Testing for Ease of Use and Handling Across all string trimmers, including gas, battery, and corded electric, our ease-of-use test captures how simple it is to load string and use the controls.

Trimmer string wears down with use and needs to be fed out on occasion. The feed procedure varies from model to model, and once you get the hang of it, should only take a few moments.

ST 1623T Battery String Trimmer Feeding out string and reloading it is easily the most frustrating part of using a string trimmer. Ego makes both easy with its 1623T model. Line automatically ...

Sure, it uses a thin .080-inch line, which spins in a relatively narrow 13-inch cutting width. But it’ll do just fine ...

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If your string trimmer won’t start, look at the fuel system first. Start by making sure the tank is filled with fresh gasoline, ideally no more than 30 days old.