lawman
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I'm in the market for a new string trimmer. Can't decide if I want electric or gas engine type. Most importantly, I want one that has a feed that works well..Who has one they love?
I can't comment on one I love, but I can tell you what not to buy - the Milwaukee M18 battery powered one.
I have standalone tools. I forgot that I also have an M18 pole saw. I also have an M18 drill and impact wrench and a very full complement of M12 tools. I love them all except the string trimmer.This is perhaps why the caveat "YMMV" is so often used. I also have the Milwaukee M18 string trimmer (the one that also allows several other accessories like the edger and pole saw) and I like that just fine. No complaints at all with it.
To be clear, Milwaukee also makes a stand-alone string trimmer that will not also operate other tools so perhaps that is the one punkinhead is referring to. I have no experience with that one.
I too am converting. Really hate having to "condition" the gasoline each fall-have forgotten before and had to have work done to repair the damage. No thanks.I'm sold on battery powered lawn implements, just read reviews carefully. Generally you want to pick a battery platform and stick with it since the batteries are pricey and can be moved between implements. Once you've got a couple batteries you can purchase the "tool only" for a reasonable price.
I have other Ryobi 40V tools, so I got theirs and am very happy with it.
This is perhaps why the caveat "YMMV" is so often used. I also have the Milwaukee M18 string trimmer (the one that also allows several other accessories like the edger and pole saw) and I like that just fine. No complaints at all with it.
To be clear, Milwaukee also makes a stand-alone string trimmer that will not also operate other tools so perhaps that is the one punkinhead is referring to. I have no experience with that one.
Echo Trimmer, Blower. Only use Truefuel. Prior Echo’s died after 25 years only used high octane and stabilizer before Truefuel. Never had an issue with bad gas even keeping the fuel over winter.