Makita XMU04ZX 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Grass Shear
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About Makita XMU04ZX 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Grass Shear
Overall Feedback:
77% positive
79% appreciated the long battery life, although 21% thought it drained quickly
After 4-6 hours of total use, I can barely cut anything with the tool.
75% liked the sharp and durable blades, yet 25% found them dull quickly
Switching to the hedge blade was a huge improvement. The longer blade allowed for a wider cut and the plants were shaped better. It was also able to cut slightly thicker branches.
I am disappointed with the tool's blade quality. It easily cut grass and weeds when new, but now barely cuts anything after 4-6 hours of use. I plan to find a way to sharpen the blades myself or return the tool, as I do not want to pay $50+ for new blades that will dull quickly.
If the blade is not properly installed, I have found that the trimmer will not cut even a single blade of grass. This includes specific information about blade quality and is based on my personal experience.
76% praised its sturdy construction, yet 24% felt it was flimsy
The trimmer is light weight, easy to control, has great safety features, and Makita batteries last longer than other brands I own.
Switching to the hedge blade was a huge improvement.
After 4-6 hours of total use, I can barely cut anything with the tool. I am planning to sharpen the blades myself or return it.
I am dissatisfied with the conversion process of the tool from grass clipper to hedge trimmer.
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73% liked excellent cutting performance, but 27% found it struggled with thicker branches.
I found that switching to the hedge blade was a huge improvement. The longer blade allows a wider cut, resulting in better shaping of plants and the ability to cut slightly thicker branches.
After 4-6 hours of total use, I can barely cut anything with the tool and now it just pathetically chews.
If the hedge trimmer blade is not put in place correctly, it runs but does not cut anything.
78% liked its user-friendly design, while 22% found it cumbersome
This trimmer is light weight, easy to control, has great safety features and a Makita battery lasts longer than other brands.
I found it easy to swap the grass blade out and install the hedge trim blade.
The tool was great when new and easily cut grass and weeds, but after a few uses, it can barely cut anything and the battery life has decreased.
If the hedge trimmer blade is not put in place correctly, it runs but cuts nothing.
77% liked the low noise level
I am satisfied with the tool's performance as a grass clipper and hedge trimmer.
This trimmer is light weight, easy to control and has great safety features.
81% appreciated its portability
I was impressed with the trimmer as it is light but quite powerful.
I find the tool easy to move and it cuts thick bushes with ease due to its light weight.
72% liked its versatility for various tasks
Switching to the hedge blade was a huge improvement. The longer blade allows a wider cut, and it can also cut slightly thicker branches.
I bought this trimmer because I needed a small and easy-to-use trimmer to control some shrubs that are not conducive to my husband's large trimmer.
