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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Apr 13, 2007
Pros: High-quality product with lots of available attachments
Cons: A little bit pricey (but still worth it)
Summary: I have recently moved to a house that has a lot bigger yard than my previous house did. Obviously a bigger yard equals a lot more yardwork and after doing quite a bit of research, I decided that the Stihl KM55RC KombiSystem Trimmer was just the ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Aug 29, 2012
Pros: Reliable, powerful, easy to use (and replace string).
Cons: A little pricey, dealing with cords, not convenient for edging
Summary: I had gone through two gas trimmers (since I didn't use it frequently the gas/oil mixture went bad before I could use it up and it fouled the carburetor) before deciding on going for an electric trimmer. After reading several reviews I settled ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 20, 2011
Pros: Quality, design, materials, value
Cons: A little heavier, awkward to use for edging
Summary: After owning both a re-chargeable and corded Black & Decker trimmer, I realized that B&D have no quality or reliability theses days! The B&D Grasshog was strong, but had heating and spool issues and finally the wires inside melted due to ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 2, 2011
Pros: Works, lasts, reliable, electric
Cons: Cost - but still worth it vs other electric
Summary: I bought the STIHL FSE 60 after reading that it was the best electric trimmer / weed wacker out there from other reviews. This was after getting a cheap $40 one from sears and having it break down on me after a year of use with multiple troubles ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 8, 2009
Pros: Light-weight, powerful, quiet, easy string reload
Cons: Can get away from you, but I'm not complaining
Summary: I had it with the red consumer grade string trimmers. You know which brand I'm talking about. So, I set out to do some research to find out if there was a good alternative. I found out a shocking bit of information about string ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 2, 2007
Pros: Great cut and quiet
Cons: Price, cord and possible frequent replacement of cutting line.
Summary: My Craftsman gas trimmer is taking a little holiday at the repair shop and I need a trimmer. I often keep an electric and gas powered model on hand. I prefer the gas but if it wont start I have the electric as a back up. I started looking at electric ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 10, 2004
Pros: Many uses with attachments, starts easily
Cons: A bit heavy and some of the attachments are a bit heavy
Summary: Stihl has a hit on their hands with this little machine. For those of you that are not so fimilair with it, the Kombi KM55RC once introduced to the lawn owner will quickly become the lawn owners best friend. The basics of this machine is that it is a ... read more
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Rated Show by the Epinions community May 31, 2012
Pros: well balanced in use
Cons: top heavy & falls over when stood up.
Summary: the cord is only 6.5 ft long on each of 2 sides. 6.5 does not last very long. And then it is not easy to refill the spool. it is a high quality machine, just has a huge drawback. I am returning it for a 4 cycle gas model. There are no good
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community May 20, 2012
Pros: It does a good job until it breaks!
Cons: Replacement end cost 2/3's the cost of a new weed wacker!
Summary: I bought my electric Stihl weed wacker less than 2 years ago. The spool end got tangled and wouldn't work and I couldn't get it untangled.I took it to the dealer where I bought it, and was told that the spool end alone can't be replaced; it must
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Jun 27, 2011
Pros: Great the first year...
Cons: ...sucks after that. And highest price.
Summary: I have Ryobi and Sthil line trimmers and Weedeater and Sthil leaf blowers. The only ones I have trouble with are the Sthil. The first year they're great, but after that they are hard to start. Sometimes cant get them started at all. And good
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Jul 11, 2010
Pros: Well built, quiet, excellent power, easy to reload string, excellent value.
Cons: um...can't think of any
Summary: My front lawn is approximately 15'x15', back 40'x60. I use this trimmer after cutting with my reel mower. It does a fantastic job. At times, the weeds get a bit tall and it goes right through them. Easy to use and light. Well built. Good power. No stinky
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Mar 14, 2010
Pros: Worked pretty well as long as it worked
Cons: No warranty coverage
Summary: After owning the FSE 60 for about a year, I had major problems with it. I noticed some vibration when using it, then overheating of the shaft and some melting of the plastic deflector. When I took it in to the Stihl dealer, the response was that it
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Jul 12, 2009
Pros: Powerful for an electric
Cons: Piece of crap line feeder.
Summary: It's powerful but the line feed is no better than any I have owned in the past. I've owned it less than a month and now I am going to have to take it back to the dealer cause the line is completely jammed. I can't undo the spool. Of course, the
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Rated Show by the Epinions community May 15, 2009
Pros: Well balanced. Very quiet. Powerful. Made in Austria. Reasonably priced for the quality.
Cons: Some might say price, but from a value standpoint it's a bargain.
Summary: I owned a top of the line Craftsman electric trimmer for years but because it's motor was located at the trimming end, it was unbalanced, awkward, and heavy. The Stihl solved that problem by locating the motor at the top like gas models. Also
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Mar 30, 2008
Pros: Light weight, easy to handle.
Not have to deal with GAs and oil.
Cons: Not as powerful as a gasoline model, but enough power for residential use.
Summary: This is probably one of the best trimmers I had. I had an Echo before, it was quite nice, except I have to deal with gas, oil mixing and then servicing once in several years. Normally I shy away from electric trimmers since the motor is mounted at
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Oct 28, 2006
Pros: good engine good power
Cons: defective carburettor
Summary: The machine works well for a while, then there is a problem for it to start-up and if you do get it to start it does no stay running if your hand don't stay on the gas. When you experience this, you must change the carburettor which cannot be fixed.
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Oct 4, 2006
Pros: Outstanding reliability.
Cons: None
Summary: I purchased my Stihl trimmer in 1991. I have a 1/2 acre of fence line as well as a pool deck, sidewalks, driveway and building foundations. All are trimmed using the Stihl trimmer. In 2005 I had to purchase a new tap n' go trimmer head. The new head
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Jul 12, 2005
Pros: Starts easy, runs great and string is easily reloaded.
Cons: None
Summary: After buying, fighting and repairing the cheap mega store trimmers, I decided to drop a couple extra bucks and buy the Stihl. This trimmer starts quick and easy, is lightweight, does a nice job of trimming, is well made and they make it easy to reload
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Rated Show by the Epinions community May 15, 2005
Pros: Power, warranty
Cons: No problems anymore!
Summary: I bought the Stihl electric trimmer because of the name, the power, and the warranty. It is a powerful machine with good 2 year warranty. It works well until the string wears down. Unfortunately, it will not feed more line until it's only sticking out
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Apr 16, 2005
Pros: solid quality, great warranty (2 yrs), string replacement easy, handles well comes with safety goggles
Cons: none
Summary: After roaming from one cheap trimmer made by Company X in China to another and having each last approximately 1-1/2 seasons, I was despairing of ever finding an electric trimmer that was well made. The Stihl is the answer. Made in Austria and the
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