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It’s tough to get your trimming job done when your string trimmer isn’t giving you the power you need. The engine won’t run at full RPMs and is bogging down. An ECHO string trimmer has no power due to old gas, a dirty carburetor, a plugged air filter, a dirty spark plug, a clogged fuel …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Nothing gives you that finished manicured look to your lawn like a string trimmer. It’s a great tool to cut grass near water elements, around landscaping, in narrow spots, and around fence posts. Let’s find and fix your trimmer’s dying problem so you can get back to trimming your lawn. An ECHO string trimmer may …

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Nothing completes the manicured look of your lawn like a string trimmer. You rely on it to trim grass around your fence posts, water features, and landscaping. When it starts acting up and not starting, it’s time to fix it so you can continue to enjoy your lawn’s pristine appearance. An ECHO string trimmer will …

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You regularly mow your lawn to keep your home’s appearance looking its best. It just doesn’t have a finished look until you use your whipper snipper. When a whipper snipper quits working, there are several things that can keep it from starting and running. A whipper snipper won’t start when it isn’t getting sufficient air, …

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Typically you move the choke lever to the off position once your string trimmer’s engine warms up. However, your Ryobi trimmer is acting up running sluggish, or dying once you remove the choke. The only way it continues to run is if the choke is still on. A Ryobi string trimmer may only run with …

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