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skyking3
Joined: Nov 14, 2002
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i need a string trimmer...............
Original Message May 2, 2005 6:37 am |
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i need to replace a ryobi string trimmer that no longer starts........... would like to buy something i could use a brush cutter blade on 'bout once a month............... i have a Stihl dealer 'bout 1/2 mile away , probably going to shop there over the week-end................... any advise on size engine, 2 cycle or 4 , or anybody have a model that they use in tough conditions ?..................... it would be used for trimming primarily , but needs to cut brush 'bout an inch thick ............. TIA, bill
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skyking3
Joined: Nov 14, 2002
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Re: i need a string trimmer...............
Reply #5 May 3, 2005 7:48 am |
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i only have to use it for trimming grass.................about 1-1/4 acre............. my problem is that the neighbor planted wild sticker bushes right on the property line........................ said he wanted every inch of his ground................. i lost 12 feet by 220 feet of property because of this................. so i tackled it with a machete and my blazer and reclaimed it................... 'bout once a month i want to trim these to keep from losing land again................... i will look at both echo and stihl but lean more to the stihl because of how close they are.................. the handle bars do look awkward tho................'specially if the wife wants to trim................ thanks for the replies , i'll post back with what i buy.... bill
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robmints
Joined: May 13, 2003
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Re: i need a string trimmer...............
Reply #8 May 3, 2005 10:37 am |
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I have a Stihl FS85. The 110 is the replacement. It has intake valves. Can't speak for it. Some like them. They come with a loop handle and a little bar to keep it from kicking back. Never put my little bar on. You can buy them set up as a brush cutter. Then add a chinese handcuff type trimmer head (I like better than auto-feed) They have attachments that can be changed on and off in about a minute or so. You do need an allen wrench. The machine and the attachments ar less expensive than the other quick attach stuff from Echo or Stihl. You might want to ask about the new engines from Stihl and other hybrid engines. Lint and Ben07 had some opinions but I can't remember what they were.
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robmints
Joined: May 13, 2003
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Re: i need a string trimmer...............
Reply #9 May 3, 2005 11:33 am |
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