When the operator pushes the handles together, do the spade jaws open to dump the dirt, or close to hold the dirt?
323088
Together dumps it. The picture shown is all the way open. Pull apart to grab the soil.
323089
James has it right - you push the handles in to drive into the soil, then pull out to pick them up, then push them in to dump the dirt.
323090
Handles together =open. One thing about these that is a problem is they don't close very tightly to lift dirt out of hole
1115554
The control is on the handle right next to where you hold it. You may be bumping it with your hand while vacuuming.
1689733
The only time I would think it would be when releasing the handle to dump it. I can pull it with one hand with a full cart, but that is on level ground. A full cart of dirt can get heavy but only when dumping it.
2110345
The composition of ground you drive them into determines most often how difficult any stake is to pull out of the ground. All things relative I find driving these in at an angle creates a firm hold and an easy extraction. So short of the long is yes just grab the lanyard and pull (I use my hand) it's that easy.
896082
This is going to sound crazy, but, I found wetting my hands and drying them most of the way then grabbing the dirt holder in both hands and twisting works for me. The dampness of my hands grabs the holder enough to allow me to twist it to get the unlock symbol in the open position. I need 2 hands to twist, while holding the body of the machine between my legs. Its not a good answer, but, its been working. I hope Hoover is reading these comments!
451891
Yes it stands up fairly straight, and you pack the soil right up to about an inch from the top of the bag. I don't think I would attempt to lift it if the soil was wet though, it may cause the handles to rip away from the bag.
2273956
Yes! The handles can pop off so you can take the shovel off, then reattach the handle.
1922275
It has a handle that folds up, and then you just basically pull. its a one bar type handle.
1255081
Both, but you will probably need a mallet or hammer to put the stakes into dry dirt. You don't need to drive them completely into the ground, so removing the stakes should be fairly easy.
789897
Yes, opening is big enough for a standard size spade or scoop, but I'd suggest just putting a bin, tray, box below, rolling it to a dump-a-able point and pulling/dumping the amount you want out.
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.
384161
No -- the handle moves from side to side, so it's very awkward to push. Pulling is VERY easy.
1335022
Neither, this tool is the same size at all times. The handed is for moving it about. The height of the user make no difference and it will work equally well for a tall or short person. It is an excellent tool for extracting clumps of weeds or a plant from the ground. To use the tool place it over the weed or plant to be removed and place a foot on the bar sticking out of the side and shove the tool into the ground and pull back and the weed will be pulled out of the ground.
1416361
it is the angle of your handle. if you lower it toward the ground it works, raise it upward and it kicks off...............
1075216
As you can see from the pic, side under the handle sloped down, but there is a flat bottom. I hauled bricks in mine down a steep hill to line a garden bed at the bottom of my yard & I am 67 years old! Very sturdy cart! I intend to use mine to wash out all my flower pots. Can't go wrong buying this!
663446
Yes it does as the others have answered but I've never had occasion to use it as I pick up only dry material. The one thing I wish they would have done was made a handle on top so you can pick up the vac with one hand, you have to use both hands. I made a handle on top out of nylon webbing and sheetrock screws but I it would have been nicer if it had come that way.
559364
No, the hand held units are just that.... hand held. The manual tells you that if you need to help support the blower during use, to hold the bottom of the unit with one hand while holding the handle with your other hand.