The machine looks nice, but don't let looks fool you, this edger is VERY VERY hard to start, then when it finally starts it shuts off, then quess what ? start pulling rope all over again, the handle is attached by only a wing nut, the handle goes all over the place, very uncomfultable to use. Ones after a couple of hours when it does start, it cuts all right, I understand is a small engine, but this edger, stops cutting if you cut more then three pieces of grass together. Is a nice looking piece of equipment, but dont let looks fool you like they did me, its not worst the price, next time I will spend a little more and get a real edger, NOT A TONKA TOY