Customer Reviews for Greenworks - 16" Brushless String Trimmer, with 2.5Ah Battery and Rapid Charger - Green
Customer Rating
3
Great trimmer except the bump feed is terrible
on July 19, 2025
Posted by: Mojofloflo
Gender:Male
Ive had mine for 2 summers now, I love everything about it except the bump feed. Its a double line bump feed but it doesnt have a separator between the two lines so they get tangled ALL.THE.TIME. I've re run the feed pretty much every use and no matter how I spool the thing, its always getting jammed. Greenworks has double line bump feeds with separators and oddly doesnt have one for this model - so I'd actually urge you guys to not get this one and to check for models that have accessory replacements.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks Customer Care, Greenworks customer sucess, July 24, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the performance of the unit over the past two summers, though we’re sorry to hear the bump feed has been a source of frustration.
One benefit of this particular bump head design is its ease of reloading, especially compared to units that require replaceable spools. While we understand that line tangling can be an issue in certain cases, many users find the straightforward reload process to be a convenient feature.
We appreciate your honest feedback and want you to know it’s been shared with our product development team as we continue working to improve future designs. If you'd like help with spooling tips feel free to reach out to us directly at 1-888-909-6757 or via chat on our website—we’re happy to assist.
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