Electric Start Edger??

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My next door neighbor is an 82 year old widow who still likes to do her own yard work. Recently her edger quit and a daughter bought her a new one. It has a larger engine than the old one and the valves are tighter and she can't get it started because of the higher compression. I help her out as much as possible; but she is a proud old cat and wants to do things for herself. Years ago I remember seeing a number of different gizmos that you could bolt on to a lawn mower to help people who no longer had the arm strength to pull the rope. Has anyone seen anything like that recently and does anyone make an electric start edger?? Buying an electric edger is a possibility; but since her gas edger is almost new we would prefer to use it if possible. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
 
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Randy, Poulan used to make an entire line of electric and battery operated tools for lawn and garden use. I believe they have some listed on Amazon, but I'm not sure if there's anything that might be of service to you. I think that the battery equipped electrics might be a better idea for a "little old lady." After all when the battery runs out of power she can go inside and "rest up" while it re-charges.[;)]
 
When it was time to buy a new edger, I switched to an electric. No starting problems and enough power to edge. Only aggravation is the cord.
 
My thanks to everyone for their comments and suggestions. I did some more snooping on the Internet and spent some time talking to folks at several local mower shops. Seems like the only solution to the problem is an electric edger. The gas edger will be going to a new home with a grandson who is a fireman and is starting a yard maintenance business on his days off.
 
My wife ordered one of these,

http://www.worxgt.com/

If you want a review I can post one if you like, but it is a few days out still.
 
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