Looking For Cheap, but Reliable String Trimmer.

[LawnBoy97]

I decided that I would like to get a new gas string trimmer this year. I don't want to spend too much, as I would also like to replace an engine on one of my mowers, but I would like to find something good, maxing around $200. It seems like this one is really good, Amazon.com: Hitachi CG22EASSLP 21.1cc 2 Stroke Gas Powered Straight Shaft Grass Trimmer (CARB Compliant): Patio, Lawn & Garden , but there is one review which says that the engine will not run very well on its side (while edging) and I need to edge. So is this maybe that they were just low on gas, or is it the engine itself. This would be the one I would buy, but is that one review has made me nervous. Any suggestions? Thanks

 

[Rivets]

If it says, won't work well for edging, means that the type of carb installed is only for trimming use. Very cheap carb. That's why they can sell them cheaply. Walk away if you want to edge or you'll be sorry. I have found with trimmers, you really get what you pay for and if your not handy, spend a little more.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

I agree with Rivets. I would get a better trimmer. Like the Echo SRM-225....only $219.99: ECHO SRM-225 Trimmer, Weed trimmer, Fuel Efficient, Straight Shaft Weed Trimmer - ECHO USA | ECHO USA

 

[ghessler26]

I would go with the Redmax BC280 or splurge on the TR2350S

 

[Ric]

I agree with Rivets and LMF spend $219 and buy the Echo you'll be a lot happier with the Echo SRM-225 and it's three times better Trimmer than that Hitachi is.

 

[LawnBoy97]

Okay, I'll look into the Echo. I had just been reading about how some of the models that they sell at home depot have problems with the carb since they designed them to run too lean for the CARB stuff. Hopefully I will be able to get to the shop next week and look at what they have. But is the carb stuff true with the echo?

 

[Rivets]

The carb on the echo you can almost run upside down. You will not have any problems edging with the Echo.

 

[LawnBoy97]

I've just heard that they don't have mixture screws, so that they cannot be run too rich to be CARB compliant, or something like that. That's all I was worried about.

 

[Rivets]

Please tell us where you heard that?

 

[Ric]

I've just heard that they don't have mixture screws, so that they cannot be run too rich to be CARB compliant, or something like that. That's all I was worried about.

Rivets can correct me if I'm wrong but the Echos do have mixture screws, they just don't have screws you can adjust. They take special tools that you can't buy.