DEWALT DCM561PBS 18V Brushless String Trimmer - Bare Unit

All Good

Researched thoroughly and purchased this bare to be able to use them DeWalt XR batteries I already have. I would have preferred the non-split shaft but couldn't find it. The joining piece is a bit agricultural and I don't think I'll ever split it apart, it's more for their convenience in shipping.
The instructions for fitting the shield are poor, you may need to refer to YouTube, it's actually easy but not obviousRead full review

Split shaft noy easy to fold back for storage.

Well designed ans suitable for fit people. I find it a bit big, heavy and awkward for someone now weaker and getting on in life.

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Dewalt DCM561PBS 18v XR Cordless Brushless Grass Line Trimmer Split Shaft - Bare

I'm very impressed with this but of kit. It's a solid high quility tool and fairly long compared to the big standard 240v strimmers you usually get from garden centres. I have an average to small size garden but the grass was very overgrown, especially the borders as they haven't been done most of the summer due to my last strimmer packing in. This cordless strimmer cut away the thick tall grass no problem, the wire is fairly thick and hard to break unless your putting it where you know you shouldn't. It's surprisingly powerful for a cordless, more than the 240v ones I've had in the past. I'd avoid trying to cut too much at once though as it will burn the motor out eventually. I did use the strimmer to cut up some bramble vines, it didn't like it but sliced through the smaller vines no problm.. I used a 5mah battery that displayed a full charge {3 bars} but I can't remember when it was last charged, this lasted for my whole garden without running out of juice, it still displayed 1 bar when I was done.
If you already have DeWalt cordless tools and batteries, it's a no brainer, definitely add this to your collection you don't be disappointed, I just wish DeWalt would do many more garden tools as other brands perticularly Ryobi have a much better selection of kit but a rate dewalts quality over most of the other brands.Read full review

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Nice machine, very powerful, makes easy work of even the longest of grass. With the grass being so long and thick I did find that I had to make multi

Nice machine, very powerful, makes easy work of even the longest of grass.
With the grass being so long and thick I did find that I had to make multiple changes of batteries. Hopefully now its short the number will decrease markedly. Read full review

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Easy to use ,instant strimming,environmentally friendly.

So far all working good,did some light strimming and heavy duty strimming. The instructions for assembly were useless but I found how to do it on Youtube. As to winding on the nylon hope I can work that out.
With a 3 year warranty I would give this 5 stars.Read full review

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Much improved

I owned the model with the solid shaft and this is a huge improvement from that.

It has a larger head and the strimming action is significantly better

The last one lasted just past the warranty period so fingers crossed, this one will outlive it

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Don’t think just buy

I wish I had brought this years ago! No messing around with fuel or trying to convince the strimmer to start, just plug a battery in and go!
Lightweight, lasts a long time, powerful even on big stuff even the cord is easier to change.
Great toolRead full review

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Untangled strimming

This DeWalt cordless strimmer is a surprisingly effective strimmer. Bought as a replacement for an other cordless strimmer, which was simply a grass trimmer, I was keen to put it through its paces. Fitted with a 5Ah battery if effectively provided 30 minutes of reasonably heavy strimming. It would benefit from a harness as it is not light. Happy to recommend.Read full review

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Excellent product, easy to assemble

Robust, cuts through long grass with ease. Would recommend using with 5.0ah battery for longer use

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De Walt strimmer marvel..sooo far!!

.straight out the box guard n handle on in 10 mins, existing battery on boom..all good

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