This tool is simply one that should never have gone to market. It is probably designed as well as it can realistically be, but an electric shovel capable of lifting snow up and to the side can never be light enough for doing steps. It blows snow up and ahead, not to the side. Leaves a mess behind and the user looking like a ghost. I was willing to suffer the awkwardness of an electric cord if it would have helped my wife be able to handle walk clearing in my absence. But it doesn't. A real shovel is only slightly more work and slightly slower, and much less aggravation. Have tried this now on snow from depths of 1" to 8", wet and "dry".

The OSHA-inspired button that can't be set to stay on without constant squeezing (in cold weather) makes this tool even more difficult to use by an elderly person.

Forget this one.

Paul McGuire, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Toro is whittling down whatever reputation they have as lawnmower and small equipment manufacturer by foisting this horrible waste of time on people.

I had seen an advertisement and told my wife to get me one of these Toro Electric Power Shovel Plus's for Christmas, which she did. I couldn't wait for the first snowfall, but it was only about an inch....

But the snow shovel just sprayed the snow up in the air for the wind to carry it back onto the driveway where you previously shoveled or in your face. In order to work with the wind I had to go back and forth across my narrow 30 foot driveway, much more work than just clearing strips straight up...

Then for the second snow of the season it was about 2-3 inches, and I went to try the shovel again. But this time it was not as windy, but halfway through the driveway the shovel started slipping. The plastic parts had WORN out and stripped themselves with hardly any use.

I then referred to the warranty and called Toro in the beginning of January. Since the damage to the shovel was more than they could just send me a part with instructions, they told me to take it to a repair facility. They referred me to three authorized repair shops. I wasn't familiar with any of them, so I just chose the closest one, JT Mower of Annandale VA.

They held onto the shovel for 6 weeks saying they were having trouble getting parts. But when I called the manufacturer, they told me there was no shortage of parts. So I called them back and told them there was no shortage of parts, to fix it. So they said it would be fixed next week, but it wasn't, and finally the following week it was fixed. I missed three more snows waiting for them to fix it.

When I arrived to pick it up they wanted to charge me $41. for warranty repairs and said you didn't tell us it was a warranty repair-which is a lie, as I brought the warranty with me, and asked him if they fixed many and if it actually was junk since it was brand new and broke with hardly any use at all...well he pointed to several more in his shop waiting repairs...enough said...

So now I am picking up the unrepaired snow shovel and returning it for full refund. This shovel is nothing but aggravation. It is annoying that a reputable manufacturer like Toro does not build a better product and they do not honor the warranty...

Toro has lost a customer for life...and if I were you I would be wary of buying any other Toro products....

I would give this product 0 or negative stars if I could. Anyone recommending this product must have a different version that was built better or is just a company shill...

DO NOT BUY THIS SHOVEL!!!!!

IF you get it as a gift RETURN IT IMMEDIATELY!

I believe they may just try to give you the run-around until Spring knowing that you will not use it until next winter when the warranty has expired.

DO NOT WASTE ANY MONEY OR TIME ON THIS JUNK!!!!!

I have and sincerely regret it!

Keith S. :{)>

We purchased this to use on our deck and it would not work with over 2 inches of snow.

Good Stuff! I bought this a few days ago for a big snow storm that was heading my way. I was sick of shoveling my driveway and pathway. At first I was a skeptic after reading the other reviews. After using it though all I can say is wow. You can't beat this thing, unless you are going to spent $500 on a true snow thrower. I own a small house with a declined driveway. Not big enough for a big snow thrower, but a headache to shovel. This machine cut my shoveling time by two thirds. After using it I asked myself why I did not buy one sooner. Hey I want it to snow so I can use it again. The performance was really good. You power shovel, salt and then go inside a sip some hot coffee. You'll pat your self on the back for buying it trust me!

The machine did a good job, but....it was a lot heavier than I expected and is not usable by left-handed people. Both the button and trigger must be pressed at the same time to operate the machine, it MUST be held in the right hand to reach them. I was able to do it, but my arm and wrist were VERY sore by the end of the job.