Ryobi 15-Inch 12-Volt Electric String Trimmer with Curved Shaft 105R

by Ryobi

Product Features

• Curved shaft string trimmer with a dual line speed spool
• 12-volt grass trimmer for ideal convenience and performance
• SpeedSpool for quick line dispensing and replacement without removing the spool
• 15-inch cutting path with dual line for double cutting action
• 2-year warranty

Product Details

Product Manual [725kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004R9P0
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 105R
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #134,431 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Ryobi 15-inch 12-volt electric curved shaft string trimmer offers an ideal combination of convenience and performance. The advanced 4.7 Amp motor is mounted on top of the shaft, away from dust, for better balance and longer life. The 15-inch, .065-inch diameter, dual-line speed spool dispenses pre measured line with a single tap of bump head, and the speed spool allows easy replacement of the cutting line without removing the spool from the cutting head. The D-handle is adjustable and is comfortable for either right or left-handed use.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 105R --THE Trimmer for me, March 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Ryobi 15-Inch 12-Volt Electric String Trimmer with Curved Shaft 105R (Lawn & Patio)

The other review here is not for this product!!! I agree with the 2-star rating for the 150R. The 105R is a different story!!
It has plenty of power for most jobs, is easy to handle, and lasts a long time. The speed spool is great. The curved neck is a must. This is the only string trimmer I really like for most jobs within range of an outlet. Use a 14 guage cord. I have used this model for years, and have not found another (even Stihl) that compares.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wicked little trimmer, August 13, 2003

By 

Jim Wallace (Akron, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ryobi 15-Inch 12-Volt Electric String Trimmer with Curved Shaft 105R (Lawn & Patio)

The Ryobi 105R is a powerful electric trimmer, yet light-weight enough to handle with one hand if you have a particularly difficult spot to trim, and it is balanced nicely so there is no back strain as there can be with models that have the motor mounted at the bottom of the trimmer. Like all corded electrics it has the disadvantage of being tied to an outlet; otherwise, it is perfect for trimming around the house. More reliable and easier to start than a gas powered trimmer and just as powerful. It's Consumer Reports highest rated corded trimmer.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars speed spool works fine, September 22, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Ryobi 15-Inch 12-Volt Electric String Trimmer with Curved Shaft 105R (Lawn & Patio)

I was a little hesitant about one reviewer's negative remarks about the speed spool. Turns out you have to read the instructions and learn what the thing will do and won't do. Once I got past the learning curve the thing worked fine.