| Toro 38361 Power Shovel 7.5 Amp Electric Snow Thrower | 
| Brand: Toro
Category: Lawn & Patio
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $99.00
as of 9/10/2010 05:43 MDT details
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  192 reviews
Sales Rank: 120
Color: Black/Red
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13
Dimensions (in): 15 x 12 x 52
MPN: 38361
Model: 38361
UPC: 210383836138
EAN: 0021038383613
ASIN: B000VU222S
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Ultralight electric snow thrower | | • | 7-1/2 amp electric motor throws snow to 20 feet, cuts 6-inches deep and 12-inches wide per pass | | • | Durable plastic body; metal handle; minor assembly required | | • | 15 by 12 by 52 inches; 12-1/2 pounds | | • | 2-year warranty |
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Product Description
Easy to use, lightweight electric power shovel can throw snow up to 20'. 12' clearing width, will remove snow up to 6" deep. 7.5A, series wound motor. Belt driven with poly V belt. Superior Power Curve technology with curved rotor cleans down to the pavem
Amazon.com Product Description
Clear steps, walkways, decks, and small driveways quickly and efficiently with the Toro Power Shovel Electric Snow Thrower. Compact and ultra-lightweight, yet powerful enough to toss snow a distance of 20 feet, this machine is easy to operate and maintain. And with no gas or oil to burn through, it's a practical, eco-friendly choice.  | The Toro Power Shovel Electric Snow Thrower: - Can toss snow 20 feet.
- Is eco-friendly by using electricity instead of gas or oil.
- Has a snow removal capacity of 300 pounds per minute.
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With a 7.5 Amp motor, you'll clean snow off your yard quickly. View larger. | Fast, Effective Snow Removal with the Power Curve System
Avoid sore backs caused by shoveling and time wasted taking care of huge, complicated snow blowers. This compact electric shovel employs a streamlined auger drive system, which uses a single rotor with two curved blades to quickly and effectively move snow out of your way. With a snow-throwing capacity of 300 pounds per minute, you can clear four inches of snow off a 50-by-20-foot driveway in just 20 minutes. With a clearing width of 12 inches and a snow cut depth of six inches per pass, this Power Shovel will let you clean off walkways with a couple quick passes. And weighing in at just 13 pounds, this snow thrower can be lifted, turned, and twisted with ease. 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 ultra-compact size makes it easier to maneuver than big, gas-powered units, and it's easier to store, too. Exceptional ease of handling makes the small, versatile Toro Power Shovel ideal for spaces like balconies, decks, and staircases. When you do want to clear a larger area, you'll appreciate the surprisingly powerful nature of this lightweight machine. It features a series-wound 7.5 Amp motor, which is designed to produce high torque at lower 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, so you'll never have to worry about the frustration of dealing with a pull cord. 
The shovel has an adjustable handle. | Adjustable, Ergonomic Features to Keep You Comfortable
A telescoping handle lets you adjust this snow thrower to fit your height. The height and angle of the operating handle are adjustable too, so you can truly customize the way this tool fits in your hands. This snow thrower is backed by a full two-year warranty. What's in the Box
Snow blower and operators manual.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 50
 Very powerful machine March 14, 2010
L.B. (Northern VA)
This is a pretty powerful item, cause it throws the snow about 30 ft. and it's hard to control. It is a Godsend compared to shoveling snow and is great for not hurting your back. The bad part is it is electric and the cord constantly comes loose.
Decent shovel for the typical Mid-Atlantic snowstorm levels March 10, 2010
Bugman1964 (Leesburg, VA)
I live in the DC area and had to use this item, just after purchase, to clear the results of the last two monster snowstorms we got this year (2010). With that much snow (in the 2 to 3 foot range, plus even bigger drifts and snow-plow created piles in front of the cars), don't expect this snow shovel to clear everything without a large amount of effort. Also, with snow at that level, you can expect to have to use a combination of a regular old shovel and the Toro shovel.
That said, this shovel works quite well if you persist at it, and is quite adequate by itself if the snow level is about 8 inches or less. As other reviewers have said, you have to be careful in which direction - and which angle - you point the thing, otherwise you will get a cloud of fine snow blowing back onto you. You should also make sure to get an electric cord that is rated for the amperage that this shovel requires, to be on the safe side.
Overall, this is a good buy if you have the typical townhouse unit space to clear (I have an end-unit TH with parking spaces for 2 cars - no garage). It won't work as effortlessly as a larger gas-powered snow blower, but then again, you won't have maintenance issues or have to shell out a lot of money for this handy little unit either.
 Toro Power shovel March 7, 2010
Frances F. Lea (Virginia)
I was disappointed. The only way this seems to work is on a very flat surface when there is only a little fresh snow. I could have just as easily used a shovel with less lifting.
 Amazing For Its Size February 17, 2010
Owlyn (Bucks County, PA)
Hard to believe this little shovel can move so much snow. When there is less than 6 or 8 ", you just push through. When the snow is deep, you make several passes. In deep snow, I found that making one stripe down to the pavement down one side of the driveway, and then going back and taking bites of less width worked well. This way, you don't have to lift the shovel as much. So, for a 12" snow, it worked like this:
Lift the shovel, take off the first 6" deep x 12" wide for as far as I could reach. Then take the next 6" x 12". Now it's down to the pavement. Clear one whole length of the driveway like this. Then, go back to the top of the driveway, and instead of taking another 6 x 12 bite, take a 6 x 6 or 6 x 4 bite. This allows you to keep moving down the driveway without having to lift the shovel. The 4 or 6 " wide snow falls into the path of the shovel. It takes more passes this way, but there is very little lifting of the shovel, and it goes very quickly. Of course, you are better off going out during the storm and clearing 4 - 6" deep at a time, but if you can't the above method worked very well. It also is faster if you have a helper to work the cord for you as you clear.
As others have mentioned, you really need to consider the wind direction as you clear the snow, as the shovel only blows the snow forward.
One note- be sure to get a proper exetnsion cord. Get one that is rated for cold weather, and is the proper guauge (the instructions tell you what to get).
It did the job. February 16, 2010
EasyReader (northern virginia)
The Toro power shovel arrived just in time for the first of two heavy snows in northern Virginia. Because we live in a townhouse and because we seldom have much snow accumulation (and because we are rather elderly), we wanted a small, lightweight, electric snow thrower for occasional use and easy storage. My husband found this shovel invaluable in clearing 2-3 inches (depth of snow) at a time from our 20-foot front walk. Were he shoveling manually, the same job that took a few minutes would have taken hours and would have put hearts and backs at risk. If the snow is deeper than about 3 inches, you have to take it off in layers -- so it's best, if possible, to keep up as it falls. I highly recommend this product for light or occasional snow removal.
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