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| Item Package Quantity: | 1 |
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| Weight: | 7.4 kilograms |
Product Description
The BC490 is one of the most powerful petrol brushcutter/strimmer available on the market at present. With its 2-stroke 49cc engine it really does make light work of usually tough jobs. The strimmer is not only extremely versatile, but very easy to operate and maintain and puts a lot of its more expensive rivals to shame with its incredible ability for such a low price. With its twin line and 3 toothed cutting blade, the Trueshopping 49cc Petrol Strimmer is ideal for professional clean-up jobs, including clearing out tough weeds and bushes over a large surface area. In addition, the Trueshopping Petrol Brushcutter has a very high power to weight ratio and easily starts in all weathers. It also boasts maximum efficiency, high torque and rapid acceleration. The machine features an ergonomic harness, which spreads the load, improving comfort and efficiency for the user, and a bike-style handlebar that is angled relative to the shaft, to prevent an uneven load being placed on the user's back. Please see our add-ons for this strimmer as you may want to add some useful attachments to your order.
Specification
PLEASE ENSURE CORRECT PETROL / OIL MIX IS USED. 25/1
Specification
- Displacement: 2 stroke 49cc engine
- Power transmission method: Automatic centrifugal clutch, spiral gear
- 2-Cycle oil/petrol mixing ratio: 1:25
- Carburettor: Diaphragm, Rotary Valve
- Ignition: CDI
- Power: 1.2Kw
- Start system: Recoil
- Stopping Method: Sparking Circuit Primary Short
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 1.2 Litres
- Certificate: CE, GS, EMC
- Blade: Nylon cutter, 3 pronged metal blade
- Packing size: Engine carton: 31cm x 23cm x 35cm
- Shaft carton: 166cm x 10cm x 12cm
- Weight: 7.4kg
- Please Note: This product requires some simple pre assembly.
PLEASE ENSURE CORRECT PETROL / OIL MIX IS USED. 25/1
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
High performance powerful machine for a great price.
I've seen a lot of smaller engine strimmers online but could not find many larger engine models like this one. I had a huge overgrown garden at the house I moved into last summer - until I set about it with this machine! It went through the undergrowth and thick grass so easily I was amazed. I had thoughts of the job taking all day but it really did go through it in approx 45 mins. This is definitely the model for anyone who needs to clear thick undergrowth quickly and with the minimum effort. It is easy to put together, started first time, feels really comfortable to use and seems really reliable so far... Similar machines that I could find for the same power were all over the £200 mark so I'm very happy with my purchase. I'm looking forward to using this a lot more when spring / summer arrives.
I've seen a lot of smaller engine strimmers online but could not find many larger engine models like this one. I had a huge overgrown garden at the house I moved into last summer - until I set about it with this machine! It went through the undergrowth and thick grass so easily I was amazed. I had thoughts of the job taking all day but it really did go through it in approx 45 mins. This is definitely the model for anyone who needs to clear thick undergrowth quickly and with the minimum effort. It is easy to put together, started first time, feels really comfortable to use and seems really reliable so far... Similar machines that I could find for the same power were all over the £200 mark so I'm very happy with my purchase. I'm looking forward to using this a lot more when spring / summer arrives.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
This is a beast of a machine, it cuts through brush and grass likes nobodys business. it is very powerful and not too heavy as well.
On the down side though there was some self assembly that i wasnt aware of, not too much of a problem. Instructions a little difficult, when i got it going if ound the choke was labelled the wrong way round, (on was off and vice versa) The carburettor also needed to be set up for mixture and idle. The kick back was fierce too hurt my hand a couple of times and it broke the plastic around the rope handle recess.
In summary a good product for the price but you need to technically minded, if i wasnt a mechanic i dont know where i would be with it. And you need leather gloves to cushion the kick back. Also on the negative side after a couple of uses the air filter box fell off, the left handle came loose, i have also lost one of the screws for the rope starting box on the back of the machine too. True shopping said they would replace the air filter box but no show so far. I wonder if this is really the kind of machine that could be described as professional too.
On the down side though there was some self assembly that i wasnt aware of, not too much of a problem. Instructions a little difficult, when i got it going if ound the choke was labelled the wrong way round, (on was off and vice versa) The carburettor also needed to be set up for mixture and idle. The kick back was fierce too hurt my hand a couple of times and it broke the plastic around the rope handle recess.
In summary a good product for the price but you need to technically minded, if i wasnt a mechanic i dont know where i would be with it. And you need leather gloves to cushion the kick back. Also on the negative side after a couple of uses the air filter box fell off, the left handle came loose, i have also lost one of the screws for the rope starting box on the back of the machine too. True shopping said they would replace the air filter box but no show so far. I wonder if this is really the kind of machine that could be described as professional too.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I have tried 2 of these machines. They are easy to assemble if you are familiar with similar equipment but the instructions provided would be of little use to a new user. And be aware that the choke is labelled the wrong way round. But both machines started first time and worked without fault for 2 tanks of fuel. Then the first one couldn't be started - the recoil starter jammed and was impossible to pull. There were also signs of leaking from several gaskets. I re-packed the unit and returned it to Trueshopping, who eventually provided a replacement several weeks later.
The second machine also worked fine for 2 tanks of fuel. Then it stalled, would only start with full choke even when the engine was warm, wouldn't idle and died every time the throttle was opened. On checking the fuel filter, I found it detached and sitting at the bottom of the fuel tank. The filter was also the wrong one - a web search showed that it was suitable only for up to 25cc engines. On dismantling the carburettor, I found that the diaphragm was useless and detached bits of the filter material were blocking the jet. The spark plug was also oiled up - the recommended 25:1 ratio is too oily; if you use semi-synthetic 2-stroke the correct ratio is more like 40:1. Anyway, with a new diaphragm, proper fuel filter and 40:1 mix it is now working fine again.
In conclusion, this is basically a good powerful machine let down by poor quality control. Don't buy it if you want something that runs out of the box with minimal attention and you are prepared to pay the necessary price premium for such equipment. But if you are used to DIY servicing, maintenance and repairs - or are willing to learn - this will give you a powerful piece of kit at less than a third of the price of the major brands. Your choice!
The second machine also worked fine for 2 tanks of fuel. Then it stalled, would only start with full choke even when the engine was warm, wouldn't idle and died every time the throttle was opened. On checking the fuel filter, I found it detached and sitting at the bottom of the fuel tank. The filter was also the wrong one - a web search showed that it was suitable only for up to 25cc engines. On dismantling the carburettor, I found that the diaphragm was useless and detached bits of the filter material were blocking the jet. The spark plug was also oiled up - the recommended 25:1 ratio is too oily; if you use semi-synthetic 2-stroke the correct ratio is more like 40:1. Anyway, with a new diaphragm, proper fuel filter and 40:1 mix it is now working fine again.
In conclusion, this is basically a good powerful machine let down by poor quality control. Don't buy it if you want something that runs out of the box with minimal attention and you are prepared to pay the necessary price premium for such equipment. But if you are used to DIY servicing, maintenance and repairs - or are willing to learn - this will give you a powerful piece of kit at less than a third of the price of the major brands. Your choice!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Published 15 days ago by jon
sent it back
had to send it back ,stopped working after two tankfulls,got fed up and asked for my money back ,now waiting for an answer
Published 1 month ago by wolfman
Super Strimmer
The strimmer is very effective. It's an awesome beast!. The only slight problem is that the choke markings are the wrong way round. This however is not a problem.
Published 8 months ago by Hugh Sheldon
Top Class Strimmer
I am so so very happy with my purchase. I wanted something seriously powerful and reliable and this is what ive got. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Joe Sutherland
rubbish strimmer
Bought this as a present for my husband.Transported back to spain where we live.. Strimmer put together with relative ease correctly by my builder husband. Read more
Published 9 months ago by spanishlil
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