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| About - Hitachi CG22EABSLP |
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The Hitachi CG22EABSLP is part of the string trimmer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, string trimmer models like the CG22EABSLP are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| Features & Specs - Hitachi CG22EABSLP | |
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Weight (lbs.) |
9.7 |
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Engine size |
22cc |
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Shaft |
Curved |
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Four-cycle engine |
No |
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Dual line |
Yes |
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(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Excellent homeowner trimmer
12/26/2011
Pros
Easy to Handle
Lightweight
Powerful
Reduced emissions
Cons
Best Uses
Trimming Around Rocks
Weeds & Tall Grass
Comment:
After serious consideration of Echo and Stihl products, I chose the Hitachi (Tanaka) for its light weight, power and it was the only model available with not only a low emission engine design but a catalyst muffler to further reduce smog forming emissions. I live in central Oklahoma and we have problems with summertime smog and small 2 cycle power equipment is a big culprit. It runs great, very powerful and everything works as it should. It is designed to run at high rpm, with a clutch that slips easily at even half throttle. If its revved up, it won't slip even in heavy, tough cutting. I suspicion that the clutch is designed this way to keep the engine revved high to keep emissions lower and the muffler working as it should. The catalyst muffler gets HOT. I have had no problems touching it on accident but it is hot enough to burn you if you did. Overall I am impressed with the build quality and handling. A downside is vibration, it smooths out some at high idle but for all day use it would be a problem. For a homeowner, don't hesitate to buy it. It has a great warranty too.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
Garbage!
7/17/2011
Pros
Cons
Difficult to Start
Best Uses
Comment:
This product is garbage! Wouldnt start right out of the box. Did everything I could to get it started. Not my first trimmer so its not like I don't know what I am doing. In the process of returning
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
I have the straight shaft model
6/27/2011
Pros
Easy to Handle
Lightweight
Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
Straight Edging
Trimming Around Rocks
Weeds & Tall Grass
Comment:
Although I have the straight shaft version (which wasn't tested), it is great. I've had several string trimmers (gasoline, electric, and battery), but this one is far superior to all. Don't have any problem with vibration compared to other trimmers that I have owned. It starts so easily, the string line feeds out nicely without getting tangled, it has more than ample power to do my job, it is lightweight for a gas trimmer, and no deadman switch that forces you to always have your finger on the power switch to keep it from shutting off (I can set it down while its idling to move something or whatever).
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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