<h2>Product Description</h2>
Product Description
The Greenworks 20-Inch 12 Amp Electric Snow Thrower is an easy-to-use alternative to gas-powered snow throwers. Using a 12 amp motor, it clears a 20-inch path in snow up to 10 inches deep, and discharges snow up to 20 feet away. You can discharge snow in any direction with the 180-degree directional chute. An adjustable handle, 8-inch radial wheels, and a cord lock make this tool easy to use. This electric snow thrower does not put out carbon emissions.<p><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/outdoor-living/detailpages/c26/c26-B0030BG1JU-call1.jpg" border="0" alt="callout box top"><b>20-Inch 12 Amp Electric Snow ThrowerAt a Glance:</b><ul><li>Clears a 20-inch path in snow up to 10 inches deep</li><li>Discharges snow up to 20 feet</li><li>Adjustable, ergonomic design for comfort and safety</li><li>Electric motor puts out no carbon emissions</li><li>Four-year warranty for normal home use</li></ul><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/outdoor-living/detailpages/c26/c26-B0030BG1JU-call3.jpg" border="0" alt="callout box bottom"><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/outdoor-living/detailpages/c26/c26-B0030BG1JU-warranty.jpg" border="0" alt="4 Year Warrant Logo"><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/outdoor-living/detailpages/c26/c26-B0030BG1L8-1-s.jpg" border="0" alt="Greenworks 20-Inch 12 Amp Electric Snow Thrower"><b>Electric snow thrower clears a 20-inch path in snow up to 10 inches deep. View larger.</b><b>Powerful Snow Clearing Action</b>Using a 12 amp motor, the thrower clears a 20-inch path in snow up to 10 inches deep. It throws snow up to 20 feet away. A 180-degree directional chute allows you to direct the snow discharge wherever you'd like. The 8-inch radial wheels help you move easily through the snow.<p><b>Electric Thrower is Safe and Easy to Use</b>This snow thrower weighs 37 pounds. Because it's electric, there'll be no more wearing out your arm on a pull cord. Simply flip the switch and it turns on instantly.<p><b>Adjustable, Ergonomic Design</b>The snow thrower's adjustable rubber grip handle bar allows users to set its height at one of three positions to provide comfort, effectiveness, and safety. A cord lock holds the extension cord securely in place, so that you don't have to worry about the cord getting in the way.<p><b>Environmentally Sound Tool</b>This electric snow thrower will save you money even as it helps preserve the environment. It does not release carbon emissions, making for an machine.<p><b>Four-Year Warranty</b>This Greenworks snow thrower is covered by a four-year warranty for normal home use.<p><b>What's in the Box</b>Snow thrower, small rubber shovel, discharge directional control, chute deflector, owner's manual, some assembly required.<p>
<br /> <b><span class="h3color tiny">This review is from: </span>Greenworks 26032 20-Inch 12 Amp Electric Snow Thrower (Lawn & Patio)</b><br/>
I bought this unit to replace my Snow Joe 622U1 that blew apart and would not be warrantied by Snow Joe. Turns out the 2 year warranty doesn't cover the main plastic housing. I just used it to remove 6" of snow this past weekend so I will do a first impression review.
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<br/>Some people were complaining that the factory wrapped the handles in plastic and then assembled everything. This makes it impossible to remove the plastic unless you unscrew everything. This isn't really a big deal and is merely an aesthetic complaint. I tend to be picky so I loosened a few nuts and screws so I could remove all the plastic wrap.
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<br/>Others complained about the smell of the snow blower. The smell is actually coming from the rubber wheels and is not unusual. It dissipates after a while and within a few minutes our cats were playfully jumping in and out of the empty box.
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<br/>The unit appeared to be packaged very well and nothing was damaged during shipping. It was shipped to me in the factory packaging.
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<br/>Out of the box the entire unit appears to be very sturdy for what it is.
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<br/>The handle assembly on the GreenWorks is MUCH beefier than the Snow Joe 622U1. It also feels like it is just a tad bit longer which is good for someone 6ft like me. There is a foam grip and time will tell how long this will last. The thing I love most about the handle on the GreenWorks is that all I need to do is loosen the handle bolts and un-clip the auger rod and the entire assembly can be folded forward for transportation. I take the snow blower to my Mother's house in the trunk of my car so this is a big feature to me.
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<br/>The on/off controls are pretty simple. Someone complained that they wouldn't be able to easily manipulate the handle when wearing gloves. I tried it with winter gloves and didn't have an issue whatsoever. Basically, the way it works is that you slide a switch left and it pushes the handle out of the switch housing so you can squeeze it and activate the auger. When using the blower I tend to keep the handle halfway depressed to save time. My electric lawn mower uses the same type of switch.
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<br/>The auger is a bit smaller than the 622U1 but it is also combination of steel and rubber so it should be very strong. Like the 622U1 the GreenWorks uses nylock nuts to hold everything together so I would STRONGLY suggest you check them before each and EVERY use. If those bolts let loose the auger will surely punch a hole through the case of the unit. Nylock nuts are notorious for loosening when exposed to freezing temps.
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<br/>The discharge chute on the GreenWorks isn't quite as good as the 622U1 but seems to be a bit stronger. On the 622U1 you can adjust the angle that snow leaves the chute. The GreenWorks has this ability as well but as soon as snow hits the deflector it goes to the fully upright position. The 622U1 was a little bit better at not doing this. The 622U1 would eventually deflect but not as easy as the GreenWorks. Also out of the box it was very difficult to turn the rod that rotates the discharge chute. I put some petroleum jelly on the mechanism and now it rotates very smoothly. GreenWorks could stand to do a little further R&D on their discharge chute. With the chute facing forward I was easily throwing snow 30ft. However, when turned to either the left or right a lot of the distance is lost. Turned full left or right snow was only throwing about 12ft or so. This is still plenty to clear a driveway.
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<br/>The GreenWorks has a pigtail for the electrical connection which is critical when you're dealing with heavy gauge extension cords and vibration. On one occasion my extension cord caught fire while using the Snow Joe because the plug is molded into the handle. Combine a heavy cord, cold temps, and vibration and the cord is guaranteed to vibrate itself loose. This causes a voltage drop/current increase which makes things get really hot. The pigtail helps negate the vibration. As long as the cord is tied around the handle you shouldn't have any problems. Also on the handle is the reset button. If the unit overheats you can push the button to reset it.
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<br/>The wheels on the GreenWorks are very sturdy and much larger than the 622U1. This makes the unit quite a bit more stable and lets me not worry about breaking a wheel. The 622U1 wheels are only about 4" tall and are made of pretty thin plastic. Due to their size as soon as I would run them through heavy snow it would build up on the wheels and keep them from spinning. This makes it more difficult to push the unit. The GreenWorks wheels are a combination of plastic and rubber. I don't expect them to give me any problems.
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<br/>I find the scraper on the GreenWorks to be a bit better than the 622U1. The GreenWorks unit does a much better job of scraping down to the pavement. Use this thing on rocks or dirt and you will certainly suck a lot of it up.
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<br/>I took off the access panel and the auger drive pulley is built a lot thicker than on the 622U1. On my 622U1 this pulley shattered into dozens of pieces when the auger blade let loose. Also, the belt tensioner pulley is steel unlike the 622U1 which uses plastic.
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<br/>The GreenWorks is definitely heavier than the 622U1. Some people might not like this fact but I am of the opposite opinion. The heavier weight is due to the more robust construction. It also has a 4 year warranty vs the standard 2 year.
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<br/>After my experience with the Snow Joe I will definitely not be buying another one of their products. The GreenWorks 26032 is just a much better built product.
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