as well as versatile general purpose trimmers that can also handle long grass and weeds. How our tests find you the best Cutting grass We test trimmers on long grass, tough weeds and edges to see ...

Battery Powered String Trimmer - Cordless String Trimmer gets ... through tall grass and weeds and send debris flying while they cut, they have a shield to deflect most debris.

155 trimmer line, it’s important to consider the thickness and durability of the line. This size is ideal for heavy-duty trimming jobs, such as cutting through thick weeds and grass. You’ll ...

The first is just like a lawn mower. A blade lawn trimmer spins little plastic - and in some models, metal - blades to cut the grass. The other, more common solution is line. These trimmers cut ...

The string trimmer’s handheld design and narrow profile make it adept at fitting into tight spaces. “It’s typically used to cut where the mower can’t reach, e.g. along fences, garden beds ...

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Weed eaters, often referred to as string trimmers, are valuable devices for people who wish to keep their lawn or garden neat and tidy. They are particularly useful for cutting grass and weeds in ...

and larger areas where the wider cutting width means quicker cutting. Most of the string trimmers that I have tested put the motor in the base of the device, but the DCST972X1 has it built into ...

Most of Husqvarna’s range of string trimmers are gas-powered, but the Husqvarna 220iL that I reviewed here is their cheapest rechargeable battery model. It has a 16-inch cutting path and is ...

In February 2024 this Husqvarna String Trimmer was recalled because incorrect wiring in the ignition module on the recalled grass trimmers can cause an electrical spark or arcing, posing a fire ...

It does an excellent job cutting the vast majority of my yard. However, there are places where it simply does not reach no matter how hard I try. This is where a good string trimmer comes in handy.