In March 2014, the recall of more than 127,000 Hitachi Koki and Tanaka string trimmers, including the Hitachi CG22EABSLP, was announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada ...

Grass and weeds can grow up the side of the shed, encroach on the garden, and climb the fence, but with a gas string trimmer—commonly called weed wackers—unwanted plants can quickly and ...

Tanaka introduces a new articulating pole hedge trimmer, the TPH-260PF. With a 130-degree articulating angle, this pole hedge trimmer is designed for trimming tall hedges as well as clearing tough ...

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Mowing the lawn spruces up a yard, but it’s the finishing touches that take a lawn from fine to fantastic—and that’s where string trimmers come in. String trimmers (also called weed eaters ...

The same 18V battery that comes with your trimmer can be used with an 18V Ryobi power drill if it's part of the ONE+ line, so ...

In February 2024 this Husqvarna String Trimmer was recalled because incorrect wiring in the ignition module on the recalled grass trimmers can cause an electrical spark or arcing, posing a fire ...

If you want your facial hair to reach its full potential—no matter its density—then you need a high-quality beard trimmer in hand ... so once I have my beard line or mustache perimeter ...

Our top pick for most home owners is the Ego Powerload 56-Volt String Trimmer, a nifty model with a generous cutting width and long run time. The best weed whackers can help keep your lawn in tip ...

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Keep your lawn trim, tidy and terrific with some help from CHOICE and the right machine for the job. Unless you're cultivating a rock garden, your greenery will need some maintenance to stop it taking ...

The DeWalt DCST972X1 string trimmer is a powerful, adjustable string trimmer that offers several neat features for the more discerning gardener. It can also be converted into a range of other gard ...