String Trimmers Reviews

I ordered this trimmer. It is apparently manufactered by the same people as homelite and John Deere trimmers so can not expect too much quality--just a low price throwaway item to replace every year or two.

The first one arrived with a broken cover to the air filter area. Flimsy plastic cover. Called Amazon and recieved replacement--sent back original.

Replacement arrived as promised. Does not start-suspect defective fuel system(priming bulb pulls in air bubbles with gas). Called Poulan--Determined defective. Gave me name of local repair center. Didn't expect a long service life, but at least expect to work when first get it out of the box! Local independent repair service was fast and courteous. Gave them just the motor portion. On return started fine. Well balanced, not bad vibration. Shortly after started using, started running rough and smoking near string end. Swapped to an older attachment and finished job. Took in attachment for repair--the bearings had seized within 15 minutes of use! Will be a week before I get it back. Fortunately I have spare attachments from past trimmers that fit.

Will update with progress.