Poulan Pro PP325 17-Inch 25cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Straight Shaft String Trimmer/Brush Cutter With Split Shaft Review
Purchased from Amazon.com with free shipping. Drop ships from manufacturer. Trimmer is well-assembled and has a large fuel tank. It ships with the straight-shaft trimmer mounted and the blade/blade shield neatly included. Switching to the blade head is quick enough, but you need some elbow grease and the provided wrench. The string is pre-cut, and is of odd size. The line is stiff, but not unworkable. It cuts like mad and will slice through most weeds and vines that thinner stuff won't touch. Go ahead and purchase the extra line now--it only comes with 5 pieces and one 1-gallon 40:1 mixer.
Attaching the trimmer guard and J-handle was quick enough, but pay attention to which particular threads you are using on each of the bolts. The coarser threads are intended for the handle bracket and your own Allen wrench will come in handy.
Initial starting was almost exactly per the instruction book, and the carb seems fairly flood-resistant. It wanted to cough at first, but let the self-locking throttle hold for 10 seconds and it will quickly come up to speed. Do not hold the throttle or over-pump the carb and pull sharply. It will reward you with quick starts. Performance is awesome at any throttle speed above one-quarter, and this Poulan really cuts well at about half throttle. The engine is tuned hot and it revs quickly with great torque, despite the flexible driveshaft. Noise supression from the unobstrusive muffler is good and heat shielding is also good. Decent throttle response and fuel economy as well, but be ready to replace the line frequently if you trim in heavy weeds or against concrete or brick. Line changes, fortunately, are fast once you get the hang of it. Overall, a great bargain at 0, especially considering the brush cutter is included. More than adequate for any large residence--highly recommended.
Poulan Pro PP325 17-Inch 25cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Straight Shaft String Trimmer/Brush Cutter With Split Shaft Feature
- 6 tools in 1: trimmer, edger, blower, cultivator, brush cutter, or pole pruner
- Sure Fire pull starting system
- Durachrome cylinder for extended engine life
- Quick Connect multi-tool attachments included
- Poulan Pro 2-year limited warranty
Poulan Pro PP325 17-Inch 25cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Straight Shaft String Trimmer/Brush Cutter With Split Shaft Overview
Included optional attachments and a split boom shaft turn the Poulan Pro 25 cc 2-cycle gas trimmer/brush cutter into 6 tools in 1: trimmer, edger, blower, cultivator, brush cutter, or pole pruner. The straight shaft trimmer/brush cutter features an 8-inch weed blade and 17-inch dual line attachment with a .115-inch diameter cutting line. The 2-cycle gas engine features a durachrome cylinder for extended engine life. This tool also includes a heavy duty automatic clutch, Tap N Go dual line cutting head, and an effortless Sure Fire pull starting system that eliminates complications with the choke. It comes with a trimmer cutting fixed line head type and brush cutter. This product is backed by a 2-year limited manufacturer's warranty.Customer Reviews
waste of money,junk - Napoleon Magnant -I bought this new. I took it out of the box, assembled it, then started it. But now the trimmer does not spin. Never wored once ! I have taken it to a repair shop and have been waiting 2 weeks. They have to order parts. I had to pay .80 for them to look at it. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. I will say that it did start up nice.
You will be disappointed with the package - Howard Davis - Salem, Utah USA
Poulan is a good brand, but this particular package is very disappointing. I thought when I ordered this product the Poulan Pro 17-Inch 25cc Gas-Powered Trimmer/Brush Cutter #PP325 9.99 that I was getting both the Poulan Pro 17-Inch 25cc Gas Powered String Trimmer #PP125 9.99 and the Poulan Pro Brush Cutter Trimmer Attachment #PP4000C .50 in one package and saving .50 by buying them in a combination package. However this package does not contain the brush cutter trimmer attachment. Instead it only contains the brush cutter blade and head. A second lower shaft assembly with the quick connect is NOT included in this package. So you have to actually take the brush cutter blade and head off with an allen wrench and reassemble it as a string trimmer when you want to change functions. Order the two items separately and you will be much happier with what you get, because you will be able to easily switch attachments using the quick connector. (The prices I listed are the current prices at the time I ordered).
Disappointed but still a good trimmer - P. Rhegness - Southeast
I bought this thinking I would be able to quickly switch between the trimmer attachment and the brush blade. You can, but this only comes with a single attachment shaft so you have to the allen wrench and another wrench to make the switch. I was expecting two shafts, one for each attachment.
Mine does not like to have the throttle above halfway. It will sputter and try to die in thick grass but quickly speeds up when I move it away for a moment. If I squeeze the throttle all the way it will die. I am constantly having to feather the throttle to keep the RPM up enough to cut effectively but not high enough to make it turn off.
While it runs it does a fantastic job. The string is very easy to change and the brush cutter makes quick work of small vines and the stuff too thick for the trimmer. The is no kickback when using the brush cutter and I feel safe while cutting.
I will look for a second attachment shaft so I can quickly move from trimmer to cutter without having to break out the tools and stop working.
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