American Gardener YS24 YardStick 10-Inch 24-Volt Cordless String Trimmer
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of American Gardener YS24 YardStick 10-Inch 24-Volt Cordless String Trimmer
Customer Review: Decent so far, but not without problems
Summary: 3 Stars
I've had this trimmer for about four months now. The fifth or sixth time I used it, it just quit wouking without warning. I checked the fuse and wires to the battery and they lookied ok, but I changed the fuse anyways....still didn't work. After reading some of these reviews, I saw a couple that said one of the wires came off the motor so I took the bottom half apart. Sure enough, the negitive wire was disconnected from the motor. A quick solder job and I was back in business.
I really like this trimmer when it works, but the wiring mishap has spoiled my view on it. I'm guessing that there are more problems in its future due to its poor construction and/or quality control. I probably wont buy another American Gardener product again.
Customer Review: Don't waste your money
Summary: 1 Stars
battery always charged to full power within 2-3 hours. However, spent 2 years chasing the line inside the spool because it would not feed line when prompted. Tonight, finally had enough and smashed against a tree! I am buying a Black & Decker Hedgehog!Customer Review: Dont buy it
Summary: 1 Stars
Dont buy it. In the first place when the battery goes bad in about a year you cant get replacements from the company. In the second place before the battery goes out the thing begins to fall about starting with the shroud that is supposed to cut the line. And speaking of the line you have the fun of finding the the line has gone inside the spool constantly so that you are always taking the spool apart to restring the cutting line. Other than these things its great.Customer Review: EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this trimmer/edger for just over a month. It's the first cordless trimmer that I have owned. Previous experience had been with gas power units. This is the BEST. I like the ease with which you can shift from trimmer to edger. The dual on switches are a great design feature. I have a LOT of trimming to do in my yard. I am still using the same spool after about six uses. The only negative I have found is that the guide lip on the wheel in the edger mode could be wider which would make it easier to guide along sidewalks,etc. But, overall OUTSTANDING product...Customer Review: End Your Research... The YardStick is #1
Summary: 5 Stars
Ease-of-Use and Versatility! That's why you should buy the 24-Volt YardStick Cordless Edger. I did. Think about it, why do you avoid trimming your lawn each and every week? The trimming and edging really doesn't take that long. In my case, the reason I only trimmed about once every three-weeks was, (1) I needed to uncoil one 100 ft. extension cord for the front yard, (2) secure and tie the cord at the source and around the trimmer's handle (to avoid the "Houston, we've got a problem" power outage), (3) avoid the cord itself, (4) work a strategy for getting the cord around trees and flower beds, (5) trim the yard, (6) then rewind and store the cord... only to repeat the process for the backyard! All the real work was in the prep and storage time. What needless pain.So, I did the research, and my wife got me the YardStick for Father's Day. I looked at other cordless trimmer/edgers, but the recommendations on Amazon for the YardStick, countered by user cautions/comments about other battery (awkward position of start/power switch) and gas edgers (noise/hassle), helped me take the plunge and try American Gardener. A look at American Gardener's web page will help anyone understand that "trimming is their thing."
I knew I'd received a quality product right out of the box. The YardStick, although not a lightweight, was balanced, comfortable to hold, easy to maneuver while being rugged with an elegant/practical design. I'm a tall person, so the "turn style-like" handle adjustments and easy conversion to edger-mode were important. The test drive was a blast. I was amazed at the "quiet" torque created by the 24-volt powerhouse. Cordless has come a long way. This is also the only dual ball-bearing motor I could find, and it hums. The precision of the edging feature was a welcomed surprise.
The chore that used to waste a good 35 minutes, now only took about 12- front AND back! Then, I just placed the YardStick in the charger for next week. Cool.