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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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2 WEEDEATER TRIMMER RACKS FOR LANDSCAPE UTILITY TRAILER
$59.95
ECHO PROFESSIONAL LINE TRIMMER SRM-240
$99.00
RYOBI .095 Replacement Line, Spool, and Spring
$0.99
3 WEEDEATER TRIMMER RACK FOR LANDSCAPE UTILITY TRAILER
$74.95
Craftsman 74815 18V 12" Cordless Grass Trimmer 7-w3
$0.99
Weedeater 16 in. Gas Grass/Weed Trimmer, 25cc - 10114
$11.50
Ryobi Replacement Spool Retainer - One+ P2000 Trimmer
$0.99
STIHL FS-85RX PROFESSIONAL STRING TRIMMER STRAIGHT
$81.00
7050 - Ryobi String Trimmer, Hedge Trimmer, Edger Combo
$137.99
Cub Cadet 4 Cycle Gas Weed Eater String Trimmer CC4175
$76.56
New Weed Eater Tap-N-Go Ring/Button Part # 952-701625
$4.50
WORX GT 18V CORDLESS TRIMMER EDGER - AS NEW- REPACKAGED
$72.95
WALBRO CARBURETOR WT-258
$6.75
trimmers Tanaka TBC-340PF string line trimmer
$378.99
*NEW* 5lb SUFFIX MEGA TWIST LOW NOISE TRIMMER LINE .080
$21.00
WALBRO CARBURETOR WT-532
$8.99
WORX GT 18V CORDLESS TRIMMER EDGER - AS NEW- REPACKAGED
$72.95
B&D 14" GH600 Weed Eater Wacker Grass Trimmer Edger New
$39.99
(Quick change) POLY CUT HEAD FOR SHIHL FS. TRIMMERS
$20.50
Black and Decker 12 volt cordless Trimmer/Edger
$5.00
LNIB CRAFTSMAN 18V CORDLESS WEEDEATER TRIMMER 74815
$0.99
Pro Edge Lawn Trimmer
$4.95
NEW ECHO STRAIGHT STRING TRIMMER WEED WACKER SRM-230
$179.99
GRASS GATOR Model 4650 3 Blade Trimmer attachment NEW
$4.99
FUEL LINE FOR ECHO, STIHL, TORO, ONLY $6.95 DELIVERED
$6.95
POULAN PRO PPB250LE Gas Line Trimmer, SST, SBS, Wnty
$59.00
Craftsman 12" Weed Wacker Elec Trimmer 74544-10120
$6.00
Echo Blower PB-620T Back Pack 15 gallons free oil mix
$384.99
Craftsman 79240 Edger Attachment/ Gas Trimmer 21-w3
$10.25
WEED THRASHER GRASS TRIMMER Head Eater Wacker Cutter
$7.95
grass gator rebel gas trimmer head
$4.00
BLACK & DECKER 18 VOLT EDGER, TRIMMER, BLOWER CENTER
$169.99
Reconditioned Expand-It hedge trimmer attachment
$49.99
WEED EATER FX26 Xtreme Gas Line Trimmer, 25cc, Wnty
$44.00
6103 - Homelite Mighty Lite Trimmer Weed eater
$48.99
WALBRO CARBURETOR WT-433
$6.75
RYOBI BRUSH CUTTER & GRASS STRING TRIMMER GAS 30 cc war
$97.97
Craftsman 31cc Weedeater/ Trimmer (Needs work!!!!)
$15.00
New! Maxtra 2In1 30CC Brush Cutter Hedge String Trimmer
$9.99
Stihl FS75 FS80 FS85 FS46 FS55 Zama RB66 Carb Kit
$12.99
WORX GT CORDLESS GRASS TRIMMER EDGER NEW REPACKAGED
$72.95
Shindaiwa Throttle Lever 72435-12700 Fits T-270 **NEW**
$24.00
CRAFTSMAN 18 VOLT CORDLESS 12 IN LINE TRIMMER ELECTRIC
$20.37
WALBRO CARBURETOR WT-657A
$11.99
NEW GRASS GATOR EXTRA HEAVY DUTY TRIMMER ATTACHMENT
$2.99
ECHO TRIMMER Attachment FOR SRM/SB
$41.26
Factory Reconditioned Expand-It 10" Pruner Attachment
$59.99
Cub Cadet 4 Cycle Gas Weed Eater String Trimmer CC4175
$77.00
ECHO STRAIGHT STRING TRIMMER WEED WACKER SRM-230
$179.99
Factory Reconditioned Expand-It tiller attachment
$49.99
NEW Cordless String Trimmer 18V 8000 RPM Motor
$69.95
Poulan Pro Weed-N-Blow Blower Attachment PP3000B NR!!!
$10.00
Toro Starter recoil Good
$5.00
LNEW CRAFTSMAAN 4.0A ELECTRIC WEEDEATER TRIMMER 74544
$0.99
TORO TRIMMER REPLACEMENT SPRING & SPOOL CAP #88026
$0.99
WALBRO CARBURETOR WT-520
$6.00
TORO .065 LINE REPLACEMENT SPOOL MODEL 88052
$0.99
UTILITY TRAILER TRIMMER RACKS ENCLOSED TRAILER HOLDS 2
$39.95
WEED THRASHER GRASS TRIMMER Head Eater Wacker Cutter
$7.95
Weed Clipper II Nylon Blades
$1.99
Kawasaki KEL26A Curved-Shaft Edger, Commercial Duty
$62.98
STIHL X-LINE PROFESSIONAL TRIMMER LINE .095" 5 LB
$44.99
HOMELITE Mighty Lite Replacement Line Spool & Spring
$0.99
Craftsman 79240 Edger Attachment/ Gas Trimmer 21-w3
$12.50
Troybilt weedeater head line trimmer repair
$0.99
NIB Husqvarna Brushcutter Barrier Bar Conversion Kit
$4.99
Weed Eater 16" 25cc Gas String Trimmer Wacker XT260 NEW
$69.99
Black & Decker 13" Lawn Weed Trimmer Edger Wacker Mower
$41.99
Stihl FC44 Trimmer motor assembly
$10.00
MAXI EDGE SERRATED TRIMMER LINE COMMERCIAL GRADE 819 FT
$0.99
TROY-BILT 2- CYCLE GASOLINE TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER TB90BC
$61.00
TBTP Troy-Bilt Tree Pruner Trimmer Plus Attachment New!
$39.99
SHINDAIWA PROFESSIONAL STRING TRIMMER STRAIGHT
$100.00
Stihl FS 55 String Trimmer Top Engine Cover
$4.99
WORX GT 18V CORDLESS TRIMMER EDGER - AS NEW- REPACKAGED
$72.95
RYOBI REPLACEMENT BUMP KNOB - REEL EASY STRING TRIMMER
$0.99
New Weed Warrior Yard Blower Trimmer Attach-A-Tool N/R
$5.99
POWER EQUIPMENT REPAIR PARTS LARGE LOT BRAND NEW
$33.99
Craftsman 74815 18V 12" Cordless Grass Trimmer 10104-w2
$21.00
RYOBI .080 Replacement Line, Spool, and Spring
$0.99
FEATHERLITE FX 26S XTREME WEED EATER PARTS OR REPAIR~
$9.99
BULK 12 LB ROLL .065 WEED WACKER TRIMMER LINE ALLIED
$9.99
Black & Decker Cordless Weed Wacker String Trimmer 18V
$0.55
WEED TRIMMER & BRUSH CUTTER ATTACHMENT
$150.00
NEW WALBRO CARB WT-345 FOR MAC TRIMMERS L@@K!!!!!!!!!!!
$7.00
HOMELITE AUTO FEED SPOOL WITH .065" LINE UT41110
$0.99
STIHL FS250 WEED TRIMMER
$125.01
RYOBI 30 cc CURVED SHAFT GAS GRASS STRING TRIMMER -WAR
$76.97
Homelite Replacement Spool Retainer # UT41110 Trimmer
$0.99
Ryobi 4 cycle Weed Wacker Eater Trimmer w/Edger - 890R
$120.49
Craftsman 14" Weed Wacker Elec Trimmer 74547-10116-w3
$0.99
Weed Eater 24 Volt Cordless Line Trimmer/Edger
$39.99
Black & Decker Cordless Weed Wacker String Trimmer 18V
$0.50
6431 - Ryobi Split Shaft Brush Cutter/Trimmer
$79.99
Weed Eater 24 Volt Cordless Line Trimmer/Edger
$28.99
Poulan Pro BLOWER String Trimmer Attachment New
$29.99
STIHL Primer Bulb for FS45 FS46 Trimmers New
$5.99
WEED THRASHER GRASS TRIMMER Head Eater Wacker Cutter
$7.95
ryobi trimmer 31 cc. engine
$5.00
Stihl FS 46 String Trimmer Top Engine Cover
$4.99