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Homelite Petrol Line Trimmer (Model: HLT25CDSN) - $69 (RRP $119) @ Bunnings Nationwide

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Homelite Petrol Line Trimmer (Model: HLT25CDSN) - $69 (RRP $119) @ Bunnings Nationwide
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jcrew on 20/11/2013 - 15:38 files.ozbargain.com.au (1747 clicks)
Last edited 20/11/2013 - 16:34

Found this at Bunnings in Coburg today. I'm not too sure if this is nation wide or just in Coburg. Just called the Coburg Burnings and they have confirmed this is Nationwide and it's a promotional sale which means it will remain at this price until stock runs out.

I bought one about 8 months ago for $89 on special so this is a pretty good price. As you can tell in the photo they've got a few in stock but I'm not sure on how long this is on sale for.

On their website it states it is $119, but I usually see it for $99:
http://www.bunnings.com.au/homelite-25cc-split-shaft-line-tr…

It has received a pretty good review on Choice (score of 82) though I've seen some mixed reviews elsewhere:

http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/household/backyar… (Choice Membership required)

It does seem the best bang for buck for petrol trimmers under $100, especially at this price.

Personally, I've really had no issues with it, but it's my first line trimmer so I have nothing to compare it to. I haven't got a huge garden either so I would probably recommend it for small to medium sized yards.

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  • KLoNe on 20/11/2013 - 15:43
    +2

    My curved shaft is trimmed enough thank you very much.

    • aedeau on 20/11/2013 - 16:44
      +1

      I rather 4 strokes on a bent shaft. 2 strokes on a straight shaft will do me.

      whipper snippers are pretty cool too.

  • illz on 20/11/2013 - 15:56

    I'm Clueless when it comes to gardening

    Can I use this as a whipper snipper?

    To break it down after I mow I have some shitty edges that don't look the best.

    • dannyboi on 20/11/2013 - 15:57

      I think that's the whole point of a trimmer. I'm keen on trying it out if it can be confirmed that it's $69 elsewhere.

      • illz on 20/11/2013 - 16:00

        Sweet

        It's 2 stroke though. Would hate to pre mix everytime before use.

        • [Deactivated] on 20/11/2013 - 16:15

          Depends if you go through a full tank every use?

        • illz on 20/11/2013 - 16:35

          probably not.

          I've heard issues on 2 strokes that when you turn them petrol might spill out through the air valve.

          Anyone had that experience?

        • choofa on 20/11/2013 - 17:35

          Just put 20-50mls of engine oil in the tank every time you fill with petrol.

        • voter1 on 20/11/2013 - 18:40

          You would have to be pretty strong to be able to go through one tank in one go. After about half a tank my arms are already pretty tired.

        • Cyphar on 20/11/2013 - 22:14

          2 stroke oil. NOT car oil

        • chiefbodge on 20/11/2013 - 23:11

          Before the days of new fanlged "2 stroke oil" 4 stroke oil would do the trick and was recommended by manufacturers.

        • voter1 on 21/11/2013 - 00:16

          you're supposed to use specific 2 stroke oil? lol I've just been using regular motor oil (gtx2) maybe thats why mine is hard to start sometimes?

        • bm on 21/11/2013 - 08:11

          If you make the oil mix too rich (15:1 or richer) then yeah, it can be difficult to start.

          I've always used mineral engine oil over the past 20 years in 2 strokes and always a bit more than the manufacturer recommends, never had a bearing fail or excessive ring/piston/bore wear.

          Assuming the carby is OK, the difficult starting will be either stale petrol (petrol older than a month is often more difficult to ignite when cold) or you don't run the engine at full throttle. 2 strokes need to run hot to prevent the spark plug fouling with oil deposits.

          Try only putting in enough fuel to do the job and run the motor at full speed until the petrol runs out, see if that makes the next start any easier.

      • jcrew on 20/11/2013 - 16:36
        +1

        I have updated the description. I just called them to confirm this is nationwide, but I would call your local Bunnings to check they have them in stock just in case.

    • [Deactivated] on 21/11/2013 - 14:37

      You should be running around the edges with your bent shaft before you mow the grass.

  • [Deactivated] on 20/11/2013 - 17:22
    +1

    If you get a good one they're bloody good…They come with a 3 year warranty and although I'm now on my 4th in 4 years (Bunnings exchanged each one after about a year's use no questions asked) I'm more than happy with the current one.

    I have just finished trimming almost half an acre of wintergrass from my backyard.. I have had a Talon (crap) and 2 Ryobis in the past and the Homelite is the best by far..

    2 stroke is no prob either…(comes with a small bottle of 2 stroke to mix with petrol)

  • zealmax on 20/11/2013 - 19:32
    +4

    I have this one. Used it couple of times, and then upgraded to a Ryobi straight shaft. I find this to be too short and too uncomfortable to use. The shaft is a little too short. It can't use the thicker lines, I think the max is 2mm line diameter. This is very limiting factor. You go through line like crazy, and most of the time when the line breaks off it goes into the reel, and you have to open it and pull the line out. When it comes to gardening tools and power tools, you get what you pay for.

    • Maz78 on 21/11/2013 - 09:42
      +1

      I had one. Lasted a year. POS really. The bump feed is utterly rubbish.
      But for $69 it's decent.
      Got a Stihl last year and you can't compare the two.

  • roadwreck on 20/11/2013 - 21:23
    +1

    got one from Bunnings Belconnen ACT! they're not on display yet so you have to hunt for them in the trimmer/mower aisle. there's no price on them (as at 5pm today) but they come up $69 at the checkout.

    • jcrew on 20/11/2013 - 23:36

      Thanks for confirming roadwreck!

    • Damu on 21/11/2013 - 19:17

      Hi roadwreck and jcrew,

      I went to Bunnings Tuggeranong, they have Model HLT25CDSN and price is $119 and Model shown in pic is different.
      Can you check the model no?

      Regards,
      Damu

      • jcrew on 21/11/2013 - 19:44

        That's definitely the correct model number. You can even make out the model number in the photo I initially uploaded.

        Perhaps they haven't updated their prices yet? I actually just saw it advertised on TV today for $69 as well. Pretty sure all Bunnings should have the same price unless there are independent ones out there?

        Also, it's on their online catalog now: http://bunnings.dynamiccatalogue.com.au/catalogue/bunnings-c…

        If you haven't spoken to the staff there, I would give them a call and refer to the catalog :)

  • stralya on 20/11/2013 - 22:01
    +3

    Maybe it's just me, but I had nothing but problems with this. A lot of starting trouble. Took it back to Bunnings, and they wouldn't exchange it or provide a refund. They claimed it was quite normal for a model like this to require 15-20 tugs to the starter cord to start the motor every time.

    • giu on 20/11/2013 - 22:44
      +2

      Agree, it takes forever to start. The line is pretty thin and breaks often too.

    • jcrew on 20/11/2013 - 23:34

      Mine sometimes takes a bit to start. I apply a similar technique I used for our old Mazda 323! I usually give it about 4 tugs and if it doesn't start, I leave it for about 30 seconds and then it usually will work within a couple more tugs.

      • voter1 on 21/11/2013 - 00:19

        mine starts if you press the rubber fuel pump primer and have the switch on choke. However it does stop itself if the engine is cold so you have to be quick and flick it off choke and manually give it a rev up to warm the engine to stop it stalling.

  • chiefbodge on 20/11/2013 - 23:12
    +1

    I hate 2 stroke trimmers - In my opinion it's worth spending the extra on a honda 4 stroke that will actually last and start easy and you wont have to mix fuel.

    • [Deactivated] on 21/11/2013 - 14:39

      The Makita model R210 (something close to that number anyway) is an excellent two stroke trimmer.

  • daydream on 21/11/2013 - 02:28

    Reviews are pretty bad: http://www.productreview.com.au/p/homelite-hlt25cs.html

    • jcrew on 21/11/2013 - 07:53
      +1

      That seems to have a different model number

  • bm on 21/11/2013 - 06:21
    +3

    I just bought one since my ryobi has recently died - cracked fuel tank, leaking carby and now the magneto gave in so a new one was needed

    Thoughts are it doesn't have the power of a bigger one but it does the job fine if you cut a bit slower through thick grass.
    It has a centrivical clutch and small motor which makes starting very easy.
    About the power, the reason it feels weak is because the clutch slips under full throttle when cutting thick grass, as if they designed a weak clutch for the cheap model. I'll be taking mine apart on the weekend and locking the clutch so all engine power is transferred, making this equivalent to a whipper snipper approx 2-3x its price.

    Starts easy (pump the carby about 10 times, hold the throttle open and it starts second pull) and the vibrations aren't too much.

    To make it last longer, always run the fuel tank empty before storing it. I've never used 2 stoke oil in any of my mowers or bikes, plain old 20w50 in about a 20:1 mix does the trick. More oil slightly reduces power ands ssmokes more but protects the engine better.

    • Cheap Skate on 21/11/2013 - 20:07

      Hmmm, locking the clutch sounds interesting. I shall have to look into this.

  • rooon on 03/12/2013 - 21:16

    $94 at my Bunnings.

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