Summary:
Don't buy this machine. Buy a Stihl 4-mix instead.

Strengths:
none

Weaknesses:
Not very well made. Very unreliable. Husqvarna customer service sucks.

Summary:
Overall: Husq sucks and so does this trimmer.

Strengths:
none

Weaknesses:
NOT well made. Wimpy tolerance for large jobs. Unreliable. The most you'll get from "CUSTOMER SERVICE" is: take it to a dealer. Not helpful when they send you to the very dealer you bought it from and you're told: "You're under warranty - not". Reliability from Husq is a joke. The education level of the customer service is 5th grade at best. The website is worthless and won't allow product registration. Makes me think the Directors enjoy dressing up in women's clothing. VERY disappointing.

Summary:
Great trimmer I've been very happy with mine.

Strengths:
Strong running easy to start cuts great

Weaknesses:
After 5 years I had to rebuild carburetor

Summary:
GREAT MACHINE! The little boys/girls that wrote the first couple of reviews for this trimmer did not own,use or even see this trimmer. They must of been a relitive of sthil co. {Stihls are junk by the way, good for a couple seasons then are unreliable} This Husky trimmer actually is a step up from mine. mine is 223L. Everythings the same eccept,the 326LX has the steel drive shaft were the 223L has the cable driveshaft. the 326LX has a very small un-noticable higher hp rating because of this. The difference really comes in the attachment area. the cable model {223L} only allows a couple options for blades. the 326LX has more blade capabilities. This trimmer has a very reliable motor that will start very very easy for yrs. to come. If you dont plan on using attachments then look at the {223L HUQVARNA} its the same as this one but considerbly cheaper priced. Both are very well ballanced machines. Held both in my hands. I also have a review on the 223L model. Also avoid the 128ld/lx husqvarna trimmer as they are really poulan pro. looked at parts breakdown for model 128 husqvarnas and it shows poulan motor. I returned mine as soon as I found this out. had it 1 week! poulan pro is not a bad trimmer, I just wasnt going to pay 200.00 for one. I felt this was bad buisness on behalf of Husqvarna and believe me I let them know. Only other Co. I would consider would be Echo. All the Echo's were heavier than this model. {much heavier}. higher priced too.

Strengths:
Starts on second pull every time. {cold} {follow directions}.very light weight,has long reach shaft,large trimmer head. All around best trimmer for the money.

Weaknesses:
champion plug {needs NGK} NO AUTOMATIC CHOKE.