Does this trimmer have a "Power-Off" or "Power-On". In other words can it be running without squeezing the trigger.
498574
no, the machine doesn't work without squeezing the trigger -- a useful safety feature, to me.
498575
No. You must hold the trigger, it is a safety feature by not having a power-on switch.
498576
I purchased this and really like it. Having said that I have only had 1 opportunity to really use it. I remember looking at the Q&A; section and seeing that it did not have a "lock on" button. When using it I recall having to squeeze the trigger to operate the power - this makes it easy to stop and start and to put down the trimmer without worrying that it will still be running and hurt someone.
498577
No it will not run on its own, you have to push the switch and then the trigger.
2120971
i remove the handle and use a cordless drill to trim, i cut and trim 300 Blackout and 22TCM shells from a 556 and works well. i don't know about a power trimmer. sorry
1977464
Very simple system, I've never had a problem other than occasional string breaking. It only releases new line when you stop and start trimmer so if you just hold trigger it will not feed new line. (Use trigger to operate trimmer in shorter bursts in stead of just constant running)
1094504
Well,...that's just it. It's an odd design because there is NO trigger. The power button is on the back of the unit and you would use your thumb to slide it on and off. The slide button will indeed lock in either the on, or the off, position.
389326
Nope! No power needed, it's completely manual. The switch on the unit uses the water pressure to turn the spray on and off.
1929465
Yes there is a switch to shut off the brush for bare floors and attachment usage. However, I have great difficulty getting it locked into the off position. I have to use two hands because of the strength of the spring, and there is no convenient place to get leverage. A man's larger, stronger hand may not have this problem.
597682
As with most battery powered tools, the trigger (switch) must be depressed to turn the vacuum on. There is no trigger lock, like you find on some power tools, that would allow the tool to run without continuously pressing the trigger. I hope that answers your question.
593088
I wasn't sure what a locking trigger was, so I looked it up. According to Consumer Repts, a locking trigger means you don't have to hold it down while you operate the trimmer ... which also means if you drop it or put it down while it's on, it will stay on until you turn it off ... could be a safety issue. Mine doesn't have a locking trigger, so it took some getting used to, i.e., if you let up pressure on the trigger even a little bit it's going to shut off.
1489820
No, it' shuts on or off, no power control. I let it run for 15-20 min then unplug it. There's no on/off switch, just a plug. I really like it though.
329832
It has a center off switch, you push on from either side. When you slide into the weapon in a holster, it turns the laser off. Nice feature!
2213440
Nope, not battery operated. You need a heavy duty extension cord. Very aggressive trimming. A terrific piece of equipment.
1990764
It has a 3-way rocker switch, Center-OFF, To the Right of Center-Turns on the vacuum ONLY, To the LEFT of Center-Turns on the Vacuum AND the Power Head brush motor & light if connected. (the Left & Right may be opposite in said operations). There is NO Power Lock it is just like a light switch, it could be bumped either into the ON position OR into the OFF position from either state of operation.
1197111
Only draw back for this trimmer, works like a charm, cuts thick but you have to man handle it, there is no "stay-on" switch, you have to hold the trigger down while trimming.
1660834
No. Chainsaw has a button to push then you hold down the trigger. Weed trimmer just has trigger. Trust me you don't want these. Very cheap and will break the first day...
373583
Depends on the hand drill. Why would you want to run it constantly? It does have an on/off switch.
2100211
YES, IT DOES. It's very simple. You press the button on top of the trimmer. Once you press the hand grip and the top button simultaneously, you NO LONGER have to hold down the top button with with your thumb. Once you release the hand grip, you must depress the top button again. This is a SAFETY measure, so the trimmer doesn't run without a contribution from the operator.
2190783
It has a trigger button. I suppose you can squeeze it not as hard to make it come out slower....