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Outdoor Power Equipment

String Trimmers

String Trimmers Article

A line-trimmer works on the principle that a line that is turned fast enough is held out from its housing (the rotating reel) very stiffly by centrifugal force. The faster it turns the stiffer the line. Even round-section nylon line is able to cut grass and slight, woody, plants quite well. Some monofilament lines, designed for more powerful cutters, have an extruded shape like a star that helps the line slash the material being cut and thus it is able to cut quite large woody plants (small shrubs) or, at least, ring-bark them very effectively. These lines make disks less necessary for tough jobs.

The line is hand-wound onto a reel before the job is started, leaving both ends extending from the reel housing. The motor turns the reel and the line extends horizontally while the operator swings the trimmer about where the plants are to be trimmed. The operator controls the height at which cutting takes place and can trim down to ground level quite easily. As the line is worn, or breaks off, the operator knocks the reel on the ground so that a release mechanism allows some of the line in the reel to extend and replace the spent portion. A small cutter on the line-guard ensures that the line length exposed for cutting does not exceed the length that can be swung efficiently by the motor. Newly extended line operates more efficiently because of its heavier weight and surface effects (the star-shaped edges).

Trimmers that have nylon or metal blades usually have straight driveshafts because of the higher torque required to turn the disk and because of the shock loads that are passed back from the blade to the driveshaft and its gearbox(es). Smaller line trimmers have curved driveshafts to make holding the cutting-head at ground level much easier and with less strain on the operator.


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Toro Trimmer Replacement Spool & string Model 88075 NEW

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STIHL TRIMMER CYLINDER 4210-022-0500 fs51

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WY-4 WALBRO CARBURETOR GREEN MACHINE TRIMMERS (NEW)

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CRAFTSMAN 34 CC 4 CYCLE GAS TRIMMER 79194

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2) Arnold KwikLoader Replacement 8" Weedeater Line

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POULAN PRO PPB150LE Gas Line Trimmer, CST, SBS, Wnty

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1400 FT OF .095 DIA STIHL WEED TRIMER LINE

$30.00
3) Arnold .065 x 140 Commercial Grade Weedeater String

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weed eater coil

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shindaiwa T270 fan housing complete #70102-31110

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weed eater carburator

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Toro Trimmer Replacement Spool & string Model 88185 NEW

$22.25
shindaiwa T270 clutch assembly #70102-51100

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troy-bilt TB15CS recoil pull starter complete

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4 Pack of GrassGator Trims & Edge Replacement Line 5610

$12.00
WORX GT 18V CORDLESS TRIMMER EDGER - AS NEW REPACKAGED

$72.95
6431 - Ryobi Split Shaft Brush Cutter/Trimmer

$79.99
2) Arnold Xtreme Titanium .095 x 180' Weedeater String

$16.00
2) Arnold Xtreme Titanium .105 x 140' Weedeater String

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STILHL FIX CUT 5-2FS 38 45 46 NEW

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STIHL Standard Shoulder Strap

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116-100 Elbow and Primer Fits Tanaka Weedeater Lot/10

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Toro Trimmer Replacement Spool & string Model 88075 NEW

$10.00
952-711635 Poulan Weed Eater Repl Line .115"x18" NEW

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TRIMMER STRING BLOW OUT LOOK 105 ROUND

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Three place heavy-duty trimmer rack

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Black & Decker 18V Cordless String Trimmer #NST2018R

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CUB CADET 4 CYCLE STRAIGHT SHAFT TRIMMER CC4175 NEW NR

$135.00
WORX GT 18V CORDLESS TRIMMER EDGER - AS NEW- REPACKAGED

$72.95
WORX GT 18V CORDLESS TRIMMER EDGER - AS NEW- REPACKAGED

$72.95
Lot of 2 Arnold Xtreme .080 x 360' Weedeater String

$16.00
RYOBI GAS 30cc BRUSH CUTTER & GRASS STRING TRIMMER

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Black & Decker #CST1100R 9" Cordless Trimmer Edger

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ECHO STRING TRIMMER SHAFT 59 X 1

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ECHHO STRING ATTACHMENT

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WEED THRASHER REPLACEMENT CUTTERS Grass Eater Wacker

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Stihl FS 56 Trimmer Head

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Craftsman 79240 Edger Attachment/ Gas Trimmer 9592-w3

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CUB CADET 4 CYCLE STRAIGHT SHAFT TRIMMER CC4175 NEW NR

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Toro Trimmer Replacement Spool & string Model 88170 NEW

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WORX GT 18V CORDLESS TRIMMER EDGER - AS NEW REPACKAGED

$72.95
4 Packs of GrassGator Load n' Cut Replacement Line 8020

$12.00
TRIMMER STRING BLOW OUT LOOK 130

$25.00
shindaiwa T270 flywheel #20024-71201

$20.00
Stihl FS 130 FS130 R 110 Trimmer Guard Deflector Shield

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WEED EATER - WT3100 - Gas Wheeled Trimmer, 31cc, Wnty

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shindaiwa T270 starter pulley assembly 20024-75200 pawl

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1000' STARTER ROPE BRAIDED NYLON TROT LINE 2.4mm CORD

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Trimmer Homelite Bandit

$35.00
6103 - Homelite Mighty Lite Trimmer Weed eater

$48.99
Shakespeare Push-N-Load Trimmer Head for Weedeaters

$11.00
GENUINE ELECTRIC WEED EATER 10" CUT - 120 VOLTS

$9.99
B&D CST2000 12 V Cordless Weed Grass Trimmer Edger New

$41.28
Echo SRM 210 Weed Eater String Trimmer Edger Heavy Duty

$122.50
WORX GT 18V CORDLESS TRIMMER EDGER - AS NEW- REPACKAGED

$72.95
weed eater starter

$7.00
Stihl FS 36 / FS36 Weedeater / String Trimmer

$49.99
BOLENS BL 100 31cc 2-CYCLE TRIMMER GAS WEED EATER HANDY

$55.00
Stihl FS80 Pro Trimmer/Brushcutter

$177.50
TORO 12" Electric Trimmer Weedeater weed eater NIB! NR!

$21.50
3) Arnold .095 x 100 Commercial Grade Weedeater String

$12.00
4 Packs of GrassGator EZ Electric Replacement Line 8040

$12.00
TRIMMER STRING BLOW OUT LOOK 130

$25.00
POULAN PRO PPB250LE Gas Line Trimmer, SST, SBS, Wnty

$59.00
ryobi / homelite SS30 recoil pull zip starter complete

$15.00
~1 WALBRO CARBURETOR OF CHOICE TRIMMER/LEAF BLOWERS NEW

$9.99
Lot of 100 Nibco 45 Degree 1/2" CxC Copper Elbows

$49.50
Craftsman 18" Electric Chain Saw / Chainsaw 34118

$27.00
CRAFTSMAN~REX Disposable Heads For Trimmer~79931

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Worx GT 10-Inch 18-Volt Cordless String Trimmer WG150

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Stihl FS String Trimmer Handle 110 130 250 90 80 75 100

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TRIMMER STRING BLOW OUT LOOK 105 SQAURE

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7050 - Ryobi String Trimmer, Hedge Trimmer, Edger Combo

$137.99
Toro Trimmer Replacement Spool & string Model 88015 NEW

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ARIENS ST622 ROLL AROUND STRING TRIMMER (WEED EATER)

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NEW Speed-Feed Trimmer Head Shindaiwa OEM 78890-11000

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ELECTRIC TWIST N EDGE WEED EATER - 120 VOLTS - 4.5 AMPS

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Troy Bilt TB475SS 4 Cycle String Trimmer EZ Link EXC

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STIHL Standard Shoulder Strap

$0.99
Lot of 100 Nibco 1/2" CxC Copper Couplings - Brand New!

$19.00
4 Packs of Grass Gator EZ Reel Weedeater String #7815

$12.00
Toro Trimmer Replacement Spool & string Model 88175 NEW

$10.00
LN Master Craft 18V Cordless String Grass Weed Trimmer

$51.00
ryobi attachment capable weed eater

$7.01
TRIMMER STRING BLOW OUT LOOK 130 ORANGE

$25.00
WORX GT 18V CORDLESS TRIMMER EDGER - AS NEW- REPACKAGED

$72.95
BRIGGS & STRATTON AIR FILTER #5027 SAME AS 397795S NEW

$0.01
WEED THRASHER REPLACEMENT CUTTERS Grass Eater Wacker

$9.90
HOMELITE EDGER ATTACHMENT

$21.00
ECHO STRING TRIMMER TRIMMER HEAD

$29.05
WEED EATER FX26 Xtreme Gas Line Trimmer, 25cc, Wnty

$44.00
WORX GT 18V CORDLESS TRIMMER EDGER - AS NEW- REPACKAGED

$72.95
Husqvarna Brush Cutter Blade for 322L, #322R, 323L, +

$12.00
Lot of 3 MTD .080 SpeedSpool Cartridges for Weedeaters

$28.00
TRIMMER STRING BLOW OUT LOOK 155 VORTEX

$25.00
TRIMMER STRING BLOW OUT LOOK 130 VORTEX

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Craftsman 15" Path Weedwacker Electric Trimmer 74545

$5.50