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What Customers Are Saying
This string trimmer appears to have mixed reviews. On the positive side, it is described as powerful and reliable, easily handling tall grass and weeds. Users praised its easy starting, maneuverability, and ability to cover large areas quickly. However, common issues include the trimmer line frequently breaking or coming off, as well as the machine stalling or losing power after initial use. There were also reports of problems with components like the belt and pulleys that were difficult to repair or replace. Overall, the trimmer seems to work well when functioning properly, but may require frequent maintenance and replacement of parts.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Runs and works great I've had it 4 years. Fires up on first pull 90% of the time
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Strings either break or fall off
Would Not RecommendPowerful products, starts right up. I’ve tried trimming on 3 different occasions, but the strings either break or come off in less that 10 minutes.
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I recommend this.
Would RecommendGreat product and is easy to use. Just wish the line wouldn't break so often. But I know I'm a little hard on it.
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Works great...BUT...
Would RecommendWhere do you find that ehzvy string for this trimmer? What is its spec?
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No Usable Maintenance Manual
Would Not RecommendThis trimmer works very well in my country home with a lot of weeds to chop down. However, the belt broke. Which isn't usually a big deal - just replace it, right? Nope, after 2 hours of dismantling enough of the pulley to get the replacement belt on, I STILL couldn't get it installed. To boot, while attempting to undo the bolts to get the pulley off, the entire mechanism fell off. Okay, put it back together, right? Nope. There is no maintenance manual for this trimmer, there is no exploded part...
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Amazing trimmer
Would RecommendThis is powerful and reliable! Easy to maneuver, strings easy to change, easy to start. Love it. Big warning, however! DO NOT ever store it for long periods with untreated gas. The carburetor will plug and require cleaning.
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Can’t find this item in my area (San Jose,Ca)
Would RecommendIike,able to trim down high weeds that where 5’ to 6’ high
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It's a craftsman and they usually last a lifetime
Would RecommendI had another one just like this one 15 years ago and it was great then and this one starts the first time every time with no problems.
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Purchased to use at my cabin.
Would RecommendLight weight and easy to start. Works better on level ground with out rocks to maneuver around and over.
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Angry
Would Not RecommendThis machine worked great when I was able to get it running. I had to take it back to the store to get it started the first time. Then it wouldn't start again and my son worked with it for about 20 minutes to get it started. Today I wanted to use it and after 20 minutes of pulling pulling and more pulling it still will not start. So I am going to return it. It has no choke or primer bulb so there is no way to adjust the gas to get it going.
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159 cc is a good motor
Would RecommendThe shipping is the only thing that I had an issue with, it was taped at the bottom and a bolt was missing.
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Unable to use in the country
Would Not Recommendthis will work fine in residential manicured yards. The strings will not cut anything denser than grass or dead ragweed. I live in the country. I have salt grass on my property. I had to replace the strings a half dozen times over the course of a few hours. Secondly because my property is not graded the machine stalls out when it hits an angle or a diviit and I have to start the machine again. It will only properly work on a level manicured yard. Third. The local lowes does ...
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