String trimmer savvy: how to choose a gas-powered trimmer that fits your needs - and your budget
Article Abstract:
The best gas-powered string trimmers have a dual-counter-weight-crankshaft engine, a curved shaft, an auto-feed head and a centrifugal clutch. Information about how to determine what features a trimmer has is provided. Advice for keeping a trimmer running smoothly is included.
Publication Name: Home Mechanix
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 8755-0423
Year: 1996
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Shrub shapers: the right trimmer can turn unruly hedges into landscape landmarks
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Five hedge trimmers are discussed with features and prices given for each. They are the Makita UH303DST for $264 with its power-pack, the $400 Echo DHC-3000, the 7.8 lb Mantis Electric for $196, Black and Decker's Hedge Hog for $63, and the gas-powered Stihl HS-74 for $400.
Publication Name: Home Mechanix
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 8755-0423
Year: 1996
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