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Craftsman 5.0 ft-lbs Gross Torque Edger with... Reviews
Craftsman 5.0 ft-lbs Gross Torque Edger with 500 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Reviews
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| 35% of reviewers recommend
(6 out of 17)
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
sears-feed
Chicago, IL
Picked this up on clearance even after reading the reviews. No smoke, runs quiet and does the job. Starts easy and has enough power for clean lines.
The previous edger I had used 4 wheels and that's the only thing that took some getting used to. 3 wheels is a little touchy. I'm glad I picked one up!
Posted on Jul 01, 2009
Most Helpful Critical Review
angielynn
Oak Lawn, IL
I bought this edger in June '08. Nothing but issues from the get go. First time used, the belt shredded the first 3 minutes of use. Wasn't doing any edging out of the ordinary ... just along the edge of a sidewalk; no sharp areas no stones. Took it in, they replaced the belt and I went back...
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I have had this edger for about 2 years and have not had any problems. I can even do edging on my curb. One draw back is the edger does not allow you to set an angle, but I knew that when I bought it and it hasn't been an issue. It starts after 3 or 4 pulls and the 4 cycle saves me from another gas can of oil mix.
I have used this edger three times since I bought it a month ago. It was easy to assemble and edged very well. Last week it started smoking. Yesterday It started spitting oil out of the muffler and all over my garage floor. I only have a 60 foot driveway to edge, so I don't think it is from over work. My last edger lasted for 15 years with little or no maintenance.
I wish to express my disappointment in this Sears Craftsman Edger. I purchased this walk behind edger in March of 2007 and have been using it regularly for the past two years. I do what I would consider light residential edging on a regular
basis--every week during the summer; much less during the colder months--and have been satisfied with the performance of the edger up to now. I'd say I have used the edger a total of 60-80 times since I bought it. Imagine my surprise last week when a metal flange on the "quill assembly" completely sheared off while I was using the edger, rendering the machine...
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I bought this thing in November 2008 and used it once. I pulled it out yesterday to use it and notice oil dripping from the muffler. I pulled the rope to start it and of course it was froze up. I had my wife bring it back today and they refunded the price of course. I think if it wouldn't have given me problems I would have loved it. I also read the responses on here and now I have changed my mind about getting another one.
cutting head is so loose and floppy on the Craftsman Gas Edger 5.0 ft-lbs
kinda scary. my husband is unable to do yard work so i am doing it now , i just don't like how shaky the blade is once i get going it does do a clean job.
Edger starts nicely, has a powerful, deep, adjustable cut - engine overcomes tough Alabama clay around the curb. The only problem is the transition from flat to raised curb cutting. My driveway is flat to the lawn - cuts nicely. Cutting along the raised curb with the adjustable wheel is easy also - and cuts nicely. However, the transition where the drive drops off to the curb is almost IMPOSSIBLE trying to keep the edger balanced through ever-decreasing slope - can reverse direction, but not as clean. Locking device for the curb-hopper is not as easy to secure as one might desire. Much nicer cut...
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This is one great edger! Assembly was a breeze - attach one metal rod with two cotter pins - controls edging blade height. Fill oil - of course you don't use the entire container supplied with the B&S engine or you might blow a gasket, resulting in a smoker killing bugs while you edge. The engine runs like a Briggs - easy start - 2nd pull - no hesitation - not very loud like the 2-cycle screamer alternatives - powerful cut. First pass I didn't want to cut too deep so I held off on the deepest setting. Then second time I lowered it all the way and what a difference. Beautiful sidewalk, drive and...
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At least the guy in Indiana got 3 uses out of this piece of junk. I used it once and have since returned it to Sears twice for servicing. The only thing this edger is good for is taking up space in my garage.
After 2 years of using my weed eater attachment to edge, I was worn out. I purchased this model because of the price. What a shock! It works perfectly, and edges my entire yard in about 1/5 the amount of time.
I received the 3.5 hp edger for Christmas 2006 used it once in spring next time I went to use it in the fall of 07 would not run. They fixed it under warranty used it once in spring of 08 worked but this fall would not start again. They want me to pay to have it fixed. Not bad over 200 dollars for three uses
outstanding product! i had the kind that goes on my weed eater, and it wuz arm weary and slow. this bad boy will edge as fast as you can walk and the curb hop feature is really sweet, now i can get next to the street with ease. easy to use and store. this is the one you've been looking for.
Item works as advertised when it comes to edging. It leaves crisp, clean lines a good 2 inches deep without breaking a sweat.
Along with that edging however comes a huge blue smokescreen big enough to hide an invasion fleet behind it.
1st trip to the repair center resulted in a 'carb adjustment and oilc hange'. Same result. 2nd trip to repair center it was an armature replacement. Same result although it doesnt smoke as often.
It's a great product, I think I just got stuck with a B&S engine that was poorly assembled.
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