Flymo XLT3000 Multitool Brushcutter / Strimmer 32cc

I bought the Flymo XLT3000 from Ideal World TV in Spring 2008...! From the beginning I had starting problems, then in spring 2009 after only one seasons use I couldn't get my XLT. 3000 Started at all and I was told it had had its days..... it was worn out..!! Not satisfied with this answer I then made extensive enquiries about this power unit with the people who are in the know about these things "The service engineers and repair mechanics that repair & rebuild them...!!" and discovered the Flymo XLT3000 is a "Half Crank" machine. What does "Half Crank" mean..?? Well in simple terms it means ... more

The idea is that you buy the strimmer for about £130 then if you want for between £40 and £70 each you can buy attachments to add to the end of the split-shaft strimmer. What I bought: I bought the strimmer, and hedge trimmer attachment. What I thought of the strimmer: The strimmer worked fine, and it attached together ok, but the shaft is a stright shaft (rather than the kind with a bend at the end) and this makes strimming more awkward, What I thought of the hedge trimmer: Fair enough this was the first time I'd actually used a hedge trimmer, but as soon as I started the 3 metre hedge, I ... more