[.ca] Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025

• Electric curve snow thrower; simple trigger start and no parts to lubricate
• 12 amp electric motor throws snow to 30 feet, cuts 10-inches deep and 18-inches wide per pass
• Durable plastic body; metal handle; minor assembly required
• Includes 160-degree adjustable chute, safety key lock
• 47- by 18- by 36.2-inches; 24 pounds; 2-year warranty

Amazon.com Review:
Clear driveways, walkways, and patios quickly and easily with the Toro 1800 Power Curve Electric Snow Thrower. Compact yet powerful enough to toss snow a distance of 30 feet, this machine is easy to operate and maintain, so you can enjoy the next snowfall without having to worry about whose turn it is to shovel. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: 20px; } table.callout { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, serif; margin: 10px; width: 250; } td.callout { height: 100 percent; background: #9DC4D8 url(http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding: 10px; width: 250px; } ul.callout { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -12px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5em; } h5.callout { text-align: center; } The Toro 1800 Power Curve Electric Snow Thrower: Tosses snow 30 feet. Employs the Power Curve System to clean all the way to the pavement. Has a snow removal capacity of 700 pounds per minute. Remove large amounts of snow in no time. View larger. The lift handle makes it easy to move. Fast, Effective Snow Removal with the Power Curve System Toro's patented Power Curve System employs a unique, curved rotor and a funnel-shaped housing, in addition to wide rubber paddles that propel the machine forward and clean all the way down to the pavement. This technology lets you move more snow in less time, and it virtually eliminates clogging, so you can be confident that your snow thrower will be ready the next time a winter storm comes your way. With a snow removal capacity of 700 pounds per minute, the Power Curve lets you clear four inches of snow off a 50-by-20-foot driveway in just 10 minutes. The machine's clearing width of 18 inches means that you can clear most walkways with just one or two quick passes. And with a snow cut depth of 10 inches per pass, you won't need to repeat work you've already done, unless you're in the middle of a serious blizzard. Compact and Easy to Maintain with Electric Power With no gas or oil to burn through, no spark plugs to change, and no time-consuming tune-ups, this electric snow thrower is a cost-effective, eco-friendly option. Its compact size makes it easier to maneuver than big, gas-powered units, and it's easier to store, too. This makes an electric unit like the Toro 1800 ideal for small spaces like porches, decks, and patios. When you do want to clear a large area, you'll appreciate the surprisingly powerful nature of this lightweight unit. It features a reliable, series-wound 12 Amp motor, which is designed to produce high torque and operate at relatively low speeds, making it a perfect choice for snow-throwing. The cord lock system eliminates one of the potential downfalls of using electric products by ensuring your extension cord is reliably locked in place. And with electric power, this snow thrower is easy to start up. Even on the coldest days, it's as simple as squeezing the trigger on the control bar and releasing it when you want to stop. There's no priming or frustrating cord pulling. Convenient, Ergonomic Features for a Long Life The trigger is conveniently placed on an ergonomically designed handle for comfort and ease of use, while a key lock means you never have to worry about unauthorized use. Additionally, a remote crank chute and deflector give you full 180-degree adjustability, so it's easy to throw snow anywhere you want. And a specially-designed lift handle on the top of this 24-pound unit takes the awkwardness out of moving your snow thrower from your garage to your porch or tucking it in your vehicle. This snow thrower is backed by a full two-year warranty. What's in the Box Snow blower, parts needed for assembly, and operators manual.

Great Little Snow Mover - No Fumes!:
If you're like me and don't want to deal with a gas motor - mixing gas, smelling like fumes - then this is the blower for you! I just cleared 12" of snow from my double-wide driveway in 15 minutes. No problem. It scrapes the pavement clean, much more than other blowers. Sure it takes some maneuvering of the cord, but once you get a routine you won't even notice. If I had loads of long sidewalks maybe staying tethered to a cord would be annoying, but you can't beat this blower for clearing a long driveway quickly, cleanly, and efficiently.

Drive belt won't stay on.:
I don't know if I got a defective one or what, but I used it once in 12 inches of snow and it worked great. Good throw distance and whatnot. My one complaint is that since it is so light it tends to slide sideways pretty easily. The second storm, about 6 inches today, the blade stopped spinning and there was a whirring sound. I took off the side plate (which was bent and not installed properly) and it turns out the drive belt came off. So, I put the drive belt back on, but it will not stay in place anymore. The thrower goes about 5 feet and that's it. I am really confused about why this snow thrower got so many good reviews but mine stunk. Judging by the incorrectly installed side plate and all, I think I may just have gotten a dud. Anyway, I am now soured on this model and will buy a gas thrower. Incidentally, if you do decide to buy this item, Home Depot has a Rigid 100-foot 15 Amp sub zero temp extension cord for $65. It is a pretty good deal.

wish I bought this sooner!:
This is perfect and I wish I brought this sooner! I can do all my sidewalks and driveway in less then 20 minutes.

Generally very solid:
I ordered a Toro 1800 electric before winter started in Wisconsin. We set an all-time record for December snow, so I got plenty of practice with this. The Toro started off working really well, but then the larger belt slipped on about the 4th or 5th time I used it. I called Amazon and they immediately shipped a new one. Since I've received the new one (over a month and about 40" of snow), it's been great. I've had no problems. It handled a 13" snowfall a few weeks ago. Granted, it takes awhile, and the 1800 isn't super heavy-duty, but it's able to chip away at the huge piles and make pretty good progress. For anything under 8", the Toro electric is perfect. I'm able to finish our pretty decent-sized driveway and sidewalk in under 20 minutes. When shoveling it by hand, it took over an hour. So I have some reservations about the belt falling off, but with the second unit I received I've had no problems at all.

Figured out why it won't turn!:
After seeing that most people love the Toro 1800, I decided to get it for my wife. Seeing also that a significant minority got defective units, I was hoping mine would turn out defective as well, so I could take it apart and find out why (yes, this is how engineers go through life). Got it home, it worked great for 20 seconds, then the impeller stopped turning even though the motor continued. YESSSS!!! It wasn't a slipped belt, but a more subtle problem. See p. 9-10 of the manual, "Replacing the Rotor." There is a note just above step 6: "When mounting the coupler to the drive hex, align the coupler tabs to the inside." Well, it was installed backwards, i.e. aligned to the outside. That created a situation where the plastic impeller would turn until it encountered significant resistance, then it would slip out of the coupler and freewheel. The failure mode above matches several 1-star reviews I've seen on this product. If you are reasonably handy, check for this assembly defect. You may be able to rescue your purchase. Once fixed, the unit performed in 4-star mode and my wife is now a happy camper.