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Rating:  - Love it so far-and it builds biceps!
I just bought this item about a month ago. I did not want anything gas powered, and I thought an electric trimmer would be too inconvenient. So far, I love it! It has a wide cutting swath, so it makes quick work of your trimming. It is also an excellent edger. Word of warning-if your edging is overgrown, as mine was when I bought this tool, it may not do a good job. I had someone do my lawn for me while on vacation, and now it works great. It is so easy to use, just push the button down and pull the trigger to start. You can shut it off, and turn it back on, as often as you need. It charges quickly. I was even able to trim my entire yard on just a 2 hour charge when I first purchased it. However, I usually do one task, say edging, charge it a while, then go back and trim. The only drawback to this item is the weight. It is very top heavy due to the battery. I would not recommend it to anyone with weak upper arms or limited arm strength. It does build biceps, so on the days I use it I don't work out. In summary, works great for a small yard, is convenient and easy to use, does a great job at edging, but it is heavy.
Rating:  - Excellent value
This trimmer is an excellent choice for the average homeowner. I have had mine for about 6 months. It's the perfect combo of power, ease of use, and weight. It is a little heavier than a corded electric because of the battery, but it is much lighter than a gas powered. The auto feed spool makes it very easy to use even though you will use more line that you would with a bump feed model. For me, it's well worth the wasted line not to have to worry about "pulling" more line. I haven't had any mechanical problems at all, and the spool was easy to change. Buy a 3 pack spool replacement package when you buy it. The most persuasive agrument I can give you is that my wife loves using it, and she is really, really picky. If you are weed wacking a 3 acre farm or weeds that 2 feet tall, this is not the choice for you, but I have found that I trim much more often becuase it is soo easy to start using and put away. Consequently, the weeds never get a chance to get very tall.
Rating: - Very convenient tool for suburban trimming.
I have owned my Grass Hog for over a year now...and still love it. It offers the best features of gas-powered and electric trimmers. First, no gas to buy, no oil to mix, no plugs to foul, no noise and vibration and no trying to get the engine started plus no need to fuss with dragging an electric cord around. The battery sits where a gas-powered engine would normally reside -- this balances the trimmer making it easier to use than traditional corded models. The auto-feed system works great and the string is easy to replace. The rotating head makes edging easy.I have a 3/4 acre corner lot with a fence, a sidewalk around two sides and a great deal of stone edging around trees. I can easily trim the entire yard on one charge. When I hang up the trimmer, it recharges and remains charged until needed again...very cool. There are a few places where this trimmer may not be well-suited. It does not have the power of high-end gas models. This limits its usefulness in heavy weeds and underbrush. It has plenty of power for the average suburban yard but trimming hay from around horse-farm fences would be about its upper limit. It also would not work for a lawn-care service as it has to recharge for several hours once the battery drains. For the average suburban lawn, this is the way to go. Mine has never failed to please!
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