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String trimmer replacement heads
On Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:35:49 -0700, Billy
wrote: In article , Nad R wrote: Brooklyn1 Gravesend1 wrote: On Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:31:14 +0000 (UTC), Nad R wrote: 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...tton/dp/B00221 Q2ZW/ref=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. There is one thing. I hate the mixed oil machines. For a while there was the snow blower, trimmer and chain saws. I ditched the mixed gas/oil machines and went towards all gas. Exception is the chainsaws and I hate them. Gasohol wrecked one, wrecked another when I forgot the oil mix and used straight gas. I am thinking my next chainsaw will be electric, battery or with a portable generator. So far I think of chainsaws as disposable item that does not last. That is why I like my swisher trimmer it uses straight gas. The battery powered equipment are weak, and when it's time to replace the battery you find it costs about as much as as the equipment costs new. Electric tools are inexpensive, and reliable, if you have a nearby outlet. Many corded electric tools are perfectly fine, like drill motors, sanders, etc., but electric chain saws are extremely dangerous out in the field, too easy to get tangled with the wire when avoiding a falling tree. |
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