I love not having to buy gasoline, but even more I don’t have to mix 2 cycle fuel or pull the start rope until my arm falls off. The battery blower and trimmer are easier to use, quieter and don’t make nasty exhaust smell. Feels much more peaceful and tranquil to use.
The 80V battery is quite heavy so learning how to balance the trimmer while trying to cut evenly takes some time to get used to. The trigger action is a bit different but by the 2nd or 3rd use, I got used it and was able to control the speed pretty much the way I desired. It's a bit heavy for a long work job but for small lawns it's great. My only concern is that it doesn't come with proper instructions on how to put the trimmer together out of the box. When I first started the trimmer, the bottom part fell off and flew out. I had to figure out how to put it back together myself.
I have 80volt versions of the mower, 18” chainsaw, and more recently the 16” string trimer and leaf blower. They are built well and have the power for any task I have put them thru. I was especially impressed by the power of the blower.
trimmer is equal to the gas trimmer that it replaced without the expense of repairs and breakdowns.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Customer Care, September 13, 2021
Hello greenbelt gardener,
Thank you for taking the time to review the 80V String Trimmer. We want you to know, feedback is at the heart of everything we do! Thank you for sharing your choice to ditch your gas tools for an innovative, eco-friendly alternative! We're confident that you'll enjoy the Greenworks lineup features over 20 high-performance Pro 80V tools. If it ends up that you are having an issue with the string trimmer, please contact our Customer Support at 1-888-909-6757 (1-888-90WORKS), and we would be happy to assist you further in remedying an issues.
This weed whipper is perfect for me! I needed something heavy duty to go thru the weeds on our farm, but light weight and easy enough to start by myself. This is amazing! It lasts over an hour of heavy duty whipping and recharges in 20 minutes. It starts immediately with the push of a button, no choke or pulling a cord. Can't recommend this one enough. Its our first Greenworks tool but won't be our last!
I ordered this following the recommendation that it would fit a Kobalt 40 V trimmer and I agree, it is a a great fit. It is also more solid than the original!