DeWalt DCST922 String Trimmer

[@nasis18]

Doing yard work is the one thing that makes me feel like I know what I'm doing.

[@FunkFPV]

I actually don’t mind it either as long as it’s not too hot.

[@mapache_del_sur]

Electric trimmers are great for keeping things tidy. But when I worked for the city we used Stihl balls-to-the-wall trimmers. They’re an arm and a leg, but I had to have one. It worked out because now I’m a contractor and use it all the time, and it saves a lot of effort.

[@SHDW-nf2ki]

Bought one of these for my uncle after he got back surgery, works just as well as a gas powered model (at least so far) and weighs less than half. He gets to still be useful, and I get to feel like I did him a good deed :)

[@randysavage8963]

I was just looking at one of these . Thanks so much funk , fantastic as always

[@stuarth540]

I like how it folds, I even got one for my dad and he loves it.

[@stuarth540]

👍

[@mrjprice3]

Too funny, my wife just asked me to buy her a new one the day you posted this because she hates the old Ryobi. I looked at this one but wasn’t sure. Sounds like this has the seal of approval so I will be buying. Thanks!

[@marks194]

Got a cheap hyper tough one from Walmart and I love it. Not real powerful but it does the job around my house

[@FunkFPV]

It’s crazy what they can do with battery powered tools theses days.

[@BUSCUIT28]

I've worked for John Deere, RedMax, and Husqvarna. But the trimmer I use at home is a Milwaukee. Got it a couple years ago on a Home Depot Father's Day sale and for homeowner use, it's perfect. I can't honestly suggest a gas powered trimmer to any standard homeowner these days. Easier to use, especially for older and disabled folks, and you don't have to worry about the gas going bad over the winter time (I'm also PA). Even the battery powered Husqvarna models are good for small commercial guys.

[@PickupsAreNotTrucks]

I have the older version. Love it, but, I don’t find it super ergonomic. I have to make sure I’m keeping mind of how I hold it so I don’t hurt my back. But, I have a bad back as is. Other than that, it’s super powerful and has worked great for 6ish years now. Have zero plans of replacing it any time soon.

[@Crypkeypr]

Just moved from my old gas trimmer. I had to service every spring. Looks like it was a good move.

[@damienobrien1463]

just got the new bosch gfr 18v-23 yesterday and its a beast of a machine, doesn't fold like the dewalt though. with the blade attached it easily cuts heavy material

[@connahjones8178]

I have the makita DUR181 and its really good, probably more of a homeowner model as they do 18x2 models but my mum has the same model and yeah been great

[@SpeedyJoe.]

Hello from Idaho

[@johnharrop5530]

In Australia we call them weed eaters or brushcutters 😊

[@ericresslerjr.7679]

The low speed would be to keep the RPM's lower for the blade attachments.

[@danmagnuson8889]

Sold I'm buying this

[@Iamadroid]

I found that the handle on the battery side of the folding latch is not balanced at all. I placed it on the head side of the latch and it balances well. I have no idea why the instructions say to put the handle so close too the operator.

[@workingclassless84]

I've had the 60v for a few years now and it puts down the power better than my old gas trimmer. The switch is more intuitive as well. I have other flex voltage stuff so that's a plus. Only thing I wish it did have was the folding hinge. If I do want to take it down I have to loosen a thumb screw and slide it out. Either way electric is the way to go nowadays. My early gen ryobi 40v lawnmower is also still going strong. Never going back to gas lol...

[@jeremynguyen2346]

Hey 👋

[@steveb611]

Do u recommend 20v vs 60v DeWalt trimmer

[@bread-gz3rl]

If you think that ones nice try the attachment capable 60v one, thing makes a sthil FS56RC look like a piece of shit

[@FunkFPV]

I haven’t heard much good about Shihl’s battery powered stuff.

[@javiermunguia7546]

I roasted two of these in less than two years

[@lestagez]

i went through 3 of these, and my neighbors just went out. They barely last over a year. Sucks because i don’t want to invest in another better platform .

[@jxcgunrunna]

Warranty them. If you bought the kit, they will usually even send a new 5Ah battery

[@Pillboxing]

I'm strayan. I don't dig your tool reviews though cos I'm more of a text review kinda guy. I'd LOVE to see you do some projects or just work though. If I could learn some tradecraft from you I'd do it almost every time. It's kinda why I kept watching your shorts. By the way, here a brushcutter is more often than not called a whipper snipper. Why? Because it snips grass by whipping it.

[@user-lw6sp5pk1y]

Ive been using this trimmer for about 2yrs now. I run an 8Ah battery. There is space for a larger battery. The trimmer has yet to power down using the 8Ah battery. I used to use the 5 and 6ah that would last about 20 to 25mins after i realized I didn't need wide open throttle all the time. Thats the key to run time. Modulate the trigger. Use more power as you need it. A thin patch of weeds don't need %100 throttle. Also, I took my guard off long ago. I haven't had any issue with the string feeding unevenly creating an imbalance. Last but not least, anyone over 6'2 may find themselves reaching and hunched a lot. I have 0 complaints about this trimmer.

[@jamesfrench4337]

I'm 6'6 and I reach and hunch all day. The world isn't designed for people like me. Thanks for your comment, I was worrying about battery size, I don't have any 8Ahs.

[@user-lw6sp5pk1y]

@jamesfrench4337 I'm 6'6 "as well. I'm used to it. The world isn't made for a lot of us, but i have adapted. I've learned to bend my knees more to hunch less.

[@mrjon1985]

Ha, just bought one today. Haven't tried it yet. Combo pack with a trimmer, blower, battery and charger. TSC has them on sale.

[@SillyVehicleEnjoyer_]

I wouldn't like a battery powered weed eater, they don't have enough runtime for my entire yard, I use my Craftsman 2-Stroke for hours out here. Lol

[@hoovercamaro]

My first Day on the job of Maintenance man at a Summer camp my manager referred to the Weed Wackers as "Whipper Snippers" i laughed so hard when he said that with a Straight face 😂

[@FunkFPV]

LoL 😝

[@McBlazington]

Was he from Australia/NZ? That's what we call them!

[@hoovercamaro]

@@McBlazington He's very Canadian lol

[@McBlazington]

@@hoovercamaro maybe it's a commonwealth thing.

[@joeolejar]

That's the one I have. Works well for me. It beats the gas burner it replaced.

[@ecidadeII]

1:49 DC stands for DeWalt Cordless, not direct current.

[@AzRiverGuy1]

I have the 20v string trimmer 3 years and it works great but wanted a pole saw and brush trimmer and found the DeWALT 60v DCST972B String Trimmer could use multiple attachments and (not) have to be DeWALT. I just found a no name brush cutter at Lowe's on clearance for $30. I works great. Also picked up the chain pole saw attachment and it works great at cutting the dead palm frawns. This video shows the possible attachments you may already have but as the channel says "use at your own risk and may void any warranty with DeWALT" I always make sure all attachments, DeWALT or others are connected properly and run smoothly before actual use. Check this out. And replacement string trimmer head in following video kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHW2i42pptCojLs kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2LNhHaknLGAf5Y

[@regsparkes6507]

Sounds like and looks like this trimmer will do for me, and speaking of those annoying 'safety' switches, I usually ( always )'by-pass' these, and carry on safely, with my work. Remember this thing, while you are working with it, is NOT a spectator sport! WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES.

[@kobelcofan]

I have a lot of Ryobi tools but I will admit their battery weed whackers suck. Ive had 3 of them.

[@joshpitts25]

Junk have same Dewalt cordless and motor fried. Junk complete junk

[@emmettturner9452]

I’m loading it with old Weed Eater brand trimmer line but it just keeps binding up and refuses to dispense. I verified it was the correct size. I’d get a few minutes, tops, before the line was all gone and would not dispense more when bumping the head. I’d have to open the head up, unspool, then respool. After doing that through a whole spool I looked it up to make sure I wasn’t doing it wrong and it doesn’t seem I am. Guess I’ll be the sucker who buys DeWALT-branded trimmer line just to see if the old line is the issue.

[@Morgan2XL]

Might be wound on backwards or if old and dry soak in water for a few hours before winding on. Milwaukee twisted line seems to work OK on it and and Stihl twisted is a bit to heavy for the motor. About at the time the the string head wears out the motor will die permanently. Keep the topair vents clear.

[@Convict2Gardener]

Disappointing: thought this was a diy bud trimmer from one of my grow channels I follow 😅😂

[@dougsshed6713]

I replaced my craftsman two stroke (garbage) with that trimmer. The dewalt kicks ass. Id never go back to gas

[@rickhubanks6722]

If it won't sling number 14 copper wire and be able to be swapped with a diesel engine, it's not worth it to a country boy.

[@br1pres8]

the hi/lo speed switch (in this and also in the drills/drivers) controls a gearbox, so the hi speed has less torque and the low speed has more torque.

[@DH-.]

Project farm is a great tool-tuber... Before i biy anything i check to see if hes done a video first

[@abbieesdad]

One of my favorite KZbinrs reviewing a item I’m considering buying. Perfect!

[@matthewwimpey7220]

i was literally just looking at these this weekend this is perfect timing

[@WibbyKDX]

On my third or fourth season on mine. It’s a beast

[@micoasters]

I have a different model dewalt strimmer, works really well and super powerful

[@MKucheran]

Home Depot’s loss is your gain!!!

[@nieolgul]

I used it 4 times and the motor died. Does this symptom happen to you, too?

[@DapperMKVI]

I have an older model that doesn't fold and it's lasted me great for 4 years now. Gas seems to be the go to for blowers still, but these things do everything a homeowner needs unless you need one with a blade to take down thicker stuff.

[@DanielRodriguez-fv5os]

I have this trimmer works good and I have the hedge trimmer too bought them together at Home Depot

[@alan-dr8uo]

Like mine and that string is real good

[@user-cs3zs6jn1d]

I got the first 20v trimmer dewalt made. Got it to use at an old cemetery i take care of. Works like a beast around all of the headstones. Will be getting the newest model when mine craps out

[@misterj597]

Funk, you want to come do my yard next? 😆

[@thekronoz666]

Mexican Funk FPV

[@kameronmyles2013]

Oh a whipper snipper

[@Flumphinator]

post FPV content

[@danrussell3439]

Can this be used underwater I have a pond with a bunch of crap growing in it

[@FunkFPV]

Anything battery powered tool will work under water for a little while. 😜 You’ll probably cook the motor.

[@silverkitsune1163]

Where is are "There we go" merch

[@FunkFPV]

I’m too to vet a t-shirt vendor. Some day 😜

[@meagaindave2049]

I've always used the 2-cycle gas powered "throw away" models until I got sick of pulling on a rope dozens of times on a machine that won't start and its 1k degrees outside. I pulled the trigger on a straight shaft Ryobi 40v trimmer. Haven't looked back since. F rope pulling. Oh, I only use 4ah batteries or higher. Plenty of runtime and power for my 1/4 acre property. Trimming and edging only, mind you. Although, the 4 ah has enough left over to run my Ryobi 20" mower to lawn completion. 🤷‍♂️👍

[@joecserna]

From snow removal, to lawn care back to crap! It’s snowing again!

[@nomusicrc]

I love my OLD Ryobi last year the speed control went out on it I tried three different NEW Ryobi ones and they're all junk I spent $150 to get the old one fixed works perfect again

[@A-DUBCLUB]

I just bought one yesterday for my moms place. Previously she had the petrol stihl f45 that burnt out and stopped started. I figured battery is simpler and newer technology. I hope this wont be disappointing

[@brianpiper3188]

I have one just like yours. I'm happy with it, but Dewalt needs to make the spools better. If I could run a different spool, just like I run an Oregon bar on my Dewalt 60v chainsaw, then I wouldn't care as much.

[@nthrixx2388]

fyi for anyone buying new electric trimmers or leaf blowers etc, keep the receipt and send it to your local power company most give you 15-25% purchase price as a rebate on your bill

[@Joebauers2505]

How does your analytics know where i live.

[@FunkFPV]

Google knows everything about you 😧

[@Joebauers2505]

@@FunkFPV the comment was in jest but is a rather worrisome thought. Lol

[@nomadsland5078]

I'm a makita guy ... I have a makita weed Wacker n I LOVE it ...

[@paulputnam2305]

I completely agree with you on the Ryobi. That’s what I’m using now and I’m really getting tired of it’s shenanigans. Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@BradMyers]

I have one, easy to use, like how it folds, and simple to replace the string.

[@Patmanduu]

I love my DeWalt. I did a purge of all my 2 stroke weedeater crap last year. Best decision ever.

[@davidhakadoober._1-]

Have a cheap yard works battery powered one it works fine as well

[@rick_3.50]

I waited for this video to purchase. Thanks

[@billreid5058]

I was gifted one of those for fathers day, I like it, usually use it on low but high speed will get some big stuff done .

[@bansheedearg]

The footage was good but I expected some drone flybys for some reason.

[@FunkFPV]

LoL That’s fancy stuff. The only problem is I’m the only one who can fly one in my house 😜

[@joshuaking34]

I have the 60v attachment ready model, the DCST972. It's an absolute monster that is probably overkill for the average home owner. My only complaint is that it's a bit too short for taller people.

[@FunkFPV]

I’m 6ft and this could use a couple more inches so I don’t have to hunch over.

[@rodneyculver9621]

Well done good job learned alot

[@blah7956]

Wednesday isn't the same without a funk vid, cheers C:

[@FunkFPV]

😎👍🏻

[@RamsesTorresLifevantageIndDist]

I have this same model. Great for what I need. But now motor does not want to spin at full power. Have you dealt with this issue?

[@FunkFPV]

No I haven’t. Maybe try taking the head off like I did and see if there is anything jammed in there.

[@RamsesTorresLifevantageIndDist]

@@FunkFPV There ya go!

[@sprinteroz2239]

Australia mate its starting to get cold here 🥶

[@FunkFPV]

September is coming 😜

[@Joe_Cool48]

No views in 21 seconds… lemme fix it😊

[@joesaf2273]

😄

[@Businessman_Justin]

🫨

[@Thicc_Daddy00]

😝

[@FunkFPV]

😎👍🏻

[@Charlielizard]

Am not in the market for one right now; however, this will definitely be the one I purchase. Using an ultra light battery powered one that uses "plug in" wire or plastic cutters. It has been working fine for now. I gave up on gas burners years ago. No matter what the brand, they were always breaking down after a short time. Appreciate the review and your channel. Thanks!

[@tarstarkusz]

The only thing I've ever seen go wrong on gas weed eaters is rotted fuel line (blame the ethanol gas), rotted primer bulbs or a dirty carb.

[@thatsanginman6930]

Oh how I would love to hear a conversation between you and our friend over at AvE

[@FunkFPV]

I think we’d get along 👍🏻

[@Gentlemanspot]

Oops im in the southern hemisphere!

[@FunkFPV]

Watch this in September 😜

[@noidont8149]

Your experiance with that exact string trimmer and mine are polar oposit i biught it thinking it would replace my huslki.i used it three times and on the 3d go around it blew a puff of smake at me and demanded its union rep befor resuming any work

[@stonerjoe555]

It's just a glorified Black & Decker

[@tarstarkusz]

I bought my string trimmer in 98. It's an el-cheapo sub $100 weedeater brand IIRC (it's my garage at the moment). I've replaced the fuel line like 5 times in the 26 years I've owned it plus a few primer bulbs. It uses maybe 3/4 of a gallon of gas a season. I figure I would have gone through at least 4 batteries in 26 years. Plus, AFAIK, it's ready for work still and will probably go another 20 years unless the crank seals fail (2-stroke) or something.

[@ThirdHandle]

I think my local hardware store has that model on sale right now it also comes with a blower for $199, I was thinking about making this purchase because I have three gas units that are nothing but hassles. Would I be able to take the string part off and put one of those plastic blade converters on?

[@emmettturner9452]

I got the DCST922 trimmer set with the DCBL722 blower and DCB204 battery last year. That blower is great! I use it a few times a week to clear the parking lot at the workshop and being able to set a low speed with the adjuster and ramp up with the trigger makes is super easy to avoid blowing gravel everywhere while still freeing up and moving the plant debris.

[@FunkFPV]

$200 is a good deal for that. Home Depot had a similar deal for $270 if I’m remembering correctly.

[@emmettturner9452]

@@FunkFPV it’s 250 at HD right now

[@ThirdHandle]

@@FunkFPV I just looked at the sale flyer, it’s not that exact same model, it looks like the battery pack actually mounts right above the string trimmer guard of it and it doesn’t look like it folds in half like yours does. I’m just going to drive eight minutes to the ace hardware store tomorrow and see it in person and figure out what the deal is. I’ll post back tomorrow.

[@tomtribur458]

I got the older model (non folding) in a combo box with a blower, charger & 5ah battery for $199 a couple years ago. I got home to find it had a little grass staining on the weed trimmer head. It looked like it had been used for a couple minutes and the blower was unused. Then re-boxed & taped. I went back to the store and since it was on sale, they had no others in stock. HD knocked off another $50. So I ended up paying $149 for both the trimmer & blower.

[@kewrock]

15 minute no-load run time, which means less WITH a load? That's why batteries will never replace dino-juice. I'd need a half dozen batteries to replace a half pint of gas.

[@emmettturner9452]

Not a whole lot of load on a string trimmer. Also, they make compatible batteries at three times that capacity… not that you need one since you could be gang charging another 5Ah on the (included!) fast charger. Mine came with a 4Ah battery but I already had 2x 5Ah, an 8Ah, and 2x 10Ah batteries. Can’t say I’ve ever needed any of those since even my 1.7Ah batteries would cover the couple places I need to use it (only where the mower can’t reach).

[@kurtwerner4258]

Mine has run for 2 hours without charge so far. Over the whole summer. I don't use it much though. I can get the yard done before I could get the Dino powdered junk started...

[@FunkFPV]

It’s 52 minutes of no load run time.

[@kewrock]

@@FunkFPV Ahh. I misunderstood. Almost an hour isn't too bad. I still prefer gas. I have a lot of property and I edge the sidewalks and curbs with it too. The chattering from the worn plastic sleeve inside the curved shaft is a pain in theass.

[@icejackalgodofmetal14]

Oh that's a weed wacker :o We just called them weed whackers growing up Also yeah Ryobi sucks so you definitely got an upgrade there DeWalt is way better never get Ryobi products unless if it's that cool cute fan which that might be the only Ryobi thing I get

[@FunkFPV]

We called them Weed Wackers here too 😁

[@ShouVertica]

I just got this last year, I'd say it has less raw power than gas but the sheer convenience of it being able to turn off/on at any point is amazing and for my lawn which is just grass it's been great. Also uses a lot less string. I loved my echo but this has definitely replaced it.

[@tarstarkusz]

Total waste of money. Gas ones are superior in most ways. A tiny 2 cycle engine can generate a lot of power at 10k RPM and not burn much gasoline doing it. The 9 AH battery is like 200 Dollars. You don't use these things that often. Most of that 200 Dollars is just going to be lost to time. I wouldn't expect the battery to last much longer than 5 years even with relatively few charge/discharge cycles. So long as you are willing to change out the fuel line and primer bulbs and maybe occasionally clean the carb, a 2stroke gas trimmer is the best tool for the job. If you have a tiny yard, you might want to consider a corded electric model instead.

[@claytonWells-tr8yl]

Carlsbad New Mexico

[@gus29361]

Weed Eater is the correct term if im not mistaken

[@Rotorhead1651]

It's not and you are. That was the model name for one brand. Kinda like when people say "Bobcat" to refer to ALL compact equipment, or Xerox for photocopying.

[@FunkFPV]

Weed Eater was a brand. I think string trimmer is the correct generic name but I could be wrong.

[@TerroristSquadx1]

Battery trimmers are terrible

[@Rotorhead1651]

It's not about the battery, it's about the company that built the trimmer.

[@FunkFPV]

To each his own

[@icejackalgodofmetal14]

Yeah it's cool I kind of like it If It was given to me As a gift I would accept it and keep it But I wouldn't buy it myself because I only would do gas power

[@carllind949]

With that motor right over the string, where do you add the grease? My head is always empty and takes a full tube in the spring.

[@FunkFPV]

If there’s a place to put grease I haven’t found it.

[@icejackalgodofmetal14]

But I'm also REALLY old-fashioned so I would never own battery powered landscaping/gardening equipment The only exception would be hedge trimmers the things that look like metal swordfish Other than that, lawn mowers, weed wackers, chainsaws, All of that needs to be gas-powered

[@LoneCrusader]

I see exactly what you’re saying. For commercial use, I’d keep everything gas. For private use at the house, I use a battery string trimmer and plug in blower. The mower is obviously gas and so is the edger. This is for about a quarter of an acre so for the string trimmer, I’d need at least two batteries for one go around and those are Ryobi. Curious to see if battery powered edgers actually have the power to dig in to an area that has been grown over and not something that is maintained. Idk personally. Anyways, God Bless and Guide you and yours brother in Jesus’ Almighty Name. 😊

[@icejackalgodofmetal14]

@@LoneCrusader Hey man I appreciate the awesome positive informative reply Also yeah I totally get what you're saying too and yes leaf blower I also don't mind being battery-powered cuz that's all I knew growing up It might have been gas-powered but that was a very long time ago but either way I would stay away from Ryobi products because they are the cheapest to the cheap and also the lowest quality and everything they make is electric and my God it's like the millennial hipster Gen Z of tool brands I would stick to Milwaukee DeWalt and Craftsman Maybe Ridgid But personally my favorites are Milwaukee Craftsman DeWalt In that order And God bless you too 💙

[@-Viceroy-]

I'm in the club that needs 2-smoke and lots of noise from a gardening tool

[@Rotorhead1651]

Many communities (not just HOAs) are outlawing gas-fueled equipment due to the noise they make.

[@-Viceroy-]

@@Rotorhead1651 Gladly not in the country i live in

[@donnienicholson6062]

I've unsubscribed some surprising sites that are advertising the traitor Trump.Hoping your channel stays sane.I enjoy the variety of items you have.

[@Wandamiancrucifixplat]

What happened with trump

[@unclerichard6729]

I have the smaller version of the Dewalt trimmer and it beats the crap out of any gas trimmer I've ever had... because it always works. There is no start of season tune up/trouble shooting/ carb cleaning/ bad gas issues every single ice trimmer always have. There are no multiple trips to fill a gas can, mixing oil, and yanking an a string hundreds of times hoping it will start spitting out poison exhaust. Insert the battery and it works every time. After not being able to get my chainsaw running I purchased the small Dewalt. It cuts better than the old Stil, and always works. Next lawnmower will be electric as I'm sick of having all the same fuel related maintenance and issues. I will never buy another dead dinosaur powered anything ever again.

[@FunkFPV]

My shoulder reminds me every once in a while of my days of working on small engines 😊

[@youaclown-mx4kb]

dewalt boy

[@Dragondezznuts]

Ive had to weed eat a whole football field about 3 feet high with all kinds of grasses and weeds basically every day for a few years. I used a STIHL and it always worked. Not many weed eaters out there that can handle a full 10 hours of continuous use on 100° days.