereas the Stihl just kept chugging along.

The Stihl costs more, but in my area is easier to get serviced. You'll want to check in your area for service places for the Husky. If service is available and you mainly want to use it as a blower, save a few bucks and get the Husky. It's an excellent machine that, with proper care (especially when it comes to gas) will give you years of good service. However, if you want to mainly use it as a vac, the extra money is well spent on the Stihl.

I'll give it five stars, but 4.5 stars is a more accurate rating due to the vac performance.

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Comment on Discount 1200W Gas Powered Generator Gasoline Portable Camping Best Price by B. Ward

B. Ward — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:57:50 +0000

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Happy with it., June 30, 2011

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This review is from: 1200W Gas Powered Generator Gasoline Portable Camping

Shipping was super quick. Box was a little beat but all inside was in good shape.

Generator seemed solid.
Started right up. runs a little rough on no load but smooths out as soon as you start asking it for power.

Wish the manual was a little more detailed, but it had enough info for basic operation.

Great emergency generator for small households with limited demand for emergency power during sparse and occasional outages.

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Comment on Sell Genecon Hand Generator Best Price by Sir Robert McFredrickson-Anderson IV "No"

Sir Robert McFredrickson-Anderson IV "No" — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:14:40 +0000

20 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

BEST. THING. EVER, August 30, 2010

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This review is from: Genecon Hand Generator (Office Product)

One thing I have always wanted to get was a Hand Generator, and the Genecon Hand Generator is the perfect product for me. Every now and then, I always need a hand, and this hand generator delivers. A few simple turns of the crank generates a full human hand to help you in any situaton:

1. use it as a wrench
2. ask it to hold something
3. give it to a hobo
4. glue it to your roomates forehead
5. staple it to the wall
6. throw it at ducks in the park
7. or just carry it around and hold it up proudly, saying "Thank you Genecon...thank you"

I cant describe how many times I've needed a hand and Genecon's product really does what its supposed to do. I love you genecon

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Comment on Bargain Garant Yukon Street L Shovel Ya135ls Snow Shovels Best Price by RONALD W KIESEL

RONALD W KIESEL — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:24:20 +0000

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Ideal Shovel for Tall People, January 17, 2010

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This review is from: Garant Yukon Street L Shovel Ya135ls Snow Shovels

I am 6ft.4in. tall, and this is the only snow shovel that I can use without straining my back! This replaced an original one that I used for over 25 years. I had worn 2 inches off the blade, and it was still usable until the blade cracked near the handle socket. If you are tall and want a well-built snow shovel that will save your back, this is the perfect shove!.

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Comment on Bargain Garant Yukon Street L Shovel Ya135ls Snow Shovels Best Price by Paul from Michigan

Paul from Michigan — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:56:27 +0000

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The Best Shovel Made For Saving Your Back, January 31, 2009

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This review is from: Garant Yukon Street L Shovel Ya135ls Snow Shovels

I have used a shovel like this most of my life. It is simply the best shovel made for shoveling deep snow or moving piles of snow out of the way. The long handle makes it easy on the back. It still works way better than one of those plastic ergonomic things you see everywhere. It is perfect for shoveling the house roof if you live where you get that much snow. Thankfully, it has been many years since the last time I had to do that job. This shovel also works good for making a sled run for the kids. Just shovel the snow onto the track, whack it down with the back side of the shovel and slide the shovel from side to side to smooth off the snow. Let the snow freeze up and coat with a sprinkling of water to ice it up. The kids will have a blast. I make their sled hill this way every winter.

I have a word of advice though. Don't use this shovel on bare cement on a regular basis because the cement will tear up the aluminum in a hurry. Please use a steel shovel for scraping down to the bare cement or pavement.

For the last 15 or 20 years, I have been looking for a replacement for the shovels I had that were in bad shape. I could never find one locally. I finally found one here! Amazon uses a vendor for this item. I purchased mine from the Amazon vendor Ron's Home & Hardware for less than the current price on Amazon from another vendor. The shovels were shipped with just plastic wrap around the handles and one swath across the blades. When they arrived at my house, the shipping label was hanging by a thin strand of plastic wrap. Why it was shipped so poorly is a mystery. I got my new shovels and am very pleased to have some good ones for many years to come.

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Comment on Bargain Garant Yukon Street L Shovel Ya135ls Snow Shovels Best Price by Mark in Vermont

Mark in Vermont — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:23:36 +0000

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

Snow Shovel, January 27, 2008

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This review is from: Garant Yukon Street L Shovel Ya135ls Snow Shovels

When I was a kid, my dad had this big, tall snow shovel with a gold-toned metal blade. I remember trying to use it a few times, but it was just too tall for me, but the interesting thing was that it was extremely light weight.
Many years later when I started doing property care, I was shopping for a snow shovel that I didn't have to bend over half way to the ground to use, and I found the same thing at a hardware store, only with a red blade. I bought it. I used it for a number of years, and it was perfect with a fairly large blade (but not too big) which was made of aluminum. It was quite tough, and useful. But then it got "lost" by someone, so I went looking for another.
All the stores have these whiz-bang plastic shovels and "back-savers" with bent handles, but they all require bending over to use effectively, at least at my 5'11" height. And everywhere I went and asked for an aluminum shovel all the clerks would hand me a grain scoop which has a way-too-big blade and an ineffective handle configuration for removing snow.
I gave up and came home, and did a search for snow shovel manufacturers on the internet. I found one by Garant that looked like the same model, but this time with a blue blade. I copied the part number, went to Amazon, pasted into the search box, and found one. I ordered it, and yes it is the same wood-handled, aluminum bladed shovel I wanted.
Maybe you think this is way too much over-thinking about a snow shovel, but when you have hundreds of feet of walks to shovel and a bad lower back, the right tool makes all the difference. Even if your back is fine, I recommend this shovel.

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Comment on Cheap Neiko Tools Big Scoop Aluminum Snow Shovel with Soft Grip Handle Lowest Price by W. Huber

W. Huber — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:31:27 +0000

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

great, March 3, 2008

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This review is from: Neiko Tools Big Scoop Aluminum Snow Shovel with Soft Grip Handle (Kitchen)

Best snow shovel I've ever used... Strong and will last for years-plus. Unlike the weaker models which I've replaced on a yearly basis.

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