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Sun Joe AJ801E Electric Lawn Dethatcher w/ Collection Bag | 13 inch | 12 Amp | Scarifier

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$189.00 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • Best Use: Ideal for revitalizing small to mid-sized lawns
  • 2-Tools-In-1: Convertible design features a dethatching and scarifying cylinder to easily switch between tasks
  • Powerful: 12-amp motor rakes a 12.6" wide path to get your job done faster
  • Versatile: Scarifier function cuts grass roots for thicker growth, healthier lawns
  • AirBoost Technology: 27 spring steel tines for maximum thatch pickup

Description

Let Your Lawn Breathe. Get Your Lawn In Top Green Shape With The Aj801e Sun Joe® 12.6-Inch Electric Scarifier + Lawn Dethatcher. Powered By A Robust 12-Amp Motor, The Sun Joe® Dethatcher Rakes A 12.6-Inch-Wide Path In A Single Pass To Get Your Job Done Fast. Enhancing Its Raking Ability Is Sun Joe's Exclusive Airboost Technology, Which Maximizes Thatch Pickup With 27 Spring Steel Tines That Stay Sharp Longer For Reliable Performance. Use The 5-Position Depth Control Knob To Tailor The Raking Depth From -0.4 In. (10 Mm Below The Soil) To 0.4 In. (10 Mm Above The Soil), Depending On Your Lawn’S Dethatching Or Scarifying Needs. Scarifying Your Lawn At Regular Intervals Cuts Grass Roots And Encourages Growth For Thicker, Healthier Turf, All Thanks To The Scarifying Cylinder’S 20 Slicing Blades. And The Best Part? No Gas, Oil Or Tune-Ups. Comes With A Complete 2-Year Warranty, Too, For Worry-Free Performance You Can Count On, Season After Season.Voted The Spruce's Best Scarifier, 2022Voted Usa Today's Editor's Choice, 2023
Dimensions (Overall): .95 inches (H) x 5.7 inches (W) x 1 inches (D)
Weight: 5.7 pounds, 1 pounds
CA Carburetor Law Compliant: Not Subjected to CA Carburetor Law
Assembly Details: No Assembly Required
Number of tines: 24
Wheel Diameter: 6 inches
Wheel Width: 3 inches
Tine length: .5 inches
Power Source: Corded Electric
Battery: No Battery Used
Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 79332787
UPC: 810829024923
Origin: made in the USA or imported

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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 25.25 inches length x 19.75 inches width x 12.75 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 33 pounds
item ships from third party seller: All Season Power LLC

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Q: Hello, Did the price include 2 years warranty? Product: Sun Joe AJ801E Electric Lawn Dethatcher. Thank you.

submitted by Ngocbb - 4 years ago
  • A: Dear Target Customer, A 2 year manufacturer's warranty is included with the purchase of the Sun Joe AJ801E Electric Lawn Dethatcher w/ Collection Bag 13 inch 12 Amp Scarifier. Hope this helps, if you have any other questions please let us know. Thanks Customer Service Team Snow Joe + Sun Joe

    submitted bySnow Joe + Sun Joe - 4 years ago
    Brand expert
4.4 out of 5 stars with 165 reviews
value: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5

This is one tough tool.

5 out of 5 stars
Tough Dethatcher - 10 months ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
This little guy looks like it's not heavy-duty enough to last long but this is my third year with it and it's a workhorse. I dethatch a couple of times a year and scarify annually. It has brought my 20-year-old lawn back to looking like new. I live at 5,000 Ft elevation and my lawn gets a lot of dead grass from the winter. This tool cleans that out for new growth just as advertised.
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Stopped Working After Less Than 3 Hours of Use

1 out of 5 stars
MAHale - 2 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
Stopped working after less than 3 hours of use. Mechanically, it appears to be fine; however, it will not turn on. Perhaps a blown fuse?
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Well Worth The Money

5 out of 5 stars
Yarde32540 - 2 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
I bought this after doing some research on YouTube. I'd rake every year and tire out quickly. Hiring someone to do it was out of the question. Assembly wasn't too bad and you do not need any additional tools. I was blown away with how well it worked. The dead grass came up so easily. While it makes it easier, physically, this job will take you all day. My grass was previously mowed. I dethatched, mowed, dethatched again and mowed again. The machine is not heavy at all. The only downfall was having to deal with the cord. Also, I took the advice of others and didn't bother with the bag. Well worth every penny!
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Sun Joe is my new favorite brand.

5 out of 5 stars
- 2 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
I did not believe what I saw on the videos. And I wanted to try it myself... The videos and comments dont describe how amazing this machine works. after using it in our yard, it looks like a new entire home to me.
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You get what you paid for

1 out of 5 stars
Lawn Master - 2 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
The gears broke on the second usage. The parts are made of plastic which allows the tool to be cheap, but I would pay the extra money next time and get parts made of solid metal so it will actually last.
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Love this dethatcher!

5 out of 5 stars
AvsMan - 2 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
I must say that this is the best lawn tool from Sun Joe yet. I wasn't sure what to expect but as soon as I started to use it, I was very impressed. I've only used it for dethatching and it did an amazing job with very little effort. It is powerful yet lightweight. My lawn is small to mid-size and I got it done in no time. The only thing I have to comment on is the catcher bag: it really has no purpose due the small size, so I don't use it. I'll pick up the dead grass with the lawn mower. Thanks for a great product!
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Not worth the plastic it's made with

1 out of 5 stars
JPJJ - 2 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
It will break in less than 2 years. I've gone through 3 Sun Joe dethatchers in 4 years. They covered one replacement via the warranty but they would not assist when that replacement broke after 2 uses. I am good to my yard equipment and this brand is just garbage. Also avoid their pressure washers, also garbage
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Replacement Parts available very poor.

3 out of 5 stars
Dan5404 - 2 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
My review is only good for 3 stars. Aj801E Raking depth adjustment lever to adjust the height of the machine to thatch has small little knob to hold the lever in place has broken off and cannot adjust height anymore. I have don't see where I can replace the lever here at Sun Joe. All parts should be made available to replace on the machine regardless
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Don't buy cheeply made

1 out of 5 stars
Craig123 - 2 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
broke after 5 hours use warranty process is terrible. Don't through away your box you have to provide one to send it back before they send you a new one.
1 reply from Snowjoe Customer Service team - 2 years ago
So sorry to hear that you're having an issue with our product. We take each matter very seriously and want to make sure you are satisfied. At Snow Joe + Sun Joe we stand behind each product we manufacture. If you need any additional support, Our toll-free number is 866-766-9563 (Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm EST, Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 8 pm EST). You can also send us an email via our website on the Contact Us page. We promise to do our best to make sure you are satisfied 100%. Thanks Customer Support Team Snow Joe + Sun Joe
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Don’t waste your money

1 out of 5 stars
SusanT - 2 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
Don’t waste your money. Second time using it and the motor blew up.
1 reply from Snowjoe Customer Service team - 2 years ago
Dear, We apologize you are not completely satisfied with our product. We will be sure to forward your feedback to our quality control department for future development. If you are still experiencing any issues with our product please do not hesitate to contact Snow Joe + Sun Joe customer support. Our toll-free number is 866-766-9563 (Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm EST, Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 8 pm EST). You can also send us an email via our website on the Contact Us page. Thanks, Customer Service Team Snow Joe + Sun Joe
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Amazing , effortless lawn grooming.

5 out of 5 stars
DAFFY8 - 2 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
Easy change of dethatcher and splitter head. Very powerful with great adjustability.
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Totally worth the purchase!

5 out of 5 stars
Dan S - 2 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
The Sun Joe dethatcher is great! 10 minutes to assemble, 30 seconds to swap the dethatcher with the scarifier tool, and super easy to use. I thought I had raked most of the thatch before I bought this, but this thing pulled out way more thatch than I ever could with a rake in a very small fraction of the time it would take to rake.
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when it worked its good

2 out of 5 stars
drew1 - 2 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
Used about 4-5 times for about 3 years as a dethatcher and worked great. Tried as a scarifier once and the motor burned out in 5 min. To expensive to only last a short time. They should upgrade the motor or only sell as a dethatcher.
1 reply from Snowjoe Customer Service team - 2 years ago
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for taking the time out of your day, to provide feedback on this product on this product. We appreciate you as a customer. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us. Our toll-free number is 866-766-9563 (Monday through Friday from 8am-8pm EST, Saturday and Sunday from 8am-8pm EST). We promise to do our best to make sure you are satisfied 100%. Take care!
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Limited Parts Inventory

1 out of 5 stars
Delaware Disappointed Joe - 2 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
I need a raking depth adjustment lever for AJ 801E thatcher. There are only a few parts available and the depth adjustment is not one of them. This makes the entire dethatcher un-usable. I have only used it a couple of times, but it is out a warranty. So I will repair the lever myself using epoxy. The plastic depth stop broke. Don't make frequently used parts out of plastic.
1 reply from Snowjoe Customer Service team - 2 years ago
Dear, We apologize you are not completely satisfied with our product. We will be sure to forward your feedback to our quality control department for future development. If you are still experiencing any issues with our product please do not hesitate to contact Snow Joe + Sun Joe customer support. Our toll-free number is 866-766-9563 (Monday through Friday from 9 am to 7 pm EST, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm EST). You can also send us an email via our website on the Contact Us page. Thanks, Customer Service Team Snow Joe + Sun Joe
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Great (Better Than Expected) Scarifier!

5 out of 5 stars
Fish Boy - 3 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
I purchased the Scarifier/Dethatcher based on YouTube videos though I was a bit skeptical it would work on my matted lawn. It was very easy to assemble, all the screw holes lined up perfectly, no extra re-drilling or special tools required! My lawn is overly thick and lumpy though I hand thatched last year. I thought the Sun Joe would bog down quickly so I set it at medium depth to save the motor. After a few rows I lowered it down and ripped up a ton of thatch with the motor humming along nicely! As online reviews stated the grass catcher is pretty useless, plus if it did work I would have had to empty it a couple hundred times. I decided to prop the back door open a little with a stick to see if the machine wouldn't require me unclogging it by hand periodically. Not a good idea... it caught a little rock and nailed me in the shin! So I can attest the motor is plenty powerful! I didn't wear safety glasses but in the future I will. Its pretty fun and easy to use, I am going to make a second pass next week after the moss killer does its job.
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Great for small yards

5 out of 5 stars
Darrell - 3 years ago
originally posted on http://www.gardeners.com/
Used the unit twice before the end of the season and my small yard was thriving with thatch removed. Had better seeding gold with aeration attachment
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Motor gear broken after 35 minutes of light use

1 out of 5 stars
Bridges88 - 3 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
Unit worked great for the first two times I used it for some light dethatching. The third time it quit working after 5 minutes. Turns out the VERY LIGHTWEIGHT motor gear was stripped and is not repairable/replaceable. Unit is out of warranty, but only has about 35 minutes of light use before breaking.
1 reply from Snowjoe Customer Service team - 2 years ago
Dear, We apologize you are not completely satisfied with our product. We will be sure to forward your feedback to our quality control department for future development. If you are still experiencing any issues with our product please do not hesitate to contact Snow Joe + Sun Joe customer support. Our toll-free number is 866-766-9563 (Monday through Friday from 9 am to 7 pm EST, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm EST). You can also send us an email via our website on the Contact Us page. Thanks, Customer Service Team Snow Joe + Sun Joe
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Love this thing!

5 out of 5 stars
DethatchedAdam - 3 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
It does an excellent job and my lawn has never looked so good! I wish it was cordless!
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It Works!

5 out of 5 stars
Yeah from Jersey - 4 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
Bought for my 6,000 sqft lawn that I needed to overseed. Used the tines, should have used the scarifier blades. But it pulled up all the thatch like a champ! Didn't use the bag, just used a leaf blower and tarp to collect it. I used heavier than recommended gauge extension cords to insure no problem. I'm going to scarify next time and core aerate for my fall reseeding. Was a breeze to use.
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GREAT JOB

4 out of 5 stars
Rhoda - 4 years ago
originally posted on snowjoe.com
I did this manually last year and thought I did a pretty good job. As I prepared to tackle the job this year I unfortunately found that my dethatching rake was no longer in the garage so instead of buying another one, I bought this. Wow, I see what I thought was a good job last year was nothing compared to this. I didn't give it 5 stars because, like most, I think the bag is too small but I'm not sure it could carry the weight of a bigger bag.
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