Talk:String trimmer/Archives/2018

Issue of how the article's lead defines a "String trimmer"

As the article currently stands, in the lead it defines a string trimmer as "a tool which uses a flexible monofilament line instead of a blade for cutting grass and other plants near objects, or on steep or irregular terrain." yet the articles talks about blade attachments for some "string trimmers". This leads me to wonder, are their "string trimmers" that use blades by default rather then as a alternate option/accessory? Given that some modern "string trimmers" can be used with blades and that some also can be used with chains for cutting instead of monofilament string then we need to rewrite the lead to better reflect this. If all "string trimmers" come by default with monofilament string cutting mechanisms then we can state that with a mention afterwards that other cutting method options (Chain or blades) are an option on many models. But if blade or chain (as standard) models exist that are sold as "String trimmer" then we need to mention that and name is largely due to the fact the otherwise largely resemble traditional string trimmers, even though they do not use monofilament string, either by default or at all. --Notcharliechaplin (talk) 09:03, 12 October 2018 (UTC)