I have one of these and yes, it is a lot heavier than the 2 strokes.
The cool feature on it is you can buy a device that chucks up in a drill to start it. Works great since my pull starter gave up on me.
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I have one of these and yes, it is a lot heavier than the 2 strokes.
The cool feature on it is you can buy a device that chucks up in a drill to start it. Works great since my pull starter gave up on me.
I have given upon the gas string trimmers and blowers, always a pain in the butt to start every spring. Switched over to the Stihl battery line including the small chain saw. All the units use the same battery so you have spare. Works great for my needs and I would bet for most regular home owners as well.
Been there, done that. Growing up in Missouri we grew rocks so inevitably you hit one, and after awhile the blade support broke and had to be brazed back together. That and trying to cut heavy fescue grass did a number on them.
Also had a lightweight version that looked like a golf club with a blade on it.
I was glad dad finally bought a gas powered trimmer.
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wingriderz
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Stihl or Echo which ever you prefer.
I run Trufuel in all my 2 strokes. I buy it at Lowes and its already premixed and ethonal free. Works great and super easy.
Haven't ever used that I hear its good. Here where we are I use my 2 stroke mix all year round so regular fuel and mix dosnt ever sit up and cause problems like other states
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Hey.
What kind of model weed eaters do you use?
15 gallon sprayer its solid choice.
Thanks in advance!
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Cal-MI
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The city kids that bought my place can't keep up with mowing 1/3 of what we mowed. I drove by the other day and the front yard is 16+ inches tall! Ivan[/QUOTE said:
kwselke
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Power edgers were standard equipment in the days before string trimmers. Welcome to Sears.com - Sears They are still a good option.
625-7
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Here we go again
Shindiawa , bought a 22f homepro bout 30 yrs ago, worked the daylights out of it and the missus is still pounding the bejessis out of it at the old homestead. No kidding. Bought a new 235 for use at home. Mix at 50:1 and never look back. Check out the cutter head, that alone will make the sale!
Shindiawa , bought a 22f homepro bout 30 yrs ago, worked the daylights out of it and the missus is still pounding the bejessis out of it at the old homestead. No kidding. Bought a new 235 for use at home. Mix at 50:1 and never look back. Check out the cutter head, that alone will make the sale!
kwselke
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The things can launch pebbles out with extreme speed too. So there's a trade-off between power/ease and danger. No tool is perfect.
keith44spl
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The wife's got a birthday coming up...….what kinda trimmer would y'all recommend for a gal???
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This is a little off topic, but I've been thinking about it this week: My yard can't be seen from the road (that maybe gets one car every other week). A plumber was here Thursday replacing the well pump (it's always something 
), and he was on the covered porch with me waiting out a brief thunderstorm. I mentioned that I hadn't been able to cut the grass in the last few days because we've had so much rain. He looked around, and said that if he lived here, he'd only cut the grass twice a year.
That got me wondering why do I cut it regularly? It is it just middle-class protestant work ethic guilt? My old dog and cat died last year, so I don't have to worry about ticks as much, although cutting the grass does help control other sorts of insects and vermin. I was still thinking about it today - as I was cutting the grass and weed eating.
I've been re-reading Walden, and while I certainly don't agree with everything therein, it does make you question your choices.
), and he was on the covered porch with me waiting out a brief thunderstorm. I mentioned that I hadn't been able to cut the grass in the last few days because we've had so much rain. He looked around, and said that if he lived here, he'd only cut the grass twice a year.That got me wondering why do I cut it regularly? It is it just middle-class protestant work ethic guilt? My old dog and cat died last year, so I don't have to worry about ticks as much, although cutting the grass does help control other sorts of insects and vermin. I was still thinking about it today - as I was cutting the grass and weed eating.
I've been re-reading Walden, and while I certainly don't agree with everything therein, it does make you question your choices.
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One of those hand clippers where they have to get down on their hands and knees.[emoji1]
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kwselke
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This is a little off topic, but I've been thinking about it this week: My yard can't be seen from the road (that maybe gets one car every other week). A plumber was here Thursday replacing the well pump (it's always something
That got me wondering why do I cut it regularly? It is it just middle-class protestant work ethic guilt? My old dog and cat died last year, so I don't have to worry about ticks as much, although cutting the grass does help control other sorts of insects and vermin. I was still thinking about it today - as I was cutting the grass and weed eating.
In my part of the world if you only cut twice a year the vegetation would become overwhelming. Vermin of all kinds would move in. The homeless would think it's ok to move in and/or use the place as a restroom. If you keep the grass down you keep the rats down. Keep the rats down and you keep the snakes down. Once you have rats and snakes you have all kinds of problems. Around here if your property becomes a public nuisance things can become nasty. It's up to you.
Yer killin' me here Keith... finally ding free and you toss me this
I have a 20 your old Shindiawa too and it still works great. I heard that Echo bought them though.
nachogrande
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HAND SHEARS = GREAT TEACHERS!
Everyone should spend a bit of time using them. You will learn QUICK to use your mower better/closer, and to plant with cutting/maintenance in mind. Plants DO grow, and Mowers are easier to roll THROUGH gates/fences, than to be lifted over them.
Everyone should spend a bit of time using them. You will learn QUICK to use your mower better/closer, and to plant with cutting/maintenance in mind. Plants DO grow, and Mowers are easier to roll THROUGH gates/fences, than to be lifted over them.
Maddog 521
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Stihl or Echo which ever you prefer.
I run Trufuel in all my 2 strokes. I buy it at Lowes and its already premixed and ethonal free. Works great and super easy.
This fuel is about $16.00 a gallon around here. Non-ethanol at the pump is $2.43 a gallon.
