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Craftsman  27cc* 2-Cycle Curved Shaft WeedWacker™ Gas Trimmer

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Reg Price: $169.99
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$132.42
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Specifications & Dimensions

Product Overview:
Attachment Compatible: Yes
Edger Capable: Yes
Accepts Blade Accessory: Yes
Edge Guide: No
Extra Spool Included: Yes
Shaft Style: Curved
Trimmer Type: Line trimmers, gas
Cutting Swath (in.): 14
Assembly Required: Assembly Required
Spool or Line Part Number: #85908/#85909
Bulk Line Part Number: #85913/#85636
Spark Plug Part Number: 85790
Lightweight: No
Anti-Vibration: Yes
Job Size: Small, Medium, Large
Speed Start Capable: Yes
Color:
Color/Finish: Black, Powder coated steel frame
Power:
Motor CC: 27
Fuel Type: Gas/oil mix
Fuel Tank Capacity (qt.): 0.31
Starting System: 3 Step
Engine Cycles: 2-cycle
Line:
Line Diameter: .110/.130
Line Feed Type: Hassle Free
Line Exit Type: Dual
Warranty:
General Warranty: 2-Year Consumer/10-Year Shaft
Materials:
Housing Material: Resin
Handle Material: Resin
Certifications:
CARB Compliant: CARB Compliant
Dimensions and Weight:
Item Weight (lbs.): 11.25
Shaft Length (in.): 52

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Trimming Craftsman Curved Shaft Gas Trimmer for Convenient, No-Hassle Lawn Care

The Craftsman 27cc* 2-Cycle Curved Shaft Weedwacker boasts dual crankshaft support for enhanced engine life and reduced vibration. The 27cc full-crank 2-cycle engine is extremely durable. Get push-button starting without pulling thanks to Speed Start™ technology while the Incredi-Pull™ design reduces starting effort with a slow, smooth pull. Easy-to-handle curve shaft design gives users exceptional maneuverability. The trimmer works with the 8-in-1 yard tool attachment system - it can be made an edger, cultivator, blower, brush cutter, hedge trimmer, pole saw, curve shaft with bump head, straight shaft with head for added versatility and time-saving convenience.

Boasting a three-step starting system, the Craftsman Curved Shaft Gas Trimmer starts up easily - simply flip, prime and pull, and you're ready to tackle any job. An aluminum hassle-free cutting head is more durable and easy to load with XQ-shaped .110 in. or .130 in. line. An adjustable contour handle is ergonomically designed for comfort and control.

  • The Craftsman 27CC 2-Cycle Curved Shaft Weedwacker is great for small, medium and large jobs
  • A black, powder-coated steel frame is durable and weather-resistant for long-lasting use
  • Weighs only 11 lbs. for exceptional maneuverability and portability
  • 2-year full warranty protects your investment
  • 10-year limited shaft warranty
  • *As rated by the engine manufacturer

Added on November 04, 2011

 

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19 Reviewers (70.0%) would recommend this to a friend.
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Praise6 found this helpful
sirbflo114
Jun 11 , 2012
Typical great Craftsman quality in this trimmer.
I have a craftsman mower and it has been amazing for many years so I was looking at their trimmer. I hear that the more expensive straight shaft trimmers tend to be more reliable but it just wasn't that comfortable compared to the curved shaft so I went with this model. I am glad that I went with this model for a couple reasons. 1) Power- 27cc is plenty of power and probably more than I even need. I just slightly squeeze the throttle and it easily goes through grass and weeds. It has so much power that I accidentally trimmed some of my wooden fence so be careful around the fence. 2) Comfortable- I was holding the various trimmer models in the store and I just didn't like the feel of the straight shaft. 3) Strong line- The line is easy to change and very durable. I was never a fan of the bump feed and I liked autofeed so I had some doubts about this hassle free line but I am liking it. 4) Starts Easily- It really starts easily for me as I don't need any other tool to start it. There was a time when I couldn't get it started so I looked in the instruction manual and it said in troubleshooting.... "Flooded engine- Hold throttle and pull". I did that and it started right away. I read in online forum that if you press the priming bulb too much that it could flood the engine. When the trimmer didn't start for me, it was after I used it and I pressed it 10 times again which wasn't really necessary and that flooded the engine. Now I know. So don't press the bulb more than necessary and if you flooded the engine, don't pull the line 20 times as it is just flooding the engine more. You just simply hold the throttle when pulling the string and it will start. Don't pull the string too many times because you are just flooding the engine more. The manual has good troubleshooting tips..... Let me talk about some of the complaints from one reviewer. It is under my impression that tall people like who are 6'2" prefer the straight shafts as they tend to be more comfortable than curved shafts for taller people. I read it on the forums and it makes sense. Complaining about it stalling? Never ever happened to me but maybe he had one of the bad ones in the batch. Complaining about breaking a line half way through his front yard? Really?! Maybe he got different lines from mine or he is trimming concrete. These lines are thick and very strong and I have yet to break one so far. I do trim weeds and grass though. Complaining about the motor not having enough power? This trimmer is a beast and has so much power that it could edge with ease. If I could flip it and edge with the string line, it could easily edge with a metal blade. The reviews for the craftsman metal edging attachment are very good (4 out of 5 stars). Complaining about loose parts and no way to tighten them? You just use that big red knob as it clamps the shaft. It is hard for me to believe that reviewer even has this craftsman trimmer because his complaints are so off base in my opinion (changing a line for every half front yard, not knowing about the big red tightening knob, etc) and then praising a very expensive Hitachi commercial straight line trimmer that he supposedly paid less for... Probably just a Hitachi fan. And you can't get a 24cc Hitachi straight line commercial trimmer for less than this craftsman trimmer as the Hitachi commercial trimmer sells for $280 at ********** and $230 on ******. I am glad that I listened to the positive reviews on this site because it made me lean to this trimmer over the others. I recommend this trimmer.
Criticism5 found this helpful
dragonknights
Jun 18 , 2012
Second one
The first one quit working within a year, Sears gave me another one. What a peice of junk. Hell to start, wont stay running. Worse than the first one. Dont waste your money!
 

imweiwei2

Potomac, MD

Jun 2 , 2013
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Vibrates and engine stales frequently

I must have been unlucky and picked up a defect. Engine vibrates pretty hard and stalls after ~30 secs. I thought maybe I wasn't operating it correctly, but I did not have similar problem with the 4 cycle version.


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MLC3

Coal Valley, IL

Jun 1 , 2013
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Would never buy this brand again!!!

I am extremely disappointed with this product!!! Bought at Sears at the end of last season. Used it a couple of times. Product would not start, sent it in for service, work covered under warranty. This season no different, hard to start, runs for a few minutes then dies and won't start for a couple of hours. I will never purchase a Craftsman again!!!


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ginyc

Yuba City, CA

May 27 , 2013
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reduced vibration trimmer

this trimmer is very light and reduced viration trimmer of its kind. the start up is so effort free that it starts with half pull of cord.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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May 22 , 2013
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Nice tool!

Good torque, sufficient power, and lightweight. The machine I purchased has about 15-20 hours on it--so far, so good. The clerk at 'Sears' recommended using fuel stabilizer; which I concur. I personally recommend using 1.1 gallons of fuel for the 40:1 two stroke mix (I've found this makes most machines less prone to fouling spark plugs, carburetors, and exhaust components [ports, mufflers, spark arresting screens]). I've used 'Echo', 'Stihl', and other 'commercial' grade string trimmers, and while they are good products, they typically last no longer than the low cost brands such as 'Craftsman'--which is about two years. I saved a few bucks by getting the curved shaft model, knowing that I had an extra straight shaft at home (which of course nearly every pro prefers). I also changed out the trimmer head--I love the "Poulan Pro" model #'PP125' trimmer head--it loads easily, and lasts acceptably well.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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lut51234

Belle Vernon, PA

Apr 27 , 2013
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A little underpowered

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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tndad

Cookeville, TN

Apr 7 , 2013
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This thing is a brush ninja

Assembly pretty easy, love the quick line head on this 110 to 130 dia string gets the job done.Did the yard no problem then decided to give the blackberry vines a try, they have overgrown everything and have had no luck in the past using reg dia line on my old trimmer. Let me tell you this trimmer is a brush ninja, it ate the vines up never bogging down. Best line trimmer i have owned .


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WeedHead

Walnut Creek, CA

Mar 28 , 2013
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Not your weekend warrior

I bought and returned this unit within 24 hrs. The single line feed worked fine, but after two tanks of fuel and about 1/2 of my yard, the trimmer head started to warble, causing the entire unit to shake and vibrate. Probably not a good unit if you want to do more than wack your sidewalk weeds as it is pretty lightweight.


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dddddd

Idyllwild, CA

Jan 22 , 2013
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starts every time

Read some reviews about starting, no issue here. Works great with my pole saw attachment

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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cole-weber

Stanfordville, NY

Nov 7 , 2012
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weedwacker

works well easy to start good price

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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858

Panama City Beach, FL

Oct 18 , 2012
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NEEDED A QUALITY CHECK

First time I used it the gas tank fell off! Two screws were missing to attach it to the motor. It was a bit scary. Fortunately I had a screw from an old unit that fits.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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