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1. 

   Anonymous
   July 29th, 2009 - 14:47

   This little devil has saved my back many times. It is small enough to hang on a hook on the wall. I had gotten it second hand from relatives that were moving to Florida at least 8 years ago. I use it to clear my driveway at home, and then throw it in the back seat of my car to take it to do the sidewalk at my business. Usually, I use it one hand as if using a vacuum cleaner. When the snow is deep…as being plowed in at the end of my driveway, it is light enough to hold like a shovel and scoop out layers from the top down. So it has gotten some heavy use over the years. Last year during one storm I used it to clear a 12′x80′ sidewalk with a 2′ packed drift made by the snow plow so I could have trucks deliver to my store. I might add that this is a task that a sane person would not have attempted with this, but if I let it freeze up I would have been in trouble.
   While this is a big leap over using a regular shovel as far as time and effort it does have it short comings. My two gripes about it are that the extension plug would often be pulled out of it. I solved that by making a knot as if I was first tying a shoelace and then plugging them together.
   The second and the reason that I gave it 3 stars is that it directs the snow directly in front. Because of this I start in the middle of the driveway and shoot it to one side and then do the same on the other. I do the same when doing a sidewalk. This is a lot more work then using a blower that directs the snow to the side, and alot messier. Don’t expect a clean manicured edge.
   I have a corner house and the 180 feet of sidewalk were a real pain. Because if this I recently bought the Toro 38025 1800 Power Curve Snow Thrower that has a wider path and directs the snow. It is still light enough to be thrown in the car, and I won’t have to deal with gasoline and starting. I would expect that it will take me half the time and effort over this model.
   While $200 more, it is worth it. Amazon also has the YardMachines 31A-040-800 Snow Fox for around $160 that has a 12′ path and directs the snow removal.
2. 

   Umika
   July 29th, 2009 - 15:15

   3.0 out of 5 stars
   toro snow blower
   This item is fine for small driveways. One problem I had was if the snow froze rained on etc, you have a real problem.
3. 

   Yu jie
   July 29th, 2009 - 17:01

   If you go to Target, Home Depot or any of the other big chains that sell the Toro Electric Shovel you will probably find the same thing that I did…that it is SOLD OUT. Why? Because this is one of the most helpful tools to have ever been placed on the market.

   It works fairly well on small driveways; don’t forget to pick up a nice long outdoor-use electric extension cord. And use this only on paved surfaces…no loose gravel!

   But the real benefit of this tool comes with walkways and DECKS.

   If you’ve got a large driveway, pass on this and go for something with a little more power. If you’ve got a decent size walkway, you’ll love this. It clears the snow with ease and it will last forever; my father-in-law has had his since the early 90s.

   If you have a deck with a railing, and your deck isn’t covered so it builds up with snow, the Toro Electric Shovel will become your best winter friend. The snow is propelled a good 25 feet and easily clears deck railings. Just don’t shoot the snow into the wind (duh). No more throwing out your back from lifting heavy snow over railings with this baby.

   No matter where you use this…a word of advice: Try not to let the snow get deeper than about 6″. Yes, that means you might have to go out a couple of times. But c’mon…it’s fun! The Toro still works in deep snow, but it really isn’t designed for it. Any deeper than about 6″ and you’ll need to “shave the top of the snow accumulation,” and you might as well not have the electric shovel for the effort that takes.

   Happy snow season!
4. 

   Anonymous
   July 29th, 2009 - 17:14

   5.0 out of 5 stars
   Good product
   Does everything it said it would do. Changes from broom to shovel and back very quickly and easily.
5. 

   Anonymous
   July 29th, 2009 - 17:37

   4.0 out of 5 stars
   i’m satisfied
   i’m satisfied with this product. some people posted negative comments, some posted positive comments.
6. 

   Galen
   July 29th, 2009 - 18:10

   Up here in Wisconsin we’re pretty much guaranteed to get snow during the winter months, however, we don’t always get a lot at one time. For snowfalls with a depth of 8″ and on up I use a larger snowblower. The powershovel works great for less snow, although, if you’re not clearing a large area it’ll work great for most any depth. It also works well with both heavy wet and light dusty snowfalls. It really throws the snow, the distance varies depending on the consistency of the snow and the angle that you hold the shovel, but overall I’d say 15 feet. It works perfectly on concrete and asphalt surfaces and with a little technique it’ll work well in rough areas. The point is it saves your back, it saves time, and it might even save your life if you have a bad heart. And, if you don’t mind clearing snow it is fun to use. It is similar in weight and function to using a weed whip, it can be a workout but nothing near the back breaking workout that you get using an ordinary shovel. It’s powered by electricity so you obviously need a cord. It is very important to purchase a cord that will remain flexible in low temperatures and don’t skimp on the length. The cord can come unplugged. Some cords come with a locking feature to prevent this or you can be creative and use a plastic zip tie. Hope this helps.
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   Anonymous
   July 29th, 2009 - 19:32

   5.0 out of 5 stars
   waiting for the snow
   Maybe I scared the snow away from central VA this year by purchashing two of these (one for me, one for my dad.
8. 

   Anonymous
   July 29th, 2009 - 21:56

   3.0 out of 5 stars
   Not quite a snow blower
   If you’ve ever used a “real” snow blower, then this is a toy. It works fairly well on new snow up to about 8″.
9. 

   Tilly
   July 30th, 2009 - 00:31

   2.0 out of 5 stars
   Not too smart
   The product has an amazing show shoveling power. The problem is it just pushes the snow ahead of you.
10. 

    Kaikoura
    July 30th, 2009 - 03:00

    3.0 out of 5 stars
    Good for something??
    I purchased this item in October of 2006 from Amazon and that winter we had some light snow a couple of times that I tried to use this for.
11. 

    Augusta
    July 30th, 2009 - 04:19

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Toro Power Shovel clears deck
    I purchased this power shovel specifically to be used in clearing a 20×50 foot deck. I’ve had several oportunities to use it so far this winter.
12. 

    Anonymous
    July 30th, 2009 - 05:47

    4.0 out of 5 stars
    worked great
    Right after the power shovel showed up we had a foot of snow. it was light snow (wieght wise) but the power shovel handled it easily.
13. 

    Urian
    July 30th, 2009 - 06:49

    1.0 out of 5 stars
    Do not buy it!
    I got it for my husband, and we had a little dust snow and It just stopped working! It worked for 20 minutes. only throws the snow forward and it broke too fast!

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