Your choice in trimmer ultimately depends on your personal preferences and what kind of lawn care style you have. This type of trimmer has an extension cord that connects to a power outlet. They are practical for you to purchase if the area you are trimming is smaller, as it can become a hassle to haul around an extension cord while trimming your lawn. Electric trimmers are the cheapest of the trimmer family, but remain somewhat impractical due to the extension cord and lack of power compared to the other family members.
Make sure before purchasing an electric powered trimmer that you are willing to have your trimmer plugged into an outlet while doing yard work. Next is the battery powered trimmer. Battery powered trimmers are the least powerful of the trimmer family but the technology has gradually improved over recent years. They are very mobile and lightweight, though; they maintain a good range in motion, there is minimal vibration, and they have zero harmful emissions that release in the air.
Cutting Line All manufacturers tell you which size replacement line fits your trimmer. Starting Aids and Stop Switches Spring-assisted starting makes pulling the starter cord of a gas-powered trimmer easier. String Trimmer Brands. Craftsman products are made by a variety of manufacturers, and most have similar counterparts under different brand names. In the string trimmer market, Craftsman is a top brand. Its string trimmers are available with two- and four-stroke engines, and split-shaft designs for attachments.
Craftsman products are sold at Sears and Kmart, and at sears. Echo is the leading manufacturer of gas string trimmers and now also sells cordless-electric models. Its products are used in the consumer and professional market. Its string trimmers are available with two-cycle engines and split-shaft designs for attachments. Echo claims that some of its models offer low noise, emissions, and weight, along with anti-vibration features.
Consumers can find Echo string trimmers at Echo dealer stores and Home Depot. Ego is one of the larger manufacturers of battery-powered lawn tools, with some of the top models in CR's tests. After years of selling these products exclusively at Home Depot, Ego now sells at Lowe's. All of its tools, including its string trimmers, share a volt battery platform, which is nice because if you buy multiple Ego tools, you'll always have a charged battery on hand.
Greenworks is a large manufacturer of electric lawn tools, including string trimmers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and chainsaws, the majority of which work on either a or volt battery platform. Husqvarna makes a small line of gas string trimmers for the consumer and professional market.
These string trimmers are available with two- and four-stroke engines, and many have split-shaft designs for attachments. You'll find Husqvarna string trimmers at Lowe's and dealer stores. MTD's diverse line of string trimmers includes corded- and cordless-electric types, models with two- and four-stroke engines, and split-shaft designs for attachments.
This Home Depot exclusive brand has a reputation for offering tools that are reasonably priced but offer good performance.
In addition to lawn mowers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and other outdoor tools, Ryobi is one of the only brands that makes all three kinds of string trimmers: corded, battery, and gas. Stihl is a leading manufacturer of gas string trimmers with a small number of battery models. These premium-priced products are for consumers and pros.
Stihl string trimmers are available with two- and four-stroke engines, and many of those gas models have split-shaft designs for attachments. Just shift your grip so the string spins vertically, like an airplane propeller. It will track right along the bed line and make hash of any sideways-growing grass. A string trimmer can get right up to tree and shrub trunks, fence posts, and concrete steps. But be careful to stop short of hitting these with the string. You can kill a tree by stripping its bark, or cut a chunk out of wood or concrete.
Approach these fixtures gingerly, and pull back as soon as you hear or feel the distinctive click of slapping string. Or better yet, create mulch beds around trees and posts so you never have to get close.
When you switch to a metal blade for cutting brush and saplings, protect yourself with long pants, helmet, boots, and goggles or a face mask, plus shoulder straps to keep you from getting an aching back. Never remove the blade guard: It not only protects you, it also keeps the blade from wreaking havoc on rocks, walks, or posts.
With any trimmer, wipe off bits of grass and debris when you stop for the day, and check both the gas level and what's left on the string reel. Neatly coil the cord or recharge the batteries on electric machines. Some gas machines must be stored upright or level so fluids don't leak; check your manual. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.
By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Choosing and Using String Trimmers. By John Kelsey. Pinterest Email Pocket Flipboard. The Bevel Dial allows you to make adjustments with just the flick of a thumb for smooth fades the blade and the included t-blade makes achieving clean lines a breeze.
Attachments: 1 Run Time: 8 hours Warranty: 1 year. We love the MG's big brother, the MG Its measly run-time of just an hour may put some people off.
But if your beard routine only involves a quick touch up which is most people , that shouldn't deter you. It comes with plenty of attachments for any precise cuts you need to take care of and the stainless steel guards are easy to detach and clean.
Attachments: 13 Run Time: 1 hour Warranty: 2 year. This aluminum-body beard trimmer has two times as many blades for a more precise trim. Its Lithium-ion battery delivers a 6-hour runtime, and the MG comes with six purpose-designed attachments and a range of trimming guards. It comes with a rugged zipper case that has a contoured foam body to hold the trimmer and pouches to secure attachments.
Attachments: 6 Run Time: 6 hours Warranty: 10 year. This trimmer has 39 adjustable settings to fine-tune your grooming routine — a rubberized dial controls the settings in.
The stainless steel blades are washable and a convenient water-drain allows quick cleaning after each use. While the battery will last just shy of an hour, a LED charge indicator on the handle indicates the power level as to not leave you stranded in the middle of a trim.
The attachments that come with the ER-GBS are designed for closer facial hair trimming, longer beard styles and precision body hair grooming. Panasonic also outfitted the trimmer with a rubberized handle that fits comfortably in bigger hands.
Attachments: 3 Runtime: 50 minutes Warranty: 2 years.
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