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Weed Eater 16-Inch 31cc Gas-Powered Dual-Cut Wheeled Trimmer #WT3100
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List Price: $199.00
Our Price: $164.95
You Save: $ 34.05 ( 17% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Weed Eater
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Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Weed Eater
EAN: 0024761013369
Feature: 16-inch dual cut gasoline-powered wheeled trimmer; 1.15-inch diameter line
Label: Weed Eater
Manufacturer: Weed Eater
Model: WT3100
Publisher: Weed Eater
Studio: Weed Eater
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Features
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16-inch dual cut gasoline-powered wheeled trimmer; 1.15-inch diameter line
31-cc engine, 10-inch high-traction wheels; heavy-duty, dual-exit, fixed-line cutting head
Rugged metal body, plastic line shield, comfort handle with cushion; assembly required
Includes trimmer and trimmer line
29.2 pounds; 2-year warranty
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: It's worth the money
Comment: I was not impressed with the QA of the Weed Eater Company. It arrived in it's original box but had been opened at some point in time but all parts were there. It required quite a bit of rework to get it assembled as it was supposed to be right out of the box. Made me wonder if it had been a return. However once I got it right, it started immediately and does do what it says. The motor is a bit wimpy and not meant for heavy jobs. Takes time to get it aligned to cut in difficult places. Overall it's worth the shortcomings since you don't have to lug it around.
Customer Rating:
Summary: 16 inch 31cc gas powered dual cut wheeled trimmer #wt3100
Comment: THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING WEEDEATER/TRIMMER I'VE EVER SAW. I JUST LOVE IT. IT'S EASY TO START, AND EASY TO USE. W. STEELMAN
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great product after rebuilding it
Comment: The string head did not turn. The engine slid on its mounting moving it away from the drive shaft. It did this again after moving the engine back and pulling the starter rope.I beefed it up by fabricating an aluminum bar across the bottom holding the engine securely. It now works excellent.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Dangerous!!!
Comment: I purchased my brand new Weed Eater Wheeled Trimmer at Wal-Mart, after seeing it marked down to $79.97. Quite a deal, I thought, since it sold for about $150.00 a couple of weeks before, (I think I know now why they were dumping them) and I've owned Weed Eater products all my life.
It was easy to assemble, and after a few minutes I was pushing it around my back yard cutting weeds. After 40 minutes of use, and after the trimmer had already fallen over several times, it fell over again, digging the .115 string into the ground and throwing a quarter sized rock at my face at a frightning speed. The rock hit me right below the left eye and split the skin open right to the cheek bone. I received 7 stitches at the emergency room. I honestly thought that my cheek bone was broken because of the intense pain and the deep purple brusing covering almost half of my face.
So, let me point out some quickly observed MAJOR problems with this wheeled trimmer in an attempt to save you from possible injury or disappointment.
1. The wheel base is WAY too narrow! Even on level ground the trimmer wants to tip over. If you have uneven ground, or the occasional "pot hole" you'll have to fight hard to keep the unit from falling over and the string digging ruts into the ground, or throwing rocks.
2. The trimmer it top heavy. Combine this with the narrow wheel base, and it's a recipe for disaster.
3. The engine is TOO powerful. You may think I'm nuts for saying this, but since the trimmer is fairly light weight and unstable, the RPM of the trimmer head is unbelievably fast. Way too fast.
4. The rock guard on the trimmer head is too small and "somewhat" ineffective. (I've never been hit in the face with a rock with any other trimmer)
5. The oddly shaped hand grips are too narrow, and you're constantly fighting to keep the trimmer upright.
6. The speed control lever is in a bad place and it is very difficult to keep the power (or speed) where you want to be. Full speed is too much, and idle is not enough. Trying to squeeze the lever to just the right speed is hard to do, since the same hand is always trying to hold the hand grip hard enough so the unit doesn't tip over.
7. It's too short. I'm 6 foot tall and I had to bend over to grip the handles. If you're just over 5 feet, it should be perfect for you.
All in all, Weed Eater had a good idea here. BUT, I find it VERY hard to believe they ever tested the trimmer in someone's backyard before it went to market. If the wheel base were about 10 inches wider, I don't think the trimmer would fall over. The rock guard, power lever, handle grips and height of the unit could also use some re-design.
I won't be using the trimmer again, and I don't recommend that anyone use this trimmer. And by the way, if you do insist on buying one, use some serious face and eye protection! I saw this trimmer throw a golf ball sized rock more than 30 feet. I should have stopped using it then...
Customer Rating:
Summary: WHAT I THINK ABOUT THE WEED EATER
Comment: I AM MORE THAN PLEASED WITH MY PURCASE OF THE WEED EATER 16-INCH (ON WHEELS). SINCE PURCHASING THIS ITEM I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CLEAR AREA OF MY YARD THAT I AM UNABLE TO DO WITH YOUR NORMAL TRIMMER. HAVING CARPEL TUNNEL IN BOTH WRIST MAKE SOME CHORES TOUGH TO DO, BUT HAVING THIS PRODUCT ON "WHEELS", MAKE MY LIFE MORE ENJOYABLE WORKING OUTSIDE. I HIGHLY RECCOMEND THIS PRODUCT.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Poulan/WeedEater 16", Wheeled Trimmer, 31CC Engine, 10" High-Traction Wheels, Heavy Duty, Dual-Exit, Fixed-Line Cutting Head, Uses .115 Diameter Line. Uses Trimmer Line Replacement #952711635
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