On Fri, May 22, 2009 at 01:40:06PM -0500, Rich White wrote:
> I think I have the choice of 2 cycle, 4 cycle or LP.
>
> Our yard is too large for corded electric, should a battery powered one be
> considered?
>
I bought an abused Stihl FS85 on ebay 4-5 years ago for about $100.
Stihl engines and clutches are bulletproof so a $5 carb rebuild kit and it
runs fine (started on first pull after the rebuild). I use it for clearing
out fence rows on my parents' farm where it's maybe a little underpowered
for the job but it's more than enough for around the house.
My neighbor has a battery-powered trimmer that he seems to like but he has
a small yard. Watching him use it, I've noticed that the head tends to bog
down but it does get the job done and, really, that's all that matters in
the end.
My other neighbor has a corded electric one that has a little wire loop that
extends from the nose of the trimmer. When you're edging sidewalks, the
trimmer rests on that wire loop so you don't have to bear the weight. Neat
little feature.
BTW, If you decide to go with a two-cycle trimmer, make sure you mix the
right kind of two-cycle oil. The stuff used in two-cycle boat motors isn't
designed for the temperatures that trimmers and chainsaws operate at.
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