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WS2200 25-cc 2-cycle 17-in Straight Shaft Attachment Capable Gas String Trimmer

Ratings & Reviews for CRAFTSMAN WS2200 25-cc 2-cycle 17-in Straight Shaft Attachment Capable Gas String Trimmer

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 3.4 out of 5
1276 Reviews


47% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The Craftsman gas-powered weed trimmer appears to have mixed performance and reliability. While some users report it is powerful and easy to start for light-duty trimming, many others experienced issues like difficulty starting, frequent stalling, poor durability, and challenges with the trimmer line. Overall, the reviews suggest this is not a consistently reliable or high-quality product, especially for more demanding trimming needs.

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1276 Customer Reviews

Easy assembly, reasonable price

Would Recommend

Easy to assemble, started right up, works great

May 4, 2026
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Unsure.

Would Not Recommend

Easy to assemble. First time use it started out fine. But then it wouldn't start up. Will tey it out again on the weekend. If it doesn't start, gmthen it will be returned.

May 4, 2026
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We're sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing with your equipment. Please contact us directly at 1-855-971-2271 or email craftsmansup...

CraftsmanMay 4, 2026

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Weedwacker

Would Recommend

How well it works. It is really one pass and it is cut.

May 3, 2026
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Make sure you are getting the correct size model

Would Not Recommend

Works great but would have preferred the 13 inch curved shaft product

May 3, 2026
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Just as good as the professional ones

Would Recommend

Works very good

May 3, 2026
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Different head top maybe

Would Recommend

Works ok just doesn’t load up the line like it says easy!

May 3, 2026
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We're sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing with your equipment. Please contact us directly at 1-855-971-2271 or email craftsmansup...

CraftsmanMay 4, 2026

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Very good yard tool that is reasonably priced.

Would Recommend

Quick starting and very powerful tool for edging and weed control

May 2, 2026
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I'd buy another one.

Would Recommend

This weed eater gets a good job done.

May 2, 2026
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Works great!

Would Recommend

Works great so far

May 2, 2026
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Bang for your buck

Would Recommend

I always liked "Craftsman " products and the price was exactly what I wanted to spend.

May 2, 2026
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Would Not Recommend

I can’t speak to the equipment itself because I plan to send it back. When the box arrived it was smashed in on a couple areas. The tape and box had been ripped open in a couple other areas (probably due to whatever smashed it). Very disappointing to see how poorly the shipper handled it.

May 1, 2026
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We're sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing with your equipment. Please contact us directly at 1-855-971-2271 or email craftsmansup...

CraftsmanMay 4, 2026

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power take off failure

Would Not Recommend

I purcahsed my cmxgtamdss25 gas powered trimmer on 5/14/25. The engine has worked perfectly all that time. I purchased that model because it is attachment capable. This month it started failing to provide power to three off my attachments. If I bump the tip of the attachment lightly on the ground it starts working again but some times it take several attempts. I tried to get Craftsman to fix it but it turns out that craftsman no longer fixes their own products, or at least those sold by lowes. M...

April 30, 2026
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We're sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing with your equipment. Please contact us directly at 1-855-971-2271 or email craftsmansup...

CraftsmanMay 1, 2026

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Buy string it only comes with a few feet loaded on

Would Recommend

Easy to assemble. Started on the 2nd pull.Works great and a good price. . Highly recommend this product.

April 30, 2026
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Dependable product.

Would Recommend

I liked everything about my weed eater. Never knew how to weed eat till now.

April 29, 2026
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