Homelite trimmer died after 9 months...help!!!

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thelatchkeykid Almo, KY posts: 20

posted on October 26, 2009 at 06:37PM Inappropriate? Quote Reply

I guess you get what you pay for and boy did I pay. I bought an ultra-cheap Homelite string trimmer back in Feb of this year and yesterday as I was trimming for the final time of the season, it started to blow out smoke/oil and smelled like burning metal. It's ragged out...already. I have six acres, but really only cut and trim three acres of it. I need something that is heavy duty, no matter the cost. Anyone have suggestions? Any pro's out there? What do you use? And no suggestions for a rechargable trimmer. Those are a joke for anyone with a yard larger than .5 acres.

replies: 3 latest post: November 04, 2009 at 07:19AM by jeeperpilot

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AdamO
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posted on October 26, 2009 at 07:09PM

A Craftsman high-wheel trimmer does an excellent heavy-duty trimming job, at my place.

It's powered by a Lawn Mower type, B & S engine, with a 21 inch diameter cut.

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thomasjowers
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posted on October 26, 2009 at 08:29PM

As a L&G salesman i would have to agree with AdamO. The Highwheel trimmer is easy on your back (especially for 3 acres) and the string is .155 in Diameter which means you have to change it out less frequently then when using .060 string for an electric trimmer. It is a 4 cycle engine so you dont have to worry about mixing the oil and gas. Plus the engine has a 2 year Manufactures Defects Warranty. Price hovers from 350 to 400. Go to sears.com and type 77374 into the search bar and take a look for yourself!

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posted on November 04, 2009 at 07:19AM

Craftsman Professional, check it out.

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