Craftsman 25cc 2-cycle Weed Wacker Ws2200 String Trimmer Review

Craftsman’s Gas powered 2-cycle weed wacker
My final take : Runs very well! I did not encounter any problems in my first 4-5 months of ownership given I only use it 3 times a month. I’ve only ran pre mixed 50:1 2-cycle fuel. Super easy to wind up your own line, I’ve made a video on HOW to load your line in. Also, the bump feature on the reel is full-proof 👌🏻

[@Figuereditout]

Actually good to find a video made where the buyer uses it in front of the camera. Great video!!!

[@GLEECED]

Hey, thanks!

[@Theultrazombiekiller]

Craftsman has actually really improved since Lowes took over. I have quite a few of their tools now and have no complaints on any of them. I have their electric weed wacker with a 4.0 AmpH battery and I can do 12-15 lawns on a single charge on it, no fill ups or maintenance.

[@donaldcostello7682]

I enjoyed the video very much. It was informative and instructional. I would like to recommend: 1. Wear at least a pair of darkened, UV 99%-100%, safety glasses. You only have one pair of eyes; 2. Do not manually extend the trimmer line while the machine in running. It might slip into gear; 3. Wear a pair of long pants and not shorts because some foreign objects can be hit by the trimmer line and become a projectile aimed at you or an innocent coworker or family member; and 4. Wear a pair of gloves of your choice. I was a safety officer (secondary duty) in the USAF. I investigated many base safety violations by trained grounds keepers and many of the accidents were preventable. Good luck and thanks for the video.

[@GLEECED]

I 100% agree , safety 1st !

[@hmdwn]

dude, seriously, just stay in your house where it's safe.

[@keystone1355]

Nice, thank you. Just bought one of these. Didn't know they sold pre-mix fuel!!

[@GLEECED]

Glad I could help, yes they make all kinds of different pre mixed ratios it’s cool

[@chrisemerson7743]

Are you still liking your trimmer? Cause I'm hating mine about now! Actually iv been hating it for about 3 weeks! Lol

[@keystone1355]

LOL Mine actually starts pretty easily now. Better after using that fuel in a can. biggest problem for me is it's just too short. My back is dead after doing my acre... Def upgrading for next season if I can. I need something better!! @@chrisemerson7743

[@5000Lovely]

Thank you, very helpful video, couldn’t find the video to change the trim line.

[@GLEECED]

Glad it helped

[@MichaelMonge-qw8vt]

Excellent video hermano. I was standing at Lowe’s aisle while watching this video contemplating on if I should buy this equipment. Video provided me the with the confirmation I needed to buy it. Thank you, sir!

[@GLEECED]

The circle of life 😂, I was standing in lowes watching someone else’s video about this one and I bought it 😂 I didn’t like their videos that much so I made my own

[@kawmort]

Good video, can't wait to use the machine. This helped a lot, especially the premix! Genius.

[@Hydratriplesix]

Got the Husqvarna 330LK yesterday worked good then went to use it today it didn’t wanna start, returned it and Needed another one After watching this video I had to order one of these, Thanks for the bad ass review 💪💯

[@GLEECED]

Yooo thank you so much 🤙🙏

[@GLEECED]

Mine’s still running strong 😎

[@rexv8989]

Good review, I was looking at this at Lowe's

[@ladytravels4808]

Love this video you are awesome ❤

[@stanley388]

Excellent video. Thanks.

[@GLEECED]

Glad you liked it!

[@JoeDoe2]

Does it require you to wrap line around a spool that comes apart? I'm trying to find the model that has no bump button on the bottom or spool. You just cut a piece of line, then stick the line in a hole on one side of the head, then push it through the inside of the head, and it comes out the other side. When the line wears down shorter, you replace the line with a new piece that you cut to the right length, without having to load up a spool or bump anything. It may be a model they don't make anymore.

[@Southgrow954]

5:35 starting the weedwacker

[@erickmeeches8147]

Good day, brother. I always used expensive equipment....I found myself now wanting to go with a craftsman weed Wacker. I'm moving into my new home by this coming Friday.i think the cheaper equipment is the way to go. Thanks for the video bro have a great day. I will head off to Lows and pick one of these up

[@GLEECED]

I still use it and I’m in raining season now so I use it a lot more often it’s the best machine

[@chrisemerson7743]

Don't do it bro! This video was great and I like his enthusiasm but I haven't had the same experience as the author here! Lol I hope it's worked go for you if youv bought one but from what iv seen and watched on the internet it's not likely! But I hate to be negative about anything so I hope youv had good luck with it! 😂

[@glenbrown5803]

4:03 4:03 😅

[@tiedyehobo]

How do I get a replacement bumper head?

[@armandoocasio8846]

I have the same one. I bought it couple weeks ago. Great machine but I noticed that the bump stills spins even when not even touching the throttle. I don’t know if I needs some adjustments in the carburetor or something

[@GLEECED]

Hmmm how fast does it still spin? I think mine spins a little too tbh but more like a back in forth vibration not a circle spin if you understand. Maybe the shaft isn’t connected properly in the middle where you can take it apart in half

[@chrisemerson7743]

Ok since this video was made in Dec. of '22 I'd like to know if your still high on your craftsman machine? Are you ready to beat it into the concrete yet? I bought mine in June of '22! It started this summer fine but quickly went down hill! I noticed it took more and more times of pulling it to start! Then I used carb cleaner to get it to start and it ran fine. Now it wo t crank at all. Iv tried everything but replace of the coil! But I'm getting a spark so I feel there's no need yet! Iv taken the carb off and cleaned it, changed spark plugs (just in case) and used starting fluid and still no dice! Also changed the fuel filter! Did I mention it's the kind that takes other heads or adapters! Don't even get me started on the F'ing bump head BS and trying to restring it! I threw it somewhere and went and bought a head with the 3 little plastic blades on it! Those things are mean dude! If you can get the motor to crank!

[@GLEECED]

Damn , mine is still working great this summer it’s taken some abuse and still works good starts right up 1st or 2nd pull . Man what mixture were you running in the carb

[@williamlapratt7007]

I am doing research now. I think you're supposed to use the special fuel (already mixed that is sold in Lowes?)

[@hmdwn]

@@williamlapratt7007 ... nope, no need for that premixed fuel and actually there's one brand (can't think of the name) but it ruined my old Eager Beaver leaf blower. I'll stick with mixing my own 2-stroke and continue to use Walmart's TCW3 two stroke oil.

[@joey0047]

That whine sounds like the supercharger of a hellcat lol

[@cameronwilliams6611]

That's A Good Weedeater. 👍

[@GLEECED]

Sure is

[@mrbubetube]

does that weedwacker have an electric start port? their previous model had an electric start port but I don't know if this latest model has it.

[@GLEECED]

No it doesn’t have it on this model

[@mrbubetube]

@@GLEECED hmmm, that sucks. the electric start port is GREAT when it's giving you trouble starting. it allows you to use a drill to turn the engine over instead of pulling 100+ times. you can see it on the back of this WC210 model at 1:14 in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIvRm6Z5nbl1qNk

[@mrbubetube]

@@GLEECED did you get a manual with that weedwacker? they don't provide one on their website

[@tex_mex-car-tel]

Nice. New subscriber

[@GLEECED]

Thank you 🙏

[@angelm9513]

What’s the shelf life on that premix fuel after opening?

[@GLEECED]

That I don’t know, I opened my bottle 3 months ago it’s still good (my machine still runs fine with it) im almost empty though I need a new bottle

[@Kikicruz444]

Thanks for the video i learn how turn on. Your short pants say México. Saludos desde Tijuana mexico

[@GLEECED]

viva mexicoooo

[@mdpenn3]

Why won't my weed Wacker idle? It only runs when the throttle is engaged.

[@GLEECED]

You have to adjust the throttle screw 1/4 inch at a time until it stays on

[@evertlafuente6549]

I bought the same exact machine but I can't start it. Any tips?

[@GLEECED]

If you’re starting it correctly and it won’t turn on you might have a lemon maybe take it back

[@alvarohernandez7862]

Mine heats up and stops working..has to cool off for like 30 minutes..any ideas??

[@GLEECED]

What mixture are you using for it

[@alvarohernandez7862]

@GLEECED the 50: 1 from home depot already mix..but after 20 to 25 of use it shuts down and the cord it's hard to pull..and after 30 or and hr..it can start and run fine again..

[@GLEECED]

I’ve run into this problem too once , I believe it’s because it’s running too hot. I believe I was using it for 30 minutes and it’s bogged down and shut off and I let it cool down I’ve now just kept cutting for short times maybe 10-16 minutes . Not good if you’re using for a business

[@alvarohernandez7862]

That's what i thought too..I should get a bigger motor one if I want to run it for more that 30 minutes..thanks

[@user-oq4vv3ed4r]

to day 09 18 23 bough a ws 2200 17: cut weed Wacker could not get it to start with fuel and oil in it & i did what the film showed. still would not start

[@viperstrike3827]

The engine has to be removed to fix the pull rope. Shops charge 75$ labor to fix it. Be warned.

[@GLEECED]

Wow that’s crazy if it ever happens to me I’ll make a “how to” video

[@davenstorm7271]

This weed eater is junk only lasted me 1 summer !!! Then blew up and was well taken care off to !

[@GLEECED]

That’s crazy , mines still going strong still haven’t even had to adjust carb yet

[@WiseM1]

Yeah mine motor locked up after 3 months of use. It was took care of still didn't last. Smh

[@davenstorm7271]

@wisem3084 Yeah mine did same as yours ! And what I do go buy the same one again , smh

[@fiascostew5001]

Just use unleaded plus people no need for that expensive garbage gass put that middle gas at the gas tank