Can you put long grasses in the top chute? I know most say just leaves, but I can see having a hard time with grass in the branch chute.
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The problem is long grasses spinning through there can turn to a twine like material gumming up the works. I had this problem with thin vines.
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I haven't done that, but I suppose if the grass was long and fairly dry it would work. I wouldn't do regular clippings--that would likely clog the mechanism.
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Long grass and vines will wrap around the chipping mechanism. I know from exerience that even ivy wrapped around branches can cause a problem if it isn't bone dry.
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No, depending on use you will need to remove the top and wipe out the chute periodically. If this isn't performed as needed the float my stick, it needs to move freely to function correctly.
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Yes, it will, but it will also clog up frequently (which is a pain to clear). There are better options out there for you, if you are primarily using this for dry leaves and grass. Suggest you look at something with a large discharge chute. You will be moving a lot of volume through it.
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Yes, you just have to peel and slice the orange in quarters to get it to fit in the chute. It will take several oranges to fill the cup that comes with it but it is very tasty when you are done!
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have not tried that yet, good on leaves in tight garden spots. Id say get a regular rake for grass.
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I created my garden and had to take off the top layer of grass. The cultivator could handle it, I had really tough grass, so it took three times over to clear out the grass but overall it saved my back and a lot of tome if I had to dig it myself. I placed the setting on the lowest possible, that also helped I think. Best of luck,
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I use the core aerator to overseed in the fall. It pulls plugs out. The seeds then get spread over the yard falling into the 2 inch to 3 inch deep holes. When it rains and the plugs get soaking wet and fill the holes again over the seeds, they will then eventually dry out to form a topcoat over the seeds .whalah the magic happens and the grass seeds will grow, I do not use a spike aerator nor does a spike aerator makes sense to me other than perhaps as a kind of de-thatching tool.
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the dust chute tends to clog up with me. As I considered how it was attached the chute directed the flow of the dust the opposite direction that the dust came out of the planer. It may be a design issue.
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Hi, thanks for asking. Honestly I think the kit you buy should be enough. You can always order an additional package of leaf if you do not have enough. Fairly easy to do and enjoyable. I leafed an eagle it a WI get span of mine 14". My first time and it came out great.
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this is rather difficult. kids might not be able to do this. with the pin down and facing the front of the truck with open part of chute towards truck slide them in the slot. a little practice it is a piece of cake. hope this helps.
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Yes. We actually moved some around when installing. To do the entire tree would be a pain, just to keep everything in order, but it could be done.
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The top of the barrel has a bug screen. I clean it out every few months (but it will depend on what is coming down the downspout). I don't have anything planted in the top, so I drilled a couple drain holes. I have worried about the overflow pipe, since theoretically a mosquito could fly in there, but mine feeds right into a drainpipe. Works Great!
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I have had the best results with small, green branches and the least with grass-like plants and larger branches or dry ones. I usually end up with a pile of mulch where I have to separate the longer, stringy pieces from that which I can really use for mulching around the garden. I burn what I can't use ( maybe 15%.) You could bag it and put it in the trash. This unit will take care of a good part of our waste with the rest that's too big going to the landfill.
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Yes, however common sense and caution are paramount in those cases. I have both a tree and playground equipment in my yard. I would use a very thick tree branch if that was the only option. Playground equipment can be flimsy, so I would be especially wary.
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So far it's done really good at picking most things up, but large leaves get stuck in the intake doors. It does ok with a couple of leaves, but if there was a lot, I would try something else.
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Unfortunately I have not dealt with chipping wet leaves. After using the unit for a few months now I don't think wet leaves would be a problem for the chipper itself. However, the chute where the "chipped" material is expelled can become "clogged"/accumulate material, and does need to be scooped away regularly... I would assume wet leaves may build up faster.
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I think something is wrong. I'm a 79 yr old female (105#) and I can alter the height. Usually long grass might need cutting at 3.5". I usually do 3" tall strips......rake if necessary and then lower to 2" height and cut again. I'm very happy with this mowing gem. It's good exercise :) Anngee