I’ve been using my Flymo for about a decade on my 200 sq metres of lawn, two or three times a year, scarifying and raking up leaves. As long as you FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS the lawn raker should last many years. Just get the height correct, mow the lawn first and only use the Flymo in straight lines. Don’t try steering around curves but lift the rear off the ground to turn it around. Tines are low cost (about nine quid for 42) and easy to replace.

A very disappointing experience from a well-known brand such as Flymo. Having used their lawn mowers for years I expected good quality. I used the lawnrake once and while it worked it did a good job of removing the weeds from the garden and the bucket is easy to empty. BUT less than 5 minutes into its second use it stopped working with what appeared to be a drive issue - the motor was working but the rotar arm was not. Looking on this forum and checking other forums other than Amazon reviews and it seems this is a common problem. Amazon were good to agree a refund and the useless item has gone from this household.

I just bought this lawnrake from the Bristol depot and as said in another review the length of the thread of fixing bolt is not long enough to tighten the rear wheel to the fixing mount. Either the bolt is the wrong size or the macine has been incorrectly manufactured. THe problem side is the side that the height adjuster is attached.

I noticed in B&Q Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent that the left side rear wheel fell off when lifting the machine to assess the weight. On building the machine at home, it was evident that the thread was wrong on the same wheel and so it was back to B&Q. They admitted that they knew the machine was faulty and that they had three returned the same day. Much to my amazment, and anger, they had sold a machine knowing that it was not fit for purpose. I opted for a McAllister MRS1400. It certainly cleared out the moss but the collection system is hopeless. I had to manually rake a very large lawn and pick up all of the moss etc. Not amused. What are these people playing at?

The 340 looks great, works for half an hour before it snaps the belt for the second time I have had to replace the drive gears too. Not once have I actually managed to do the whole garden before the belt breaks.I give up with it and it will be going back. Flymo.... what on earth are you doing!

Bought the flymo 340 worked well the first season then the tines needed replacing,bought the genuine ones no problem replacing them but now they dont scarify, my wife with the wire rake is more efficient although you could say more costly to run

Brought in November and used straight away. Very easy about fifteen mins to put together. picked up all of the thatch very well light and and easy to use.

Totally ineffective. It barely scratched the surface despite working for hours. Far worse than my old Black & Decker. I had to hire a scarifier to get any results.

Bought from B&Q end of last season. Didn't get around to using it. Assembled it w/e. ready to spring clean the lawn. Worked fine for about 40mins on short, newly mowed, lawn with some patches of moss in shaded areas. Motor then smoked and stopped. Will be taking it straight back to B&Q in the hope of a refund. Obviously motor is inadequate for the purpose. Advised to think twice about this product as replacement motor for £20 may only last as long as original!!

I have had my machine for over a year and it has performed well although all the tines now need replacing, the window is pointless as once it is in use it gets dirty , collection box is good and easy to use

Had two of these Flymo scarifiers but the motors burnt out after two hours use. The first one was under warranty and replaced by B&Q unfortunately the second was out of warranty and is now in the bin. I contacted Flymo and basically they just told me to get lost. In fact the last E Mail them from them was very rude and insulting and I thought it was only the customer who cracked up. I only realised why when I read the reviews. When I replied and commented on their surprising attitude I have not heard from them since. This product is obviously not fit for purpose and I intend to take this matter further. I am going to make a claim for my money back and will leave no stone unturned until I do. I am in the legal business and will be able to get all the advice and help I need at no cost to myself.

I purchased my Flymo Lawnraker Compact 340 from e.bay and a no returns policy it was brand new, I contacted flymo who knew of the 340 motor problem and they did not want to know.
I have spoken to dealers who sell all types of garden equipment, they all sais stay clear of flymo products

Used a Flymo Lawnraker 3 times. On the third time the motor drive pinion and belt disintegarated. This was on short grass in dry weather.
No spares available to to fix unless I bought a whole new motor - making it uneconomic to repair.

I bought this Flymo lawn rake, It worked for less than 5 minute when we started to smell burnt rubber, and it went dead.

The Flymo Lawnraker Compact 340 motor lasts no longer than 1hr, had it apart and the belt is too tight making the motor seize due to stress.