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Does anyone use the SRM-225 for edging?

#1

LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97

I think I am going to go with this Echo trimmer, but I just want to make sure it is an ok trimmer for edging. I have a 10+ year old craftsman that edges great, probably because it has a very large handle so is very easy to hold. Last year, my partner bought a new craftsman trimmer and it is just too light or something and a bit harder to control and would jump ll over and cut into the yard too much. So I was just wondering, how many of you use this trimmer for edging, and does it work well? Thanks

Also, I found this article and don't know if this is just a rare thing or if it is common. New Echo SRM-225 trimmer bought at Home Depot stalls when sideways - MyTractorForum.com - The Friendliest Tractor Forum and Best Place for Tractor Information


#2

lawn mower fanatic

lawn mower fanatic

I can edge with my trimmer both upside down (picture #1) and sideways (picture #2), and don't have any trouble with it! It works well but I like using my edger more now that I have one! :biggrin:
trimmer upside down.jpg trimmer sideways.jpg


#3

MowerMike

MowerMike

Same as LMF. I also have both a PE-225 edger and SRM-225 trimmer. Although it is possible to edge with the trimmer, it is much easier and far more consistent with my edger. Also, I can set a trench with the edger, whereas I cannot do this with my trimmer.


#4

LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97

Have any of you used a 4-cycle edger? Craftsman 3hp 4 cycle Edger | Flickr - Berbagi Foto! Something like in the picture. The lawn mower shop has one like it for about $100. I guess I could consider buying a purpose-built edger, but the $230 for the Echo is a bit scary. I know it would be easier to carry, but the used one is a bit cheaper.


#5

lawn mower fanatic

lawn mower fanatic

LawnBoy97 said:
Have any of you used a 4-cycle edger? Craftsman 3hp 4 cycle Edger | Flickr - Berbagi Foto! Something like in the picture. The lawn mower shop has one like it for about $100. I guess I could consider buying a purpose-built edger, but the $230 for the Echo is a bit scary. I know it would be easier to carry, but the used one is a bit cheaper.
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I have not, but you can see what people said about the two kinds in this thread: http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/general-mower-discussion/11688-walk-behind-vs-stick-edger.html. :smile:


#6

LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97

I guess I will have to talk it over with my partner then and see what he thinks. He has a Craftsman weed whacker with the attachment thing, so I don't know if he would want to buy that, or for us to just get an edger. Thanks for the help.


#7

LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97

Stihl FC75 Pro Series WeedEater/Edger

Just found this on Craigslist.

http://dayton.craigslist.org/grd/3659535001.html

There is also this, but I am not a big fan of Bolens, plus if these can't go around curves......


#8

lawn mower fanatic

lawn mower fanatic

LawnBoy97 said:
Stihl FC75 Pro Series WeedEater/Edger

Just found this on Craigslist.
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That looks good! :thumbsup:


#9

wjjones

wjjones

LawnBoy97 said:
I think I am going to go with this Echo trimmer, but I just want to make sure it is an ok trimmer for edging. I have a 10+ year old craftsman that edges great, probably because it has a very large handle so is very easy to hold. Last year, my partner bought a new craftsman trimmer and it is just too light or something and a bit harder to control and would jump ll over and cut into the yard too much. So I was just wondering, how many of you use this trimmer for edging, and does it work well? Thanks

Also, I found this article and don't know if this is just a rare thing or if it is common. New Echo SRM-225 trimmer bought at Home Depot stalls when sideways - MyTractorForum.com - The Friendliest Tractor Forum and Best Place for Tractor Information
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I use my srm210 for edging so the 225 should be fine too.


#10

LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97

lawn mower fanatic said:
That looks good! :thumbsup:
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Looks a bit rough, and the replaced carb and feul lines makes me nervous, but I might have to give him a call. It might be too far away though, so I'll have to see.


#11

Briana

Briana

Welcome to LawnMowerForum!

I moved your thread to the Echo forum. :smile:


#12

LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97

Oh, thanks. Sorry about that.


#13

LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97

2 shindiawa string trimmers echo stick edger
This one looks a bit more used, and you can tell that the guy must be a pro or something with all the stuff in his garage. So I don't know if that means that it has too many hours or not.


#14

lawn mower fanatic

lawn mower fanatic

LawnBoy97 said:
2 shindiawa string trimmers echo stick edger
This one looks a bit more used.....
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Yeah I agree!.....:ashamed:


#15

LawnBoy97

LawnBoy97

Okay, I think I am going to try out the SRM-225 when I buy it and see how well it does. If I'm having a lot of trouble, I think I'll consider getting an edger, and also just keep my eye out on craigslist and garage sales, just in case.

Also, does anyone know if Echo dealers match Home Depot's price, because right now they have the SRM-225 for $199.99?
And could you recommend a line for these trimmers? I am currently using the Rhinotuff .095 line that is yellow, and it works pretty good.

Could just use this, of course.

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