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Greenworks 18 Inch 10 Amp Corded String Trimmer Attachment Capable 21142
Last Updated: February 20, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.2
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Hair
73gas, trimmers, spool, trimming, weeds
+66%
-34%
" ... great trimmer, too heavy. ... "
" ... Got the trimmer this morning and put it right to work. ... "
" ... At any rate the trimmer works fine with the spool it comes with and its .08 line. ... This trimmer takes a number of attachments like chain saw, brush cutter, and tiller. ... I've had two gas trimmers that I used exclusively for brush cutting. ... "
" ... Lighter than my old gas string cutter. ... "
" ... Plus, it’s compatible with my attachments from my other string trimmer. ... "
" ... After watching some of the YouTube videos and reading both older and newer reviews, it was obvious that this trimmer has undergone numerous improvements, over time. ... After assembly, I did a trial run to get myself acclimated to the feel and cut of a 2-line trimmer. ... The .065 line worked very well and did a great cut at high power. ... To assist me when edging, I put a piece of duct tape on the grass shield and simply line things up to the cement driveway, etc. ... "
" ... Got it to use with the Ryobi RY15525 - Curved Shaft Trimmer Attachment because I know the head on that one. ... "
" ... I am very satisfied with this trimmer. ... "
Comfort
40shoulder strap, trigger, string, string head, strap
+50%
-50%
" ... The string then melts off and I have to take the whole spool off to detach the molten string and re wrap it. ... "
" ... Second time using it the spool fell off when I tapped it to let out line. ... "
" ... In my opinion, bumping is eventually going to be harmful to the head and require its replacement. ... It is possible to hand wind it in the existing head, but that can be difficult. ... "
" ... Broke first hour of use ... "
" ... I do not like that the button on the handle is very not comfortable to hold, so I tape button forever because I can not work like that ... "
" ... Edging is all but impossible due to the length of the shaft and the angle of the head. ... "
" ... Weapon, be sure to wear safety goggles ... "
" ... Only complaint is the safety trigger that has to be held down for the power trigger to be engaged is awkward. ... "
Build Quality
31shaft, spool, weeds, trimmer, trigger
+48%
-52%
" ... The extra spool was the wrong one for the whacker but I used the string. ... "
" ... Broke first hour of use ... "
" ... Parts very difficult to find. ... "
" ... Lost the spring. ... "
" ... At the end of the second season, the plastic "bump head knob" at the end of the head developed a circular crack and quickly disintegrated. ... "
" ... The string that comes with it is horribly brittle. ... "
" ... It doesn't swivel, it doesn't have wheels or guards for edging. ... "
" ... I've had this for 2 years and have been winding the spool myself, but the spool just broke. ... "
Fit
29bump feed, bump, attachment, weeds, trimmer
+52%
-48%
" ... have gotten used to the fit of the unit and it serves its purpose well. ... "
" ... I could put a replacement head (pivot-trim) on this product straight from the box and LOVE it!! ... "
" ... Put his bad boy on a you can feel the torque in the motor, the strap comes in very handy. ... "
" ... Was able to cut down all types of weeds strong and not to heavy . ... "
" ... Update 1: I got the Pivotrim hybrid head to fit nicely by using the metal washer provided and purchasing a 1" ID x 3/32" O-ring to keep the collar from flopping around. ... Nice snug fit. ... "
" ... Works great, fit as I needed. ... "
" ... I love that it has a long shaft because I am on the taller side and I can stand upright when using it. ... The bump feeder works great too. ... "
" ... Forward grip could be padded, or at least a bit bigger diameter. ... "
Cables
22extension cord, trimmer, gas, electric, motor
+77%
-23%
" ... I have 200 ft of power cord and it’s very easy to menuver around the yard. ... "
" ... Having used an electric mower for years now, I'm pretty well-adjusted to having a cable on my gardening implements. ... "
" ... Easily controlled, and the electric option is doable here as we have 3 outdoor outlets that allows 100ft and 50ft cord to get unit most everywhere needed without power loss to unit. ... "
" ... But that maybe because I am using a heavier gauge cord, I don't know exactly. ... I have no doubt that if I switched to the small gauge cord this would not be such a problem Still that maybe a deal breaker for some. ... "
" ... By far the best electric trimmer I've ever used, and aside from the cord, it feels and runs a lot more like a gas trimmer than your standard $40 electric one that only takes .65 line. ... "
" ... Secure cord retainer ... "
" ... I put in .105 cord and did fine with it. ... "
" ... I use a 12 gauge ext cord to help protect the motor from burnout. ... "
Ease of Use
21line, easy to assemble, spool, put together, easy to use
+90%
-10%
" ... Easy to assemble . ... easy to change weeder line. ... "
" ... I'm not sure what changed, but it's made using this a lot easier. ... "
" ... Super easy assembly and then if wanted disassembly for storage!! ... "
" ... The 10 AMP model was easy to put together and my husband used it immediately. ... "
" ... Lightweight, powerful & easy to handle. ... "
" ... It doesn't go through line too quickly and is easy to reload. ... "
" ... Works perfect, restringing and use was easy. ... "
" ... It's fine with this easy modification. ... "
Product Reliability
17update, feed, failed, switch, problems
+41%
-59%
" ... Then line feed problems began. ... Just can't get it to work reliably. ... "
" ... I have had this product for a little over a month. ... "
" ... However, that is when the on/off switch is functioning. ... "
" ... The tigger and/or saftey switch stopped working after six uses. ... "
" ... I've tried two of these and both of them failed within 2-3 hours of operation. ... "
" ... Product stopped working after perhaps 3 months of use spread over a 12 month period. ... "
" ... It is so long that its hard to control and I had to wait a week then go over the areas I did before to get the other half of the weeds which it didn't get. ... "
" ... May have been sent a defective unit but this device never worked properly for me. ... "
Returns
13returned, replacement, spool, refund, spools
+8%
-92%
" ... Returned after one use. ... "
" ... Tried communicating with the company but their suggest is to return it. ... Not exchange it but return it. ... "
" ... Returned it to Amazon. ... "
" ... Returned for refund. ... "
" ... I would return it but It's too late:( ... "
" ... you sell a product that doesn't a replacement spool on the market!!!!! ... All the stars in the world won't fix the fact you can't get a replacement spool for this model 21142 if it was purchased within the past two years !!!!!!! ... "
" ... Also, they no longer seem to make the replacement line spools for it. ... "
" ... I really regret that I didn't return this during my 30 day window with Amazon. ... "
Price
11value, money, worth, waste of money, waste
+82%
-18%
" ... But for the price and quality of cutting - I bought the newer model which has been great so far. ... "
" ... Just as expected - Good Value Good Quality ... "
" ... The price was good. ... "
" ... Already got my money's worth. ... "
" ... Best 60(ish) bucks ever! ... "
" ... When you consider the price that these are going for on amazon, it is an exceptional value, as long as everything you want to do is within 100 feet of an outlet. ... "
" ... works great and great price ... "
" ... It's a decent unit for the price. ... "
Size
11powerful, weight, plenty, lightweight, lighter
+64%
-36%
" ... It's a bit heavy but it's well-balanced. ... "
" ... It is plenty powerful. ... "
" ... Very powerful not to heavy. ... "
" ... It is very powerful. ... "
" ... Lightweight, powerful & easy to handle. ... "
" ... Perfect, powerful, right on! ... "
Capacity
10small yard, ft, feet, worked, sq
+50%
-50%
" ... Pets or neighbors are within 50 feet of this ... "
" ... It would not feed — could not even get 15 feet of yard done. ... "
" ... ft. lot from 3 hours down to 1.5 hours. ... "
Overall performance
10speed, job, trigger, full speed, variable
+80%
-20%
" ... High quality and does the job ... "
" ... Look around though, the one I got was single speed. ... If it was variable speed I would have given it a 6. ... "
" ... Does a great job. ... "
" ... I love the fact that it is corded because it enabled continuous use until the job was done. ... "
" ... Smooth, powerful, stable, no line feed issues, and easy to reload line. ... The one thing I wished for was a variable-speed trigger. ... "
" ... Still it does the job well enough. ... Now that I have exposed all the weaknesses, let me say that overall I am very pleased with its performance. ... "
" ... GOOD JOB GREENWORKS "NOT" ... "
" ... My only complaint is that it has just one speed, but I guess that's why it's so affordable. ... "
Controls
9trigger, switch, trimmer, press, power button
-100%
" ... However, that is when the on/off switch is functioning. ... "
" ... -On-off switch is hard to turn on and off. ... "
" ... The shaft is held together by a toggle button that comes apart easily and without warning during use. ... "
" ... I do not like that the button on the handle is very not comfortable to hold, so I tape button forever because I can not work like that ... "
" ... The safety button and trigger sometimes seem to require a little extra force to activate, which *may* make some people think it's broken if they're unable to pull the trigger hard enough. ... "
" ... It is very hard to press in the trigger, and keep it there. ... "
" ... not the best .called after a year because the bump button broke and people said it has a four year watterny but thats not covered so its 39 doolars for the button it was 64 for the whole weed trimmer , DONT BUY THIS!!!! ... "
Power Consumption
9switch, plenty of power, pain, safety, gas
+78%
-22%
" ... Item has plenty of power ... "
" ... then its gas powered predecessors. ... "
" ... Very impressive power . ... "
" ... I give up and let out the line manually, a real pain but it has good power. ... "
" ... Plenty of power. ... "
" ... I have 120v tools that draw significantly more power than this. ... "
Marketplace
9described, company, time, thank, spools
+44%
-56%
" ... Nothing on Amazon, eBay, their own damned website. ... "
" ... I accidentally ordered wrong product. ... "
" ... However, it absolutely is not an edger as described. ... "
" ... Returned it to Amazon. ... "
" ... So not a good product or company. ... "
Battery Life
8corded, charge, trimmer, gas, cordless
+75%
-25%
" ... :) My eye is now even considering that "battery" version . ... "
" ... (I suppose I could have spent at least tripple on a battery trimmer that has an extra battery . ... "
" ... Will see if it lasts longer. ... "
" ... You may ask why not battery or gas. ... "
" ... I saw review for some of the battery operated ones and decided this would be an excellent choice. ... "
" ... Lasts longer that the .080 line that came with it, so far so good. ... "
Cable Length
7extension cord, 100, gauge extension cord, gauge extension, gauge
+71%
-29%
" ... I use a heavy 100 foot extension cord and it works great. ... "
" ... I used a 100 ft extension cord with no problems. ... "
" ... I have no doubt that if I switched to the small gauge cord this would not be such a problem Still that maybe a deal breaker for some. ... "
" ... On a 15 amp circuit with a 100' 14 Gauge extension cord? ... "
" ... I merely used my existing 100' 16-gauge extension cable. ... "
Cleaning
7mess, dirt, weeds, shaft, line
+86%
-14%
" ... More powerful than most gas powered edgers and the twin string roter will take out heavy brush and weeds. ... "
" ... Wasn't a problem cleaned up easy .I used all line it came with and installing new line was easy. ... "
" ... cleaning up around a camp site. ... "
" ... It’s great to not have to mess with oil and gas, just plug in and go! ... "
" ... !, so powerful you could dig holes in dirt with it. ... "
" ... Personally though, I think it's a great trade-off to not have to deal with maintenance and keeping oil and gas around. ... "
User Manual
5user, written, string, spool, head
+20%
-80%
" ... The manual contains typos and poorly set text. ... "
" ... The only issue I found with this thing is that in the user manual it says to turn the head (to remove the spool) in one direction when in actuality it is the opposite direction (the product is solid but documentation needs some proof reading). ... In other words- you better read the user manual on this one. ... "
" ... The manual has nothing about how to do it. ... Its really a joke not having this all important step in the manual. ... "
" ... When my string needed to be replaced I tried to follow the manual. ... "
Sound Quality
510 amp, sounded, quieter, noisy, noise
+40%
-60%
" ... Heavy, Noisy, Bearings at the head were non existent or poor as was very loud, sounded like a truck and vibrated horribly. ... "
" ... I'm writing this while waiting on the Phone listening to poorly played classical music that i can barely hear. ... "
Setup
4tools, line
+100%
" ... Wasn't a problem cleaned up easy .I used all line it came with and installing new line was easy. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble . ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble with no tools ... "
Weight
4light, heavy, power, lighter, bit
+50%
-50%
" ... Heavy, bulky, unreturnable. ... "
" ... Also this product is heavy. ... "
Storage
4better, shaft, replacement, easy, assembly
+100%
" ... liked larger filament and the bump advance. ... "
" ... I love that it has a long shaft because I am on the taller side and I can stand upright when using it. ... "
" ... I might as well buy a better model from a manufacturer that has reasonable replacement parts readily available. ... "
" ... Super easy assembly and then if wanted disassembly for storage!! ... "
Band
3shoulder strap, handle, trimmer
+100%
" ... The shoulder strap is a thoughtful feature to aid in swinging it around. ... "
" ... Comes with a shoulder strap. ... "
" ... It takes some time to find the right place for the handle on the shaft, and then the right height to set the strap. ... "
Features
3joke, feeding, auto feed, safety features, safety
+67%
-33%
" ... It’s best feature is it’s instant turn on switch which makes all the difference to me. ... "
" ... Powerful and the line feeding feature actually works. ... "
Design
3look, thing, string, better
+67%
-33%
" ... Why not 5 stars, the guard can use a better design. ... "
" ... I used a B&D model before and this thing makes it look like a toy. ... "
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