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Worx WG150
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Approximate retail price:
$100
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Type: Battery
About - Worx WG150

The Worx WG150 is part of the string trimmer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, string trimmer models like the WG150 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Trimming:
Trimming denotes how quickly and neatly models cut grass.

Edging:
Edging is how quickly and neatly models trimmed a vertical line along a walkway.

Tall grass & weeds:
Tall grass denotes cutting power in tall grass and weeds.
Features & Specs - Worx WG150
info Weight (lbs.) 6.7
info Engine size 18 volt
info Shaft Curved
info Four-cycle engine No
info Dual line No
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User Reviews - Worx WG150
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1.0
Terrible Battery Life - Tips
6/10/2011
Pros
Easy to Handle
Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
From the beginning, battery life was bad and only got worse. I have had the product ~4 years. I use the trimmer for simple edging but cannot get all the way around my front yard before the battery goes low and the cutting speed slows significantly.<br />Tip - I found that the battery holds a charge better if I take it from the charger and put it into the trimmer shortly after the battery is charged. If I leave the battery in the charger, the battery seems to significantly discharge during the week after the battery has been charged.<br />For best use - I take the battery out of the trimmer on Friday evening and put it back in the charger and then use the trimmer on Saturday morning (what a pain, but it seems to help!)
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2.0
Battery died after one season
3/22/2011
Pros
Excellent if good battery
Cons
Battery died 1 season
Best Uses
Straight Edging
Trimming Around Rocks
Comment:
Works great, but very disappointed that the battery didn't make it after the 1st winter. The batteries cost about $59 or more to replace. Not sure if it is just my battery.
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1.0
not comparable to a gas trimmer
9/6/2010
Pros
Easy to Handle
Ergonomic Grip
Lightweight
Cons
Uses Lots of Line
Best Uses
Straight Edging
Comment:
the battery, does not hold up at peak,, maybe 15-20 when new,,, the cord breaks very often,<br />does not cut tall grass,<br />only 10 ft cord on reel<br />doesnt do good around rocks or concrete, string breaks
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