Considering buying a husqvarna backpack blower, but have a bad shoulder and need to use 2 hands to start. Is this a good choice? foot on top?
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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.
1311267
You don't need that much pressure. Simply pressing it down to keep it stable and then a couple of light pulls and it starts.
1311268
I've never tried starting it using my foot to hold it, but it appears that others have with success. It's a great blower - always use fresh premium fuel.
1311269
You could use 1 foot on top of engine just behind the handle on top to start the engine. However, I would be more concerned about you getting the harness on with one bad shoulder. My machine starts very quickly(2nd pull if you follow directions). I would recommend you go to a local store that carries a similar model and try to put it on. The easiest way for me to put it on my back is to use both hands and lift it over my head and allow my arms to slide into the shoulder straps as I lower it on my back.
1311270
Not a good choice. Requires one hand to start while holding with other hand. Perhaps someone else could start it. Don't know about your shoulder in carrying it on your back.
1311271
Foot on top not best idea. The base of the unit is not such that you can use your foot like on a chain saw. The spark plug is also right on the top preventing using your knee or something. I'd look at those new battery powered units.
1311272
I have the same problem and I do put my foot on top. I've never had a problem getting it started this is a great blower and I do recommend it
1311273
Great choice easy pull always starts on the first pull. And it is a light backpack blower not heavy at all
1004328
I wondered the same but had no trouble getting used to one side. Incidentally I never access gear while still on my shoulder. Feels safer to simply swing off and lay on steady surface so nothing can fall. That method is certainly safer with a couple thousand in lens and camera even if you have to kneel to the ground. Invariably I find a higher surface anyway.
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The handle/arm is folded down once you open the box so all you need is to tighten both screws after you pull up the handle/arm. This snow blower works fine on snow 3-4 inches high and since this is electric it's very inconvenient when you snow blow at the same time maneuvering your extension cord. Better buy a gas snow blower. It has more power and saves you time. I bought this because i thought it's easy to operate but i ended up planning to buy a gas snow blower next winter season.
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I see no problem with the paddles fitting Yard machine is mfg by MTD -if you install a new scraper bar make sure it is positioned as far forward as possible otherwise your blower will be to low in front and will barely move - good luck
1330299
The only way I have used it as a trimmer is with the string whip in the normal position with a slight tilt and working to the side. Essentially it completely removes all above ground grass from the border you are working against to several inches back from the border. Not the best of solutions for this use! My daughter has a less expensive brand with a flexible drive shaft that you can shift the head so it is vertical. That works better obviously but it is not as rugged as the Husqvarna with the solid drive shaft.
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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.
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This model weighs 22.5 lbs. I'm 74 years old and I can lift it, but it does get a bit heavy after a half hour if you're not in good shape. Because of the shoulder straps, the weight is pretty well distributed. The blower itself is awesome, and I can handle the weight. Holding the blower tubing is the part that bothers me a bit. I can only handle about 45 minutes and I'm done in.
1376624
I am a 5"10 female. This snow blower is well worth the purchase. I am not petite by any means. This snow blower is not afraid to go through some pretty good size drifts. It did not have any affect on my back. So I hope this helps a little. So easy to assemble that was a big plus.
893860
I would not recommend it. I prefer the heavy duty blowers. It's worth the little bit of extra money.
2270689
Yes James ... but you do need some arm strength and a because it is not very wide, little balance is in order so that you won't just push it forward while raising. I find it very useful ... and don't forget that it can be flipped to enable sitting while working and the short arms in this configuration are also very useful when raising! I have a 90 yr old neighbor who was very impressed with the unit, and because she is very active in her garden ... also wanted one. You can't go wrong for the price either!
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Part of my driveway is gravel. I do have to push down on the handles to slightly lift the front end of the snowblower to avoid picking up too much gravel. This would a problem with any snowblower in my opinion. Overall I really like my Husqvarna. It does a great job. --ST
1708304
...don't be so sure! I'm 6-4 and on my John Deere 828D, ended up mounting the clamps on the horizontal bar on the back side of the blower....had to stoop to be in the enclosure and ended up taking the unit off so that I could finish snowblowing without getting a backache!....all depends on which unit you have and where you can mount the clamps.
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Check out the length of the various handles Wolf-Garten offers. If you plan on working on your hands and knees, the shortest would be adequate. However that would make a job rather difficult. I use the standard handle when I'm using the edger. Not sure if it would fit in a suitcase, however. Check the measurements on the WOLF-Garten site (or Amazon) before making a purchase. I do use both handles with most of the WG tools I've purchased. They are fantastic, excellent quality and perfect for all my gardening needs.
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With a little ingenuity, I've got it working with Craftsman, and it should work with with any other blower. Take the first straight tube (one with the blind cut), and fit it over the round nozzle of your blower. Put a 3.5" hose clamp on it. Then put a hose clamp (4" for my blower) on the connection of the nozzle to its pipe, since this turns out to be the weak spot. This skips the lower elbow but with a backpack blower like mine there already is a flexible elbow (and I've been using it from the roof, so I didn't need that elbow in the first place). And if you really want, you can probably put a similar cut on the lower elbow and fit it over the nozzle in the same way. With a little ingenuity, I've got it working with Craftsman, and it should work with with any other blower. Take the first straight tube (one with the blind cut), and fit it over the round nozzle of your blower. Put a 3.5" hose clamp on it. Then put a hose clamp (4" for my blower) on the connection of the nozzle to its pipe, since this turns out to be the weak spot. This skips the lower elbow but with a backpack blower like mine there already is a flexible elbow (and I've been using it from the roof, so I didn't need that elbow in the first place). And if you really want, you can... » Read More With a little ingenuity, I've got it working with Craftsman, and it should work with with any other blower. Take the first straight tube (one with the blind cut), and fit it over the round nozzle of your blower. Put a 3.5" hose clamp on it. Then put a hose clamp (4" for my blower) on the connection of the nozzle to its pipe, since this turns out to be the weak spot. This skips the lower elbow but with a backpack blower like mine there already is a flexible elbow (and I've been using it from the roof, so I didn't need that elbow in the first place). And if you really want, you can probably put a similar cut on the lower elbow and fit it over the nozzle in the same way. « Show Less
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The only way to secure the bag to the blower/vac is to cinch the bag over the entire blower body. This will mean the engine and handle will be on the inside of the bag. The chute the leaves come out of is too small to cinch the monster bag to. The size of the bag will make it combersome to move around.
35929
I must preface with the fact that I'm a big guy with larger sized hands. I feel like it is easy to remove. Its a smaller sized battery than I have seen before on power tools. I'm not sure how big the battery is on the blower and wacker, however. I'd check to see if the batteries are the same, if not, I'd say get. It's a good drill.
1382020
With a little ingenuity, I've got it working with Craftsman, and it should work with with any other blower. Take the first straight tube (one with the blind cut), and fit it over the round nozzle of your blower. Put a 3.5" hose clamp on it. Then put a hose clamp (4" for my blower) on the connection of the nozzle to its pipe, since this turns out to be the weak spot. This skips the lower elbow but with a backpack blower like mine there already is a flexible elbow (and I've been using it from the roof, so I didn't need that elbow in the first place). And if you really want, you can probably put a similar cut on the lower elbow and fit it over the nozzle in the same way.