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  EarlyBird on 21/08/2013 - 11:16

  Are these All Knock-Off mowers or are they A OK?

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    Store RepAL-KO Garden @ AL-KO on 21/08/2013 - 11:20

    Most Certainly not EarlyBird! These are the genuine article.
    German Engineered and Austrian built.

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      EarlyBird on 21/08/2013 - 11:38

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      I see, so you're saying they are All Knock-Outs?

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        aedeau on 21/08/2013 - 12:23

        +1

        I was looking at the 470B, then did a quick google and found the following reviews:

        The handle is too long and flexes, with a lot of movement also in the height adjusters, spoiling what is otherwise a good setup. The bolt and nut on the cutting height adjuster loosen off with every use. The nut is one of those crimped on three of its six faces and is insufficient unto the cause. I have now replaced it with a "nyloc" nut; end of problem. Screws consistently loosen on the body and I now spend five minutes with spanner and screwdrivers before I start to mow. With the Masport, in over eight years I had only one screw loosen, the one that holds up the front of the fuel tank. The efficiency of the grasscatcher is perhaps due to its thorough airflow. This is a problem as it allows a great amount of dust and fine clippings to pass through, not good for a chronic hayfever sufferer!

        The 470B is very hard to push, initially I regretted not buying the self propelled model. After some investigation I discovered that the 12mm bar which joins the back wheels together was 15mm below the cutting level of the blades, which of course means that this bar drags 15mm into the lawn and ground, when cutting fairly low. Proved by the significant marks cut into the lower side of this bar.

        The fix: Drill another 12mm hole just above the existing bar and weld in another bar, then cut off the existing bar and part of the associated side plate.

        This operation leaves the bar 3mm below the cutting level of the blades, results in vastly improved ability to push the mower, however still not as easy as my old Victor. The next step is to take the blade off and the alloy sleeve, don't lose the key piece, and place two steal washers in side this sleeve, then replace everything. This lowers the blade about 4mm. Now the 12mm bar is 1mm higher that the cutting surface of the blades.

        I can now push the mower as easily as my old Victor. All I have to do now is to figure out a method of taking out the slack in the plastic devices which allow you to adjust the height of the pushing handle, hopefully reducing the vertical wobble when pushing the mower from the existing 75mm to something less.

        I contacted the Australian head office and was told that they had never received a single complaint until I rang. This has only two possible explanations. 1: I am the only person in Australia which has purchased this model. 2: There are lots of people out there wishing they had never purchased this mower, albeit very fit people by now.

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        Store RepAL-KO Garden @ AL-KO on 21/08/2013 - 13:07

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        Hello aedeau, Thanks for your comment.
        The 470B was also reviewed by Choice Magazine where it received a score of 83 out of 100.
        The top performing review rating was 86.

        The reviewers comments were as follows:
        Good Points:
        •Blade control lever - engine stops almost instantly when the bar is released.
        •Excellent controls.
        •Very easy to adjust the cutting height.
        •Starter cord is very easy to pull.
        •Easy to convert from catcher to mulching mode.

        Bad Points:
        •While the upturned handle is at a good height and has rubber grip, it wobbles a lot while pushing the mower. Also, holding the blade control lever becomes uncomfortable on the hands with extended use.
        •Catcher lets dust and small grass clippings through the holes on both sides.

        The full report can be read here if you have a choice subscription:
        http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/household/backyar…

        Regards,
        Emile Theodore

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      win.robin on 21/08/2013 - 17:26

      hi I brought one Soft Touch 38HM Push Mower & Catcher Combo as normal price yesterday.
      I found your website from OZbargain.
      so can I get any discount???

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    Store RepAL-KO Garden @ AL-KO on 21/08/2013 - 11:36

    AL-KO was founded in 1931 by ALois KOber.

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      EarlyBird on 21/08/2013 - 11:45

      Thanks for the info, Adios Cobber.

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  clem0ximus on 21/08/2013 - 11:48

  Approximate runtime on those battery powered shears?

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    Store RepAL-KO Garden @ AL-KO on 21/08/2013 - 11:49

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    Hi clem0ximus, thank you for your question.
    Approximately 45 minutes.

    Kind regards,
    Emile Theodore

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  Bob Wang on 21/08/2013 - 14:22

  Is it possible for local (Melbourne) pickup?
  thanks

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    Store RepAL-KO Garden @ AL-KO on 21/08/2013 - 14:29

    Hello Bob, thank you for your comment.
    Pick up is most certainly available from our Head Office located at 67 Nathan Rd, Dandenong South, Vic, 3175

    You will however, be required to place your order prior to your arrival. Please add an estimated time of arrival in the space included for delivery instructions during checkout.

    This will ensure we have your order ready for pickup.

    Kind regards,
    Emile Theodore

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      Bob Wang on 21/08/2013 - 17:18

      thanks Emile,

      Any chance, i can go there, pay over the counter at this special price and pick it up tomorrow afternoon?

      Cheers,

      Bob

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  win.robin on 22/08/2013 - 14:11

  My Soft Touch 38HM Push Mower & Catcher Combo just arrived today.

  I used for 5 meters then I realized that I don't need it.

  So I would like to sell it for 79 dollar (pick up only) if anyone interested.

  Suburb 3130

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    david8 on 05/09/2013 - 10:15

    is this one still available?