While you may still be able to use your string trimmer with the choke on, it’s important to isolate the root cause requiring the need for air to be restricted. Repair the problem to get your string trimmer performing at its best. An ECHO string trimmer may only run with the choke on when the …
Handheld Equipment
Using a trimmer is necessary when you want to achieve that finished appearance to your home’s exterior. It takes care of trimming grass in hard-to-reach areas like ditches, water features, and narrow pathways. While a string trimmer that doesn’t work won’t put you in a dire situation, it does keep you from having a well-manicured …
Using the right type of gas and oil is necessary to keep your trimmer performing at its best. STIHL String Trimmers use a 50:1 fuel mixture of gas and 2-cycle engine oil. An unleaded gasoline with a minimum 89-octane rating and maximum 10% ethanol content is mixed with a 2-cycle engine oil that is ISO-L-EGD …
Leaving old gas sitting in a string trimmer may cause it to develop starting and running problems. It’s important to not only use fresh gas, but you must also know how to store it and mix it properly to avoid carburetor and engine issues. ECHO string trimmers use a gasoline and oil mixture at a …
When your string trimmer begins to bog down and run rough, it won’t give you the power you need to get your trimming job done. The job may take a lot longer and the trimmer may not give you a nice even trim. An ECHO string trimmer runs rough due to old fuel, a dirty …
You have a big job ahead of you, but your chainsaw isn’t up to the task. It is running sluggishly and losing power. A chainsaw loses power when it no longer gets the amount of air, fuel, and spark required to form combustion in the engine. This may be due to a dirty carburetor, plugged …
You rely on your chainsaw to cut wood for heating or cleanup after a storm. You’re not using it every day, so it’s frustrating when it won’t start when you need it. There are many items that can prevent a chainsaw from starting and I’ve prepared a list to help identify your problem. A Homelite …
Most people that own a RYOBI chainsaw aren’t using them every day. So when you do need to use your saw, it’s disappointing when it just won’t start. This may be the result of it sitting around with old fuel, but it could be the result of something else. A RYOBI chainsaw won’t start due …
Craftsman makes good quality chainsaws that are suitable for most homeowners’ needs. It’s great to have on hand to clean up debris after a storm and to cut some small logs for a fall bonfire. It can get a little frustrating when the saw doesn’t start when you need it. A Craftsman chainsaw will not …
If you’re like most homeowners with a chainsaw, you have one on hand for small cleanup jobs, to cut up some firewood for bonfires, or for cleanup after a storm. Because the chainsaw sits around most of the time, old gas is often the culprit of a starting problem, but there are many more items …