RYOBI ONE+ 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Grass Shear and Shrubber Trimmer
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About RYOBI ONE+ 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Grass Shear and Shrubber Trimmer
Overall Feedback:
76% positive
78% appreciated the long battery life, although 22% thought it drained quickly
The battery life is good and it's convenient to swap them between different devices from the same brand.
If I notice and find the mechanism before it gets lost, the problem is manageable.
My trimmer quit working after my wife used it intermittently to trim grass around a few potted plants for a few minutes.
After charging the trimmer, it kept freezing and I could not use it for the second time.
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71% liked the sharp and durable blades, yet 29% found them dull quickly
The blade quality is good enough to make the hedges look like they were cut by Edward Scissorhands.
After using the trimmer for about 20 minutes, the blade seized up and smoke came out of the motor vent with an acrid burned winding smell.
I cannot use the trimmer as it keeps freezing.
After using the tool a few times on very light trims and flower stems, it started to smoke.
71% praised its sturdy construction, yet 29% felt it was flimsy
After fully charging the trimmer, it kept freezing and I could not use it, indicating poor build quality.
I have experienced an issue with the build quality of the trimmer as the bolting mechanism on the bottom of the clipper has come off on both units.
After using the tool a few times on light trims of flowers and stems, it began to smoke.
The product stopped working after a few minutes of use on the first day and then intermittently used by my wife to trim grass around a few potted plants before it completely stopped working.
70% liked excellent cutting performance, but 30% found it struggled with thicker branches.
The trimmer is good for trimming weeds around the elephant ears, but the motor is not powerful enough to cut woody sprouts.
After charging, my trimmer kept freezing and I could not use it, indicating poor cutting performance.
78% liked its user-friendly design, while 22% found it cumbersome
I love how easy it is to use and maneuver this machine.
After fully charging the trimmer, it kept freezing and I could not use it.
The safety trigger tires my fingers quickly when shifting to pull the trigger and there is no way to lock it.
74% liked the low noise level, while 26% found it too loud
I find the hedge trimmer efficient and it mows through bushes easily.
After using the tool for a few times on light trims, it started smoking.
79% appreciated its portability, though 21% found it heavy
I noticed that the bolting mechanism on the bottom of the clipper came off from both the trimmers.
The bolting mechanism on the bottom of the clipper came off from both the trimmers.
The safety trigger requires frequent shifting to pull and can be tiring. It cannot be locked, making the product less portable and inconvenient to use.
After using the tool only a few times on light trims, it started smoking. This may be because it is hand-held and portable.
83% appreciated the safety features, but 17% found them lacking
Having to press the safety button before activating the trimmer is awkward while wearing gloves and trying to press the trimmer button at the same time.
The safety feature is annoying as I have to keep pushing the button before pressing the trigger every time.
I find the safety trigger tiresome to shift and it cannot be locked.
73% liked its versatility for various tasks, but 27% found it limited
I recommend the Ryobi hedge clipper for hedge trimming. It has a powerful motor and can cut stems up to the size of my little finger. It can also be used for weeding where there is room between plants to make a big swath and as a substitute for a string line trimmer.
This set is perfect for someone who wants to go all out with their hedge trimming, like Edward Scissorhands.
The hedge trimmer mows through the bushes like melted butter.
After using the tool only a few times on very light trims of flowers and stems, it started smoking.
79% highlighted its minimal vibration, although 21% experienced significant vibration
It is awkward to press the safety button while wearing gloves and trying to press the trimmer button at the same time.
The safety trigger is a bit strong and it tires me quickly to shift it over to pull the trigger. There is no way to lock the trigger.
After using the tool only a few times on very light trims, it started smoking. This may be due to a vibration control issue.
