how well is it weighted and will it clear brush and small branches?
1264062
This is a fabulous, sturdy, comfortable handled machete. It doesn't make our arms tired or sore from using it for lengthy periods. It slices a 1" thick vine in one whack, a 3" thick vine in a couple whacks. Other folks may've had a bad experience but we lucked out I guess because it works fabulous on our farm!! We'd buy another one in a heartbeat.
1264063
The machete's balance point is just above the the edge of the hand guard, making it perfectly weighted when held. It comes very sharp, and clears small branches and brush with ease. The blade stays sharp, but after three camping trips, I had to resharpen mine, but I assure it, it saw a good deal of use before it needed to be sharpened. Hope this helps.
1264064
It very well weighted & will cut through thick brush as well as small branches. I have had no issues with it. In fact my neighbor used it to cut a small sapling & he likes the sharpness & ease of using it.
1264065
I bought this but was disapointed as to how soft the blade was. It might look good on a wall but not up to the task of clearing brush etc. The blade edge bends very easily. I turned around and bought the Gerber 31-000758 Gator Machete with Sheath to replace this one and I like it much better.
361819
Yes but not for real hard hard woods it's good for small jobs and softer woods like pine and oak.
743390
I do not think this saw would do a quick and satisfactory job on branches 3" to 5" thick. I've used it on 3" branches several times but think it's use is more applicable in the 1 to 2 1/2" diameter branches. Consider using a chain saw for speed and ease of cut on your branches. Note: an electric chain saw will cut your branches quite well.
915460
I returned it. It didn't do a very good job. It was hard to manage and the leaves (and small leaves at that) kept getting caught in the brushes.
2099829
This is really a lightweight unit designed for small yards. It does a decent job with small amounts of leaves although I have not used it yet or grass clipping,I doubt that it would be able to used in a sizable way for yard clippings unless the area was very small. Up north we have not yet had to cut the grass yet. When we do...I can try it and let you know.
1680270
It cuts everything very well but chips from smaller branches do tend to build up very fast. You just have to remove the cover and clean them out. I carry an old paint brush and it works very well. The saw uses regular chain & bar oil that is typical for all chain saws.
855432
They did a good job for me on oak, pine, and wild cherry brush up to about 1 1/2". On the large brush and hard woods do not rush the cut or the blade will get hot and dull the teeth more easily.
848880
It does good for a small yard. The trimmer cuts just as good as a blade does. And the base is set low like you would get with a blade mower.
1238477
Very light weight. I had a Hoover for 39 years and this is way lighter than that. I even look forward to vacuuming now. I also bought a Manual Bissell Sweeper for the everyday grass being tracked in, since our Texas grass is starting to grow. I used to have a battery SHARK sweeper, what a joke every time I wanted to use it, it needed to be charge. Don't buy anything that needs battery's ever.
422368
It is pretty sturdy and a good weight. It might take a bit of time, but one could cut down a decent size tree.
2121315
I don't have a pine tree and live in a very dry climate but it does pick up small twigs from a blue palo verde tree and those twigs are larger and heavier than reasonably dry pine needles. As with any blower-vac, you can clog it if you try to pick up a huge pile of anything. Just work from the edges and it should do fine. I'm still amazed at how much better it is than my previous one from a different manufacturer.
1256667
D. Sorry my manual is long gone, maybe it's around somewhere. I can tell you that it is good for about 20 minutes hacking through thick vines and brush, does real well. Got about 3 acres here w/many trees bushes and all that mess, if this broke I'd buy another in a New York second. No troubles at all, would recommend the 3 sided/triangular cutting cord.
2225434
Yes I have picked and mulched very small branches. I have not picked up heavier debris with it.
743387
This saw is good for light pruning. If you're going to cut firewood, a chain saw is far more effective.
1965653
I have used it half a dozen times. Mostly in an above ground garden that is soft dirt. I did use it to clear our about 200 square feet of grass to lay mulch. It did it like a champ. It does clog up around the tines quickly if there is a lot of root being tilled. I love it for the purpose it serves me.
2259580
I bought the Easy Clean 71B (Yellow) and am very happy with it. It is over 1 pound lighter than this Rapid Clean model with only slightly less power. Overall I have been very impressed with the suction power, the ability to turn on/off brushes and the long cord and crevice tool. I would recommend it due to the lower weight and lower price.
1214879
No, I don't think it would work well for that. I used it on pinecones and small branches and it worked well. I use my lawnmower with bag (Greenworks as well) to collect and mulch leaves.