American Gardener YS24 YardStick 10-Inch 24-Volt Cordless String Trimmer
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of American Gardener YS24 YardStick 10-Inch 24-Volt Cordless String Trimmer
Customer Review: WOW WHAT A TRIMMER
Summary: 5 Stars
I was skeptical about purchasing this product, but after using it, I can say..." WOW what a trimmer". The reviews from other users was also a big plus. Our yard is 15000 square feet, surrounded by a wire fence, trees, shrubs, sidewalks, all these require trimming, even though the instructions warned me not to trim too close to the wire, I wanted to try it anyhow, it worked great, but I would not make a habit of this. It is so easy to use and lightweight, just a flick of the trimmer and you have an edger, and it really makes a nice groove between the sidewalk and the grass. It is also easy to maneuver in tight or small places, one speed and not loud like some gas trimmers. So easy to start, no pull cord, I have bursitis in my shoulder and I no longer have to deal with the pain associated with pulling a cord. It takes about 16 hours to charge and its ready the next time I have to use it, I would recommend this to anyone.Customer Review: Great Trimmer - Decent Price - Better than anticipated results
Summary: 4 Stars
I took a chance on this product without acutally seeing one in use. I have a .22 acre lot (fences, sidewalk and edging all around) and this trimmer busts through the entire yard without issue but does get drain a bit at the end of use (even around and under a playset area). It's .080 line holds up much better than the .065 that other models I have used. I saw some complaints about line feed and I have not had problems with that. I also find changing the line/spool out to be easier than other models I have used (Ryobi/Toro). I usually only get three years out of these cordless trimmers so if this one lasts three...I have no complaints about that either. This one is impressive enough I am considering a new one next season to keep a backup on hand.
The only issue I have had is the 'shroud/shield' that snaps on has popped off a few times. I glued it on with some silicone and it stays on now.
Customer Review: Isn't technology great!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was going to get the Worx GT, but read reviews and most said it was not powerful and the battery had a short life. A lot of the articles said the Yardstick 24 was a better choice and I didn't see nearly as many negative reviews. I bought it and have used it 3 times. I cuts through any grass very easily and some smaller other growth. Fro the money, I couldn't be happier. The charger makes storage easy. Two things I would change. The string is .08 which is a little thin, but I guess helps the battery last so long. I have replaced the string that came with it with a square string to help with cutting. Also, the Worx GT has a guide wheel on it for edging. The Yardstick would benefit from that. Some of the bad reviews I read said the guard falls off easily. Not a problem with me. Either they didn't attach it correctly or there has been a design change. Highly recommend!Customer Review: I'm impresssed
Summary: 5 Stars
I have always had an Echo gas weed trimmer. I have had the carburetor rebuilt two times because even my husband couldn't start the darn thing. Out the door it went! Reluctantly, I bought the American Gardener Yardstick because of being 24 volt as opposed to 12 volt, ease of starting, and price. It does the job well, making short work of weeds with pencil sized stems, no fumes, and no noise. Sure it's sort of heavy, but no more than a gas one. If it were light it would be too flimsy to do the job. I have only used it a few times and I left it always off the charger until it was weak, which was about a month. Maybe the key is that with rechargeable items, you must let them run down so rhey get a full charge. It's that way with other rechargeable items. I was hesitant to buy but I certainly didn't want an electric one. So far I'm impressed. Time will tell if it holds up.Customer Review: 24V Cordless YardStick
Summary: 5 Stars
I have recently purchased a 24V Cordless Yardstick Trimmer/Edger. I was not expecting much, but must say I am thrilled beyond words. It lives up to all the advertising hype. Since I am now elderly I got tired of fooling with a "corded" weed eater, and even when young never had much luck starting a gas powered one. It takes about 30-45 minutes to trim all the areas in my small yard and I have never had to recharge except between using In my opinion this is better that the Black and Decker which is also sold on Amazon. The main complaint with the B&D which I read in the reviews is that it needed to be recharged too often. AGAIN. I am so pleased with my purchase and as usual buying through Amazon was a good experience. I HATE to get out and shop and have bought a super-duper toaster oven as well a vacuum cleaner through Amazon...not to mention books as gifts for others.