Location: Washington State
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Why not more exposed auger/rakes? Original Message Dec 26, 2010 6:27 pm
Is there a reason, other than possible safety issues, why more auger/rakes are not exposed like these high end models from Honda and Yamaha? It seems like this may work better in EOD situations or harder packed snow. I thought this was more common on blowers decades ago? Or I thought I had seen pictures that would support that memory.
Re: Why not more exposed auger/rakes? Reply #1 Dec 26, 2010 6:31 pm
I think these machines are typically used in larger wide open spaces. I wouldn't want these exposed and moving ends on home owner applications. A few lapses of steering and it could easily make contact with curbs and make slits in your lawn edging, or worse, grind on concrete. These machines have a lot of power so can do damage in a hurry.
Location: Washington State
Joined: Nov 12, 2008
Points: 268
Re: Why not more exposed auger/rakes? Reply #2 Dec 26, 2010 6:45 pm
That sounds plausible on all counts. I could probably get away using one of these at my cabin with the open space I have but at the house... "no way".
aa335 wrote:
I think these machines are typically used in larger wide open spaces. I wouldn't want these exposed and moving ends on home owner applications. A few lapses of steering and it could easily make contact with curbs and make slits in your lawn edging, or worse, grind on concrete. These machines have a lot of power so can do damage in a hurry.
