have/had gas types an hate 'em in a major way..<br /><br />they a real P. I. B. (a )..<br /><br />always sumthin'.. an the carbs are the worst..<br /><br />bought a 12 v cordless way back.. an way like it.. it's great..!! it does my property with charge to spare.. plus no muss or fuss.. <br /><br />i don't need rip roar macho power with a nasty loud stinkin' gas type.. <br /><br />it's mostly whackin' weeds at idle an above anyway..<br /><br />anyhoo..<br /><br />i replaced wore out batterys now many a time..<br /><br />just did.. an the 12 v motors shot..<br /><br />they don't make 'em anymore.. so i guess now i havta go back to gas type..<br /><br />what the best-TROUBLE free-LITE weight-small-no bellswhistles-easy out line-easyspool line -gas trimmer..??