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Bus Driver

07-09-2003 16:37:47

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Today was really hot and humid. Using the string trimmer, I was really suffering and thinking maybe I should only pick up the Social Security check from now on and leave the work to younger folks. One of my friends came by and commented that the string trimmer is one of the most tiring things to operate- and I had said nothing about how I was feeling. Mine weighs probably 15 pounds- not much as I see it. How do you view the fatigue of operating these things? Am I really doing better than I thought? If it really is more tiring, why?

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Charles E. Burch

07-31-2003 15:10:11

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Re: Weedeater operation in reply to Bus Driver, 07-09-2003 16:37:47

I have been a weedeater user for quite some time but I have before me a spool of weedeater premium 5-edge line that has been breaking,breaking, and breaking and I have never had any problem before with your .065"x 200' 1,65mmx60m and I cant believe this spool made it to the retailer. Have any suggestions or would you like me to mail you a piece of it for your examination. SKU#952-701684 and the scanner # is 24761 02220 Now the thing that tears my mind up is that my wife cant remember where she bought this spool from. Just thought you would like to know about this

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bob collins

07-25-2003 15:02:28

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Re: Weedeater operation in reply to Bus Driver, 07-09-2003 16:37:47

Weedeater is now in a dozen peaces after being thrown against the wall. I will use a machete rather than be fustrated by a piece of crap that refuses to operatate correctly, and a company that can't be reached for a compleate tech. manual on how to make repaires.

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Dick in Ore..

07-10-2003 18:05:16

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Re: Weedeater operation in reply to Bus Driver, 07-09-2003 16:37:47

A few months back I saw an add for a large wheel that attaches to a weedeater.. It was a great idea and looked like it would be a great aid to relieving the weight from the operator.. Has anyone seen this attachment? If you have seen it advertised, please give a link to the site..

Thanks,
Dick

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Hubie

08-09-2003 08:39:51

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Re: Re: Weedeater operation in reply to Dick in Ore.., 07-10-2003 18:05:16

Check out this ebay listing I just saw while browsing for a line trimmer:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2339016709&category=519

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Ludwig

07-10-2003 14:36:15

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Re: Weedeater operation in reply to Bus Driver, 07-09-2003 16:37:47

Yup.. Especially the cheaper homeowner models.

The best thing my Uncle Reg ever bought was our weed eater. Its a Husquevarna straight shaft type. It rides on a clip on a harness you wear on your chest like suspenders. You've still got the motor right there pumping heat at you but you use both hands to control the thing and carry the weight with your body not one arm. I can use ours for about 2 tanks of gas before I have to take a break, but when I'm done I sure know I've been doing something.

The other thing to note is that lots of times you'll be on rough ground when you're using a weed eater which will make you sweat it more too. I use ours once a year to trim halfway around the pond and its a lot of work.

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Nolan

07-10-2003 10:20:04

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Re: Weedeater operation in reply to Bus Driver, 07-09-2003 16:37:47

Couple of thoughts come to mind on this.

1, The engine is close to your face, you've got a pretty good likelyhood of breathing exhaust gasses.

2, Lots of them are burning a mixture with too much oil, and smoke a lot. Not fun to breath.

3, Along with the exhaust fumes are the fun of having a hot noisy engine by your hip. They usually also buzz your hands madly.

4, Many times they are held wrong, fatiguing the operators arms. I do see a lot of folks trying to hold one out straight in front of them.

5, Poor balance and too short a shaft make a lot of them very tiring and awkward to hold.

6, Lots of us tend to weed wack in the middle of the day under the blazing sun, further cooking our brains out. :-)

I know after a couple of hours of using my big Stihl I'll be covered in grass bits and itchy, but I won't be particularly tired. The unit is big. It's also balanced to its harness, requiring very little from me as the operator. The engine is appreciably further away from my body because of its size.

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Joel Harman

07-10-2003 08:49:36

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Re: Weedeater operation in reply to Bus Driver, 07-09-2003 16:37:47

Helps if you get a shoulder harness. Gives your arms a bit of a break. Switch shoulders from time to time.

I let my yard grow long in the spring then cut hay by sweeping right to left with my string trimmer. It windrows the hay. The yard is too small to get the horses in with the mowing machine

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T_Bone

07-10-2003 08:04:52

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Re: Weedeater operation in reply to Bus Driver, 07-09-2003 16:37:47

Hi BD,

A friend bought one that has the large rear spoke drive wheels that is self powered. He says it's over kill for some jobs but doesn't exhaust him like the hand models do and is just great for comfort.

T_Bone

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Roy in UK

07-10-2003 06:16:25

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Re: Weedeater operation in reply to Bus Driver, 07-09-2003 16:37:47

You are dead right, I use one but, think about this.... what about the guys of yesteryear that used to mow their crops with a scythe? now that must have been real hard work!

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John A.

07-09-2003 19:43:56

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Re: Weedeater operation in reply to Bus Driver, 07-09-2003 16:37:47

Bus Driver, I've got more hrs on a HD weedeater than I care to count. I will agree with you on it is drudgery to run one. Especially all day long.
For I have done this in the central Texas Sun. Be smart over-hydrate youself before you start, then take a few minutes to get rehydrated every 45min or so. Pace youe self! But when you are on your project pick your best time of day! Early morning or late evening. My yard takes 3 hrs to mow, then 45 min. to weedeat.
Hope this helps!
Good Luck,
John A.

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07-09-2003 18:59:46

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Re: Weedeater operation in reply to Bus Driver, 07-09-2003 16:37:47

I am 57 years old and I realize it. To my knowledge, I am in excellent health but I realize I am not 20 anymore. When I do a job, I don't fight it. When I get too hot or tired I take a break. This may take longer but I have slowed down on a lot of things and still have my health. Many times I have gotten flustrated with a job and after a short break, finish the job more effeciently or figure a better way to do it. Just do it the senior citizen way.

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Bill 52 8n

07-09-2003 18:08:18

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Re: Weedeater operation in reply to Bus Driver, 07-09-2003 16:37:47

You would be surprised at how much a 2 or 3 lbs heavier trimmer wears you out over a lighter one. You may not notice it for short runs, but after 8 hrs in a cemetary, it catches up to you. We buy as light a trimmer as we can that still has plenty of power. We use REDMAX for our business, only weighs 10 lbs dry and will outpower heavier echo and stihl models. I think it tires you out so mush cause its just dead weight hanging from your arms that you have to carry around. That and the sun beatin straight down onya doesn't help.

Bill

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TimV

07-09-2003 18:03:02

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Re: Weedeater operation in reply to Bus Driver, 07-09-2003 16:37:47

Bus Driver: you're right--a string trimmer is tiring to operate. I also find that they seem to be made for short people--I'm not short, and find I'm always bending over when I operate mine (I've got 2) and this adds to the fatigue factor. Of course, they're a HUGE improvement over a scythe! When I was growing up, one of the summer duties was to trim under all of the electric fence on our dairy farm. We used to do it with a scythe and lawn shears (to get closer to the posts) but finally we got a weed whacker, which made things a lot less strenuous.

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buck

07-09-2003 17:19:12

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Re: Weedeater operation in reply to Bus Driver, 07-09-2003 16:37:47

Was doing some trimming at the grave yard a little while back and the farmer next door stopped by and said that that thing will make you hotter than anything on the farm.Never thought of it untill your comment here. Just alot of motion with most parts of the body I guess. My use is limited to an hour or two about every three days-help maintain others lawns. Will give some thought about picking up the check and let others do it though.If I am in good enough shape to use one when I get my SS check I will be greatful.

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