The type of string used in each trimmer contributes ... durable and increases the cutting power. Some trimmers have variable-speed controls for different cutting conditions. On battery-powered ...

Fuel efficiency can be difficult to gauge, as there are a number of different factors ... and even the type of grass or weeds being cut. However, a gas string trimmer with a 4-cycle engine will ...

The 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 17-inch Cordless String Trimmer comes in at 12.95 pounds, so it's an outlier in that it ...

This isn’t surprising — both brands have products for almost every type ... guide the trimmer and make sure the hair is cut evenly and at the right length. Blade guards come in different ...

As for best value, my pick is the Hatteker 5-In-1 Trimmer, which brings plenty of power at a wallet-friendly price. After testing eight different ... heads of this type on these devices (like ...

Consumer Reports tests string trimmers around walkways and in tall grasses and weeds, all to help you choose the best type for your job.

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Hedge and string trimmers, garden tillers and chain saws ... during and at the end of the season for each of these types of lawn equipment. You can also share tips and pitfalls to avoid in our ...

Additionally, there are three different battery systems — some of which have different battery types. It can be confusing ... different yard tool like a string trimmer, a hedge trimmer, and ...

RedMax, a manufacturer of commercial-grade outdoor power equipment, has introduced two new articulating hedge trimmers: the SRTZ235 and LRTZ235. These heavy-duty trimmers, distinguished by their ...

Potentiometers, rheostats, and trimmers are adjustable resistors used to measure ... The resistive material of a potentiometer can be constructed using one of several different material types. These ...