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HomeHome & GardenToro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025 |
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 Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025 Mar 11, 2010
Delivery was quicker than expected.
Product performed as stated. However advertisement claimed to throw snow 30' in my case It only threw snow about 20' which really wasn't a problem.
Light weight but had no problem with snow up to 15". Snow drifts up to 2 1/2 feet were tackled by undercutting the drift and letting the snow fall in the clesned area.
I did have a problem with snow piled at the end of the driveway by the street plow. I had to physically pickup the snowblower and place it on top of the pile ( like I said the machine is light.)
If you have snow deeper than 15" I would not recommend this machine.
Very worthwhile purchase Mar 07, 2010
Although we purchased this item slightly used, it works like new. It has been a tremendous help. Unlike the larger self-propelled gas snow throwers, this electric snow thrower must be pushed through the snow. With effort and practice, you'll be clearing snow as well as the larger units. We also purchased a 100 foot indoor/outdoor extension cord and a GFI outlet. It's easy to manage the cord outdoors, but a reel would be helpful for storing the long extension cord. The on/off switch on the handle is simple to use. When moving the machine backwards, you must hold the right or left side in order not to run the machine. It is so light and compact that it can be stored indoors. Because it is smaller capacity, it must be used cautiously so as not to break the drive belt. If you listen to the motor, you can tell immediately when you are attempting to clear too much snow at once. Just as clearing half-paths works with the larger snow throwers, it also works with this unit. As other reviews indicate, if you want to clear EOD snow, it works best to chop it first with a shovel, then clear a reasonable amount at a time. When the snow was more than a foot, I lifted the machine to skim off the top layer first, then cleared lower layers. While it has limited ability with slushy snow, it will throw the snow aside. Even without WD-40, the slushy snow clogged the chute only once and I used an ordinary wooden spoon handle to clear it. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another one of these. This model is a wonderful time saver and easy to use. A great product!
Works like a champ Mar 05, 2010
I bought this unit before the big snow in February 2010.
I highly recommand it.
TORO WOW Mar 04, 2010
Right out of the box in 15 minutes I was blowing snow. 100 foot drive and parking area. What took 4 hours to shovel was clear to the asphalt in less than a hour. Had a amaller model previously but this one sure moves the snow 30+ feet with ease. even heavy wet snow with ice and sleet thrown in. Great electric model snow thrower and its almost maintenance free.
 Total garbage!!! Mar 03, 2010
I bought the Toro 1800 Powercurve last year at Amazon. Got a good deal on the product and wanted a lightweight snowthrower to clear off the front steps and my wood deck. I figured a gas snowblower would be too heavy and damage the stone steps and wood deck. I took this out of the box this year, worked for 5 minutes. Then I smelled burning rubber and the rotor stopped. Opened the side panel to find the belt jumped and started to fray. After I contacted Toro, was told to retension the belt without instruction on how to do so. I did tighten the rotor and purchased new belts from Toro. My wife then used the machine - worked for 7 minutes and the same thing happened. This has been in the shop for the past 2 weeks - I'm eager to see if I'll get a replacement or refund as the snow is piling up this year and shovelling wasn't what I had in mind when I bought this. So far tremendous disappointment in the product and in Toro's customer service.
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