Latest reviews about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

seasonedvet says "Replace string every 2 minutes...." about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

seasonedvet — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:14:00 GMT

Starts right up ... normally, but the worse of it is changing line every 2 min. I have to carry extra pieces of string and change every few feet. You throw half away from each piece of 16 inch. Mine is new and I dislike it with a passion and am looking for a bump feed attachment. Steer clear of this one - Craftsman missed the mark.

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rustywelder says "this line trimmer is way out of balance trimmer wobbles badly!!" about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

rustywelder — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:22:16 GMT

I bought this trimmer in hopes of the holy grail of trimmers... not... The trimmer seems to have a balance problem.

It started no problem but when given the gas it would wobble almost uncontrollably. Only after full throttle did the wobble stop. I wasn't going to wait for it to fall apart on me so I brought it back after about 20 feet of using the line trimmer. I would not recomend this trimmer!

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TASmi says "Great for Homeowner, bad for power tool enthusiast" about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

TASmi — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:00:58 GMT

I was very impressed with how easy the trimmer was to start, 3 pulls max. The trimmers works great on grass, however when introduced to high thick weeds it is less than ideal. First thing I noticed was the four-stroke engine is not tuned properly and hesitates at higher RPMs, almost like it's not getting enough fuel & air...... while a two-stroke engine is more comfortable at higher RPMs (and 5 times louder). I did like the hassle free head, most consumers say the string does not last, however when using the trimmer properly I found the string lasts a very long time (trust me I abused this trimmer after I opened the box), I still have yet to replace the original string.

The punch line - If there wasn't a 15% restocking fee I would return this trimmer and spend the money on a Stihl or Shindaiwa. If you're not OCD about power tools like I am (I have no need to cut thick brush and tall weeds, I just feel for ~$200 I should be able too) and just need something to cut grass quietly once...

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DylJax12 says "Couldn't Be Happier" about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

DylJax12 — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:09:57 GMT

Really like this trimmer. Had bought the 33cc 2-cylce trimmer first and couldn't keep it running. Wanted this one forst but didn't have in stock. Glad the other didn't work cause now got the one wanted. Starts easily and 4 cycle engine not as loud as 2-cycle models. Heavier than my old trimmer but I noticed more that it is really unbalanced. Drawback I have seen is the 'guard' does very little to keep from getting pelted with debris. I had put a similar head on my old trimmer so that I am used to and I have trimmed my acre three times before having to change strings.

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TS4U says "Too Heavy / Cutting Swath 14"" about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

sears-feed — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:45:06 GMT

I generally rate Craftsman badged tools fairly high and Sears does stand behind them, which has become a rarity. However my experiences with this trimmer was less than stellar. I was replacing a 8-9 year old 4 stroke Ryobi that has worked like a champ and still does run but I broke the cable in the trimmer shaft so thought "hey" it's time for a new trimmer. I shopped the reviews and prices and this model looked to be a decent value in the 4 stroke line. Yet I was very disappointed. I haven't weighed my old Ryobi but this Craftsman unit is HEAVY. An optional strap helped but what a back breaker. Secondly the cutting swath was 3" less than the Ryobi, vibrated more and was not pleasant to use at all. In short I ended up buying an Echo 225 and the difference is like night and day. Yes it is a 2-stroke but it out performs the Craftsman in every area except in maybe line use which I will change to a heavier filament on refill....

DeerIsland says "Excellent...4 Stroke!" about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

sears-feed — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:45:46 GMT

I've been replacing my two stroke tools as they wear out with 4 stroke motors, and this line trimmer is outstanding! I've been using it for about three months now, and it's worked like a charm every time. I make sure to let it idle before shut down, and not let it run out of gas, and it has started up the next time, hot or cold, on the first pull. It does not seem to go through line that fast, and it is cutting through everything on my 5 acres....

WiscWeedWacker says "Solid purchase" about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

sears-feed — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:46:33 GMT

I went with this trimmer for the convenience of not mixing oil and gas. Starts up right away with the electric start or first or second pull. Have used it three times. Happy with the power. The weight doesn't seem to bother me but my yard is not huge. I've been happy with my purchase so far....

ttmdtnat says "Good concept, Bad product" about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

sears-feed — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:45:27 GMT

Stopped working after one time of use. Would not start, returning ASAP. I am so tired of disposable trimmers and this seems to be one of them....

Anonymous says "Excellent Product ..." about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

sears-feed — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:30:03 GMT

I am a 5'5" and 130# woman; I do not find this unit any more difficult or heavy to carry and maneuver than the 2-cycle units. And I do not like the straps - too confining. For 10 years, I have lived on 3-1/2 acres which contains many tree islands requiring weedeating, along with gardens, etc. I initially started out with the inexpensive Weedeater brands which resulted in my having to purchase one every summer or so since it would not hold up; after about the 2nd one going kaput, I invested in a Craftsman 2-cycle engine Pro Weedeater about 6 or 7 years ago for about $179 and it has been the best I have owned with no problems whatsoever until I incorrectly mixed the gas/oil mixture last week (my fault). I will attempt to have it repaired to have as a standby, but did not have time to wait on the repairs due to my being behind in my yardwork and also needed one with attachment capability, i.e., pole pruner. I have not had a chance to try the pole pruner out as yet, but will see how Grace (a/k/a......

Anonymous says "Great unit - would buy again" about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

sears-feed — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:15:05 GMT

I dislike having 2 stroke gas/oil mix around for one power tool, when I have 4 other power tools that are 4-stroke, so this is one of the main reason I purchased this unit. I also love the idea of interchangeable attachments. After opening the box, adding the oil and priming, it started after 4-5 pulls. After that first use, it usually starts on the second pull. I have used it for three months now and zero problems. The throttle is well positioned, and allows very precise control, allowing low speed for close-in work and more speed for heavier cutting. When idling, the string does not move, which is a nice feature. It is a little heavier than a 2-stroke unit, but that is a small price to pay for one fuel type, less noise, less vibration, and less pollution than a 2-stroke. The line lasts a long time, at least for me on my small-medium lawn. The line is easy to change-so much better than my previous bump unit. Be sure to match the type of line (color coded) to the job to maximize line......

Anonymous says "Plenty of Power..." about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

sears-feed — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:30:05 GMT

I just purchased this model today and used it for the first time. It was very easy to put together right out of the box. Directions were relatively clear. I followed the instructions to the tee and it started up immediately. It had plenty of power to get the job done on a 1/2 acre lot of land. I do agree with other posters as it is weighty. A shoulder strap would have helped negate this shortfall. Overall, it did a great job!...

ASC2078 says "Good machine, Better with modifications" about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

sears-feed — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:15:06 GMT

Good machine, Better with modifications I am pleased with the unit but I had to make some modifications to make it more balanced and less strenuous to use.--- First and foremost, this machine is to heavy to be sold without a shoulder strap. Adding a shoulder strap, in the correct position on the boom, perfectly balanced the weight, taking the strain off of my arms.--- Leaving the hoop handle on the boom, I also added a lightweight, side-arm handle for better control in certain conditions.--- The throttle handle comes with a fixed, set screw, that positions the handle straight up, top center, to the boom. This position can twist one's wrist at an uncomfortable angle. I removed the set screw and repositioned the throttle handle to about 10-O-Clock, left of the top center. Setting it at this angle made it far more comfortable to use. Once in position, I drilled a small hole and reinstalled the set screw.--- These minor changes gave it the attributes of a high-end, commercial, machine. Now......

Anonymous says "Not that great of a Weedwacker" about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

sears-feed — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:00:18 GMT

The 4-cycle engine starts right up and sounds cool,but just does not rev high enough. The trimmer strings are a joke. One pass around the yard and it's time for new strings, of which half are wasted inside the trimmer head. If I would have known that I probably would not have purchased this model. Too bad I threw away the box ,cant return it now!!!...

Anonymous says "great so far" about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

sears-feed — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:30:07 GMT

I purchased this product yesterday to replace a 33cc 2 cycle craftsman trimmer. I must say that i was going to steer away from craftsman on this purchase because of such bad service from the old trimmer. I brought my new trimmer home, read the owners manual, filled the oil, put on the trimmer attachment, and filled it with gas. I pushed the gas bulb 10 times as in the directions, and it started on the 1st pull. WOW!!! This thing has as much or more power than the 33cc 2 cycle, hardly vibrates at all, and it very quiet. I trimmed for about 2 hours on grass, weeds, briars,and small trees. It did get tangled as others said, but only when I got to aggressive with cutting. To compare to the 33cc, It would have done the same. If this product continues to work as well as it did today, I will never have anything negative to say about it. I have found that you can buy trimmer string on a roll and cut to fit, so string price should not be an issue. The only bad thing I can say about this trimmer......

Anonymous says "not a lot of power" about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

sears-feed — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:30:05 GMT

I had this but returned it. The motor did not have enough power to turn the cutting head fast enough to "weed whack." I don't know if it was the 4 cutting lines or the lack of horsepower. I went back to a 2 cycle motor variety (the Sears 33cc model) and it was much better. Also, this 4 cycle model gas tank was tougher to fill since I had a big 5 gallon gas can. I have a 1 gallon gas can for 2 cycle use, which makes it much easier to fill. So if you insist on a 4 cycle, you probably need to invest in a smaller gas can too....

Jpswelding says "If ever there ever was junk this is it." about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

sears-feed — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:30:04 GMT

I was able to use this last summer twice it worked great. I took it off the wall this morning and used it for five minutes it died. I spent the rest of the day trying to keep it running. I spent the last thirty years repairing engines and related items. This is no better than any other brand, use it once or twice and spend the next year trying to start it. I consider this to be a class A piece of garbage. That is where it is at now anyway....

Anonymous says "Ok for short grass, Bad for tall grass and weeds" about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

sears-feed — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:30:03 GMT

I bought this trimmer because of all the great reviews. I'm sad to say that mine will be going back to Sears. The head design on this model allows tall grass and weeds (over 12") to get rapped around the rotating shaft between the shield and the string head. Get enough of them rapped around it and the trimmer will stall. Making it pretty much useless for tall grass and weeds. The weight and lack of balance make it tiring to use....

Anonymous says "Worth the Money" about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

sears-feed — Mon, 25 May 2009 02:15:05 GMT

When I first moved into my house, I bought the 12-inch battery powered Craftsman yard trimmer because I didn't want to drag around an electrical cord. What a mistake that was. I should have spent the money the first time on this model. There are eight different attachments that can be changed out with the line trimmer. I bought the steel edging blade attachment to get the precision straight line along the sidewalk and driveway so now I can get cut faster and straighter. As long as there is fuel in the priming bulb, it fires on the second or third pull nearly every time. I bought this model because it is a four cycle and I don't like having to purchase a special fuel that I can't pump at the gas station. Another customer review mentioned the line wearing too fast. This problem is due to holding the trimmer too close to the surface. There is red line and black line. For cutting grass, use the red line. For cutting thick weeds, use the black....

doitmyself54301234 says "Buy a bump feed!!!!!" about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

sears-feed — Sun, 24 May 2009 18:15:06 GMT

Great motor, starts right up, but those of you who have anything in your yard, fence, rocks, etc., will hate it. Changing line is easy but you have to do it every 2 min. I have to carry 50 pieces of string and change every few minutes. You throw 8-10 inches away from each piece of 16 inch. Mine is 1 year old and I dislike it with a passion and am either looking for a bump feed attachement or will go back to my 2 stroke and let it rot. Buy a Craftsman bump feed trimmer not a singel or two line manual!...

overgrowninohio says "started once" about Craftsman 29cc 4 cycle Gas Trimmer

sears-feed — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:15:05 GMT

I bought this trimmer after about 3 weeks of research and shopping. Got home added the oil and gas and it started right up. I used it very briefly because it had just started to rain. The next day I cut my lawn then got my trimmer out, and nothing, it would not start. Very frustrating, but should have been aware of all the clearance weed trimmers on sale at that sears store. I'm going with one of the commercial grade trimmers and not a craftsman. It was a shame because I have had alot of success with other craftsman products. Hopefully it was a fluke, but I wasn't going to find out...