

Bump Feed System: With regular use, the strings in the trimmer get thinner, frayed and eroded.So if you have one REDLITHIUM system, you can use it with any of the M18 power tools. Tools in this family can share the same battery packs and charging systems. And they all share the same power platform, using the M18 REDLITHIUM power system. There are over 125 power tools belonging to this range from Milwaukee. Part of the M18 FUEL Family of Power Tools: This Milwaukee M18 FUEL string trimmer is the first outdoor power tool unveiled as part of the well established M18 family.The M18 FUEL line is their first attempt at manufacturing electric cordless string trimmers. Currently owned by the Techtronic Industries, the Milwaukee Tool Corp was a Wisconsin based company, established all the way back in 1924.

In this review, we will be looking at two electric string trimmers from the premium brand Milwaukee. They use tough nylon strings for that cutting edge. Among the best string trimmers currently on the market, you'll find gas, electric, and even propane-powered varieties. We have come a long way since the original "Weed Eater". Why use heavy metal blades or shears to trim grass when the task can be handled by a simple piece of nylon string? This was part of the logic behind the invention of the original string trimmer in the 1970s.ĭesigned by George Ballas of Texas, the original version, called the "Weed Eater," used a fishing line and popcorn-can attached to a regular edger! His invention revolutionized the way we handle lawn care and landscaping (and made him a fortune in the process). Let's start our Milwaukee String Trimmer Review by discussing the origin of "Weed Eaters".
