Last Updated: March 7, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Hitachi CG23ECPSL 22 5cc 2 Cycle Gas Powered Solid Steel Drive Shaft String Trimmer
Last Updated: March 7, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.1
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/10
Total Reviews
96
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Hair
22head, line, string, cutting, trimmers
+59%
-41%
" ... The design makes it easy to use and it is definitely powerful enough to handle the trimming I have to do on a mountain property. ... "
" ... There were a couple of articles in a "shootout" type format, and this trimmer came out on top each time. ... Since these comments were far between I decided to take a chance on the trimmer anyway - here's what I found. ... Upon first use, the line did a decent job trimming weeds and grasses. ... Once I got a routine going with manually advancing the trimmer line, all went well afterward and I could finish the job. ... However a lighter spring would not require as much force striking the ground to advance the trimmer line. ... "
" ... I've been using this for a month now and the trimmer is getting better with age - it starts on one pull and the line releases easier. ... "
" ... This is my first trimmer. ... I have a 10-acre farm and needed a trimmer to keep the area around my house tidy. ... "
" ... The best trimmer I have ever used, and I have used most all of the major brands. ... Well balanced trimmer that I often use with one arm, excellent throttle control design, easiest starting and always starts even when having been used in tough situations, and the bump sting feed works well with quality string. ... By far the easiest string change on any trimmer I ever used. ... I bought the Hitachi blower last year and was so impressed with it that I decided to buy the trimmer. ... "
" ... It's hands-down the best trimmer for the money. ... I've owned a few different brands and I look at most trimmers as throwaways. ... "
" ... This is the best string trimmer. ... "
" ... Great trimmer, can operate for an hour with no stress or fatigue. ... "
Build Quality
15broke, plastic, string, well, trigger
+27%
-73%
" ... Could use a shoulder strap to offset the weight. ... "
" ... I taped the safety down to the handle to prevent it from breaking off. ... "
" ... Trigger Fell apart quick ... "
" ... I do not have the top part that feeds the weed eater the black cap That goes on top was missing and I'm also missing the part that holds The back part of the guard!! ... "
" ... The throttle lever broke before we were even able to use it. ... "
" ... The string keeps getting stuck and is a huge b*tch to adjust the length . ... "
" ... Broken throttle lever two months after using. ... Very poor design lever, with cheap, thin plastic parts. ... "
" ... Found three of them but lost the spring. ... "
Comfort
12head, line, weight, bump, 90
+50%
-50%
" ... 3) To start it you have to have one arm holding bottom of shaft, have the lower half of shaft resting on your thigh, you have to hold engine between hip and elbow while using your second hand to hold lever button in, it won't start otherwise (even after my husband tried adjusting according to instruction book) when you hold lever button in this engages the string to work which is why you have to hold the bottom in the air-- then you need a second person to pull cord because it is behind you and ... "
" ... Could use a shoulder strap to offset the weight. ... "
" ... The string keeps getting stuck and is a huge b*tch to adjust the length . ... "
" ... I removed the string head because I do not like the bump style. ... "
" ... The line was tangled and nothing came out first hour in use with the manufatcture line still in the head. ... "
" ... String head plastic clips broke! ... "
Ease of Use
11easy to start, easy to assemble, well, use, string
+91%
-9%
" ... Pros are the solid steel shaft, well balalnced and easy to start. ... "
" ... I like the string dispenser setup, as I found that it's very easy to wind the string. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... Very easy to start and not too heavy. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and well constructed. ... "
" ... Set up easily using clear and concise pictorial instructions. ... "
Product Reliability
10started, 7, years, throttle, returned
+20%
-80%
" ... One day after 30+ minutes of use, it died. ... "
" ... it worked great for around two months, but now it will not accelerate, emailed hitachi and they did not respond, called them and they said i would have to pay to have it shipped to them which would not be worth doing, very disappointed, i will never buy a hitachi product again !! ... "
" ... It was unusable. ... "
" ... Lasted four months DOA. ... "
" ... Started on fire the first time I used it ... "
" ... Returned due to carburator issues. ... "
" ... I, too, had to wait nearly three months for a replacement part. ... "
" ... Broken throttle lever two months after using. ... Have been trying to get replacement parts to fix for the past 7 months. ... "
Returns
8sent it back, returned, part, amazon, send
-100%
" ... I sent it back to Amazon and got a replacement but no confidence in this one. ... "
" ... No replacement part. ... "
" ... Already have to get it repaired! ... "
" ... Returned due to carburator issues. ... "
" ... Sent it back for refund. ... "
" ... I, too, had to wait nearly three months for a replacement part. ... "
" ... It would not start and I returned it. ... "
" ... We have sent it back. ... "
Setup
5assembly, hitachi, head, easily
+100%
" ... Assembly was simple, including threading on the head anticlockwise. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Assembly was confusing at first but came together nicely. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Set up easily using clear and concise pictorial instructions. ... "
Controls
5use, turn, line, easy
+40%
-60%
" ... The feed line button is extremely difficult to press, and must be depressed at the same time the line is pulled. ... "
" ... Have to keep taking apart and realigning string rather than simply depressing the "button" as instructed. ... "
" ... I checked all settings, nothing I could change. ... "
Fit
5string, start, shaft, second, plastic
+60%
-40%
" ... Assembly was simple, including threading on the head anticlockwise. ... "
" ... The length is good so I can stand upright and don't hurt my back. ... "
" ... The bump feed head works very well and is easy to reload. ... "
For Running
4started, runs, running, head, engine
+75%
-25%
" ... It's because they all run very lean. ... "
" ... Was a pain to get started the first couple times but has run great since then. ... "
" ... It has always started and runs strong. ... "
Price
4price, good, hitachi
+75%
-25%
" ... No stars here I just threw my money away. ... "
Delivery
4right, arrived
+75%
-25%
" ... Starts fine right out of box. ... "
" ... The box arrived damaged but fortunately all parts arrived intact. ... "
" ... Great product and delivered on time. ... "
Overall performance
3lot
+67%
-33%
" ... It starts easy does good job. ... "
" ... Works great, starts fast, not a lot of vibration, done a lot of work, performs just fantastic ... "
Weight
3light, 90
+67%
-33%
" ... This is in my hands 90 minutes on an average 8 hour day and it's light weight and feels good. ... "
" ... Very light weight and easy to handle. ... "
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