How do you like the edger feature? I have a trimmer and I am looking for an inexpensive edger. If anyone has used the edger feature let me know, I really value amazons real life users opinions. Thanks. How do you like the edger feature? I have a trimmer and I am looking for an inexpensive edger. If anyone has used the edger feature let me know, I really value amazons real life users opinions.... » Read More How do you like the edger feature? I have a trimmer and I am looking for an inexpensive edger. If anyone has used the edger feature let me know, I really value amazons real life users opinions. Thanks. « Show Less
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Ursa, how long did your battery last? Mine only lasted a year and I'm not happy with that. I was expecting at least a few years out of one - or availability of replacements.
226548
I mainly use this item for edging and I think it works well. The unit rides along the cement as you walk along and clean up your lawn. I haven't used many other brands/styles so it's hard to say how this one stacks up. I feel like I go through a lot of string, but again, I dont have anything to compare to.
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Since I don't have a big yard, I have no complains like those other users, except that I cannot find a battery replacement, and I need one now. I checked at Sears but no one knows. I search all over the Internet but no result. I even wrote to American Gardener Co. but got no reply. If we cannot find a battery replacement I suggest DO NOT BUY this item. You'll just add garbage to the landfill in a couple of years. HOW COME NOT ONE REVIEW MENTIONED ABOUT BATTERY REPLACEMENT, AND WHERE TO BUY IT? AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT HAVE THIS ISSUE?
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I have the same problem. My battery lasted a year and now it is useless. I'm not real thrilled about it as I can also no longer find a battery replacement. I'd get a WORX GT unit but the reviews are all over the board on them as well. I'm thinking the Sears Craftsman C3 19.2 Volt model may be the way to go - it has a replaceable battery.
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I bought mine back in April of 2014 and i have yet to need any replacements for it. I do not use it every weekend but maybe every other weekend. And i have a driveway and sidewalks in front of my house that i edge as well. It's a great tool. MY ONLY ISSUE - it is too tall to go under my mailbox so i have to use my trimmer. But to be honest, I love this Edger and would highly recommend it.
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On my last answer I neglected to tell you that I sent mine back almost immediately. It was a terrible product, in my opinion. Check out the reviews. I wished I had before purchasing. I am so glad that Amazon is a great about returning products. This was the first time I've had to use their return policy, and they did not let me known.
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I have not yet used mine, but I did see some of that info in the reviews here. I will be referring back as soon as I am ready to use mine. I really REALLY wish I would have gotten what I paid for :( I do feel jilted.
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To be honest man terrible trimmers I, wouldn't waste your money everyone warned me to just buy Andys, I used them just to try to do a Line up Bailey cut, hope this helps good luck but definitely buy Andys
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I suppose one might consider it noisy. In the scheme of things, you may find sound to be your least problematic symptoms. I've tried a number of brands only to be disappointed. I do not want to change blades/covers/trimmers. Longevity is what i seek.
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John,How do get the trim line to come out of your trimmer's head? Mine requires me to pull the trigger 20 times each time I want to advance it or I have to do it manually.
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I have two items, the polesaw which I used all last winter charging occasionally, best product I have ever owned power wise and length between charging. Bought a hedge trimmer works great, do not use as often. From use so far I love my products. I do not store battery on the charger. I have not used my polesaw this year, but I expect it to perform as well as last year.
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As noted by the others who commented, the Manual Lever works well and is directly attached to the Carb for throttle control. The Lever on this model hasn't changed since the initial model. In regards to the Lever to raise and lower the Blade and the mechanical arm components, I have the same model from the early seventies that continues to function well. I also have this newer model. As noted this is a great edger and 90% the same as the original. The Edgers at the big box hardware stores are all garbage in comparision.
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Is there anyone here that has owned this for a while? I am really liking the good reviews and the price BUT I'd like to know if it can last at least a year. I'd also like to know if it's good for your arms. I have read a few people saying there is limited motion. I don't mind that at all but I'd just like to make sure it can at least help to tone the arms up.
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Get the cutterpillar. The way it's designed it sharpens as it cuts so it never needs replacing. It's VERY pricey and something you'd need a designated cutting station for since it's also very heavy. People who own it swear by it, but I prefer something that I can stow away as I don't want to lose counter space to a trimmer.
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I have not had a problem with my trimmer and I wonder if there is just something NOT RIGHT with the trimmer you got. You might return it with the reason and have them replace it if they will???????? I hate it when things don't work right!
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You and me too! I have no idea so to avoid frustration have accepted the fact to use only as a basic trimmer. If you figure it out get back to me with this encouraging news to share, capise?
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So now I've had the ManGroomer for a while and like how it works. It's not lightning fast, and I find that the handle gets in the way sometimes, but it works well overall with little irritation (very nice feature). I recommend it. :-)
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I have owned several edgers and the McLain is by far the best edger I have owned. I have had it for three seasons and it performs perfectly. Has many features most edgers do not have.
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I personally think the WEAKEST part of this particular shredder IS the 'off, auto-on, reverse' switch. It seems flimsy, and I can see it becoming non functional quickly during regular use. This is just me, but pick a function and leave it on that, if you do not keep sliding it back and forth, it will not break on you, and it will work when you need it to in the future. I leave mine in auto-on mode all the time.
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I bought mine a little more than a year ago and it is a great saw .It was expensive when I bought it ,about 500 bucks, but being in my mid 60's running stairs with my bigger saws was getting old. I thought you had read the price wrong so I checked and your price is correct although I did find it cheaper on another Amazon site, but still 250 more than I paid. Sad, because it is a great little saw that I am very happy to own.