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Choosing and Using String Trimmers Trimmers and techniques to keep your grass looking its best |
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October 2008
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7 New Chain Saws Reviewed: Comparison Test When it comes to the hard work of felling trees and cutting them into firewood, there's just no substitute for the chain saw. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2007
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Best New Lightweight, Compact Lawn Edgers New machines are half the size of a traditional vertical-wheel edger. |
U.S. CPSC
August 23, 2011 |
Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards Engine vibration during use of the trimmers can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to a propane fuel leak. The Straight Shaft Trimmers' propane canister can crack at the neck during use. |
Popular Mechanics
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10 Most Brilliant Products of 2009: Lehr Propane Trimmer Lehr founder Bernardo Jorge Herzer came to appreciate propane-powered small engines during his time as a ship captain in the North Sea. |
U.S. CPSC
August 1, 2006 |
Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe's Recalled for Laceration Hazard The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. The blade can then be thrown outward, hitting the user or bystander, resulting in a laceration. |
Popular Mechanics
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U.S. CPSC
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U.S. CPSC
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Black & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles The spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a laceration hazard. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
AskMen.com
November 28, 2003
Chris Rovny |
Your Guide To Trimming Unwanted Hair Millions of men worldwide suddenly get odd strands of hair protruding from the shadows of their nose and ears by the time they hit 30. Either accept it or trim it. |
