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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-04-16, Page 59• Trimmers are fast'becoming popular with gardeners Following a relatively few years of use by home -owners, string trimmers have joined power mowers and chain saws in the wel- equipped toolroom. Just a few years ago, consumers joked, "Why do I have to use a machine to cut my string?" when confronted with the new tools. They learned that the idea wasn't to cut string, but to use a fast -spinning length of nylon line to trim lawns, The modern string trimmer is just as effective and far more versatile than the old steel -bladed edger. When sprucing up their property in the springtime, string trimmer -users must pause to wonder how they accomplished the job before introduction of the lanky machines. The concept behind string trimmer development was to provide a tool that would cut grass or weeds without cutting ad- jacent objects such as trees, fences or carelessly placed feet. String trimmers do just as good a job as solid -bladed edgers, yet require no adjacent hard surface for support. And, for lawns that end at flower beds, a string trimmer is a quick and easy alternative to laborious work on hands and knees with a pair of clippers. String trimmers are composed of three parts: a power source, a cutting head and the shaft that attaches one to the other. The engine or motor drives a cable inside the shaft, which in turn spins the head and pro- truding line at high speed. Gasoline -powered trunmers such as those offered by McCulloch typically weigh about ten pounds. With the engine mounted on top of the shaft, the trimmer operates with an easy, balanced back -and -forth motion. The main hand grip provides accelerator and on- off switch controls, while a second lateral or delta handle allows directional stability. Some prized trimmer features include grass guards with built-in line cutters and semi-automatic feed heads which release fresh line on demand. Some heavy-duty models such as McCulloch's Mac 95 offer two-line heads and can be fitted with metal cutting blades for tough brush removal jobs. Gas trimmer engines typically range from about 13 to about 21 cubic centimeters in engine displacement and are fitted with such features as a carburetor for smooth fuel flow at any cutting angle, a magneto ig- nition for fast recoil starting and muffler shield to protect the operator. The Mc- Culloch two-cycle engines run on a 40:1 fuel/oil mixture. McCulloch string trimmers are priced from a suggested $129.99 for the Mac 60. Power string trimmers make quick work of lawn and garden jobs and, with their grass guard/line cutter in place, trim their own strings, too. 1)0 IT YOURSEI41? SAVE! Yes, you can do it with our quality building supplies. See us for all your home improvement supplies & save. Need help? Our sales experts give FREE advice. \MDFFATTLPowni � Shapwhere The Builders BuVt SEE OUR DISPLAY AT THE GODERICH HOME & GARDEN SHOW April 25, 26 2 Goderich,. Hwy. 21. South 524.8321 GE 33 ...<yW:�94•�.Sff y� . Visit -our booth at the Goderich Home Show this weekend! YOU'LL ENJOY OUR SPECIAL FASHION SHAW FEATURING KNITTED FASHIONS -- AND PROM AND BRIDAL FASHIONS s,»rM4t' 'n1 Lr t 1 IF0%, lit ihilvkatiti 111 Also Demonstrated: WHITE SURGER Sews, overcasts, roll hems, finishes seams at commercial speeds. SEW A T-SHIRT IN 10 MINUTES SEW A DRESS IN 20 MINUTES REGULAR 5775. • LIMITED SUPPLY AT $665. See how a knitting machine works. MARY'S is your dealer for WHITE, and PASSAP Knitting Machines. CONTINUOUS DEMONSTRATIONS by Mary Divok of Mary's and by Steve Kelley of White -Etna. Also — see our educational video presentation. SHOW SPECIAL! ONE ONLY Passap Knitting Machine Double Bed. Was $1499. —Now $975. u rye into "Your authorized White•Efna Sewing Machine Dealer" 17 VICTORIA STREET, CLINTON 482-7036