Customer Reviews

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

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

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.

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.

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.

After consulting the Consumer reports review, I bought this item. It works great BUT the automatic feed does not work. When the line gets short, I have to remove the line holder and manually rethread the line! Even with a previous electric trimmer I had this p[roblem I do not know if it is me or the machine!
Other than thais issue it works fine.

This trimmer performs much like a gas powered trimmer--at the cost of one, too. It is pretty good--but pricey. Because is is so expensive, I cannot say it is a "5 star" value. It trims grass well.

The Ryobi 150r battery-operated weed-whacker is, in itself, not a bad product, but after using it sparingly over the course of about 3 years, the battery died and resuscitation efforts were absolutely futile (mouth-to-mouth resulted in nary a shock).

Moreover, I haven't been able to locate a replacement battery - neither from [a local stor], where I bought the 150r nor via the Ryobi website.

I guess this is truly a disposable whacker.