Mac Allister MRS1400 Scarifier
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Mac Allister MRS1400 Scarifier
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User Reviews
Had One For Umpteen Years
Performs very well but the grass box is a waste of time. I just leave the box off and rake up the debris with a plastic rake.
Last year I mistakenly used it to prepare a neighbour's lawn for seeding but ended up breaking most of the tines. Managed to source a pack of 24 from Amazon (£20.99) but now can't work out how to fit them. Further, do all the tines face the same way?
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Replacement Tines
Value for money and has done a power of work over last 3 years. Eventually the tines broke from use but scarifier attachment is still good. Spare tines are hard to find but eventually identified a supplier. They are type 6 tynes, 50mm long with hole diameter 12mm to fit a 10mm shaft. I could only find one supplier, Solent tools. They were easy to replace. Hope this helps.
Missed this comment originally. I'll give it a go but do all the rake tines point in the same direction?
I was fairly simple but just remember the direction of the times when you're removing the old ones.
This YouTube link will show you the procedure.
https://youtu.be/8ntNR4H372Q?si=5Er4tK1UtVmNQTXo
The rake tines have worn out or are broken. I have managed to get some replacements but am unable to work out how to replace them. I have removed the specific 'cartridge' but can't see how to go any further.
Are you able to advise on how to replace the tines.
Many thanks
How did you fit the new tines? .
The scarifying tines have worn out or are broken. I have managed to get some replacements but am unable to work out how to replace them. I have removed the specific 'cartridge' but can't see how to go any further.
Many thanks
Photograph tines so you put the new ones back facing same direction. On the opposite side from the roller you will see a pin that goes through the bar jammed up against then last tine. Knock that pin out with a small hammer and something similar to a small screwdriver or a nail or similar. It is only held by friction. All the tines will then slip off the bar. Replacement is the reverse procedure.
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Powerful
As any one priced a rake drum yet as mine is getting short but apart from that is powerfull to do any raking
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A Beast Of A Scarifier
Im a professional gardener and i love this scarifier. I havent used the rake part of it but the blade just eats through moss and does such a quick job. You actually have to be careful that you are don't hit any paving as it would chip it.
I managed to blunt the blade and so called B and Q customer service who gave me the no for the Mc Allister customer service. They are sending me a new blade free of charge. I was not expecting that. Was assuming i would pay for it.
any chance you could share the phone number for Macallister spares because I'm damned if I can find it anywhere.
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Ok For A While -
SORT OF WORKED- NEEDED NEW TINES - BUT B AND Q NOT HONOURED AFTER SALES - NO SPARE PARTS AVAILABLE - UNETHICAL SALE
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For A Small Lawn Only
I have had this scarifier for about 2 years, during this time I have found and resolved several issues...I think these are the important points good and bad.
1. Easy to assemble, long cord, easy to adjust height of rake...
2. The lawn MUST MUST MUST be cut with a mower on its lowest setting PRIOR to use..
3. Put the raker on its highest setting,
4. DO NOT connect the grass box, it fills up in seconds and jams the machine so that it overheats, if it does overheat it will stop, let it cool overnight and it will probably be ok...
5. using some string or cable ties etc clip up the back flap, but only part way...if you put it right up stones and bits will hit your legs,
6. ok ready to start..go forward ONLY, slowly...don't run over hard surfaces like a path or tyne will break.
after use use a lawnmower again, this is to pick up the mess, if there is lots then rake by hand into piles , remove, then cut grass (collecting bits left on lawn)... you will be amazed at how much thatch (dead grass) and moss will be removed.
even after all this you may need a blower to get rid of the bits...
now the important part....
Use a moss killer which also feeds the lawn, then a week later a weedkiller...its ok to use a moss, weed and feed but they are not as effective..
about 2 weeks later the moss you didn't get first time will be black... cut grass, rake over lawn with rake section again etc etc...
when finished change the tyne unit for the one with blades. go up and down then side to side, this cuts slots to get water to grass roots.... sprinkle grass seed where required and maybe some lawn dressing soil....
This scarifier does what it says EXCEPT..... the tynes snap easily!!! they are a fiddle to replace and they cost about £28 a set.. the blades work well...
so in short, it works well, ON A SMALL LAWN...the grass box is useless , and if you have a lawn over 10m x 10m forget this unit... For me I would get one with a box in front so i could empty on the go or a bigger scarifier
Do the rake tines all point the same way?
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This Must Be The Worst Thing I Have Ever Had From
this must be the worst thing i have ever had from b&q.total junk grass box doesent fill racker tynes just brake off and b&q say we dont do this model now so no parts, total rip off for a £100
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Waste Of Money. Very Short Lifespan
Motor siezed after overheating on 3rd season. First season fine, 2nd season it started overheating and thermal cutout activated. Cleaned all ventilation slots. 3rd season had 10 minutes running and it siezed completely. Thhis company makes cheap stuff that really doesn't last.
The collector box is useless and fills in about 5 seconds. Overall, a bad buy.
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What Guarantee ?
This scarifier has a 2 year warranty. Which means it will rake your lawn 2 or3 times before it requires some serious work on it.
I don't think anyone will repair this and I am not very confident myself although I was a plant fitter. I will be surprised if parts are available
DO NOT BUY THIS MODEL
Where To Obtain Spares
The unit lasted 2 years and 3 months but hard to find spares it seemed not rugged enough for the work.
Q&A
I've just purchased a new drive belt fur my Macalister scarifier machine.
Could someone please tell me how on earth I go about replacing it? It looks like it's all sealed. The old belt snapped so fell off.
Step by step guide would be just wonderful. Thanks so much.
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