rugmankc
04-11-2010, 05:23 PM
I have this trimmer and a Stihl blower. Blower is great. Trimmer is overpowered for my yard and me with back surgery tomorrow and possible shoulder surgery soon. I would prefer a lighter, quality trimmer like the Echo 210??, although I haven't researched that one for 2 years.
My problem with the FS is that the rpm's are full out or zero, it is hard to regulate speed accurately. My last trimmer, a Craftsman cheapy, still spun at idle and was perfect for bed edging the light grass. The Stihl is heavy to hang over my fence and edge on the other side with my shoulder. The big problem is the gas cap. It is quite frankly a pain in the butt to get off and especially back on. If no one else has this issue, I am just stupid or have a defective cap. I snapped off the black plastic piece you lift up to turn the cap with and it will not go back on with the orange cap there held on with a snap ring. Will go to my Stihl dealer I bought it form when I heal from surgery enough to drive and explain my problem. Maybe he can tell me what I am doing wrong or if the cap is bad. Don't know if cap is under warranty.
I may just sell it with my health issues and get a lighter one that spins at idle and an easier gas cap. Will get a new cap before I sell it. Any suggestions on the right trimmer for me or the gas cap. It is two years old in July with obvious light use and probably no more than 15 hours use. I just replaced the original spool today and that is probably due to going around a chain link fence.
What is it worth to sell with the new head and a backup one. I was going to just stop when I see some landscapers and ask them if they want it and see what they offer. I am in the Dayton Ohio area.
Since my surgery is tomorrow, I may not be able to check back here for a week. I haven't been on the site for awhile, I assume it has PM capability. If someone is interested they can PM, but may be awhile till I get back to you.
Ken
My problem with the FS is that the rpm's are full out or zero, it is hard to regulate speed accurately. My last trimmer, a Craftsman cheapy, still spun at idle and was perfect for bed edging the light grass. The Stihl is heavy to hang over my fence and edge on the other side with my shoulder. The big problem is the gas cap. It is quite frankly a pain in the butt to get off and especially back on. If no one else has this issue, I am just stupid or have a defective cap. I snapped off the black plastic piece you lift up to turn the cap with and it will not go back on with the orange cap there held on with a snap ring. Will go to my Stihl dealer I bought it form when I heal from surgery enough to drive and explain my problem. Maybe he can tell me what I am doing wrong or if the cap is bad. Don't know if cap is under warranty.
I may just sell it with my health issues and get a lighter one that spins at idle and an easier gas cap. Will get a new cap before I sell it. Any suggestions on the right trimmer for me or the gas cap. It is two years old in July with obvious light use and probably no more than 15 hours use. I just replaced the original spool today and that is probably due to going around a chain link fence.
What is it worth to sell with the new head and a backup one. I was going to just stop when I see some landscapers and ask them if they want it and see what they offer. I am in the Dayton Ohio area.
Since my surgery is tomorrow, I may not be able to check back here for a week. I haven't been on the site for awhile, I assume it has PM capability. If someone is interested they can PM, but may be awhile till I get back to you.
Ken