11/23/2023 0 Comments Rechargeable grass trimmer![]() Don’t expect a wind storm to come out of it like you would get with a larger plug in or gas unit. The blower is the most conspicuously light duty of the three. As I mentioned above, you’d have to do an awful lot of trimming to run through a whole battery charge. It is a bit smaller than some I’ve seen but I have no complaints at all about its function. The small wheel is a nice feature for edging. I can use it vertically like an edger for sidewalks, then switch it to horizontal for other trimming. I like the rotating handle and adjustable head. It doesn’t advance quite as easily, but it fits and has the advantage of being a bit tougher to break. Maybe not instant vaporization like you would get with a powerful gas unit, but good enough. ![]() Augustine grass and it will cut through it fine. I live in Houston, where we have thick St. This worried me initially, but it works well enough for my needs. The edger does use very thin trim line, with only one line sticking out rather than two like heavier duty edgers have. I like the charge indicator on the batteries, too. On the rare cases when I would use all three products on the same day, it would be a long enough project that I could plug depleted batteries in as I use them and they charge pretty quickly. By buying all three products, I have three batteries which eliminates any potential battery anxiety. The blower uses batteries the fastest and sometimes requires two batteries if I am blowing a lot. ![]() I can do the sidewalks and driveway with the edger on one battery as well. I can do all the bushes in my yard (a lot, 30+) with the hedge trimmer on one battery. This is cheap, but the battery life is actually good. I think for most average sized suburban yards, they would be plenty adequate.Īs the review above noted, each item comes with one battery. These are light duty items, so as long as you keep that in mind and your needs are not severe, they are an excellent value. I am happy to report that I am very satisfied with all three. I wanted to wait to review them until I had a chance to use them for all of last year. Last year I bought all three of Aldi’s Gardenline cordless yard tools: The edger/trimmer, the hedge trimmer and the blower. The other end has a push button to change the angle of the trimmer head, as well as a switch that allows the trimmer head to rotate. The handle has a wingnut and bolt that allow the user to change the angle when holding the trimmer, while the green handle at the top holds the battery pack. The mechanic also doesn’t make noise inside the aluminum pole. It feels like something is in the pole to assist the retraction, but it does not stop the ease of extending the height of the trimmer. The trimmer seemed short, but no worries it’s on a telescoping pole, so you can adjust the height. I plugged the battery in to charge and unplugged it the next morning. The battery and charger were in their own boxes, but they are equally easy to get working together. It comes assembled with the exception of the shield and battery. It is a lot lighter than anticipated (~10-15 lbs. Unboxing the trimmer was rather uneventful. Aldi moved Gardenline products to the floor and the trimmer was priced at $40, so I figured it was worth the shot. ![]() I’ve been needing to replace a gas-powered string trimmer that had died the previous year. I’d been looking at electric trimmers since then, but I have been wary of their price. I purchased the Gardenline 20 Volt Cordless Trimmer ( manual) in April 2018. You can read our roundup of other Aldi lawn equipment here. Aldi seems to be using some of the same suppliers, though, so our review of the Gardenline trimmer may also apply to the Ferrex one. You may also be able to find the trimmer line other places online.Īlso of note: Aldi now sells its lawn equipment under the Ferrex private label. Note, though, the shipping costs are very high unless you buy in bulk. ![]() When we reached out to the trimmer manufacturer, Sumec North America, they referred us to the replacement trimmer line available on its website (as of 2022, the link appears now broken). Most hardware stores don’t carry line in this size, which can be frustrating for consumers. The Gardenline trimmer uses a 0.055 inch (1.4 mm) line, which is not a common size in the United States (although it does seem more common overseas). EDITOR’S NOTE: A number of people have asked us about where to find replacement line. ![]()
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