On Fri, 4 May 2007 Charlie Pridham wrote:

My son just bought one 20% off, not surprised he couldn't get it to run,
when I had a look no throttle cable or choke, and the bit on the engine bent
so as to prevent movement, "take it back" I said so he did, got his money
back but discovered they were all like it and Homebase swore blind it was
deliberate!!

I've not been impressed with Homebase since I had a look at their water
butts a few years ago. All were damaged in some way. I had another look
last year and nothing had improved.

Trouble is, B & Q are several miles away.

David

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David Rance http://www.mesnil.demon.co.uk
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