How does this edger work? Does the handle pivot at the attachment point? What's the black clip for? Anyone have a video of it in use? THANKS!
642755
Hi, I love this edger! Yes the handle pivots for storage and the black clip holds the blade up for storage. I do not have a video of it in use, but it is the easiest to use edger I have ever tried. I use a flat edged shovel to remove the cut off trimmings.
642756
Yes it does pivot back and forth. The black clip is used for bringing the blade up when your all done using it. I just used mine last week on the driveway and our curvy walk way and it worked great. I would recommend using it when your ground isn't real wet or to dry.
642757
The handle pivots at the attachment point. The black clip protects the blade when not in use. You center your foot on the blade and step with your heel first rocking towards your toes. This motion cuts the sod very efficiently. This edger works great and is not a strain to use. It's easier if the edging is maintained regularly. No mistakes with this edger as can be the case with power equipment and no grass is flung into landscaping. Just rake or sweep up the trimmings.
241412
I love the wovel, it is an excellent tool...HOWEVER...I think the ice attachment is a bad idea. The way my wovel is put together (bent steel handles attached at the stem by bolts) caused me to break a handle at the bolts when using the ice tool attachments...unless they have changed the way the handle attaches, like I suggested in 2009, using the attachment will eventually break one or both handles.
313149
You hold onto the black part (on the inside - its sort of flat). So you are holding the reel with one hand, only touching the black. Then you use your other hand to turn the handle thing. Essentially the orange wheel goes around, but the black part stays still. I think I would up 2 of them before I figured it out. It helps to stick one end of the cord through one of the openings so it stays.
2226486
hold the clipper like you would cutting hair- now push downward with your thump. Now is should come off. When the blade is off, look at the base and you will see a slot where the blade fixes in. Hope this is helpful.
2170372
Alas, I am not Mr. Grimm nor am I in his employment. I am just a user of this product like you. My copy of this pruner opens with a 'snick' when I slide the lock. Just now I took a close look at the mechanism: there is a sort of 'hook' that the slider engages to hold the shears closed. I lubricate this area and the hinge for the jaws once in a while and that is one way to help. Another way is to apply a bit of gentle downward pressure on the upper handle (squeeze the handles gently) while sliding the lock bar back. That also is safe and effective for releasing the ratchet.
711782
I really enjoy my McLane edger - can go at warp speed on the sidewalk edging. For the street, I choose to roll the machine on the lawn and simply keep the blade at the inside edge of the curb. Can' t go at warp speed as the lawn isn't smooth, but it does work quite well. I do not have a curb hopper option. This may help and may not - hope it does! Sam
2036245
...not sure if it is "normal", but the same thing happened to me. I just ignore it.....what other choice do you have? If you want the blade sharpened as far as the handle, there doesn't seem to be any other way. Holding the blade level as you draw it through the slot seemed to ameliorate that problem somewhat. I do like the product. I don't see any other way to get the blade sharpened as far as the handle.
2258814
I just purchased the Worx GT unit and love the way it edges my driveway and sidewalk. It cuts a sharp thin line about half an inch below the concrete edge and does not kick up a lot of dirt or grass clippings. It takes a little getting used to before you find the sweet spot for best results. I don't use my Sears gas powered edger anymore. Guess I'll try and sell it at the next garage sale.
1724022
Husqvarna sells an edging attachment for this and other trimmer models. Go to their website and make sure that you pick the right one. I think you can expect to pay around $180 to $200 dollars for the attachment. I have not use my trimmer for anything like this yet so I can't tell you how well it works.
604892
According to the gentleman who uses this edger in my yard.....no, there is no guide to keep the edger in line with the sidewalk or curb.
18817
The rotation speed is fairly low and you will need to experiment with various blades. The standard blade does chip the edge. There is a finer circular blade but I have not used it yet. The cuts I make have not needed a perfectly chip-frre cut, and I just round the edge with sand paper. I have used it against a straight edge. You have to watch it through, because it will wonder away from the ruler it you do not put the appropriate pressure. Positioning the edge (I use a long level) requires some inventiveness.
728052
Excellent edger I had a craftsman before this (not worth fixing) this edger starts on the first or second pull and runs smoothly is very easy to steer and adjust you get what you pay for and this one is worth it to me
2005090
when you squeeze the handle the blade extends and will stay extended until you again squeeze the handle and at the same time hit the black button with your thumb, at which time the blade will automatically retract. I love this box cutter! It far surpasses any other I have seen.
789468
Hi I ordered the adapter as a gift. I was later told that this particular clipper is not used to body clip a horse. I would like to return the adapter is that possible?
566283
Aww man you're gonna make me have to go see cuz I honestly can't remember. I hope you appreciate this and you owe me a beer.......Ok, it will roll backwards but the blades do not. It is however a fairly heavy bugger and I expect, with proper maintenance, to get a lifetime of usage out of it. I bought it mainly as a backup for my power mower. It does not, however, cut weeds for nothing and I don't know why. I believe because the weeds are so flexible they slide right through. But in a way that's a good thing as then you can spot the little bastids and kill them.
1495080
The pivot feature is more like adjusting it to blow by physically pointing it in the direction that you want it to go -- it is not going to pivot unless you push it to a different direct. imaging that you could tighten the bolts that allow it to pivot so that it doesn't. It is a tensioned so that it doesn't move on its own - point it and forget it.
548012
No edge guide but you could add one if you are handy. I find this saw very stable as it is heavier then most and has very little vibration with high RPM so it would be easy to cut a straight line with a steady hand. Cutting out a 90 degree corner requires coming from opposite ends if that is what you are asking. Otherwise it cuts a very clean line.