On Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:31:14 +0000 (UTC), Nad R
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wrote:
I have a 2 cycle gas string trimmer.
I finally wore out the bang-on-the-ground string trimmer head.
Pretty much fell apart from being smashed on the ground to get
it to feed new string, which it rarely did.

I see you can get either bump and feed or heads that take fixed
lengths of string.

Are there bump and feed units that work or should I go with
one of the units that take short lengths of string.
Any recommendations welcome.

I use the unit almost exclusively for lawn edging.

thanks in advance...


I prefer the fixed length strings edging. The fixed length systems require
far less cussing. Takes less than a minute to change. Can take a greater
variety of string. I buy a huge spool of string the last for years.

Agreed on all points

http://www.amazon.com/Swisher-22-Inc...f=pd_sbs_ol_13

I bought locally for hundred bucks less three years ago. I must were safety
googles this thing can throw rocks.

That looks like it can do some serious weed whacking.

I strongly suggest purchasing string trimmers from an authorized
dealer that does maintenence/repairs on premises.

I have the GT 225i, light weight with plenty of power:
http://www.echo-usa.com/prods_list.asp?Category=TRIMMER

I have the Rapid Loader head, trouble free. I've been using the same
jumbo spool of line for several years, during winter I nip off lengths
with a pair of dikes, make bundles secured with a rubberband... put
one in a pocket and head out:
http://www.echo-usa.com/videos/?cat=howto&id=25

How to choose a string trimmer:
http://www.echo-usa.com/videos/?cat=howto&id=19

Do not litter spent string, it's unsightly and a danger to critters
that may become entangled or eat it. I do not recommend string
trimming around trees/shrubs, the string will cut the bark and
eventually kill the plant.