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82 of 84 found the following review helpful:
 Works best on flat yards with not too many leaves Nov 29, 2006
By R. Richards
I have a 1/2 acre lot with a flat front yard and a hilly backyard, with heavy woods along the entire back and one whole side plus several large 30ft+ trees on my lot. So yes I have a lot of leaves every year.
This sweeper works pretty good on flat ground, uneven ground can give you uneven results. On hilly areas, try to pick a path where the ground is flat with respect to the area between the two wheels.
The height adjustment is key. If the brushes are too low, you'll be jamming them on the ground and making the sweeper very hard to push. It should take little effort to push, less than a gas powered lawnmower. If the brushes are too high, you'll skim over some stuff. I think a couple of the previous reviewers didn't adjust the brush height properly. In very, very heavy leaves the sweeper works but fills so fast, in 15 feet for me in some places, that a rake is actually faster.
Things to remember:
1. Proper height adjustment is key. Changing height is very easy and quick.
2. Keep your rake. You'll still need it for fence lines, gardens, flower beds, etc...
3. Keep a good pace and get those brushes spinning. It really tosses the stuff back in the catcher that way.
4. Works best on dry or slightly damp leaves. Not so good on wet leaves.
Things that would make this sweeper better:
1. The brush housing should throw leaves farther back in catcher. The catcher fills quickly in the front while there is still room in the rear. I just reach down and pull all the leaves back so I can get more in the catcher between dumps but the housing could be modified to throw the leaves better.
2. A deeper catcher, more volume. I want to change this thing as little as possible. I have fairly long legs and I don't kick the catcher, so another 2-3 inches deeper would be nice.
Things I don't have to worry about that you might think about:
1. Bagging. If you bag your leaves, dumping leaves from the catcher to a bag might be a pain. You need two hands to empty the catcher and 1-2 hands to hold the bag, so.... Since I have woods on two sides, where most of the leave came from in the first place, I just return to sender. If I had to bag I would probably sweep and dump all the leaves in one big pile in the driveway and then bag all leaves at the end.
37 of 41 found the following review helpful:
 They don't make them like they used to Jan 03, 2007
By L. Mcnabney
"Luke"
I grew up pushing a large metal and canvass sweeper across my parents lawn. It swept about a 3 foot swath meticulously and is still working at 100% for my dad after 25 years. This device does not. However, what I wanted just isn't available to purchase anymore. This model is the largest push-powered leaf sweeper I could find and it just doesn't even come close to measuring up. The build quality is suspect and the bag is essentially heavy plastic. It does work, but not all that well. And forget using it if the lawn isn't trimmed. Which brings about another issue. It doesn't like picking up anything small. You know, like chopped leaves since you have to mow first. I think this is just the sad state of the transition from solid, more expensive American-made products that do what you need, to much cheaper, flimsier, more frequently replaced products that come close enough.
39 of 45 found the following review helpful:
 Throw your rake and backache away! LAWNSWEEPER is here! Jun 26, 2000
By Tony Sisti
If the thought of raking leaves on a cool fall Sunday when you should be watching your favorite football team in action turns your stomach, then my friend, you should should invest in the best kept lawn and garden secret, the Lawnsweeper. Recently while shopping for an updated model(i use one my grandfather passed down) I was told by a salesperson at a national hardware store that "Lawnsweepers won't be in stock until the Fall when the leaves start falling." I could not believe this comment only because i have used my lawnsweeper for not only picking up leaves, but grass clippings as well. I have approximately a 1/2 acre and dread the thought of raking all of it, especially when i can't cut the lawn on time and it grows like crazy. The lawnsweeper also picks up any other debris on the lawn at the time. The lawnsweeper also lets me carry my tools and bags of grass clippings around. This is a multifaceted piece of lawn equipment that should be in every garage or shed.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
It works Nov 26, 2006
By B. Yearwood
The sweeper is definetly much faster and easier than raking. The first time I used it I thought the sweeper was crap. But after using it a few times, I now appreciate that it is an effective product. It will take some time to figure out how to use it most efficiently.
Pros.
1. Faster than raking and bagging.
2. Light.
3. Does what it advertises, that is, sweeps up leaves.
4. No cords or gas/oil mixtures to worry about.
5. The bag is easy to remove and reattach (which you will have to do a lot of if you're picking up a large amount of leaves).
6. Can even be used on pavement (has to be relatively level).
Things to look out for:
1. The sweeper will not work well on hills or lawns with chunks or divets.
2. It took me a few tries to figure out the best height to use for my front and back yard. Luckily, the height adjustment is pretty easy to change (just don't tighten it too much).
3. The sweeper works better when not pushed like a mower (tip it forward and up as you push it).
4. Relatively easy to put together (in spite of the confusing instructions).
Cons:
1. The bag doesn't hold a lot of leaves and requires frequent changes. However, I guess a larger bag would make the sweeper heavier to push around.
2. The attached bag doesn't empty easily into paper recycling bags.
3. Does not work on edges (think where a mower is not effective). You will still need your rake.
Bottom line: I am glad I bought it. Now my neighbors want one.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 26" Agri-Fab Push Lawn Sweeper not worth it Oct 20, 2006
By D. L. Delp
I bought this as a Father's Day present for my Dad and was a little insulted 6 weeks later when he went and bought a bigger, pull behind his mower, sweeper. THEN I went over to his house and tried them both out. The 26" push Lawn Sweeper from Agri-Fab throws more of the yard debris back out onto the ground than it picks up. It was horrible. I would have been better off to just give him nothing. It was a complete waste of my money.
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