Is there a lot of kickback when you first engage it?
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No more than usual. It actually less than other brands such as Dewalt and Bosch.
1631142
I wouldn't say "a lot" - there is definitely a noticeable torquing of the device, as the worm drive spins up. Would bet that is unavoidable with this kind of drive mechanism. Once it's spun up, it's AMAZING how smoothly and powerfully it cuts, I should add. As others have mentioned, technique is important (two hands on the saw when engaging, blade not touching anything, saw on flat surface, etc).
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Amber, You shouldn't have any "kickback" if the blade is not engaged when you pull the trigger. The saw does have a lot of torque and it will jerk a little when you operate it. Good technique is your best friend. Make sure that the saw is sitting on a solid surface and that the blade is not touching anything when you pull the trigger.
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No. There is a noticeable torque twist when you engage the trigger. The saw is well designed and self corrects almost immediately
897790
The more you use it, the easier it gets. Probably about an hour the first time
1523091
Yes it does but you have to boot leg it in. I have a friend that can tell you exactly how to do it.
1311266
I start it with one hand with foot on top, starts with 1-2 good pulls, its a heavier pull than most other items I have but the pull is different as the momentum carries over to the next pull making it much lighter on the followup. Once you hit a fast enough spin it just starts. Go to a lowes and test it out... to be sure this blower does rock. I am not sure exactly what your you can or can't do. But if you can start other items this should be no problem. Otherwise go electric.
1877467
Yes it is! Very fun, takes a kickin and keeps on tickin. It is not invensible. HMW
1124084
Yes once the pressure is reached it will turn off then as you use it it will kick back on
1076100
No, not really. When you first take it out of the box it does a little but it's nothing nasty.
195280
The game does have a great way of introducing you to the game mechanics. After a short time I felt like I had a good handle of the game.
1457599
Yes, the whole movement starts with a strong push downwards with your legs. Once that first movement the rest is relatively easy but the first push is strong.
244069
Yes just the puff when it ignites. Once the initial burnoff goes down its good from there.
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Hi Jacob. Agentbob here again. I had trouble with it in the beginning. I didn't know you have to take the plastic back with kick stand off first. Then put on the cover and re install the kick stand. I don't know if that will help. At first I thought the cover fit too tight.
2253910
It can be stiff after several pumps. Watch your fingers and hands to avoid getting pinched.
996387
No its been defraged. I use system mechanic so it tells me when to do it. I also seen people say it takes time to get faster. I use it everyday since iv gotten it.
1605968
No. But yes if you're okay hitting the start button a couple times to get it "HOT."
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I'd say it does about 95% of the time. Depending on the club, the ball can sometimes catch on the bottom of the net (higher lofted clubs that produce more spin tend to hit the top of the net and roll down getting caught). Additionally, the ball can sometimes return to you at an angle depending on where you hit the net. Balls hit to the right side will return more to your left. All that said, I've been very happy with the ball being returned to me. It happens way more often than the ball not being returned.
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It should only do this on first use I don't remember mine. Haveing much order with first use but I was working in the area and may not have noticed new item will usually have a kittle order with first use. Should burn off if it continues I would do more checking
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My girlfriend weighs 100lbs and she didn't have any issues with the kickback cutting some trees in the back, honestly I can't think of any reason to go with a low kick back chain if you need any serious cutting done. My saw came with a low kickback and I couldn't get anything done. Replaced it with one of these and cut through several trees in the same time it took to do one with the low kickback and I did it with less effort because you are holding the saw a lot longer per cut with a low kick back chain. Low kickback chains make the work exhausting, I hate em. If you're elderly or a small child, maybe low kickback is the way to go, but then why are you using a chainsaw lol. My girlfriend weighs 100lbs and she didn't have any issues with the kickback cutting some trees in the back, honestly I can't think of any reason to go with a low kick back chain if you need any serious cutting done. My saw came with a low kickback and I couldn't get anything done. Replaced it with one of these and cut through several trees in the same time it took to do one with the low kickback and I did it with less effort because you are holding the saw a lot longer per cut with a low kick back chain. Low kickback chains make the work exhausting, I hate em. If you're elderly or a small... » Read More My girlfriend weighs 100lbs and she didn't have any issues with the kickback cutting some trees in the back, honestly I can't think of any reason to go with a low kick back chain if you need any serious cutting done. My saw came with a low kickback and I couldn't get anything done. Replaced it with one of these and cut through several trees in the same time it took to do one with the low kickback and I did it with less effort because you are holding the saw a lot longer per cut with a low kick back chain. Low kickback chains make the work exhausting, I hate em. If you're elderly or a small child, maybe low kickback is the way to go, but then why are you using a chainsaw lol. « Show Less