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07-15-09, 01:19 PM
So yesterday, I purchased a Husqvarna 128CD (http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=108495-86886-952711952&lpage=none) trimmer. It performs very well, but fatigues my upper body after 30min or so. I tend to raise the upper area of the trimmer to get a low-cut angle on the head so I can trim very close to the ground, almost to the dirt. That's just the way I like it. So it makes my forearm rest on the engine head and my right shoulder is at a constant strain.
I know the straight shafts are what the commercial guys use, but do you think this would help with the angle at all? I see the biggest advantage for the straight shaft is to get under shrubs and trees easier. Let's get the dirty posts out of the way while we're at it. :thumb:
Forgot to mention I went to Lowe's during my lunch break to hold both trimmers, but still can't tell if one's better than the other without actually using it.
I know the straight shafts are what the commercial guys use, but do you think this would help with the angle at all? I see the biggest advantage for the straight shaft is to get under shrubs and trees easier. Let's get the dirty posts out of the way while we're at it. :thumb:
Forgot to mention I went to Lowe's during my lunch break to hold both trimmers, but still can't tell if one's better than the other without actually using it.