OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Edgers Four Stroke Edgers Jetfast Edger - worth refurbishing?

Hi All,

I have acquired a Jetfast Edger (made by Jetfast Industries, Sydney) and i was wondering if anyone has an opinion as to their effectiveness. I have never had an edger before so i do not know exactly what to expect. I have seen the excellent job that edgers do but the poor old Jetfast seems a little lacking. I am wondering if the blade is too short from wear. Is this possible? Is it worth pursuing?

I had my first go of it today; first i turned the blade over, because one side was very blunt - the other edge cut my finger!

I should mention that it is powered by a Honda G100 motor. I checked the two oil dipsticks (why are there two? Because of the belt drive?) and the oil seemed a little low and very black. I probably should have drained and refilled but i was impatient to see the thing working.

It cuts through the buffalo grass OK but seems not to cut through it all.

I just went outside to measure the blade length and it is about 7 inches in length. I notice now that i have turned the blade over there is a bit of a product sticker left on the blade and i think it says "WONDER". Presumably this means that the blade is for a Little Wonder brand edger? Is that a suitable blade for this edger?

Well that will do for now. Any thoughts or comments gratefully received.

Thanks,

paul