"Mr Big" wrote in message
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Thats what I like to hear.

I'm fed up cutting hedges today, getting 2 stroke smoke in my face and
my arms tingling with vibration.

This has now confirmed my concerns about severe vibration with my new
McCulloch Gladiator 550. I shall take it back for a refund. Also as
the engine is on springs (anti vibs), and you hold the engine as still
as you can, the bar wobbles, giving an uneven cut. This has been one
of the worst trimmers I have used.


They will cut in any direction as the crankshaft has an agitator on it
that
throws the oil in the correct direction when inverted.
Also they have a diaphragm carb that uses crankcase pressure to deliver
fuel.

If it's a new one then the mounts to the engine *may* be loose.
There should be a sticker on it indicating the vibration levels at specific
RPM. Probably not easily measured yourself.

H&S law states allowable times for vibration in machinery, and rest periods
to prevent "White Finger" etc.

With any reciprocating machinery there will be vibration, if it's all a bit
"slack" and rattly then take it back if it's new and state the SOGA in that
it's not fit for the purpose because of excessive vibes.