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WS4200 30-cc 4-cycle 17-in Straight Shaft Attachment Capable Gas String Trimmer Edger Conversion Capable

Ratings & Reviews for CRAFTSMAN WS4200 30-cc 4-cycle 17-in Straight Shaft Attachment Capable Gas String Trimmer Edger Conversion Capable

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Β 3.2 out of 5
806 Reviews


44% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The trimmer offers good power and convenience with its 4-cycle engine, but reliability and durability issues are common concerns. Many users appreciate the ease of use and effectiveness, but others report problems with starting the engine, the trimmer head, and the line feeding mechanism. The versatility of the attachment system is a key benefit, but overall quality and longevity appear inconsistent, leading to frustration for some customers.

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806 Customer Reviews

Would Recommend

works great, easy to start

May 10, 2025
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Be ready for the power of this thing!

Would Recommend

Absolutely love the power in hand. The ability to knock down taller more dense weeds is great!!

May 9, 2025
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Leaks Oil Like a Sieve

Would Not Recommend

Purchased this a couple of weeks ago. Unpacked it a day later and assembled it, thinking I'd get that task checked off my to do list before heading inside to change clothes and do yard work. I unscrewed the oil fill plug, and carefully poured the contents in, not spilling a drop. A moment later I felt a liquid running down the front of my favorite shirt. Looking down I realized every last drop of oil ran out of the housing and down my abdomen. I'm assuming it's missing a gasket somewhere, so I'l...

May 2, 2025
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Hi. We're sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing with your equipment. We recommend contacting one of our Authorized Serviced Centers...

CraftsmanMay 6, 2025

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Well it's a modern craftsman πŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

Would Not Recommend

Enjoyed the amount of power it has and the swappable attachments. What i don't appreciate is the trimmer head exploding into pieces and nearly taking me out at the shins. Never did find the one eyelet that the string has to feed through and of course can't find a replacement head anywhere locally. Really wasn't worth the money and should have stuck to my 25yr old troybuilt πŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

May 1, 2025
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Hello Kyther. We want to learn more about what happened. Please contact us directly at 1-855-971-2271 or email craftsmansupport@mtdproducts.com s...

CraftsmanMay 6, 2025

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Fell apart after a couple hours of use

Would Not Recommend

Not worth the money, screws fell out of the motor. Trimmer guard rivet just breaks loose. Trimmer head and gear seized up. Nothing but the motor itself has a warranty. Do not buy.

April 30, 2025
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Hi. We're sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing with your equipment. We recommend contacting one of our Authorized Serviced Centers...

CraftsmanMay 6, 2025

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Craftsman Weed Eater

Would Recommend

It works really well. I personally didn't use it, due to allergies, but my son loved it. It didn't take hardly any time to weed eat two yards.

April 27, 2025
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easy to use.

Would Recommend

I like craftman and kobalt products, because I use them till I wear them out. then I use my warrenty to get another because they are good products.

April 25, 2025
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Works great

Would Recommend

I really like theses 4 cycle weed eaters starts easy and don’t have to mix oil and gas.

April 24, 2025
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1 year disposable weed wacker

Would Not Recommend

Do not lose your receipt or you will not get anywhere with Lowes or Craftsman. The only reason I went to Lowes was because I wanted the craftsman product. Well after one year this thing is seized up and Craftsman wont do anything without a receipt and Lowes cant seem to find it. After hours of talking with Lowes and Craftsman trying to figure this out I guess its time to buy another one. I had also bought all the attachments but they are no good if the trimmer wont run. At least my craftsman mow...

April 24, 2025
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Hello. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. I'm sorry you weren't pleased with the WS4200 30-cc 4-cycle 17-in Straight Sha...

CraftsmanApril 30, 2025

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Wouldn't recommend to an enemy

Would Not Recommend

used twice, motor mounting screw fell out somewhere in the yard. paid $16 for a replacement, fell out same day. worst trimmer I've ever used. runs rough when it does run, doesn't feed line well. buy literally any other brand, I'm avoiding craftsman like the plague.

April 21, 2025
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Hello, T Brown. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. I am sorry that you had a negative experience with the CRAFTSMAN WS4200 30-cc...

CraftsmanApril 23, 2025

Craftsman

Good Buy

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Yep love the 4 cycle. I run straight tru fuel in the unit. Replacing the line is quick and simple. I purchased as a seasonal throw away cause they normally don't hold up but its surprising still going.

April 20, 2025

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Reliable and powerful

Would Recommend

Third time buying replacement. Lasts 3-4 yeara with what id consiser normal use for trimmer, edger and blower attachments.

April 13, 2025
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Good for a year

Would Not Recommend

Don't lose the receipt because you will have to return after a year. The drive shaft will start slipping and won't engage anymore. I will never buy another craftsman weed eater again, Your just buying a name there is no quality, piece of junk and can't afford to replace it...

April 12, 2025
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Hi. We're sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing with your equipment. We recommend contacting one of our Authorized Serviced Center...

CraftsmanApril 16, 2025

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