Toro 51346 15-Inch 4.4 amp Electric Trimmer

by Toro

Product Features

• An ideal yard trimmer for domestic use
• Exclusive variable cutting width system provides better control for trimming and edging
• Built-in edge guide and vegetation guard makes precision grooming easy
• Dual trigger handle for instant flip-over edging
• 2-year manufacturer's warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 47 x 15 x 10 inches ; 7.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B0007KY5JU
• Item model number: 51346
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,967 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #79 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Mowers & Outdoor Power > Outdoor Power Tools > String Trimmers

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Toro's 15-inch 4.4 Amp electric trimmer features a dual trigger handle that makes it easy and comfortable for users to switch between trimming and edging. Other highlighted features include an exclusive variable cutting width system, which gives more control when trimming and edging, and an edge guide/vegetation guard, which makes precision grooming easy. Additionally, it has a patented bump-feed line advance, which allows the user to simply tap the trimmer head when more line is needed. No tools are needed to change the spool. The trimmer is equipped with an exclusive cord lock system that prevents accidental disconnects, and comes with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Trimmer with Tons of Power, May 10, 2006

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Martin Edwards "DeLorean Guy" (The Great White North, eh.) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Toro 51346 15-Inch 4.4 amp Electric Trimmer (Lawn & Patio)

This 15" electric trimmer is the first I've ever owned so I have nothing to compare it to, except an old pair of rusty hedge clippers! However, that being said, my first experience with the trimmer was excellent.

The weight of the trimmer is good, although, it's possible that some people may find it slightly heavy.

Assembly was the only difficult part. The metal U-guide did not want to snap into place no matter how hard I pushed. I had to use a hammer to get into place.

The main handle/trigger design is excellent, and features a hook that you loop your cord around so it doesn't unplug itself. The 2nd handle is infinitely adjustable.

The one-tap cord release works perfectly every time. The cord and 4.4 amp motor are very strong - enough to carve through dirt when you're edging.

Overall, this Toro trimmer is a bargain, and comes from a great company with a great history of lawn-care equipment. Except for the difficulty in assembling it, it's practically perfect.

Martin

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars So much for name recognition, August 27, 2006

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Mathew A. Shember (Cupertino, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toro 51346 15-Inch 4.4 amp Electric Trimmer (Lawn & Patio)

I purchased this trimmer since I used their sprinkler system and had been happy with it.

It is light weight and cheap but it has a major flaw.

The two buttons in the handle work off a switch which can burn out rather easily. A home depot guy told me. He said the one he bought lasted 3 months. Mine lasted 3 minutes.

Assembly was ok but the U-Guide was not designed to well as it took a little effort to get it in place.

The handle and trigger setup is good (excluding the switch burnout problem) and make sure you wrap the cord as suggested. The base for the plug is not tight so if you don't loop, it will wiggle loose.

The cutting cord setup was easy and the engine is decent well when it worked for the 3 minutes I had it.

Toro made a mistake with this one. I would avoid it.

The Home Depot man said to look at Black and Decker. He had been using one for awhile and has been happy with it.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice, August 30, 2006

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audiblemercy (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toro 51346 15-Inch 4.4 amp Electric Trimmer (Lawn & Patio)

I've had this trimmer for a few months now and it's still working like a charm. I didn't seem to have the same problem with the U-guide as some of the other reviewers had. The trimmer has some nice power and increasing the length of the trimming line is easy. The price is great for what you get. The "exclusive cord lock system" leaves much to be desired. It's not so much a cord lock but a hook and the cord sometimes wiggles loose. My Black and Decker blower/vac has a much better cord lock. But you can't have your cake and eat it too. It gets the job done and the cord lock isn't that much of a problem.