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    Recall notice
    In March 2014, the recall of more than 127,000 Hitachi Koki and Tanaka string trimmers, including the Hitachi CG22EABSLP, was announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada because the trimmer can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. See the CPSC recall notice for more details.
    CG22EABSLP
    This Hitachi 22-cc, gasoline-powered string trimmer has a curved shaft and weighs 9.7 lbs. It uses dual .095-inch cutting lines.
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    Description
    This Hitachi 22-cc, gasoline-powered string trimmer has a curved shaft and weighs 9.7 lbs. It uses dual .095-inch cutting lines.
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    CR Expert Take

    How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

    Overall Score

    The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.
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    What goes into the Overall Score?

    Trimming
     /  5
    Edging
     /  5
    Tall grass and weeds
     /  5
    Handling
     /  5
    Ease of use
     /  5
    Run time
     /  5
    Charge time
     /  5
    Noise
     /  5
    Color
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    Trimming: Very fast, with aggressive cutting.
    Edging: Very fast, aggressive cutting with good control.
    Tall grass & weeds: Fast, with moderately aggressive cutting.

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    Trimming: Denotes how quickly and neatly trimmers cut grass around walls, trees, and foundations.
    Edging: Denotes the speed and neatness of trimming a vertical line along walkway.
    Tall grass & weeds: Reflects cutting power and speed in two foot growth.
    Handling: Responsiveness and balance while cutting.
    Ease of use: Includes ease of starting the engine, feeding out new line, use of controls, and handle comfort.

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