Comments on: LEHR Propane-Powered String Trimmer http://toolmonger.com/2009/05/28/lehr-propane-powered-string-trimmer/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:03:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Matt K http://toolmonger.com/2009/05/28/lehr-propane-powered-string-trimmer/#comment-1030576 Matt K Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:04:15 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=25024#comment-1030576 Today marks the third time I have tried to use this product. I bent the tank strap (my fault) on the first installation, because I did not check their website for the proper procedure, assuming it would be with the included literature, which there was none. I had the entire spool head fly off while in use. I am unsure but I would suspect there is supposed to be some sort of pin in the shaft where I see an empty hole. The buckle broke on the strap the first time I put it on. Today I have finally given up on this product. I finally got it started (yes, it starts hard every time), and was edging my driveway. The bottle ran out of fuel so I grabbed another and put it in. Before even starting I could smell propane, and the was a buzzing, yes, it was buzzing. At this point I removed the bottle, and it (the trimmer) was still buzzing.... ?!? I re-attached the bottle and the buzzing noise stopped. As soon as I tried to start it it started back. The trimmer will not start and the mixed completely Ices over, while buzzing. Pics http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v355/nulloutput/?action=view&current=DSCN0743.jpg http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v355/nulloutput/?action=view&current=DSCN0745.jpg Today marks the third time I have tried to use this product.

I bent the tank strap (my fault) on the first installation, because I did not check their website for the proper procedure, assuming it would be with the included literature, which there was none.

I had the entire spool head fly off while in use. I am unsure but I would suspect there is supposed to be some sort of pin in the shaft where I see an empty hole.

The buckle broke on the strap the first time I put it on.

Today I have finally given up on this product. I finally got it started (yes, it starts hard every time), and was edging my driveway. The bottle ran out of fuel so I grabbed another and put it in. Before even starting I could smell propane, and the was a buzzing, yes, it was buzzing. At this point I removed the bottle, and it (the trimmer) was still buzzing…. ?!? I re-attached the bottle and the buzzing noise stopped. As soon as I tried to start it it started back. The trimmer will not start and the mixed completely Ices over, while buzzing.

Pics

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v355/nulloutput/?action=view&current=DSCN0743.jpg

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v355/nulloutput/?action=view&current=DSCN0745.jpg

]]> By: DavidB http://toolmonger.com/2009/05/28/lehr-propane-powered-string-trimmer/#comment-1013557 DavidB Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:38:27 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=25024#comment-1013557 ^^ And they are still on clearance for $99.00 ^^ And they are still on clearance for $99.00

]]> By: DavidB http://toolmonger.com/2009/05/28/lehr-propane-powered-string-trimmer/#comment-1013556 DavidB Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:36:37 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=25024#comment-1013556 The non-detachable curved- and straight-shaft models are still at Home Depots nationwide. The straight-shaft version has a solid shaft (curved has a cable) and the engine is rated at .6kw or .8hp. While I was shopping at HD, 3 people came up and looked at the box. I told them some of the benefits of the propane (no carb gumming, no winterizing, no mixing of gas and oil, quieter) and 2 of the 3 folks went back and put one in their carts! Where's my commission? LOL. BTW, the straight-shaft non-detach and both detachable versions (HD doesn't sell the detachables) are brush blade ready, with larger head guard, barrier bar and shoulder strap (and the straight-shaft unit can accept a blade in place of the line head, Lehr sells the blades for about $25.00). The non-detachable curved- and straight-shaft models are still at Home Depots nationwide. The straight-shaft version has a solid shaft (curved has a cable) and the engine is rated at .6kw or .8hp. While I was shopping at HD, 3 people came up and looked at the box. I told them some of the benefits of the propane (no carb gumming, no winterizing, no mixing of gas and oil, quieter) and 2 of the 3 folks went back and put one in their carts! Where’s my commission? LOL. BTW, the straight-shaft non-detach and both detachable versions (HD doesn’t sell the detachables) are brush blade ready, with larger head guard, barrier bar and shoulder strap (and the straight-shaft unit can accept a blade in place of the line head, Lehr sells the blades for about $25.00).

]]> By: john bargain man http://toolmonger.com/2009/05/28/lehr-propane-powered-string-trimmer/#comment-982451 john bargain man Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:54:37 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=25024#comment-982451 I found the straight shaft model at home depot reduced to 99.99 from 219.00. The guy says "oh, you're getting the new propane weed trimmer!" It's funny, but I couldn't find them at any other Home Depot store. He swore they draw circles around the others. I found the straight shaft model at home depot reduced to 99.99 from 219.00.
The guy says “oh, you’re getting the new propane weed trimmer!”
It’s funny, but I couldn’t find them at any other Home Depot store.
He swore they draw circles around the others.

]]> By: Kevin Pace http://toolmonger.com/2009/05/28/lehr-propane-powered-string-trimmer/#comment-969938 Kevin Pace Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:28:07 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=25024#comment-969938 I was by Home Depot today and it turns out they're clearancing out the LEHR branded propane trimmers. The salesman there said sales have been terrible. Ironically, sales of the Craftsman branded model at Sears have been great and I'm told we'll be expanding out the line to include more propane powered items by next year. Guess there is something to say for the power of brand name marketing. I was by Home Depot today and it turns out they’re clearancing out the LEHR branded propane trimmers. The salesman there said sales have been terrible.

Ironically, sales of the Craftsman branded model at Sears have been great and I’m told we’ll be expanding out the line to include more propane powered items by next year. Guess there is something to say for the power of brand name marketing.

]]> By: String Weed Trimmer http://toolmonger.com/2009/05/28/lehr-propane-powered-string-trimmer/#comment-968098 String Weed Trimmer Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:45:40 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=25024#comment-968098 [...] Toolmonger » Blog Archive » LEHR Propane-Powered String Trimmer [...] [...] Toolmonger » Blog Archive » LEHR Propane-Powered String Trimmer [...]

]]> By: Universal String Trimmer Head http://toolmonger.com/2009/05/28/lehr-propane-powered-string-trimmer/#comment-953591 Universal String Trimmer Head Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:42:58 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=25024#comment-953591 [...] LEHR Propane-Powered String Trimmer [...] [...] LEHR Propane-Powered String Trimmer [...]

]]> By: Cordless String Trimmer http://toolmonger.com/2009/05/28/lehr-propane-powered-string-trimmer/#comment-948464 Cordless String Trimmer Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:43:39 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=25024#comment-948464 [...] Toolmonger » Blog Archive » LEHR Propane-Powered String Trimmer [...] [...] Toolmonger » Blog Archive » LEHR Propane-Powered String Trimmer [...]

]]> By: Gerard http://toolmonger.com/2009/05/28/lehr-propane-powered-string-trimmer/#comment-941782 Gerard Thu, 28 May 2009 22:36:39 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=25024#comment-941782 Screw weed wacking, I wanna hook that up to my bicycle and zip to work. Weeee :) Screw weed wacking, I wanna hook that up to my bicycle and zip to work. Weeee :)

]]> By: MattC http://toolmonger.com/2009/05/28/lehr-propane-powered-string-trimmer/#comment-941772 MattC Thu, 28 May 2009 22:21:51 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=25024#comment-941772 Interesting concept. I have a cordless rechargable trimmer for my 1/4 acre lot that works well for its intended purpose. However, for larger lots the LEHR/Crafstman Propane might be a better option. Interesting concept. I have a cordless rechargable trimmer for my 1/4 acre lot that works well for its intended purpose. However, for larger lots the LEHR/Crafstman Propane might be a better option.

]]> By: Toolaremia http://toolmonger.com/2009/05/28/lehr-propane-powered-string-trimmer/#comment-941733 Toolaremia Thu, 28 May 2009 21:50:09 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=25024#comment-941733 Straight shaft: http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_12602_07179212000P Straight shaft:
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_12602_07179212000P

]]> By: PutnamEco http://toolmonger.com/2009/05/28/lehr-propane-powered-string-trimmer/#comment-941591 PutnamEco Thu, 28 May 2009 21:10:39 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=25024#comment-941591 Bent shaft = home owner marketed ---- Re: bogus given that those little propane canisters are non-refillable Refill adapter http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1437938&CAWELAID=109382000 Bent shaft = home owner marketed
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Re:
bogus given that those little propane canisters are non-refillable

Refill adapter
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1437938&CAWELAID=109382000

]]> By: Remarksman http://toolmonger.com/2009/05/28/lehr-propane-powered-string-trimmer/#comment-941540 Remarksman Thu, 28 May 2009 20:52:24 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=25024#comment-941540 Interesting concept, but the eco-friendly claim seems totally bogus given that those little propane canisters are non-refillable and difficult to recycle because you never know how much propane is left over inside (until you cut into the can!). I think that if you factor in those canisters, my gasoline-powered 4-stroke Craftsman trimmer is a lot more eco-conscious. Interesting concept, but the eco-friendly claim seems totally bogus given that those little propane canisters are non-refillable and difficult to recycle because you never know how much propane is left over inside (until you cut into the can!).
I think that if you factor in those canisters, my gasoline-powered 4-stroke Craftsman trimmer is a lot more eco-conscious.

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