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Frank · 07-11-2006, 12:53 PM posted to alt.home.lawn.garden,misc.consumers,rec.gardens

wrote:
I need a string trimmer. That thing for cutting the lawn. Weed-
eater, or whatever you would call it. (A regular mower won't
work - the area is small, with slopes and sunken area, plus
narrow paths between veggie beds.)

A NON-negotiable point is that it must be electric.

A saw a low-priced 18-volt cordless rechargeable at the
supermarket recently. However, there wasn't even any clear
indication of the manufacturer's name (except, "Made In China.")
And that supermarket seems to be an outlet for some rather
dubious, "fell off the truck" items, plus a poor refund policy.

So I am interested in comments about reliable brands/models.
Including the question of corded or -less. I don't absolutely
need a rechargeable, but it would be nice. And, avoiding the
purchase of a heavy power lead would offset the price. OTOH, I
want something reliable. And I have heard of issues with drills,
etc, where a new battery cost more than a new whole unit.

String trimmer to mow lawn sounds like a bad idea. I trim some slope
areas but it is very uneven. I have all three type units. Battery is
convenient for little stuff and wife can use it but $50 for a
replacement battery means you throw away the unit and buy another.
With any brand, battery will be first thing to go. Maybe you should
look into getting a small, electric (cord) lawn mower.

Frank