I really like this trimmer's battery life,power, weight, etc. but it burns through a spool of line in no time. Admittedly I don't have much experience with weed wackers - how long should a spool last? And is it only supposed to release more line when you press the button? Because I am not pressing the button and it still eats up the line.
Response from worx.comBy Portia M., Customer Experience , August 17, 2019
This varies from user to user. Other factors like the type of grass being cut may affect this as well.
Our Double Helix line is specially designed to work with the Worx GT CommandFeed, and give you a quicker and more efficient cut to help maintain a healthy, professionally groomed lawn. With the purchase of your Worx GT Revolution, you’re automatically enrolled in our Free Spools for Life program. You get free spools pre-loaded with 10 feet of line anytime you need them; just pay shipping and handling for each package of 6.
If you decide to use traditional line, the Worx GT can accept standard 0.065” cutting line found at any garden or home center and can be wound around our empty spool cartridges. Refer to your owner’s manual for important details about how to wind the line on the spools and keep in mind that with conventional cutting line, CommandFeed may not work as expected.
Should you have any further questions, please contact our Customer Care Team at 866-354-9679 Monday through Friday from 9 am until 6 pm EST and on Saturday from 8 am until 4 pm EST. We'd be more than happy to assist you.
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Good tech but eats through spools fast and went through 2 batteries in under 20 mins that's bad
Response from worx.comBy Portia M., Customer Experience , July 30, 2019
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and review! We greatly appreciate your honest feedback as it gives us a better understanding of where we need to improve. We apologize for any inconveniences you have been caused.
Each included 20V MaxLithium battery is designed to provide enough working time per charge to trim up to the average 1/4 acre yard on one charge. Actual results may vary on a variety of factors, including the density of the grass or weeds you’re cutting or the age of the battery pack. Each 20 volt 2.0Ah battery included with the WG163 provides up to 30 minutes of run time. For added runtime, we recommend purchasing an additional battery to assist with tackling larger tasks. WORX offers high capacity 20V 4.0Ah and 6.0Ah lithium batteries that will increase your runtime with twice the amp hours of our standard battery.
Should you have any further questions, please contact our Customer Care Team at 866-354-9679 Monday through Friday from 9 am until 6 pm EST and on Saturday from 8 am until 4 pm EST. We'd be more than happy to assist you!
I have half an acre lot and cut it with a rider mower which leaves trim-work in corners and along edges. Several negative reviews left me hoping the tool and battery life would be good enough. After 3 times around the yard, I'm extremely pleased. A full charge on a battery lasts for 2 trips around the yard. Auto line feed hasn't let me down. The unit is light and easy to handle. Oh, and how does it trim? It handles 12" grass along the wooded edges as well as what the rider can't reach. I haven't tried but wouldn't expect it to bush-hog a heavy weeded area. Overall, I'd recommend this machine, again.
Used my NEW wg163 string trimmer today, what a disappointment. I didn't even trim 3 feet, line broke, took spool out, started unit, line broke..... Ok by now you get the hint... it doesn't work. What do we do from here?
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from worx.comBy Portia M., Customer Experience , August 6, 2019
Thank you for sharing your experience and review! We greatly appreciate your honest feedback as it gives us a better understanding of where we need to improve. We apologize for any inconveniences you have been caused.
I recommend unwinding and rewinding the spool to make sure the line is not overlapping or stuck together. Since the trim line is biodegradable, it can melt and stick together causing the line to not feed properly. You can also try resetting the auto feed system by pressing the small square reset button on the bottom of the trimmer. It is located below the eyelet where your line feeds out on the trimmer head. If you press that 3 times, the auto feed system will reset and the line will come out properly. Be sure not to pull the line out by hand. This will tighten the line around the spool defeating the purpose of the auto feed feature. For future packs of spools purchased, We recommend storing the spools in a cool, dry place.