★★★★★ 3
Serves its purpose-EDIT
Style: String Trimmer
Experience as of 8/1/24
Pros: ease of use, weight, power, price point.
Cons: There is no way to get out of spending a fortune on string. Manufacturer defect why this is so cheap & discontinued. Shame on them. I've tried everything in my unknowledgeable unprofessional experience. Silicone spray lube does help & plastic core has to be in like new condition - not even slight wearing. I've bought hardcore string, still rolls out too fast & gets stuck a lot because motor can't handle & tends to heat up string which causes it to bind. I've tried removing auto feed lever & auto cutter, worse. Kept past 30 days & tinkering voids my warranty. If $ spent on buying exorbitant amounts of string is not a concern, everything else is perfect. I have an old B&D from the early 2000s still kicking grass. I just hate batteries. So I can either buy a new weed whacker or buy batteries.
3.75 stars
Pros: Great power even with 200 ft cord (use proper cords). Works quickly & efficiently & powerful. The edger works outstanding. Used around chain fencing hard rocks & blacktop. Normal to high grass up to 12 in. adjustable Lightweight & easy to operate for a 62yo 5'2" female.
Cons: using electric cord was a pain for me but once get used to it no matter. The string automatically feeds but extremely fast. I believe it has to do with where & what you're up against. Many many times I had to stop & adjust the string roll. I found if ur careful about inserting properly & hearing the click it works better but again if you're operating under more than moderate conditions it seems to stick more & you have to adjust. That seems to be a design flaw in manufacturers use of cheaper materials.
The string it comes with is extremely short & runs out quickly. Based on other correct reviews I bought a B&D refill 3pack. Not the best either. I used all 3 rolls in 2.5 rounds of 1/4 acre back yard (hard conditions) & 1/8 acre front yard & blacktop edging. Better off buying bulk cheaper $ & restringing roll cores. I believe this also has to do with conditions of use and the B&D string is not any stronger than discount string. I purchased a bulk tougher string & will see if there's any difference in quantity usage.
This is not the best but not the worst. There are hardly any corded options for weed eaters but I was determined to stay with corded option because batteries are so unreliable these days. Product still a good value for the price. Disclaimer only sporadically using battery weed eaters a few years.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024
