Northern Tool has
Husqvarna 28cc 17" Straight Shaft String Trimmer (Factory Reconditioned, 128LD) for $129.99 - $20 when you apply promo code
285759 in cart =
$109.99.
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Meowssi for posting this deal.
Features:
- This trimmer is factory reconditioned to perform like new. NorthernTool.com offers reconditioned tools and equipment that meet the same standards and quality as new products, yet give you identical features at considerable savings. Good condition, minor cosmetic blemishes/scratches/dents may be present.
- SmartStart recoil system
- AirPurge carburetor and fuel system.
- 17in. cutting width using 0.095in. dia. line and an easy-loading T25 semiautomatic trimmer head.
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But I have this trimmer. Got it two years ago and ran great the 1st year and half. Now, it's giving me issues. It dies when I turn the choke off unless I keep feathering the gas.
It's a carb problem, which is really odd since I have a bunch of equipment and use the same gas in everything (gas is ethanol free with stabil added) and none of my other equipment has issues. Have stihl chainsaws, they run fine, have echo chainsaws, also run fine, and other husqvarna trimmers, also run fine. Not sure why this one has an issue.
With that said, I'll clean or replace the carb and I'm sure it will be running fine again.
At work, we have a Stihl straight shaft and an Echo straight shaft. The Stihl is a bit heavier, but has more power. The Echo is quite a bit lighter, but doesn't have nearly the power as the Husqvarna. This Husqvarna is is the happy medium, between the Stihl and Echo.
I think I have the same trimmer also, got in on similar deal many years ago , no issues. Works better than our FS45 which is a stihl curved shaft trimmer in a similar class engine size and weight wise.
From what I have read I think you want over 45cc for using blades instead of trimmer string and other crazy stuff
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The straight shaft is an added bonus for anyone who want to get underneath decks or near the corners. 28cc displacement is good enough for getting a good torque from their trimmer. Make sure to use the exact gas to oil ratio.
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Battery units are essentially maintenance free.
Gas units generally require some maintenance with cleaning/replacing air filters, spark plugs, and cleaning/tuning the carb. The carb one would be most complicated and not necessarily you will absolutely have to do. Using ethanol free gas goes a long way in helping small engine gas equipment stay running problem free (not still no guarantees).
If battery units work for your needs, stick with battery. Advantage to gas units is longer run time and more powerful, but a lot of quality battery units these days are more than sufficient for home owner use.
2 cycle needs fuel and oil mix, and change the plug and air filter every 5 to ten years. For fuel mix, you can buy pre-mixed Tru-fuel, which is incredibly expensive. Or you can mix your own. If you mix your own, make sure you're using non-ethanol gas. Ethanol gas is terrible for small engines.
-Complete product replacement coverage for 1 year beyond the manufacturer's warranty.
-Products that fail during the extended coverage period will be replaced one time. A bit lame imho given they ship broken units per the reviews. Spoke with Northern Tool and the replacement tool has a 30 day warranty.
-A separate Replacement Plan must be purchased for each qualifying product purchased.
-After you purchase your Replacement Plan, you will receive your agreement via mail in approximately 2-3 weeks.
Read the 1 star reviews.
I bought an electric last week for the battery. It's super light and hopefully it will hold up for just weed whacking. I'll keep the gas one for bigger needs.
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