Re: Help me Select Gas Trimmer

[GRL]

I've seen those Ryobi refurbs on eBay, too. What condition was yours in? Was
it obviously used and returned? I really wonder where that guy on eBay gets
so many of them from.

--

- GRL

"It's good to want things."

Steve Barr (philosopher, poet, humorist, chemist,
Visual Basic programmer)
"Bill Freeman" <bfree@netzero.net> wrote in message
news:bckt1a$k5reo$2@ID-82447.news.dfncis.de...
> Ryobi 4-cycle (avoid the 2-cycles unless you want the noise,
> pollution etc.). Have a "rebuilt" 4-cycle trimmer off of eBay and have
> added accessories .. . a real "bear" performer .. . terrific. Caveat: use
a
> shoulder harness and even then it can be tiring if you have a lot to do
but
> the power and economy are definitely there.
>
>
> "Mojo" <raja@nospam_oz.net> wrote in message
> news:bcgss9$kh6$0@216.39.145.96...
> > Joe, this exactly what I was thinking about doing. I will call up the
> > local dealer on Monday and pick one of these up. My theory is the
> > same as yours. Pay a little extra and get something that works good
> > and take care of it. Thanks for your input.
> >
> >
> > On Sat, 14 Jun 2003 17:58:40 -0400, Joe Morgan@infinity.net wrote:
> >
> > >I just bought a Stihl FS 55 yesterday, used it for two tanks of gas. I
> > >cannot believe I didn't get one of these many years ago. It's the
> > >smallest straight shaft model they make, $200.00. It has more than
> > >enough power, handles a polyblade and string, and works just fine with
> > >a blade, although they don't recommend it for safety reasons. Well
> > >built machine. It's expensive, but I'm beginning to adhere to the
> > >theory of, "Buy once, cry once."
> > >
> > >
> > >Just a thought, and don't mean to take you down a different path.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >On 14 Jun 2003 05:43:38 GMT, raja@nospam_oz.net (Mojo) wrote:
> > >
> > >>Robin, that explains the "Factory Recertified" JD RCS400 I saw at Home
> > >>Depot today. I couldn't find this model number on JD web site. Is
> > >>it safe toI assume it is a Factory Recertified S 1400?
> > >>
> > >>Stihl FS45 is a curved Shaft. Is there a difference in durability
> > >>difference between a straight shaft vs. curved shaft?
> > >>
> > >>On Fri, 13 Jun 2003 17:25:21 -0400, "Robin" <robin@nospam.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>>Mojo wrote:
> > >>>> I have narrowed down my choice of trimmers to the following 3:
> > >>>>
> > >>>> John Deere S1400
> > >>>> Stihl FS-45
> > >>>> Riyobi 775r
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I am looking for a reliable trimmer that is comfortable to use.
Any
> > >>>> comments or suggestions? Thanks in advance.
> > >>>
> > >>>I had a S1400. I liked the attachments but it just failed.The starter
> pull
> > >>>stopped retracting. I went shopping for a replacement that would work
> with
> > >>>the attachments. I noticed that Home Depot had a load of
reconditioned
> JDs
> > >>>for $80. I think they had a lot of problems with these machines and
no
> > >>>longer sell them under the JD name. My experience certainly has
soured
> me to
> > >>>the brand even though I have a JD snowblower that works every time. I
> passed
> > >>>on the JD trimmer and got a Toro I would have bought the Ryobi if it
> was
> > >>>stocked in any of my local stores.
> > >>>
> > >>>Robin
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >
> >
>
>

[Bill Freeman]

Refurb was excellent. Ryobi used with snow blower in winter,
trimmer, bush trimmer, limb saw & garden tiller. You don't get much of a
warranty when refurbished .. . but you don't pay a high price either.
Recommend synthetic oil summer/winter. Note: this was the 4-cycle model,
not the 2-cycle.

"GRL" <GLitwinski@CHARTERMI.COM> wrote in message
news:vfnc26r44h439d@corp.supernews.com...
> I've seen those Ryobi refurbs on eBay, too. What condition was yours in?
Was
> it obviously used and returned? I really wonder where that guy on eBay
gets
> so many of them from.
>
> --
>
> - GRL
>
> "It's good to want things."
>
> Steve Barr (philosopher, poet, humorist, chemist,
> Visual Basic programmer)
> "Bill Freeman" <bfree@netzero.net> wrote in message
> news:bckt1a$k5reo$2@ID-82447.news.dfncis.de...
> > Ryobi 4-cycle (avoid the 2-cycles unless you want the noise,
> > pollution etc.). Have a "rebuilt" 4-cycle trimmer off of eBay and have
> > added accessories .. . a real "bear" performer .. . terrific. Caveat:
use
> a
> > shoulder harness and even then it can be tiring if you have a lot to do
> but
> > the power and economy are definitely there.
> >
> >
> > "Mojo" <raja@nospam_oz.net> wrote in message
> > news:bcgss9$kh6$0@216.39.145.96...
> > > Joe, this exactly what I was thinking about doing. I will call up the
> > > local dealer on Monday and pick one of these up. My theory is the
> > > same as yours. Pay a little extra and get something that works good
> > > and take care of it. Thanks for your input.
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sat, 14 Jun 2003 17:58:40 -0400, Joe Morgan@infinity.net wrote:
> > >
> > > >I just bought a Stihl FS 55 yesterday, used it for two tanks of gas.
I
> > > >cannot believe I didn't get one of these many years ago. It's the
> > > >smallest straight shaft model they make, $200.00. It has more than
> > > >enough power, handles a polyblade and string, and works just fine
with
> > > >a blade, although they don't recommend it for safety reasons. Well
> > > >built machine. It's expensive, but I'm beginning to adhere to the
> > > >theory of, "Buy once, cry once."
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Just a thought, and don't mean to take you down a different path.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >On 14 Jun 2003 05:43:38 GMT, raja@nospam_oz.net (Mojo) wrote:
> > > >
> > > >>Robin, that explains the "Factory Recertified" JD RCS400 I saw at
Home
> > > >>Depot today. I couldn't find this model number on JD web site. Is
> > > >>it safe toI assume it is a Factory Recertified S 1400?
> > > >>
> > > >>Stihl FS45 is a curved Shaft. Is there a difference in durability
> > > >>difference between a straight shaft vs. curved shaft?
> > > >>
> > > >>On Fri, 13 Jun 2003 17:25:21 -0400, "Robin" <robin@nospam.com>
wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>>Mojo wrote:
> > > >>>> I have narrowed down my choice of trimmers to the following 3:
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>> John Deere S1400
> > > >>>> Stihl FS-45
> > > >>>> Riyobi 775r
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>> I am looking for a reliable trimmer that is comfortable to use.
> Any
> > > >>>> comments or suggestions? Thanks in advance.
> > > >>>
> > > >>>I had a S1400. I liked the attachments but it just failed.The
starter
> > pull
> > > >>>stopped retracting. I went shopping for a replacement that would
work
> > with
> > > >>>the attachments. I noticed that Home Depot had a load of
> reconditioned
> > JDs
> > > >>>for $80. I think they had a lot of problems with these machines and
> no
> > > >>>longer sell them under the JD name. My experience certainly has
> soured
> > me to
> > > >>>the brand even though I have a JD snowblower that works every time.
I
> > passed
> > > >>>on the JD trimmer and got a Toro I would have bought the Ryobi if
it
> > was
> > > >>>stocked in any of my local stores.
> > > >>>
> > > >>>Robin
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Bill Freeman]

Refurb was excellent. Ryobi used with snow blower in winter,
trimmer, bush trimmer, limb saw & garden tiller. You don't get much of a
warranty when refurbished .. . but you don't pay a high price either.
Recommend synthetic oil summer/winter. Note: this was the 4-cycle model,
not the 2-cycle.

"GRL" <GLitwinski@CHARTERMI.COM> wrote in message
news:vfnc26r44h439d@corp.supernews.com...
> I've seen those Ryobi refurbs on eBay, too. What condition was yours in?
Was
> it obviously used and returned? I really wonder where that guy on eBay
gets
> so many of them from.
>
> --
>
> - GRL
>
> "It's good to want things."
>
> Steve Barr (philosopher, poet, humorist, chemist,
> Visual Basic programmer)
> "Bill Freeman" <bfree@netzero.net> wrote in message
> news:bckt1a$k5reo$2@ID-82447.news.dfncis.de...
> > Ryobi 4-cycle (avoid the 2-cycles unless you want the noise,
> > pollution etc.). Have a "rebuilt" 4-cycle trimmer off of eBay and have
> > added accessories .. . a real "bear" performer .. . terrific. Caveat:
use
> a
> > shoulder harness and even then it can be tiring if you have a lot to do
> but
> > the power and economy are definitely there.
> >
> >
> > "Mojo" <raja@nospam_oz.net> wrote in message
> > news:bcgss9$kh6$0@216.39.145.96...
> > > Joe, this exactly what I was thinking about doing. I will call up the
> > > local dealer on Monday and pick one of these up. My theory is the
> > > same as yours. Pay a little extra and get something that works good
> > > and take care of it. Thanks for your input.
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sat, 14 Jun 2003 17:58:40 -0400, Joe Morgan@infinity.net wrote:
> > >
> > > >I just bought a Stihl FS 55 yesterday, used it for two tanks of gas.
I
> > > >cannot believe I didn't get one of these many years ago. It's the
> > > >smallest straight shaft model they make, $200.00. It has more than
> > > >enough power, handles a polyblade and string, and works just fine
with
> > > >a blade, although they don't recommend it for safety reasons. Well
> > > >built machine. It's expensive, but I'm beginning to adhere to the
> > > >theory of, "Buy once, cry once."
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Just a thought, and don't mean to take you down a different path.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >On 14 Jun 2003 05:43:38 GMT, raja@nospam_oz.net (Mojo) wrote:
> > > >
> > > >>Robin, that explains the "Factory Recertified" JD RCS400 I saw at
Home
> > > >>Depot today. I couldn't find this model number on JD web site. Is
> > > >>it safe toI assume it is a Factory Recertified S 1400?
> > > >>
> > > >>Stihl FS45 is a curved Shaft. Is there a difference in durability
> > > >>difference between a straight shaft vs. curved shaft?
> > > >>
> > > >>On Fri, 13 Jun 2003 17:25:21 -0400, "Robin" <robin@nospam.com>
wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>>Mojo wrote:
> > > >>>> I have narrowed down my choice of trimmers to the following 3:
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>> John Deere S1400
> > > >>>> Stihl FS-45
> > > >>>> Riyobi 775r
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>> I am looking for a reliable trimmer that is comfortable to use.
> Any
> > > >>>> comments or suggestions? Thanks in advance.
> > > >>>
> > > >>>I had a S1400. I liked the attachments but it just failed.The
starter
> > pull
> > > >>>stopped retracting. I went shopping for a replacement that would
work
> > with
> > > >>>the attachments. I noticed that Home Depot had a load of
> reconditioned
> > JDs
> > > >>>for $80. I think they had a lot of problems with these machines and
> no
> > > >>>longer sell them under the JD name. My experience certainly has
> soured
> > me to
> > > >>>the brand even though I have a JD snowblower that works every time.
I
> > passed
> > > >>>on the JD trimmer and got a Toro I would have bought the Ryobi if
it
> > was
> > > >>>stocked in any of my local stores.
> > > >>>
> > > >>>Robin
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Bill Freeman]

Refurb was excellent. Ryobi used with snow blower in winter,
trimmer, bush trimmer, limb saw & garden tiller. You don't get much of a
warranty when refurbished .. . but you don't pay a high price either.
Recommend synthetic oil summer/winter. Note: this was the 4-cycle model,
not the 2-cycle.

"GRL" <GLitwinski@CHARTERMI.COM> wrote in message
news:vfnc26r44h439d@corp.supernews.com...
> I've seen those Ryobi refurbs on eBay, too. What condition was yours in?
Was
> it obviously used and returned? I really wonder where that guy on eBay
gets
> so many of them from.
>
> --
>
> - GRL
>
> "It's good to want things."
>
> Steve Barr (philosopher, poet, humorist, chemist,
> Visual Basic programmer)
> "Bill Freeman" <bfree@netzero.net> wrote in message
> news:bckt1a$k5reo$2@ID-82447.news.dfncis.de...
> > Ryobi 4-cycle (avoid the 2-cycles unless you want the noise,
> > pollution etc.). Have a "rebuilt" 4-cycle trimmer off of eBay and have
> > added accessories .. . a real "bear" performer .. . terrific. Caveat:
use
> a
> > shoulder harness and even then it can be tiring if you have a lot to do
> but
> > the power and economy are definitely there.
> >
> >
> > "Mojo" <raja@nospam_oz.net> wrote in message
> > news:bcgss9$kh6$0@216.39.145.96...
> > > Joe, this exactly what I was thinking about doing. I will call up the
> > > local dealer on Monday and pick one of these up. My theory is the
> > > same as yours. Pay a little extra and get something that works good
> > > and take care of it. Thanks for your input.
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sat, 14 Jun 2003 17:58:40 -0400, Joe Morgan@infinity.net wrote:
> > >
> > > >I just bought a Stihl FS 55 yesterday, used it for two tanks of gas.
I
> > > >cannot believe I didn't get one of these many years ago. It's the
> > > >smallest straight shaft model they make, $200.00. It has more than
> > > >enough power, handles a polyblade and string, and works just fine
with
> > > >a blade, although they don't recommend it for safety reasons. Well
> > > >built machine. It's expensive, but I'm beginning to adhere to the
> > > >theory of, "Buy once, cry once."
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Just a thought, and don't mean to take you down a different path.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >On 14 Jun 2003 05:43:38 GMT, raja@nospam_oz.net (Mojo) wrote:
> > > >
> > > >>Robin, that explains the "Factory Recertified" JD RCS400 I saw at
Home
> > > >>Depot today. I couldn't find this model number on JD web site. Is
> > > >>it safe toI assume it is a Factory Recertified S 1400?
> > > >>
> > > >>Stihl FS45 is a curved Shaft. Is there a difference in durability
> > > >>difference between a straight shaft vs. curved shaft?
> > > >>
> > > >>On Fri, 13 Jun 2003 17:25:21 -0400, "Robin" <robin@nospam.com>
wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>>Mojo wrote:
> > > >>>> I have narrowed down my choice of trimmers to the following 3:
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>> John Deere S1400
> > > >>>> Stihl FS-45
> > > >>>> Riyobi 775r
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>> I am looking for a reliable trimmer that is comfortable to use.
> Any
> > > >>>> comments or suggestions? Thanks in advance.
> > > >>>
> > > >>>I had a S1400. I liked the attachments but it just failed.The
starter
> > pull
> > > >>>stopped retracting. I went shopping for a replacement that would
work
> > with
> > > >>>the attachments. I noticed that Home Depot had a load of
> reconditioned
> > JDs
> > > >>>for $80. I think they had a lot of problems with these machines and
> no
> > > >>>longer sell them under the JD name. My experience certainly has
> soured
> > me to
> > > >>>the brand even though I have a JD snowblower that works every time.
I
> > passed
> > > >>>on the JD trimmer and got a Toro I would have bought the Ryobi if
it
> > was
> > > >>>stocked in any of my local stores.
> > > >>>
> > > >>>Robin
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Bill Freeman]

Refurb was excellent. Ryobi used with snow blower in winter,
trimmer, bush trimmer, limb saw & garden tiller. You don't get much of a
warranty when refurbished .. . but you don't pay a high price either.
Recommend synthetic oil summer/winter. Note: this was the 4-cycle model,
not the 2-cycle.

"GRL" <GLitwinski@CHARTERMI.COM> wrote in message
news:vfnc26r44h439d@corp.supernews.com...
> I've seen those Ryobi refurbs on eBay, too. What condition was yours in?
Was
> it obviously used and returned? I really wonder where that guy on eBay
gets
> so many of them from.
>
> --
>
> - GRL
>
> "It's good to want things."
>
> Steve Barr (philosopher, poet, humorist, chemist,
> Visual Basic programmer)
> "Bill Freeman" <bfree@netzero.net> wrote in message
> news:bckt1a$k5reo$2@ID-82447.news.dfncis.de...
> > Ryobi 4-cycle (avoid the 2-cycles unless you want the noise,
> > pollution etc.). Have a "rebuilt" 4-cycle trimmer off of eBay and have
> > added accessories .. . a real "bear" performer .. . terrific. Caveat:
use
> a
> > shoulder harness and even then it can be tiring if you have a lot to do
> but
> > the power and economy are definitely there.
> >
> >
> > "Mojo" <raja@nospam_oz.net> wrote in message
> > news:bcgss9$kh6$0@216.39.145.96...
> > > Joe, this exactly what I was thinking about doing. I will call up the
> > > local dealer on Monday and pick one of these up. My theory is the
> > > same as yours. Pay a little extra and get something that works good
> > > and take care of it. Thanks for your input.
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sat, 14 Jun 2003 17:58:40 -0400, Joe Morgan@infinity.net wrote:
> > >
> > > >I just bought a Stihl FS 55 yesterday, used it for two tanks of gas.
I
> > > >cannot believe I didn't get one of these many years ago. It's the
> > > >smallest straight shaft model they make, $200.00. It has more than
> > > >enough power, handles a polyblade and string, and works just fine
with
> > > >a blade, although they don't recommend it for safety reasons. Well
> > > >built machine. It's expensive, but I'm beginning to adhere to the
> > > >theory of, "Buy once, cry once."
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Just a thought, and don't mean to take you down a different path.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >On 14 Jun 2003 05:43:38 GMT, raja@nospam_oz.net (Mojo) wrote:
> > > >
> > > >>Robin, that explains the "Factory Recertified" JD RCS400 I saw at
Home
> > > >>Depot today. I couldn't find this model number on JD web site. Is
> > > >>it safe toI assume it is a Factory Recertified S 1400?
> > > >>
> > > >>Stihl FS45 is a curved Shaft. Is there a difference in durability
> > > >>difference between a straight shaft vs. curved shaft?
> > > >>
> > > >>On Fri, 13 Jun 2003 17:25:21 -0400, "Robin" <robin@nospam.com>
wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>>Mojo wrote:
> > > >>>> I have narrowed down my choice of trimmers to the following 3:
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>> John Deere S1400
> > > >>>> Stihl FS-45
> > > >>>> Riyobi 775r
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>> I am looking for a reliable trimmer that is comfortable to use.
> Any
> > > >>>> comments or suggestions? Thanks in advance.
> > > >>>
> > > >>>I had a S1400. I liked the attachments but it just failed.The
starter
> > pull
> > > >>>stopped retracting. I went shopping for a replacement that would
work
> > with
> > > >>>the attachments. I noticed that Home Depot had a load of
> reconditioned
> > JDs
> > > >>>for $80. I think they had a lot of problems with these machines and
> no
> > > >>>longer sell them under the JD name. My experience certainly has
> soured
> > me to
> > > >>>the brand even though I have a JD snowblower that works every time.
I
> > passed
> > > >>>on the JD trimmer and got a Toro I would have bought the Ryobi if
it
> > was
> > > >>>stocked in any of my local stores.
> > > >>>
> > > >>>Robin
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>