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I was able to clear my driveway and side walk in half the time. First, I was pleased with the speedy delivery. Came in good shape and I got it set-up in 15 minutes. It can clear up to 10 inches of dry snow, when wet, probably around 6 inches.In general, it was a great buy. My very first snow thrower, lovin it.
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.
The on/off switch on the handle is simple to use. It has been a tremendous help. If you listen to the motor, you can tell immediately when you are attempting to clear too much snow at once. With effort and practice, you'll be clearing snow as well as the larger units.
When the snow was more than a foot, I lifted the machine to skim off the top layer first, then cleared lower layers. 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. Although we purchased this item slightly used, it works like new. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another one of these. Because it is smaller capacity, it must be used cautiously so as not to break the drive belt.
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.
This model is a wonderful time saver and easy to use. Unlike the larger self-propelled gas snow throwers, this electric snow thrower must be pushed through the snow.
While it has limited ability with slushy snow, it will throw the snow aside. 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. Even without WD-40, the slushy snow clogged the chute only once and I used an ordinary wooden spoon handle to clear it.
A great product.
I bought this unit before the big snow in February 2010.I highly recommand it.
Right out of the box in 15 minutes I was blowing snow. Had a amaller model previously but this one sure moves the snow 30+ feet with ease. 100 foot drive and parking area. What took 4 hours to shovel was clear to the asphalt in less than a hour. even heavy wet snow with ice and sleet thrown in. Great electric model snow thrower and its almost maintenance free.
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