have there been improvements to battery removal challenges? Any suggestions? Any other cultivator with these specs and price that is better?
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I have three 40v G-max 4 ah batteries and all were tight in the cultivator and difficult to remove to varying degrees. I found there are some rough edges in the battery compartment that can be smoothed down with a file and will allow the batteries to be more easily removed. They are in the top-front of the compartment and can be felt with your fingers. It only took a couple of minutes of filing.
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We have read a lot of reviews and saw only one that discussed battery installation as any challenge. Certainly you must use the right battery which is the Greenworks 40 Volt GMAX series (if not GMAX, the battery will not fit). We have found no other comparably sized and powered cordless cultivator at a better price.
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The battery charges easily on household current. It takes about 4 hrs to recharge a fully drained battery. the grass catcher comes off easily. the blades haven't clogged up. the mower is essentially the same as a push mower except for the addition of a motor. I don't know where a second battery or parts can be ordered. If you come across a source please let me know. Rob
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I've had my MB-200 for way too many years because I love it, but there's no way I'll be buying another one knowing full well it will lose its charging capability withiin months. It's been a corded trimmer for me for the past few years. I think it's time to finally try out the vastly superior lithium-powered MB-4040 now.
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What a bummer that its a disposable. And yes that is odd! A product that takes batteries I assumed would be reusable but I wanted to know for sure. Thanks David for the reply! That's really too bad if they're discontinuing their reusable models. I will probably shell out the $40 to try it just to see if I get any results. It might be worth it if I only get a few bad blemishes when I break out. Shopoholic my be right if I can make the 80 uses last longer than other treatments. Thank you for all your help!
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My MicroPedi is battery-run and works fine. Some reviewers have said it runs thru batteries really fast, but I don't feel that way at all. If you can, I'd recommend the battery one as it is more convenient to use. Rechargeable stuff tends to have a weaker charge. I would add that the MIcroPedi is really effective--you can believe all those reviews--the first few uses, she will be shocked at the blizzard of dry skin coming off, but once she gets her feet nice and soft and smooth, regular use once a week or so will keep everything under control. Also I recommend moving the device in one direction (towards yourself, not away, and not back and forth) for best results. After trying all sorts of specialty files, etc. on my rough feet, it has been great to find this effective device!
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Thanks Roy and John. I will use an alkaline battery. GalconUSA has been great to work with and Mr. Levinson and his team are what I wish all companies had representing them. Professional, courteous and so helpful. If Amazon does send you one that has 1401 marked inside the battery compartment then GalconUSA will make it right from my experience. This timer will do everything I need for my drip irrigation. Love the way it can be programmed for any day of the week as well as up to 4 different times a day that you select. Will also be connecting a rain sensor (closed type). Roy helped me verify that too. Customer service is 5 Stars! Thanks Roy and John. I will use an alkaline battery. GalconUSA has been great to work with and Mr. Levinson and his team are what I wish all companies had representing them. Professional, courteous and so helpful. If Amazon does send you one that has 1401 marked inside the battery compartment then GalconUSA will make it right from my experience. This timer will do everything I need for my drip irrigation. Love the way it can be programmed for any day of the week as well as up to 4 different times a day that you select. Will also be connecting a rain sensor (closed type). Roy helped me... » Read More Thanks Roy and John. I will use an alkaline battery. GalconUSA has been great to work with and Mr. Levinson and his team are what I wish all companies had representing them. Professional, courteous and so helpful. If Amazon does send you one that has 1401 marked inside the battery compartment then GalconUSA will make it right from my experience. This timer will do everything I need for my drip irrigation. Love the way it can be programmed for any day of the week as well as up to 4 different times a day that you select. Will also be connecting a rain sensor (closed type). Roy helped me verify that too. Customer service is 5 Stars! « Show Less
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I agree with Hollywood Hugh. Push and walk away BUT it is horribly under powered. More than a handful stops it dead. I'm going to buy a sorter with a plug in power cord and forget the batteries.
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Mine works great! There is still a problem with battery life. This thing needs an AC adaptor or a rechargeable battery because you'll find yourself buying expensive large batteries. All in all, it's worth the price.
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yes the battery removes very easily. if you are mowing that much lawn you may want to get something larger than a 14-inch. my lawn is only about 700 sq. feet and it works great. I have not mowed anything bigger then that. so I do not know how well it would do. I hope this will help you. good luck
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I use mine frequently, I keep either a cut off wheel or diamond blade in it. It does like a fresh battery but I use which every battery is handy, my batteries are 3 and 6 years old. They seem to last a while. The leds begin to light up before it shuts off if I am driving it too hard warning me to apply less pressure. I keep the 120volt grinder on the truck also though for heavier jobs. I would agree it is one of the few 18volt tools that does not completely replace the need for a 120volt tool but I find it extremely useful and bought one for my father and brother who are also contractors for Christmas last year. With 33years of trade experience I will buy a new if this one ever fails. As far as saftey, Makita engineers must of found some problem with letting it run the battery to zero, none of my other tools seem to have this type of cut-out.
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I like this saw, but my battery is totally dead. :( I used to use it when I climbed my avocado tree to trim the branches. I liked it because it was lightweight. Battery dies after about 20 minutes of continuous use. So I would use it until the battery runs down. I ended by getting a cordless reciprocating saw which gets the WHOLE job done! My neighbor calls this B&D; saw a toy. Hope this helps!
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You can buy the one with battery and charges for like $160.00 or just the tool for like $90.00. There is the just tool available incase you already own some other Greenwork tools and already have a charge and batteries.
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Surely what this person wants is a way to disable it while working in the garden, for instance, so it doesn't drain the batteries as it goes off constantly. I wish it had an on/off switch for just that reason. I can't imagine any reason that it would harm it to temporarily disable it by putting a bucket over it.
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It has definitely been refined and improved. It also has over twice the power potential. FYI, your escape batteries are replaceable. They are $49 each.
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You would be much better off with a dedicated leaf mulcher. The one I have is made (or sold) by Worx, and is twenty times faster- leaves (if dry) can be dropped in by double handfuls- wet leaves, especially thin ones such as maple, are a little more difficult. These machines use a string line rather than blades, so can safely have an open hopper with a large opening.
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I purchased two of these units in August. They did not come with solar panels, which the manufacturer said should have happened. I ordered, from a different source, the 130 watt solar panels at about $750-850 each, since I want the maximum available power. The unit did not work. In December, Nature Power finally put me in contact with the manufacturer of the unit . I have been working with a gentleman there since then. Currently, in mid-January, he is sending the 80 watt solar panel that should have been provided. Hopefully this will give me a working unit. In the meantime, I want the maximum power storage to run lights in my greenhouse. I bought the battery connector to add storage batteries and paid $100 for each. I haven't used them yet since we can't make the unit work. These batteries are external additions and are very expensive marine batteries. I recommend that you call the 800 number for Nature Power and if they don't give you a direct answer, ask to be put in contact with the manufacturer. I think that you should be able to add another battery or two IF you have the solar panels to support it. There is a maximum, but you must have an expert figure it out. I think that the Nature Power people on the phone are salesmen, not experts on the details of the product. I still think that it is a great concept. And by the way, the Nature Power solar pathway lights are second to none. They are the very best! But I am frustrated with this 1800 watt power kit. Martha
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I googled battery replacement and it looks pretty detailed.i opted to find a good deal on a norelco replacement.actually found a new in box one for 20 on Craigslist . The cutters alone cost more than that.