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07-26-13, 09:33 AM

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Loud YardMachine string trimmer

Brand new. 25cc.

This thing is louder than my 16-year-old Craftman string trimmer.
You never think about something like this when you're looking at it in the store...

Is there any way to upgrade the "muffler" on this?

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07-26-13, 10:01 AM

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Just wear some ear muffs. Changing the muffler may effect the performance of the trimmer.

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07-26-13, 09:36 PM

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There is no "upgrade" available. Anything that can be done would be custom.

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