Got the new model off of Marketplace. They were moving to an apartment and don't need it anymore. $100 later I got "looks brand new" and starts ok with minimal pulls. Great video on learning what the edger does before using it the first time. Happy so far.
@paulnavara71276 ай бұрын
Very thorough review of this edger and I picked up some tips I didn't know about. Thank you!
@carolann82864 жыл бұрын
We just put ours together today. After seeing this video, my husband can’t wait to use it. Very informative. Thank you.
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, let me know how you/he likes it!!
@carolann82864 жыл бұрын
Tool Review Zone We just used this edger this morning for the first time, and it did a great job. Started easily every time. We have quite a large yard to edge, and it hasn’t been edged in a couple of years, so my husband had to cut a few sections twice, which we expected, but this edger powered through. Next, he’s going to try the curb hopping feature. Just wanted to let you know it was a good first experience.
@wm.j.roscioli29764 жыл бұрын
Boy they really made a really good edger this time, when I look at what I had to use 30 40 years ago.they came along really nice
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Lol, yeah times have definitely changed bro
@johnrice91214 жыл бұрын
Awesome updates. This is a win. I am trying to get away gas power ope. Glad to see companies listening to consumers 👍
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely John. Its great when they make things right bro
@littleeddie1334 ай бұрын
people no matter what other people say stop using gas with Ethanol in it that is why so make people cannot start their small engine equipment and you see them in the trash. It is because the carburetor gets clogged from regular gas even when you use fuel stabilizers. I replaced all my equipment with new carburetor’s (they are around $11 on Amazon) and switched to Ethonal free gas about 5 years ago and have never had a problem since
@christopherjames72333 ай бұрын
So, my Powermate only started once. Is the fuel the problem? If I drive 20 miles to Maryland to get Ethonal-free gas, will it start normally?
@littleeddie1333 ай бұрын
@@christopherjames7233 I would try the ethanol free gas AND put a couple oz of sea form in it, if you only used it once it is unlikely the gas is the cause though
@christopherjames72332 ай бұрын
@@littleeddie133 Thank you. I have one more question. Are you saying to put a couple of ounces of seafoam in a 5-gallon gas can or directly in the first tank of ethanol-free gas?
@peteroberts32734 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, just got mine and used it today, still learning, but in time I think I'll get pretty good at using it, didn't realize all the extra features, thanks!
@patsy1249 Жыл бұрын
Wish you show the tilting side on lawn
@AntonioClaudioMichael4 жыл бұрын
Great video and review Clint
@jimsquires90433 жыл бұрын
Spot on with the current review! The previous model was ok but as you pointed out, it was hard starting and the outward wheel ajustment was awkward.
@Berta5354 жыл бұрын
I just bought this before the review, thank you for the tips
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome!
@autojock4472 Жыл бұрын
Well, your video helped seal the deal for this edger. Thanks
@troybrandes82173 жыл бұрын
My dad has those same old work loafers!!! They are his roofing shoes. We gave him such a hard time for those.
@DonnieD2964 жыл бұрын
You just help me make my decision. Thanks for the video.
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
They did a great job updating this Slack. You'll really like it 👊
@jackbandy64043 жыл бұрын
What year model is this one I like your rear wheel adj. mine has a different one.
@AntonioClaudioMichael4 жыл бұрын
Very cool how you set it up for the side walk side and curb
@bruceeverett53722 жыл бұрын
Two years on does it still start and run nicely???? Any concerns?
@andyjones63612 жыл бұрын
I like this edger and you did a great job with the review. I wish the manufacturer would make this unit (maybe it does) be able to except bed eager blades. At 79 cc’s I don’t think it would have the power needed to edge beds. But make a beefier version with a 212cc engine and a lockable caster front wheel and a couple sets of blades. Who wants 2 machines taking up space when you could have one machine that will do both jobs!
@ramonjohnson39074 жыл бұрын
Rembering the days at the grandparents house and starting my quest to like handyman work starting with the garden tool the trimmer and manual trimmer the hedgers and the beautiful cool looking gardens around Michigan reppin Flint Michigan.
@GH-wt7ww4 жыл бұрын
Your rear wheel stem for adjusting on curb looks different than the one on home depot site. How do you know which is the older or newer version? Great review thanks.
@miker14482 жыл бұрын
See my long comment above Mike R
@yogib374 жыл бұрын
this looks like a good product. I may need to consider getting one. i have not edge my lawn in for ever. :)
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
I just used it again today and love it
@zuluvoyager60374 жыл бұрын
That's a nice machine. The price is nice too. Great review 👍
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and feedback Gurwinder!!!
@bretzeller7000Ай бұрын
Looks like it does a good job...
@josephmalinowski68174 жыл бұрын
That is slick that is a sweet idea to do that with the machine I've never seen that before that is a cool machine
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Yeah Joseph, that's what I really liked about it in the past, but now that it actually starts, its awesome! Lol
@josephmalinowski68174 жыл бұрын
@@ToolReviewZone how is everything going everything has been all good you and the family all staying safe i hope everything is all good nothing but love and respect for you brother keep up the great videos
@markowenmedia92423 жыл бұрын
I’ve had mine for 2 months and I’ve never got it to start without starter fluid
@michaelcooney22524 жыл бұрын
Deciding to buy this or not, your video clinched it ~!
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Now that they fixed the issues with it, it's a great edger
@The1969ssx664 жыл бұрын
yup👍 works good and is cheaper than the others 🙀👍
@donhgr4 жыл бұрын
I still like the Mclane 4 wheel edger
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Haven't tried that one yet Flat
@diegomontoya7963 ай бұрын
The old models, the fuel line will rub the throttle cable. It wont start right or run well under load. Move the fuel line a bit. Clean the air filter. Pick up one that someones pissed at. Do those things. Edge stress free. Dont be stupid.
@waynetooles90792 жыл бұрын
Glad I Watched Your Video Thanks For The Information I Have A New One and Was Having A Problem Starting It The Manual Never Tell You To Use The Choke With One Pull and Then Put It Back Into Run lol Thanks
@christopherjames72333 ай бұрын
Could you tell me what they changed to make it easier to start? Is it something I can buy to add my old-style edger?
@larryfregin28592 жыл бұрын
Hey everybody I have this, and one thing is terrible. There is no blade guide down at the bottom of the blade. The blade is compleatly worn down in 2 seasons used only3 to 5 times a year. The blade is constantly scraping the cement. I have gotten better at steering ....but truth be told its not like the older briggs and stratten models of days old....kind of a pain in the ass while you scape yourself into embarrasment. Otherwise a good machine. Im going to modify and add a sheet metal pieace next to the blade tha will run along in the little trench next to the blade. I hope everbody understands what im talking about.
@kargo272 жыл бұрын
I don’t think they make any of them these days with that metal guide blade so you don’t scrape up your concrete. Sad because it’s a nice feature.
@timdyer79953 ай бұрын
Is this machine effective going around curved garden beds? I see none of the wheels steer. Is that a problem? Thanks
@dodgers93024 жыл бұрын
Sucks that I bought the crappier model last year! Will only start with starting fluid in the carb & the “curb hopper” wheel in back is not very user friendly. Thanks for the video!
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Definitely way better this time around bro.
@gspencer1233 жыл бұрын
Might try running some Lucas Fuel treatment through it. Pretty good chance it helps.
@DrGadget4243 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you so much
@kenholcomb31724 жыл бұрын
Buddy of mine traded me this for one of my weedeaters. It's the same features but the older motor, runs okay but I have a Honda gx120 motor sitting unused, thinking about swapping it on
@grandpadre88114 жыл бұрын
Wow! Bro, you got your bedroom slippers on? Stylish. I'm wondering if it can cut steel if you put a Torch Nitrus saw blade on it.
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Haha, definitely have to stay comfortable when doing yard work Grand lol I may need to try the Torch blades ok this 😁
@firstname62082 жыл бұрын
Would like to use standard 1" pilot hole blades and test " the golden edger" blade on it. Thanks
@michigantoga4 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@BradsWorkbench4 жыл бұрын
SLICE N DICE!
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Haha, YEAH BUDDY!!!!
@drakehanson73733 жыл бұрын
Are a couple of sparks OK? I keep touching the sidewalk sometimes... so should I just keep going and doing slight adjustments as I walk?
@ToolReviewZone3 жыл бұрын
Sure, it's 100% normal 👊
@jago5300Ай бұрын
Don't know what model this is. But I purchased one. Tilt too far the oil leaks out. The spark plug wire will come away from the cap. And it's really low power. So call 79cc
@michealrobinson4 жыл бұрын
Its like the Mars Rover of edgers! Love it!
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Haha, true
@Omar-kt2di4 жыл бұрын
What’s the model number for the 2nd gen??
@llines99173 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on changing the oil on it?
@paulwimberly20604 жыл бұрын
Looking for an edger, looks like you might have sold me on it..
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's a cool edger bro. Just remember to take a couple passes for the first time
@kapekacava3 жыл бұрын
Can I edge near my house? I’m pretty good going down the sidewalk or even near the curb but I’d like to know if it’s OK to use this near the house and also at a wooden fence! Thanks
@MotoAtheist4 жыл бұрын
Why all the adjustments when you can just turn the edger around and edge it from the lawn side?
@69ztang3 жыл бұрын
😂 will not be smooth.
@briansanders4004 Жыл бұрын
How much do they,cost?
@martykantz85264 жыл бұрын
Where can I pick one up, Home Depot is always sold out been trying to find one for weeks.
@RV-vg1pp3 жыл бұрын
You can buy mine lol don’t start
@martykantz85263 жыл бұрын
I have a Powermate now, got it about July 2020 but love it and it has started every time.
@Tony-zt9en Жыл бұрын
What ballpark figure ?
@allensmith64303 жыл бұрын
I have one of these and I don't like how floppy and sloppy the cutting head is. I was I spent a few hundred more and bought a Mclane.
@Fred12944 жыл бұрын
1:46 Me doing the same thing to lawn equipment that doesn't start
@RV-vg1pp3 жыл бұрын
Have the same edger and I’m having trouble starting it what can I do it’s only few weeks old??
@Sara-L4 жыл бұрын
Is this designed for a lawncare professional who's constantly on the go or is this for home owners?
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Definitely home owner Sara
@melsmobileservices42234 жыл бұрын
Nice "curb runner" front wheel adjust. Big machine but professional results make folks call you again so.......
@michaelmixon24794 жыл бұрын
Any oil leakage? I am looking at this and two other edgers in the same price range.
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Non so far Michael
@BigBoob7344 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend changing to the tri arc replacement blade or the original is fine?
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
I think the original works fine Bobby. It's a good qu8and I haven't had any issues at all with it
@rodneyharper22752 жыл бұрын
What model is this price
@josephmalinowski68174 жыл бұрын
Getting a nice collection of lawn care equipment I'm starting to get people throwing out stuff because the seasons changing and either they went and bought something new or didn't drain all the gas out but just found a 16in Ryobi electric chainsaw works perfectly fine I need to get a new chain because the one they had was too big but came with a bag with extra parts so Nuts and Bolts wrenches Allen keys next either I'm going to go buy a new lawn mower or find one in the garbage soon enough because I need one for the rental house what do you recommend eventually it's just going to be too small pieces of grass because I'm building a Monster Garage to pull my trucks in my trailer so I'm not going to have a lot of grass what do you recommend like a Ryobi battery operated or small electric lawn mower what brands do you like
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised you haven't came across the older version on these Joseph. I haven't tried any if the ryobi mowers, but I du have the Echo battery powered and live it
@josephmalinowski68174 жыл бұрын
@@ToolReviewZone I just don't want to spend that much money the property is huge but eventually when I build a garage in the back that's going to be all concrete and the side is going to be concrete there's just going to be the front of the house which is probably 10' x 12' and the other spot of grass is 10' by 20' so I'm really not dealing with a lot of grass I don't want to get a cheap gas lawn mower and have problems so I figured by a corded or small battery operated lawn mower
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Yeah then a small ryobi would work I'm sure bro
@josephmalinowski68174 жыл бұрын
@@ToolReviewZone I was looking on Home Depot's website they have a small lawn mower for $99 and another one $150 so that's what I'm going to go with thanks again brother
@BigBoob7344 жыл бұрын
Will this edge a lawn that hasn't been edged in years?
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Yep. Just tak a a couple light passes and it will work great
@kevincruz8921 Жыл бұрын
👍
@michaelleas4 жыл бұрын
1:40 Lol!! 😂😂😂😂
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Haha, I believe that actually happened Mike lol
@2packs4sure3 жыл бұрын
My neighbor's 30 year old McLane passed away and in desperation he bought one of these Powermates and it is one awkward little pile of junk....
@ButterBaby2u4 жыл бұрын
there are easier motorized edgers out there. Drop the wheel(curb hop) that this one, where one is moving the wheel all over...Doesn't make me want to pick this one
@littleeddie1332 ай бұрын
In the gas tank of the machine
@AntonioClaudioMichael4 жыл бұрын
Lmfao at the segment were your destroying the older model
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks bro
@FredCaracciola-v2c21 күн бұрын
Do yourself a favor and look for a used Mclane edger, heavy duty and made in USA, it will last for decades, everything else is a waist of time
@stanschleusener6444 Жыл бұрын
Doesn't do me any good when the one I bought 7 years ago doesn't start and never did start easy. Piece of crap! Contacted them but no reply so far!
@michaelleas4 жыл бұрын
USE N ABUSE!
@ToolReviewZone4 жыл бұрын
SLICE N DICE!!!
@michaelleas4 жыл бұрын
@@ToolReviewZone 💪💪💪💪
@michigantoga3 жыл бұрын
I own this & it isn't that great, my advice is to spend a lil more money, get a much better edger
@MobileGamer-qd8oi2 ай бұрын
This edger sucks. The carburetor will eventually leak. The replacement V band will cost you $67 and the pulley system will give out.
@edwardmcgrath57793 жыл бұрын
You can cover up a piece of crap and you know what? It’s still a piece of crap. Do not waste your money.
@Bjarni834 жыл бұрын
Product is bunk! Engine is crap! Nice features, but beware, shit is bunk! I gave it a shot, and quickly returned this crap!
@tarrgabe69182 жыл бұрын
Are you sure you are using the edger you just saw 0n the video??????????? Maybe you are onecof those people who just like to complain???????