Troybilt string trimmer

[Stubby]

My old HomeLite trimmer had a problem I couldn't fix so I purchased a new trimmer, a TroyBilt, from Lowe's. It actually looked like a scaled down version of the HomeLite. It turns out that TroyBilt bought out the support buisness from HomeLite.

The new TroyBilt wouldn't start. So I called support and spoke with a terribly nasty and incompetent woman. She wanted to know what kind of oil I mixed into the gas. I responded it was the little bottle that was in the box the TroyBilt came in. She didn't know what that was so I asked what did you ship? What's on the parts list? She didn't know and couldn't help me. CLICK.

I throught good money after bad and bought the electric start option. I got the trimmer started. It is so loud that I must buy earmuffs to cut down the sound.

Note: TroyBilt tools are not returnable to the store.

[Red]

Under normal circumstances they are not, but the Lowes store manager can make exceptions if you forcefully bitch to him about crappy murchandise that they carry.

[Frank]

That's funny, I have not had a bit of trouble with mine which is about

5 years old. I always use eye and ear protection when using any motorized garden tool. Next time I go to Lowes, I'll have to ask about return policy. I do understand that HD's is good.

[CS]

My old HomeLite trimmer had a problem I couldn't fix so I purchased a new trimmer, a TroyBilt, from Lowe's. It actually looked like a scaled down version of the HomeLite. It turns out that TroyBilt bought out the support buisness from HomeLite.

The new TroyBilt wouldn't start. So I called support and spoke with a terribly nasty and incompetent woman. She wanted to know what kind of oil I mixed into the gas. I responded it was the little bottle that was in the box the TroyBilt came in. She didn't know what that was so I asked what did you ship? What's on the parts list? She didn't know and couldn't help me. CLICK.

I throught good money after bad and bought the electric start option. I got the trimmer started. It is so loud that I must buy earmuffs to cut down the sound.

Note: TroyBilt tools are not returnable to the store.

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Troybilt, Ryobi, and a bunch of other 'brands' that use MTD parts are pure shit.

They don't last for shit, getting parts is a pain in the ass, and they rarely honor their warranty.

My 7 year old Craftsman just died. I was going to replace it, but it seems Craftsman trimmers are getting some terrible reviews, one of which comes straight from a Sears repair guy.

Fortunately I don't need one for a few weeks, so I have time to try and find a good one.

CS