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Posted: 8/23/2017 8:24:05 AM EDT
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Echo Best warranty 5 years. Worth every penny. Fires up on two pulls and cuts like nothing else. |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 8:24:38 AM EDT
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Pretty happy with my redmax.
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Posted: 8/23/2017 8:31:59 AM EDT
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I'm looking for one as well. Why straight vs curved? As for the homeowner level ones, I would assume that the straight shaft "could" lead to better reliability because the cable would not have to negotiate the curve in the shaft, i.e. less wear and tear. |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 8:36:51 AM EDT
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I'm looking for one as well. Why straight vs curved? Your back will thank you for the straight shaft. You can stand futher back and cut with a straight shaft, with a curved you are always bending. Im 6'9'' and even a straight shaft is short but its so much easier on the back. |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 8:38:06 AM EDT
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Anyone have/use the echo pas? Looks like home depot has the echo pas with trimmer and edger attachments for $300. Seems like a pretty good deal considering what you get Looks like you have made your decision. You can thank us later. |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 8:57:06 AM EDT
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Again, investigate service/parts availability in your area. For example, I can walk into a few local places with Stihl parts counters and buy anything I need on the spot. Not so much the others. YMMV.
Home Depot isn't going to work on it if needed, warranty or not. |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 9:13:07 AM EDT
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+1. I have the SRM225, it's been great. Just make sure you go straight shaft with whichever one you you with |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 9:26:40 AM EDT
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I have a Ryobi (https://www.ryobitools.com/outdoor/products/details/2-cycle-full-crank-straight-shaft-string-trimmer) that broke its con rod the first time it was used. Their warranty repair center (outsourced to local repairers) quoted 12 weeks to repair... Ryobi sent a replacement one instead.
The new Ryobi ones have the starter cord at the top rather than between the engine and shaft, which makes it easier to change a broken cord. Though why I had to replace the starter cord on a machine that's less than 3 years old... They do have a range of quick detach attachments too. For $130 it's been okay cutting performance wise. |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 9:28:58 AM EDT
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I'm happy with my Stihl FS 90.
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Posted: 8/23/2017 9:29:10 AM EDT
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My next one is gonna be a cordless whenever my current one dies which is 18 years old, 18 YEARS. Never would have guessed it would last that long.
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Posted: 8/23/2017 10:00:43 AM EDT
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I'm happy with my Stihl FS 90. 
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Posted: 8/23/2017 10:07:25 AM EDT
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I've been very happy with my Echo PAS set-up. Trimmer, edger, and recently got the tree trimming attachment. Haven't had any problems with it in the 5+ years I've been beating it up. |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 10:12:21 AM EDT
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Anyone have/use the echo pas? Looks like home depot has the echo pas with trimmer and edger attachments for $300. Seems like a pretty good deal considering what you get I have the string trimmer, hedge trimmer, and pruner (chain saw) attachments. On our 7 acres it has done everything I have asked of it. No issues so far. |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 10:15:30 AM EDT
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I got tired of fucking with batteries and losing cutting power, making sure they're charged the day before, etc.
Bought the ECHO SRM-225 others are talking about and it is awesome. Whips ass, makes my trimming and edging much faster. Got it on sale for $199 at Home Depot and couldn't be happier. I have a 17 year old ECHO blower that cranks up every time as well. |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 10:39:19 AM EDT
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That is exactly what I have. I have the string trimmer, hedge trimmer, and pruner (chain saw) attachments. On our 7 acres it has done everything I have asked of it. No issues so far. |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 10:49:52 AM EDT
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I'm guessing the entry level engine is sufficient for homeowner use? I don't know if there are reports of shorter engine life when using attachments (given some increased resistance compared to just spinning the string trimmer) but I have not had any issues. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:31:57 AM EDT
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I'm guessing the entry level engine is sufficient for homeowner use? just expect the maintenance to be more important to the wellbeing of the motorhead on the "home owner" line.. I also recommend using "truefuel" or some other stabilized fuel in any "mix" application for yard tools. mixing oil and gas in a can is fine as long as you drain the tool between seasons.. |
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