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- From: lriggins@afit.af.mil (L. Maurice Riggins)
- Subject: Re: Weedeater recommendations
- Message-ID: <1992Jul30.164554.11811@afit.af.mil>
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- In article <1992Jul30.130433.8207@plex-1.ann-arbor.mi.us> cnmne@plex-1.ann-arbor.mi.us (Chris Ellinger) writes:
- >I'll second the recommendation of Echo. I bought one three years ago and
- >have cut ACRES of heavy weeds, lots of dogwood, and many small (2-3") trees
- >with it. The only problem I've had is keeping the blades sharpened. The
- >trimmer is a straight shaft type about 35cc. It starts easily cold or hot,
- >runs well, and has plenty of power. I also recommend the "special"
- >two-cycle oil (don't recall the brand name) rather than the standard gas
- >station type. Seems to make a significant power difference.
-
- I'll "third" that recommendation. Mine is ten years old now (actually
- it's a straight shaft Echo with John Deere label). Still starts on the
- second or third pull and has plenty of power (I'll also confirm that the
- "special" 2-stroke oil adds power). I bought the saw blade with it, but
- haven't had to use it yet. The .080-.095 line takes care of anything I've
- had to deal with up to about 1".
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