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[esmerelda]

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@goldensrbest wrote:

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@Scooby Doo wrote:

I was going to buy a Ryboi one time.  The salesman warned me about replacing the line for that brand.  Can't remember exactly what he said, but it was something about having to buy their spools and their not interchangeable.  He told me it would cost more money in the long run.

I have both a battery B&D and an electric B&D.  I find that the battery one is not powerful enough and runs out of juice too soon.  I only use the battery one for quick jobs.  I don't like tugging the cord all over the yard, but it works best.

I considered a gas one, but they're too heavy for me.

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I don't think i am strong enough for a gas model, but i can't keep buying battery ones.Not cheap.

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@goldensrbestYou know when they stop running you buy a new battery (after it's been charged many times), not a new "weed wacker"...right?

[Snicks1]

Weed wackers just defeat me, lol. I can operate a chainsaw, any and types of mowers, etc. I don't even try anymore, just too aggravating.

[AuntG]

We could not be without our old one.  I had to have one repair in 15 years. Sure, we have to prepare a gas/oil mixture, and it starts hard, but it is so much better than electric models, or battery operated ones. I wish I knew the name - something like Weedeater.

[CAcableGirl2]

My son has a Craftsman and the "string" is so easy to replace.  Just about a 12" piece line that feeds through a couple of holes.  Although it's gas powered and a bit heavy, once you get use to it, it does an outstanding job.  

I caution everyone about using them around patio doors, a friend of mine was using his and it "whacked" a small rock right into the patio glass door, breaking the glass.