I bought one of these but was really disappointed in it unfortunately. It worked flawlessly for about 3 weeks. However, one day I was using it and suddenly it stopped. I realized that the vents they made in the motor housing were too big. This allowed grass, dirt, etc. to get in the motor and caused it to burn up. I’ll give it in another try down the road, but for now it’s not for me. I’d highly recommend putting some kind of screen over that housing. Something like a large tea making bag would probably work well. They usually have a draw string and should be small enough openings to keep things out while letting the motor breathe.
We just bought this. I am watching your videos now. It doesn't seem to hard to use. I am waiting for my husband to try it first. I am hoping it works good for us.
I'm a huge fan of battery powered tools and machines, and I have transfered to battery machines in my small landscaping business. I use Makita hedge trimmer, pole trimmer and pole saw. But there are still 2 machines that I think still can't be replaced with a battery powered ones. Those are lawnmower and weed wacker. Although I've heard great stuff about the Milwaukee trimmer mentioned here, and Makita recently came out with an awesome pro level battery lawnmower, I still choose my Husqvarna 525 trimmer and Honda HRX 537 lawnmower. They are still more powerful and versatile than battery operated and they are even cheaper. With an incredible advance in battery tools, maybe in 5-10 years gas machines will be a thing of the past, but for now they are ireplecable in certain applications.
When I try to edge with this the string seems to retract back inside a bit and not keep a long string going. My previous Ryobi 18v did the same thing, so I use a Black and Decker electric edger. Works perfect for me as a trimmer though. In my application, I don't even need high mode. Just curious why I always have this problem. It works as an edger for about 5ft before it started acting weird. I know it says not to use it as an edger, but I assumed it was a disclaimer so you didn't sling stuff up. But he seems to not be having problems with it. Also I haven't loaded the string in, it is the pre loaded string that came with it new.
Definitely! I have this same trimmer. My wife and I run an apartment complex. On the 2 story side of the property we have a ditch. Being that today was the first cut of the year that ditch was pretty grown in. The trimmer on the 5ah. Battery ripped right thru the growth. I'd say covering an area that's 10 feet across by 75-80 feet long and a few feet deep. Fully charged 5ah still had 3 bars after clearing it in 20 mins
Is it stronger than the old model? I just sold my Dewalt 20V trimmer yesterday. Bought the M18 Fuel quik lok trimmer and pole saw. Extremely pleased with the power and run time of it. Haven't even needed to run it on high speed. Found the low speed on the older model Dewalt just wasn't enough.
Oh yea ..much more powerful...I did this video last week brought out with me on Thurs. The handle is in very uncomfortable spot and you really can't move up or down to your liking..for 5-10 mins of use not a big deal ..but if guna use all day ..hurts back and forearm after awhile
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I did a couple videos about mine a couple weeks ago and dewalt really screwed this model up with that hinge location. Can't move the handle to a comfortable ergonomic position so it's front heavy and totally unbalanced. Hard to get a good cut and extra strain on my back. Also had to replace the head with an Echo head to get rid of the hand numbing vibration. This is the first dewalt tool that I am sorry that I bought and can not recommend.
When you are fighting the unbalance and can't get a smooth cut it does matter even for a minute. Dewalt must have moved engineering offshore where they don't care about ergonomics or usability. Their customer support also sucks if you get a problem one.
I got this one for around my yard. Plenty Powerful but definitely wear thick jeans when cutting. I liked the price the most. Got it for.$99 online few months ago.
The safety works perfectly for us left-handers; we've had to adapt to everything being made to work for right-handers our entire lives; about time the tables were reversed ;)
All dewalt 20v and 60v flexvolts fit. I have this same trimmer and I've used 2.5ah, 4ah and the 5ah. But the battery "box" is large enough for the 60v flexvolts
That'd be a good trimmer for my woman, because she has hands like Sir Wilt Chamberlain! That's also the reason I have a complex about the size of my manhood. Lol!
Hey boss. I'm in the market for a trimmer. I need power and battery life. I've narrowed it down to either Ego 56v, Dewalt 60v, or the Milwaukee quik-lok what's the best option boss? I've also considered this 20v considering the 20v battery convenience..
I tried the ego. Head turns clockwise. If your used to a gas straight trimmer it will mess you up. I bought this dewalt and reversed the handle worked much better
Mine did same then vibrate and quit working completely, suppose to be under warranty hopefully hd don’t play god and let me trade or something. Such a bummer with my first nine gas tool
Have this exact kit, I run an apartment complex with 4 buildings, can trim around most of the property on one 5ah battery. To give an idea of the size of my property, it takes 4hrs to mow on a riding mower
Safety switch in my opinion don't try to use nothing to keep it on just because no long fingers, must be a reason why a safety switch, same as the guard I didn't put it on but just make sure wear a safety glasses..
Electrical tape or zip tie will take care of the safety switch.
I bought one of these but was really disappointed in it unfortunately. It worked flawlessly for about 3 weeks. However, one day I was using it and suddenly it stopped. I realized that the vents they made in the motor housing were too big. This allowed grass, dirt, etc. to get in the motor and caused it to burn up. I’ll give it in another try down the road, but for now it’s not for me. I’d highly recommend putting some kind of screen over that housing. Something like a large tea making bag would probably work well. They usually have a draw string and should be small enough openings to keep things out while letting the motor breathe.
Saw this at home depot yesterday pretty cool that it folds
Awesome video, I appreciate it. I purchased one today looks good .
I think this folding option on the flexvolt would be sweet tool boss
Pro tip. Put the handle below the folding part. Then it is perfectly balanced.
Dude nice introduction with the heavy metal ! Ya!
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We just bought this. I am watching your videos now. It doesn't seem to hard to use. I am waiting for my husband to try it first. I am hoping it works good for us.
I'm a huge fan of battery powered tools and machines, and I have transfered to battery machines in my small landscaping business. I use Makita hedge trimmer, pole trimmer and pole saw. But there are still 2 machines that I think still can't be replaced with a battery powered ones. Those are lawnmower and weed wacker. Although I've heard great stuff about the Milwaukee trimmer mentioned here, and Makita recently came out with an awesome pro level battery lawnmower, I still choose my Husqvarna 525 trimmer and Honda HRX 537 lawnmower. They are still more powerful and versatile than battery operated and they are even cheaper.
With an incredible advance in battery tools, maybe in 5-10 years gas machines will be a thing of the past, but for now they are ireplecable in certain applications.
That's the nice thing about the dewalt design. By putting the motor on the head you can incorporate folding with less engineering effort.
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When I try to edge with this the string seems to retract back inside a bit and not keep a long string going. My previous Ryobi 18v did the same thing, so I use a Black and Decker electric edger. Works perfect for me as a trimmer though. In my application, I don't even need high mode. Just curious why I always have this problem. It works as an edger for about 5ft before it started acting weird. I know it says not to use it as an edger, but I assumed it was a disclaimer so you didn't sling stuff up. But he seems to not be having problems with it. Also I haven't loaded the string in, it is the pre loaded string that came with it new.
Good review. Do you think this is strong enough to trim a ditch bank? The grass can get up to 1 to 1.5’ high. Thanks
Definitely! I have this same trimmer. My wife and I run an apartment complex. On the 2 story side of the property we have a ditch. Being that today was the first cut of the year that ditch was pretty grown in. The trimmer on the 5ah. Battery ripped right thru the growth. I'd say covering an area that's 10 feet across by 75-80 feet long and a few feet deep. Fully charged 5ah still had 3 bars after clearing it in 20 mins
Juan getting pelted during the edging😂😂
Is it stronger than the old model? I just sold my Dewalt 20V trimmer yesterday. Bought the M18 Fuel quik lok trimmer and pole saw. Extremely pleased with the power and run time of it. Haven't even needed to run it on high speed. Found the low speed on the older model Dewalt just wasn't enough.
Oh yea ..much more powerful...I did this video last week brought out with me on Thurs. The handle is in very uncomfortable spot and you really can't move up or down to your liking..for 5-10 mins of use not a big deal ..but if guna use all day ..hurts back and forearm after awhile
i know Im randomly asking but does anyone know a method to log back into an instagram account..?
I somehow lost my password. I would love any assistance you can offer me.
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@Miguel Eliseo i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and Im in the hacking process atm.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Miguel Eliseo it worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
Thank you so much you really help me out :D
You can run .95 string if you are juat trimming grass, it runs fine.
Yo Boss! The ability to fold is clutch. Great vid bro! After all this time, I've finally gotten a glimpse of the Boss!! Have a great weekend playa!!!
Thanks for the video very informative
It got a ton of power
Hi have you used this with a brush cut attachment. If not are you able to demonstrate it on an episode .?
You def can .. this thing one of most powerful 18v trimmers I ever used 👍
I did a couple videos about mine a couple weeks ago and dewalt really screwed this model up with that hinge location. Can't move the handle to a comfortable ergonomic position so it's front heavy and totally unbalanced. Hard to get a good cut and extra strain on my back. Also had to replace the head with an Echo head to get rid of the hand numbing vibration. This is the first dewalt tool that I am sorry that I bought and can not recommend.
Lol...yes will definitely be in my next video .. noticed after using it all day yesterday...starts to kill ur forearms and back ..
But again for 5-10 mins for homeowner not to big of a deal ..but ur definitely not guns wanna use this all day
When you are fighting the unbalance and can't get a smooth cut it does matter even for a minute. Dewalt must have moved engineering offshore where they don't care about ergonomics or usability. Their customer support also sucks if you get a problem one.
Mine works just fine after 2 hours of hard use, no serious vibrations.
I watch because I want to see how to put the handle but I don't know if I miss it. By the way thank you.
I saw in another vid that the manual says not to edge with this. Did you also see that? And should we not do that?
I got this one for around my yard. Plenty Powerful but definitely wear thick jeans when cutting. I liked the price the most. Got it for.$99 online few months ago.
Any idea of what issue could be with line auto releasing? Comes out without a bump
I hate the safety for that reason!! Thanks for the video.
The safety works perfectly for us left-handers; we've had to adapt to everything being made to work for right-handers our entire lives; about time the tables were reversed ;)
How do U get the handle on
That safety switch needs a couple wraps of duct tape 😉
It looks like debris (including grass) will eventually get into the motor chamber via those air vents on the head. This is not good.
P how do I restring this 20-volt brushless DeWalt x r
Any idea if the 6 amp hour dewalt battery will fit in this trimmer?
All dewalt 20v and 60v flexvolts fit. I have this same trimmer and I've used 2.5ah, 4ah and the 5ah. But the battery "box" is large enough for the 60v flexvolts
DeWalt trimmer, shorts, boots and what else?
That'd be a good trimmer for my woman, because she has hands like Sir Wilt Chamberlain! That's also the reason I have a complex about the size of my manhood. Lol!
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LMAO. I love this channel; Boss, subscribers..good times!
Hey boss. I'm in the market for a trimmer. I need power and battery life. I've narrowed it down to either Ego 56v, Dewalt 60v, or the Milwaukee quik-lok what's the best option boss? I've also considered this 20v considering the 20v battery convenience..
Only tried milwaukee..like it alot
I tried the ego. Head turns clockwise. If your used to a gas straight trimmer it will mess you up. I bought this dewalt and reversed the handle worked much better
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I’m sold didn’t even watch video the intro music got me
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Sure wish he’d of went over replacing the string!
The one we have now, we had to add the handle on. Screw it in place.
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Do you prefer 0.080 or 0.095 string?
.80
Thanks
im pretty sure once it gets going you no longer need to hold the safety down.
Issue is you don't weed wack on full throttle all the time lolol..
@@toolboss8410 Just tape it down. AvE would take it out completely. Lol
Just bring an elastic when you weed eat to hold in the safety
Hi does it take flexvolt batteries ?
Yes, the battery "box" is large enough to take flexvolt batteries
Best I have used as far as electric trimmers go.
Careful of the bolts falling out for the protective sheath. Returned for full refund no problem at HD.
Lock tite my friend, lock tite
Mine did same then vibrate and quit working completely, suppose to be under warranty hopefully hd don’t play god and let me trade or something.
Such a bummer with my first nine gas tool
left-handed save-ty switch
Thats what edges are for boss lol 😆
Go to “high speed” on last minute JOB so that mind you get OUR...soon 😂
Yo Boss!
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Battery life on full charge??
Have this exact kit, I run an apartment complex with 4 buildings, can trim around most of the property on one 5ah battery. To give an idea of the size of my property, it takes 4hrs to mow on a riding mower
Safety switch in my opinion don't try to use nothing to keep it on just because no long fingers, must be a reason why a safety switch, same as the guard I didn't put it on but just make sure wear a safety glasses..
I just came here for the face melting music.
Mjohn plays a incredible bass
I have that knife too lol
I'm 6'4 looks like ill keep my gas power trimmer. That shaft is so short id be bent over all day. Must be great for 5'7 woman.
I'm 6'4" also and no issues with this
6 ‘1” works perfect
That trigger looks like major problems
Bought new thi June, used it twice. Motor died! Tried multiple batteries. Still dead! Don't recommend this trimmer!
Pure garbage. I'm on my 2nd one, same problem -- just stopped working.
So much talk, so little show