550 Craftsman Edger - Wont stay running used 2x,8 minutes total. October 18, 2011

Should have been a recall on this carbeurator design.  Needs a diaphragm apparently...$2 item which you have to wait weeks to receive.  Bought new in August used twice for a total of 8 minutes.  Prime the carbeurator, starts, stalls.  Have to keep pushing the primer to keep it running.  No gas is being pumped into the carb.  Hundreds have the same problem.

Junk.  Stay clear.

Nothing but problems ..... October 18, 2009

I bought this edger in June '08.  Nothing but issues from the get go.  First time used, the belt shredded the first 3 minutes of use.  Wasn't doing any  edging out of the ordinary ... just along the edge of a sidewalk; no sharp areas no stones.  Took it in, they replaced the belt and I went back home.  Started it back up, worked like a charm.  Couldn't get it started for the rest of the season.  Even though it says only prime it 3x - I would prime it 6x and try to start.  I'd walk away for an hour - prime it 8x ... still nothing.  Never flooded - just never started.  Was too busy to take it into the shop.  The start of this year when I brought it out in June '09 - it wouldn't start.  Had fresh fuel and oil - the spark plug was fine - and the oil filter was clean.  Couldn't get it started - took it into the shop.  One week later - I picked it up.  They didn't have a real reason of what the issue was - they said they drained all liquids and checked all components and it was good to go.  One week later, I tried starting it.  It took me 2 hours to get the **** thing started - once started; it works like a charm.  Since, I haven't been able to start it again.  I've only been able to use this $300+ edger 3x since purchasing it.  Tried starting it today to do the last edging of the season, couldn't start it ... no surprise.  Haven't been able to start it since July.  I have extended warranty on the edger, so when I get home early enough; this edger is getting brought into the shop - they best find a reason why it won't start.  There is nothing more irritating then spending so much money on a product that won't work.

Works well! July 01, 2009

Picked this up on clearance even after reading the reviews. No smoke, runs quiet and does the job. Starts easy and has enough power for clean lines. The previous edger I had used 4 wheels and that's the only thing that took some getting used to. 3 wheels is a little touchy. I'm glad I picked one up!

No Problems June 29, 2009

I have had this edger for about 2 years and have not had any problems. I can even do edging on my curb. One draw back is the edger does not allow you to set an angle, but I knew that when I bought it and it hasn't been an issue. It starts after 3 or 4 pulls and the 4 cycle saves me from another gas can of oil mix.