Factory Reconditioned Ryobi ZR30004 18-Inch 30cc 1 HP Gas Powered Brush Cutter (Non-CARB Compliant)

Low PriceFactory Reconditioned Ryobi ZR30004 18-Inch 30cc 1 HP Gas Powered Brush Cutter (Non-CARB Compliant) ZR30004

There was a small problem in that the first unit to arrive was a mismatch. The box stated that it was the correct unit, but inside the box was an older line trimmer. The included instructions were for what should have been the correct unit, so they did not match up at all. I tried running the supplied unit, but it was difficult to start, and once running it would stop after about 10 minutes. One call to the supplier, CPO Ryobi, quickly cleared up the problem. Mine is a reconditioned unit (the reason for the fantastic price), and apparently the rebuild factory supplied some in the wrong boxes. A replacement was Fedexed to me along with a free return authorization for the old one. The replacement arrived two days later,and it works perfectly.

Pull the choke/throttle lock to the START position, seven presses of the primer, about three easy pulls on the cord, and away it goes. After about 10 seconds, tap the throttle, the choke snaps open and it drops to a smooth idle. At idle, the automatic clutch releases and the business end stops rotating. Touch the throttle, and away you go. It is easy to hit light grass with half throttle, and you can go through heavy stuff at full throttle. Even after a half hour of heavy use, it still drops back to a smooth, steady idle.

I've put a number of tanks of fuel through this unit now, and it still runs as good as when I got it. My only complaints ... with power comes some weight. It is a bit heavy, but it is easy to adjust the handle bar to get good balance without using the shoulder strap. It is loud enough to convince me to wear ear protection, even in hot weather. But then again, I don't like loud sounds. Finally, you get both a brush blade and a good string trimmer end. However, they are not separate snap-in attachments. You have to unbolt one from the business end and attach the other. Even with practice, this can take 15 minutes. The unit does take standard snap-in attachments, so I will keep an eye out for a bargain second lower end.

Summary ... make certain that the box contains what you ordered. As long as it does, you will be very pleased with what you get for the money. It is an inexpensive and well-reconditioned cutter/trimmer.

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Product Description

This is a factory reconditioned power tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like new condition. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes. Includes 30cc, 18" Trimmer/Brushcutter - ZR30004

• Factory Serviced to perform like new. Minor cosmetic blemishes may be present.
• 18-inch cutting swath
• .095-inch bump feed dual line for quick and easy line advancement
• Zip Start Plus 45 percent less effort needed to start
• This item is not for sale in California/Non CARB compliant

Piece of Junk - David Hedrick - Richmond Hill, GA
I would not reecomend a Ryobi product to anyone after going through 2 of these in less than a month. The first one I received broke within 10 minutes of taking it out of the box and the second one broke after 3 uses. After looking at the other reviews Amazon should seriously consider removing this product from the market. If considering buying a weed trimmer definitely go with an echo or stihl, they cost more, but are much better products.

string trimmer - Michael C. Boyer -
This is the third of these that I've bought - I have one set up for string trimming, one with a carbide toothed brush cutting blade and one with a tiller attachment (which also works good) - and, just like the first one, this unit was a workhorse right out of the box! Check the basics, fill it with fuel, crank it up and go to work, no problems. Plenty of power and for the price of this unit, which is about a third of all my neighbor's " famous name brand" trimmers, I can wear one out and get another in a few days if need be. That hasn't happened yet, though, and I'm on my third season with the first one I bought!

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