I had a 4-stroke Yard Machines trimmer that was great for 14 years until it broke the flywheel and trimmer shaft attachment. I bought a Stihl FS 50 C-E which has a long shaft for taller users that want a curved shaft. I find it easier to do more precise sidewalk and driveway edging with a curved shaft. Bought it at Rural King. The warranty was doubled as I bought a six pack of Stihl HP Ultra 2-cycle oil. This trimmer has the same displacement but a little more rated power than the other two curved shaft trimmers Stihl offers. It starts up and runs great, but I preferred my old 4-stroke trimmer more. My old 4-stroke trimmer shook and vibrated more, but this Stihl trimmer while appearing to run smoother, produces a tingling vibration that starts wearing at me after using it for a few minutes. Never had that issue with my 4-stroke. I'm going to try wearing leather motorcycle gloves and see if that helps.
I only bought this Stihl as I'm tall and they offer a curved shaft model for such people. Otherwise, I would have bought a 4-stroke Troy-Bilt at Lowes with a curved shaft.
I only bought this Stihl as I'm tall and they offer a curved shaft model for such people. Otherwise, I would have bought a 4-stroke Troy-Bilt at Lowes with a curved shaft.