Flymo Mini Trim ST Electric Grass Trimmer, 230 W, Cutting Width 21 cm

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Of course, the best garden strimmer would be useless without one of the Best Cordless Lawn Mower, Best Robot Lawn Moweror Best Petrol Lawn Mower– as these will help keep your lawn looking lush across the board! A cutting style that you get on with – as mentioned above, strimmers can use either cutting line or cutting blades. Keep this in mind when shopping, and decide if you’re more comfortable (physically and economically speaking) replacing wire or blades when it wears out.

The battery that came with this cordless grass trimmer had a run time of around 30 minutes, but you can’t expect too much from a 2.0Ah battery. The fact that it charges in just one hour is a huge plus, and you always have the option of purchasing a larger battery.Assembling this strimmer only takes a few minutes. It’s been designed well, although the adjustable shaft isn’t quite long enough for tall people like myself – I had to stoop while strimming. Upon opening the box, you’ll see that there are only a few components to assemble, which is a good thing since the instruction manual isn’t very clear. Assembly is relatively simple and only took me about 10 minutes. This model features two cutting speeds: Eco and Turbo. To use, hold in the ‘on' button for a few seconds and it will default to Eco mode which is ample for most strimming needs. If the grass is really long or straw like, switch it to Turbo mode and it’ll slice through it like butter.

Naturally, one of the main benefits of a battery-powered strimmer is that they are much easier to manoeuvre than their corded counterparts. Not only is there no potentially-hazardous cord to accidentally cut or trip over, but there’s no cord restricting your movement either. They are great bits of kit, but use them mindfully to avoid inflicting unnecessary damage and pain.A single string trimmer, it’s not quite as powerful as a heavy duty double string version, but it is strong enough to trim heavy grasses and weeds without complaint. It also boasts an auto line feed system, which means you don’t waste so much string like you would on an older style “bump” feed trimmer.

In general, there’s a lot to say about the design of this cordless grass trimmer – it’s all been very cleverly thought out. Just about everything is adjustable – the handle, the head, and even the cutting width (25 cm or 30 cm), which is a feature that most other cordless strimmers don’t offer. I also noticed that this strimmer didn’t feel quite as powerful as some of the others that I tested. It came with a 2.0Ah battery, which gave me about 20 minutes of strimming time. This may be all you need if you have a small garden, but I would recommend purchasing a larger battery for medium or large spaces. This same battery can of course be used with other Ryobi One+ tools.Like all the best strimmers, the Ryobi’s trigger features variable speed control which is a boon when scything through different types of foliage. And when the going gets really tough, simply swap the 30cm auto-feed line for the 20cm Tri-Arc brushcutter blade which is capable of annihilating everything in its path.

Japanese tool giants Ryobi make some of the best DIY level tools on the market. They’re more than capable for jobs around the home and garden, and the Ryobi OLT1832 cordless grass trimmer is a good example of an affordable garden tool. If you’ve got lots of awkward spots in your garden that the mower can’t reach, this is an ideal piece of equipment to add to your collection. As with a lot of things, personal preference will likely dictate whether you choose a mains-powered or battery-powered strimmer. It also depends on the job you are doing, whether you need slightly more power with a mains-powered option, or prioritise the freedom of cordless tools.

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The main business of strimming is performed by a 28cm dual-line auto-feed cassette. The line itself is lightly crimped every centimetre along its length and this helps the line blade cut it more accurately so you don’t end up with uneven ends. Dual-line strimmers may take a little longer to reload but they offer faster cutting and are more easily able to deal with tough undergrowth. Overall, there’s no denying that this strimmer’s design is impressive. Granted, at first glance, it may not look particularly exceptional, but take a closer look and you’ll see that numerous features have been crammed into this compact tool. At 3 kg, this strimmer is neither the lightest nor the heaviest on my list. It feels solid and sturdy, but it will eventually get tiring to use. You may prefer a harness to comfortably operate this strimmer, but the handle does have a soft grip for comfort.