Ryobi 15-Inch 12-Volt Electric String Trimmer with TrimmerPlus System and Curved Shaft 132R

by Ryobi

Product Features

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

Product Details

Product Manual [725kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004R9P1
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 132R
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #100,099 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 features the TrimmerPlus system, which offers the ability to turn your trimmer into a complete lawn and garden care system in seconds. Nine optional add-on tools are sold separately and attach easily for increased versatility. Additionally, the 5.2 Amp motor and 2-speed starter is mounted on top of the shaft, away from dust and debris, for better balance and longer motor life. The 15-inch, .080-inch diameter dual-line SpeedSpool dispenses pre-measured line with a single tap of the bump-head for added convenience, and the SpeedSpool allows easy replacement of the cutting line without removing the spool from the cutting head. The included adjustable D-handle allows for comfortable left or right-hand use, and the trimmer is covered by a 2-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Electric Wins Again, June 24, 2000

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B. Mavrow (Vancouver, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ryobi 15-Inch 12-Volt Electric String Trimmer with TrimmerPlus System and Curved Shaft 132R (Lawn & Patio)

I have just spend the afternoon using this string trimmer for the first time, and I'm extremely satisfied. Two months ago I moved up from my little electric Weed Eater to a Homelite gas 2 cycle string trimmer: darned thing worked twice, then wouldn't start again! When it did run, the engine was awkward to position against my body, it stunk, and was bloody loud (-neighbour guilt.) This Robi really cranked through the tough stuff today: a lower garden area with a metre of grass. The best features: easy-loading string spool, and the two-speed switch it's got. At low speed it is very easy to do fine trimming, then full speed works for the big grass. And, I think my neighbour's a lot happier!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, September 3, 2002

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Eric Townsend "Eric Townsend" (Post Falls, ID United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ryobi 15-Inch 12-Volt Electric String Trimmer with TrimmerPlus System and Curved Shaft 132R (Lawn & Patio)

I have been using this for about 3 weeks now & must say it has worked very well. I have a large yard (1/2 acre) with lots of grass and weeds to stay on top of. This trimmer has no problems and even does edging. A thicker line would be nice (I think it is available too), the stock line breaks easily. Reducing the speed helps this.
This trimmer is very light and even though it is corded, it is easy to get around.
You won't be disappointed with this trimmer.

EDIT: It is now 2007 and this trimmer is still going strong and works as well as day 1! Thank you Ryobi!

EDIT: We're through another season and it is 2011 and this trimmer is still my go-to guy. I am in a house with a much smaller yard now, but I am still using, and liking, this trimmer!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Let's get the Job done Fast !! and enjoy the rest of the day, January 16, 2003

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Just2Cool (Goleta, California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ryobi 15-Inch 12-Volt Electric String Trimmer with TrimmerPlus System and Curved Shaft 132R (Lawn & Patio)

I can go over the technical aspects as the other reviews have done. But all I have to say, is OU,OU,OU as Tim the "Tool Man Taylor" would say. This unit has great power and just chops through thoughs weeds, grass, etc. like butter. When I first saw it, I thought it was a gas unit. It is built solid and just feels good to hold it. I just attached the bottom unit and away I went. What use to take an hour with my old trimmer (a cheap line trimmer) only took me 20 minutes with this unit. It was fun! There is nothing like using the right tool for the Job!