Bosch 060088A070 ALR Electric Lawn Raker, 900 W, 240 V

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Efficient: "Jet-Collect System" with spring steel tines and special airflow inlets offers fast and complete collection of moss and thatch. The Bosch ALR 900 has a very impressive 50 litre grass box, now this may not sound large, but when compared the Flymo at just 34 litres you will see this is large for a lawn rake of this size. The purpose of a lawn rake is to free your lawn from moss, weeds, thatch and leaves, and I can honestly say that once you have used an electric lawn rake you will wonder how you ever managed without one. The grass box on the Bosch ALR 900 does seem to be a little flimsy which is surprising for Bosch, having said that it does not seem to affect the performance in any way. I believe the collection box feels a little flimsy as it comes in two parts. Bosch have done this to reduce the storage space required for the collection box as it can be split into two sides when not in use.

The Bosch ALR 900 is equipped with one 32cm drum with 10 double-wound metal tines that gives them two very effective benefits… Motor power: The AVR 1100 has a more powerful motor at 1100 watts, while the ALR 900 has a 900-watt motor. This does not mean the ALR 900 is underpowered, but the AVR 1100 needs more power to cut deeper into the lawn.Manual scarifiers. These are the most simple type of scarifier. You basically get two wheels, the lawn scarifying blades, and a long handle. Then you just push to rake your lawn. A manual lawn scarifier is great if you want a basic, inexpensive, hassle-free way of making your lawn look nicer. For small lawns and medium sized gardens, they’re great. However, they will take a long time to scarify large lawns, and they require a decent amount of effort to use – especially since they’re often quite small (and don’t scarify much ground with each pass). Raking Diameter The raking diameter of this lawn rake may seem a little on the small side with only a 32cm capability, that is 2cm smaller than its rival the Flymo. Now, compared to it’s other counterparts with widths of up to 43cm, this might be a potential disadvantage; however, it could also be beneficial if it’s to be used in a smaller areas and lawns with more narrow strips. The light weight (9.4kg), small size and fold away handles make this lawn rake excellent for smaller lawns or lawns with smaller strips of grass. The 32 cm width seems to be just right when you need to navigate lawns with flower beds or narrow strips, however, if I had a very large open lawn I would consider a lawn rake with a larger width.

or• Phone the Bosch after sales service on 03447 360109 who will be happy to arrange and explain the warranty claim process. Moss typically grows in damp, shady areas and can pose a big problem for gardeners. This is because when left too long it forms dense mats which creep across your lawn, competing for valuable nutrients and moisture and hindering grass growth. Moss also prevents rainfall from reaching grass roots and can impede mowing with excessive build-up, jamming lawnmower blades. In my review of the Bosch ALR 900, I found that the 10 Double Steel Tines make it a great choice for removing dead grass and other debris from your lawn. The 50-litre collection box and folding handles also make for easy and compact storage.

Both warranty periods only apply to tools that are being used for domestic purposes and excludes batteries and chargers, which come with a 12 month warranty. During the warranty period the collection and return of your tool will be free of charge. How To Claim I really struggled to find any major downsides to this rake, it even comes with a 2 year warranty if you register the rake with Bosch. April to September is the right time to scarify the lawn. If you use the lawn intensively in the summer, you should dethatch it in the spring or wait until late summer to carry out this maintenance. After scarifying , the lawn needs a few weeks to recover from the process. You should let it rest during this time. Having previously had a 'cheap' lawn raker that broke beyond repair, i decided to invest in a bosch. the difference in build quality is immediately noticeable. the bosch feels much more robust. This again does put it slightly ahead of the Flymo Lawnrake Compact 3400. Features found on some lawn rakes don’t make the job easier but are “nice to haves”. The Jet Collect system is clearly a feature that makes a real difference to the job in hand, the collection box capacity is increased and the ability to collect the debris is improved – Great job Bosch!