This (s)trimmer has useful and easy to use features. The repositionable front handle is much better and easier to move than my previous one. The moveable cutting head is great and each movement works well. My only criticism is the ergonomics of the trigger handle. It becomes very difficult to work continuously because it's awkward to hold the trigger 'on' since it moves - and turns on - at the front of the trigger rather than the back. Bit difficult to explain, but it makes my hand ache and it really shouldn't!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
The safety lock and switch are a nightmare. The slightest easing of pressure on the switch and the machine turns off so the safety lock has to be pressed - over - and over - and over during a cut.. There is no way to override the safety lock. My old and faithful Power Trim 500 was so much more user friendly and I wish I had never bought this new one. It looks good, the handle adjustment is good, the edging roller is good, the head angle adjustment is good. The problem is how to keep it going as you use it because of that blasted switch!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Looked and worked as if brand new. A little difficult to assemble as instructions with diagrams were small. I haven't used a strimmer before, so found it difficult at first to hold it level and get an even cut. Good value as price included delivery, which was quick.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
I did plenty of research and decided the 500E strimmer would be right for me. I got a competitive price on line, super quick free delivery but that was about it for the good points. It was easy enough to assemble but the first problem was the height adjuster that was, and still is locked solid. I am a fairly strong guy but I cant budge it. Then on my first trial run I found that the auto feed system wasn't working. I pulled out the spool and rewound the line as instructed but it still doesn't work. I can still use the machine but it would be better if everything works as it should. I guess I've been unlucky and bought a bad one.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Preferred the previous Flymo power trim. It was lighter to use and more flexible and did exactly the same job. The new one seems to be more cumbersome, heavier the handle switch is stiffer. May get used to it but a bit disappointed.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Very versatile product and easy to use even for a lefty like me but just a couple of things I find it a little bit heavy and it could do with a marker line on the base when edging the grass.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Would not recommend, the spool is not auto feed as mentioned and it breaks every 2m, if you carry on working the trimmer stops, the power just cuts off. I have a small garden and I’ve struggled stopping and turning it over to get the spool out. Just annoying for power to cut off every 3-5 minutes. If it can’t handle grass, how can it handle shrub or edging? And yes, it was so disappointing that i even didn’t get to edging, s as it would stop pretty much instantly
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This is on the whole a well made strimmer, however I cant give it 5 stars because the metal plant guard is too lose a fit to the machine and easily dislodged, also the guide wheel for the edging feature does not rotate freely. The cutting action is good and the spool line feed works well.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I had the previous model.and that was excellent that is why I replaced it with another flymo. I find the new flymo a lot heavier and not as easy to use.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Arrived today unpacked. Instructions are a bit vivid but once I got my head around them it was plain sailing . Did a test run. The only negative is the strimming line ran out quickly. I think once you have used this a couple of times you can gauge the output of the line so you don’t have to keep stopping and re-setting the line. Overall it’s a great garden piece of equipment. I’ve had a flymo strimmer before and that’s why I went for this make and model. Always look after your equipment and clean it every time and it will last a lifetime.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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