Ryobi 18v electric string trimmer

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Reluctantly, I purchased one. I was very speptical how it would perform. This one has the lithium battery, cost119 dollars at home depot. I chose
Ryobi because I have other tools for that battery. I didnt want another gas machine or have to lug a 100ft power cord so I took a chance.

I did not wear eye protection because I didnt think it would be powerful enough to warrant it. After a few seconds I retrieved the goggles.This thing works good. I have a half acre lot with a house, few trees ,and a shed. Trimmed it all quickly and on one charge. I doubt it will cut woody vines and thick weeds but for trimming the grass away this is a competent machine.

 

[dalee100]

Hi,

Thanks for the write up. I've got a YardStik brand 18V trimmer. I like the light weight handiness too. If mine dies, I'll look for a Ryobi, I've got a drill and saw from them.

dalee

 

[Jason M D.]

Reluctantly, I purchased one. I was very speptical how it would perform. This one has the lithium battery, cost119 dollars at home depot. I chose
Ryobi because I have other tools for that battery. I didnt want another gas machine or have to lug a 100ft power cord so I took a chance.

I did not wear eye protection because I didnt think it would be powerful enough to warrant it. After a few seconds I retrieved the goggles.This thing works good. I have a half acre lot with a house, few trees ,and a shed. Trimmed it all quickly and on one charge. I doubt it will cut woody vines and thick weeds but for trimming the grass away this is a competent machine.

Is it a Li-ion? I have black and decker that uses Ni-Cd and while it works good, doesn't last long or keep a charge.

 

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Its the green one that uses the lithiun battery. The battery alone is a hundred bucks.

 

[Jason M D.]

Its the green one that uses the lithiun battery. The battery alone is a hundred bucks.

Thank you. I just reread your initial post and saw that you mentioned what battery it was. That's a big DUH on my part, sorry.