[Barnboy1999]

Earlier today I found a couple weed wackers being put out in the trash and I stopped took a quick look at them and brought them home One of them is a Homelite and the other one is something called an HMC Green machine, The homelite just needed a little tuning and it started right up, The HMC needs a couple parts.

 

[M21BMR]

Both trimmers look to be from the early 1990s timeframe.

The Homelite looks like a model ST-175. Typical Homelite 25cc half crank engine from that time period, no clutch. These were homeowner level trimmers, but had decent power and reliability. I own a ST-275 (same engine but with straight shaft) that I used for quite a few years. I probably should pull mine out of storage for a nostalgic run, but I haven't used it for several years after getting some used Echo trimmers. The main thing I remember is the Echo units have far less vibration during use than the Homelite. One thing that was a popular alternate usage of these engines was for Radio Controlled airplanes, boats, etc.

I don't have many specifics on the Green Machine, but I recall these being marketed as a more commercial level machine. I notice the Green Machine has HMC on the engine sticker. I believe Green Machines was acquired by Homelite in 1994, so this trimmer would be a pre-1994 model.

 

[MARK (LI)]

I don't recall seeing one like the Green thingy...but it looks like a better quality machine...with straight shaft, it is intended for comercial use .....those work sandals look like they go with @Steve Urquell 's work PJs 😁...nice finds 👍

 

[Steve Urquell]

I don't recall seeing one like the Green thingy...but it looks like a better quality machine...with straight shaft, it is intended for comercial use .....those work sandals look like they go with @Steve Urquell 's work PJs 😁...nice finds 👍

Heck those have got 10x more protection than my welding flip-flops. I approve.