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Worx WG150
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Approximate retail price:
$100
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Type: Light Duty Battery
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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!)
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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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.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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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
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
The Worx WG150 is part of the String trimmers test program at Consumer Reports. The Worx WG150 String trimmers features and specs include Engine size, Weight (lbs.), Dual line, Shaft, Four-cycle engine. In our lab tests, String trimmers models like the Worx WG150 are reviewed on Overall score, Tall grass & weeds, Trimming, Ease of use, Edging, Handling. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Worx WG150 based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Worx WG150 include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Worx WG150.
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