Winston wrote:

Pete C. wrote:
Winston wrote:

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I understand that it is possible on an intellectual level
not to like little gas engines.

A Shindaiwa doesn't require a "Briggs Mind Meld".

A beautiful machine, no doubt.
I am sure it is easier to use than the 2 stroke
brush cutter I used for the purpose initially.

My friend refuses to deal with gas powered tools.

That's OK. I refuse to eat cooked spinach.

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I want to emphasize that my friend is a very independent type
who needs to accomplish this task by herself. Perhaps you
have met that type of person?

Yes, I have, but I call them "idiots". They don't want to use the
correct tool for the job and don't want to pay someone who will use the
correct tool for the job.

Now Pete, name calling isn't necessary.

She should be able to get 10 A at 120 V out of a 14 AWG
extension cord measuring 75' in length. So that's 1200 W
or 1.6 HP. My little 30cc brush cutter does an acceptable
job with only 1.0 HP, so it isn't unreasonable to ask for
an A.C. brush cutter, is it?

Factor in voltage drop and motor efficiency and you'll be lucky to get
even close to 1 real HP.