Is the cord a hassle? The gas ones are so pricey but the cord seems like it'd get in the way when turning.
2009297
Its a little bit of a pain, just like vacuuming. Storing the cord is also a pain, but overall I love it. Hangs on the wall out of the way, and it was cheap!
2009298
The cord is sometimes a hassle but if you hold it then fling it in the direction you want it to go it's not too bad. Bigger issue is when it gets caught up on snow/ice but does not happen too often. For the price it's great and I agree, the gas ones are pricey. We got about two feet this past week and it had no problem moving powder or wet snow. It doesn't like the heavy chunks of ice that the snowplow throws on the driveway but it'll still throw them, just takes it a bit. All in all I'm happy with it and it's great not smelling like unfiltered exhaust when you're done. Pretty quite too. Good luck!
2009299
You have to get used to the cord. I tend to hold onto the cord near the machine and flip it to one side or the other. After a while you develope a plan for minimizing the amount you have to do that. All I can say is that this was well worth the money to me and much better than shoveling.
2009300
You are correct. The cord is a hassle. We have relegated our electric snow blower to be emergency back up (eg, if we run out of gas for the other one) because the cord is hassle.
2009301
it can be... you definitely have to figure out the best way to clear an area to minimize interference by the cord, it is similar to a vacuum cleaner, but by the same token, it sure beats shoveling. Is it worth paying 600 for a gas blower? not to me... but you might have a different answer.
2009302
The cord is sometimes a hassle but if you hold it then fling it in the direction you want it to go it's not too bad. Bigger issue is when it gets caught up on snow/ice but does not happen too often. For the price it's great and I agree, the gas ones are pricey. We got about two feet this past week and it had no problem moving powder or wet snow. It doesn't like the heavy chunks of ice that the snowplow throws on the driveway but it'll still throw them, just takes it a bit. All in all I'm happy with it and it's great not smelling like unfiltered exhaust when you're done. Pretty quite too. Good luck! The cord is sometimes a hassle but if you hold it then fling it in the direction you want it to go it's not too bad. Bigger issue is when it gets caught up on snow/ice but does not happen too often. For the price it's great and I agree, the gas ones are pricey. We got about two feet this past week and it had no problem moving powder or wet snow. It doesn't like the heavy chunks of ice that the snowplow throws on the driveway but it'll still throw them, just takes it a bit. All in all I'm happy with it and it's great not smelling like unfiltered exhaust when you're done. Pretty quite too.... » Read More The cord is sometimes a hassle but if you hold it then fling it in the direction you want it to go it's not too bad. Bigger issue is when it gets caught up on snow/ice but does not happen too often. For the price it's great and I agree, the gas ones are pricey. We got about two feet this past week and it had no problem moving powder or wet snow. It doesn't like the heavy chunks of ice that the snowplow throws on the driveway but it'll still throw them, just takes it a bit. All in all I'm happy with it and it's great not smelling like unfiltered exhaust when you're done. Pretty quite too. Good luck! « Show Less
2009303
Kind of the same issue that you would have with a vacuum cleaner and keeping the outdoor extension available and untangled is also something that you have to plan for. If you've read my review and you're using it for smaller areas then it is worth the minor planning issues because you can start it right up and go.
2009304
You have to plan for it. If you run over the cord you can easily cut it. Since it doesn't throw snow as far as a gas model you have to plan ahead anyways. Start on one side and throw the snow where you'll be going next, reverse at the end of the drive and turn the chute. Generally keeps the cord out of the way.
2009305
It feels that way sometimes yet the end results bets shoveling anytime.02-13-14 NYC, Just cleared a path for a fuel delivery and a parking spot for the neighbors car. When someone helps move the cord back-and-forth it's even more fun using the snow joe
2009306
Yes the cord can be a hassle, and restricts you to the length of the cord. I just try to keep it where I have already cleared, and my cord is orange so it is easy to see. Sometimes I have to stop and move the cord, but this still beats shoveling by hand for sure, and no gas to mess with (not to mention remembering to drain the tank at the end of the season, and getting it tuned up) just plug it in and it works.
1143115
Yes, cord simply appears unnecessarily thick and just plain bulky, that it requires the cord to be plugged into an outlet in just such a way that the cord won't have a tension going against the way its inserted I to the device. Other wise the way it plugs in the device simply feels entirely insecure and not likely to hold.
2136621
the cord is not retractable, it is also not long enough to go from room to room, i returned it. i bought a sears upright for the same money and it works so much better.
509951
I agree. It is bulky and cumbersome. Much easier for a sport utility vehicle with a rear opening. My wife has same problem. Unfortunately I don't know a good solution. Otherwise we love our machine.
1397073
I had a cord on my previous mower, so I had no problem adjusting to the new one. The key is to begin cutting in a strip closest to the outlet and work away from it. I still need to shift the cord fairly often ( usually just a flip of the line) to make sure it is clear of the return path on each strip of lawn.
1555450
I look at for use down the road. Batteries are a big cost. 20 volts are running $50. That ismore than I payed for the cord drill and it will last longer than the battery life. Plus, yes, there is more power than a battery powered drill. I did also pick up the 12v drill. the batteries cost half as much.You would have the portability w/t 12v and the power when needed w/t corded version. Then,after ten years when you can't buy the batteries any more you still have the cord version to use with all the attachments that you purchased. Just my thoughts.
1670979
It's been my experience that the cord tends to "swivel" from the horizontal to vertical position. But I don't think that it really matters because it's performing it's function of keeping the cord in place in either position. I leave it there permanently. It's too much trouble to remove and re-insert the cord and I feel that doing so would put excessive wear on it. I hope that this addresses your question.
610777
No. As for me, I'd rather wind the cord by hand anyway. I've seen too many vacuums with broken retractors and coils of cord stacked on the front.
1758925
The cord is very short. I recommend you have the unit out of the box if you are having an outlet installed so it will be put in the right place. If you already have an outlet the unit will need to be very close to it. Consider that the outlet may need to be rotated 180 degrees (if that is even possible) if you want the cord to go straight down and plug into it. Otherwise you will loose a lot of length if you have to turn it upright.
1725741
Yes, but this is a little easier. I was doing that too, but bending down to the floor to plug the cord back in everytime started to get to me.
805481
Considering the poorly made LCDI cord is very prone to failure on the Fridgidaire units, I would say go ahead and put a normal cord on it before install. The rest of the unit is top notch and mine is going on 10 years old but the cord costs $140 to replace every couple years unless you go with a standard non lcdi cord. On here actually looking to purchase a new one just for energy efficiency.
186505
The gas is real easy, the brake is a real pain in the butt. There are some really good tips on the reviews for the brake pedal. The look is awesome, and worth the effort.
1252483
My cord only get tangled if I don't unravel every couple of weeks or switch wheel turn. But no, I don't really have that problem with mine. Maybe your pool is very large?
1251519
I direct wired it but it wasn't easy to remove the plug. I ended up having to cut the cord and mutilate the grommet the cord went through in order to get it out. In my opinion if there's one without a cord that's a few dollars more I'd buy that one.
1420349
I guess I do not understand why you are turning the top to release the gas, so I cannot give you any suggestions other than to be sure to read and understand the directions.
411798
There is a learning curve. You start from a base closest to the cord and go farther away from the origin of the cord, rotating rows to and from that area. I like having the cord over my shoulder. I have used gas mowers and they are more powerful but far heavier. For a normal lawn, (I have a house on an acre of land with bahia) I would not trade the electric .
1072492
that was the worst problem on mine. the cord pulled out and is a pain to put back in. I would get an electric start conversion