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Not happy – I previously owned a Parklander trimmer & my son-in-law now has it. Still working about 25+ yrs old & virtually no problems. I loved that trimmer so was happy to pay the price to get what I was told the same machine under a new name so bought the Tanaka TBC-230S six years ago, no problem till now just out of warranty period. First issue I was told… Read more
by repairer that the muffler was coked up (which I didn't believe) but he got it going again. Now a few weeks later it won't start at all. I am happy to pay the high price for a quality unit but I am not happy with this machine.
I love my Tanaka and couldn't be without it – I love my Tanaka. It cuts well with both heads and always starts for me except when it is hot if I have to turn it off for some reason. This is my second one and I have probably had it for 2 years with no problems. The user manual is not good though. I couldn't remember how to remove the head to put the blade on and the manual gave no instructions so I had to take it into the dealer from whom I bought it. Show details
Best for price by a mile – Great little whipper snipper. Had mine for may years and still going strong - even after a friend tried to seize it by running wrong fuel!. By far my best garden tool buy. Tip: Honda heads fit some models as replacement original head will be difficult to find - discontinued more's the pity.
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