I have had this trimmer for almost 2 years. It has trimmed over 400 lawns in this time and has not missed a beat. It is a 4 stroke engine with a solid honda engine. I have used up to 3mm line on it for most of the time and what a fantastic job it does. Trimming grass, doing edges, it even still has the original spark plug in it. The only thing that has needed replacing is the bump head, which I wore out ( my bad).
When I want another trimmer I will be going straight to the local Honda Mower centre.

I have read some bad review re the model and not sure if I should get one. However, I was attractive by its 4 stroke engine and the price was (A$299). The outcome was very good !!! I started the engine by 1 or 2 pull and it started every time and the noise is much quieter than 2 stroke ( but 4 Stroke is a bit heavy). The trimmer line is much easier to use too. Just to push the trimmer head button and pull out certain cm length. I did not regret so far to have Honda. It is a good buy and it has power sufficient for domestic use.

great all round performer was not the cheapest on the market but & the only one ive owned or used so cant compare but its easy to start does everything I expect it too.

Bought this as was $299 on special and in conjunction with a new Honda Mower. Wanted to purchase a cheapie from Bunnings but decided not to as our grass is old and pretty tuff.

Glad I went with the honda as it more than meets the needs of our grass.

Starts after the first or prime, which is great. Only down point is the cord replacement but easier once you get used to changing it.

Overall 9.5/10 so far. For the money, it's a pretty reasonably priced trimmer, and being a Honda, it should last for a decade or two.

I have had my Honda whipper snipper for about 12 years, never ever missed a beat, starts pretty much every time on the 2nd pull, never had an issue, they can be a little heavy as they are a four stroke but then that comes with reliability.
Would never go back to a 2 stroke, the other post above mine must simply be one of those ones that got through the quality contol
But should not have.
I also have a Honda lawn mower, starts every time on the first pull, fantastic products highly recommend them.

Had a Talon trimmer for a while but the amount of smoke it expels might turn my cancer rate to a smoker so paid more for a Honda basic trimmer. Really smooth start as always, use 95 as recommended and it'll be a cake to use. love the bump feed system which makes it easier for operating as long as you get to feed it properly. If not ask your local Honda dealer and they'll happily show you. Best price is the $299 deal, wait for it and buy it then. Easy start, noise manageable and very balanced. if you hold the handle in the middle pretty much stays balanced which is very good ergonomics. Recommend to buy this.

Excellent trimmer, very easy to start (usually only takes 2-3 pulls). I've had mine for 7 years and it's never been serviced and i've never had an issue with it. I just top up the oil as needed.

It's also very quiet which i'm sure the neighbours appreciate.

It takes the 2.7mm cord which i find is more than adequate for the household duties, the engine is also more than powerful enough, most of the time i only have to press the trigger very lightly.