cordless weedeaters????

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2, would like to see that branch-eater! Do you wear it or ride it? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
For the sumac, I use a metal tri-blade on the echo, and machetes, though most of it here breaks easily as saltine crackers..
Have you seen that Kawasaki double counter-rotating blade wacker?

what do you do in the bad gas situation?

 

[zmoz]

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TedtheLed said:
what do you do in the bad gas situation?

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Dump all the gas out of your can and machine...buy some new. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif As for disposing of it I usually burn it... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

 

[2dogs]

Ted the "weed eater" is a Kubota M5950 with a Seppi mower. Why walk when you can ride? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Silviron]

I just got a flyer from Harbor Freight- Lowest price I have seen for quite a while on a 31CC Ryobi reconditioned unit- $49.99 It is order # 51584-5WFA.

That is the same unit I bought last time and It has been working just fine - It is also the one that you can add a little tiller, a pruner or even a little snow thrower to.

Not on the website though. And you will have to spend another penny on something else to get the free shipping.

Just thought you might like to know.

 

[DieselDave]

For those without the bucks for a Echo, Husky or Stihl here is a tip I have used for years that works well for me. If the machine won't start, like mentioned before, it's probably a fuel problem. Take the spark plug out, take the filter off and hose the inside down with "Whoop Dog" (WD-40) Let it sit for one minute then with the switch turned OFF pull the starter cord slowly 2-3 times. Spray in a little more "whoop Dog" and reassemble. Let sit another couple of minutes and then pull the start cord 3-4 times, again, with the start switch OFF. Once complete, prime (press the fuel bulb a few times) and start the joker.

The fuel in the carburetor bowl goes bad first. If you will starve the tool for fuel at the end of every use it will be easier to start the next time.

Be careful not to start your machine with WD-40 in it or bad things will happen.

As a small boy I spent many summers in my grandfathers small engine repair shop. "Daddy B" is long since gone but his wife, Mother B, had her 91st birthday this year.

 

[Darell]

To compliment my B&D 24V mower:

I use this for the edges:

Previous to this, I had a Husqvarna that kicked butt. The electric is lighter with less vibration and the charge will last two or three trips around the (three) yards (if I wanted to do that for some odd reason).

I won't kid you - this thing just can't compete with the more powerful plug-ins or the gas trimmers. But for its weight, cost and convenience, I can't go back to gas. The best news is that I now don't have to buy or store ANY gasoline for any of my yard tools. If I keep on top of the edging, this thing works GREAT. If I let it go to long, I drag out the extentsion cord and use this:

Between the two, I simply don't need gas anymore. OK, show of hands. Who here is surprised that I don't use gas for these jobs?

 

[zmoz]

Better watch it...one of these days a big man from the oil company is going to come and break your legs... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

 

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O.K.

A few months ago I was looking through a Menards ad and there it was....A 24 volt coordless weedeater. I had to have it. It was made by American Gardner(can now be purchased at Sears under the Craftsman name). My wife picked it up for me and when I got home I charged 'er up.

It has good power, but not as good as a gas powered model. I have to say it does fine on the average yard and I've even trimmed my yard about six times on one charge! It's a single line trimmer(as I think all electric trimmers are). The body can be rotated without letting go of the handle which makes it an excellent tool for edging. Now it's the only weedeater I use. Overall, I would say it's the best coordless weedeater out there. So far I'm very happy with it. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[_mike_]

I know you don't like the gas ones. But I love my Honda model UMK431. It's a four stroke....no mixing required. It's powerful, lots of torque, cuts through anything with the blade, the line cuts awesome too. It starts easy, runs smoothly and is not quite as noisy as the two strokes, less smokey too.

Mike

 

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Hi Mike,

I like gas powered to. For most small trimming I prefer a coordless over gas due to weight, ease of use and pollution.
For larger jobs I still break out the gas. I've used a four-stroke very little and would lke to try one out on a more long term basis. Who knows....maybe I will just break down and get one of them to. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

cheers,
Kev

 

[_mike_]

Like everyone says around here......"Get Both!"

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Mike