I have no prior experience with an edger and have a lawn that was in real need of one. So, it was difficult to line up the tool without hitting the drive or path and generating a lot of sparks. The toll also requires you to lean over so it’s not ergonomic or comfortable to use. Again, if you know what you’re doing maybe it’s easier! It certainly has cutting power and spins up fast, so hopefully I’ll figure it out in time!
This edger is a solid option for straight or flat lawns, and a much better alternative to a trimmer or 2-in-1.
Got this 80v because we already owned the mower and battery (love). I can edge the entire lawn with about 75% of the battery capacity. It works nicely to mow, trim the beds while battery charges, and then finish with the edger before cleanup.
A few of noteworthy things:
- I intentionally attached the hand grip on at a 90° because it was easier to hold as a tall person (6'3").
- This edger is HUGE, even for me. It's a little top heavy with the battery in, but not unmanageable. But it can be very awkward to hold sometimes.
- You can only edge while standing on the left (the blade is on the right). If you have objects in the way, it will be harder to manage.
- The edger works best when you go forward—and then pull it backwards to trench some more (if you don't have a good one already).
- It's ok if it grazes concrete, but don't let it be completely interrupted or else you might seriously damage the motor. If your sidewalk is uneven, I would recommend drawing a straight edge based on the innermost concrete tile. It will look a little awkward, but it will keep you from having a jagged line or throwing away a few hundred dollars.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Greenworks Customer Support, August 10, 2021
Hello there,
Thank you for sharing your experience with this edger! We greatly appreciate your honest feedback as it gives us a better understanding of where we could improve moving forward. Should you ever have any future questions, comments or concerns please feel welcome to contact us directly at 1-888-909-6757 (1-888-90WORKS) or by sending an email to info@greenworkstools.com. We are always happy to help.