[Watch before you buy] DEWALT 20V MAX String Trimmer Kit - 2021 Review 😕

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So we all love DeWalt shop tools, but the big question is how good is their outdoor tool line?
In this video I review and test the new 2021 Dewalt 20v 14" folding brushless battery powered string trimmer (model DCST922P1). This trimmer includes a fast charger and is powered by a 20v Max XR 5Ah battery. It has a cutting swath of 14" and uses .08" cutting line.
Watch this video to see if this tool deserves to be in your garage.....
#KiteArmy weed eater

[@Hevey45]

And if u own it for a while youll see that it quits working overall ( my experience)

[@Kitearmy]

wow - mine still works but that sounds like the worst is yet to come

[@BleedOrangeNGreen]

Yup. Mine is under a year old, quit out.

[@erniecoffey9814]

@@BleedOrangeNGreen mine lasted 5 months

[@reelfunnyfishing651]

I like the trimmer, but mine quit working after two months. I just exchanged it. I have a stihl trimmer with a blade I use in my pastures along the fences, but want to try something lighter around the house. I hope the new unit works out.🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Kitearmy]

@@reelfunnyfishing651 Sounds like it is unlikely

[@THETIMINATORTHETOOLMAN]

I haven’t had an issue of balance with mine. My directions read to place the yellow handle on the other side of the 1/2 way point. I am tall and that configuration works well for me

[@tominmo8865]

Just bought mine in Aug. 2024; hope they fixed whatever causes it to die. I had the same problem with the trimmer being too back-heavy. Was really muscling it. I just installed the handle right below where it folds, and it is perfectly balanced. Agree the battery charge-status LEDs should be visible without removing the battery; kinda silly oversight. But this is my first string trimmer, and I am happy with it so far.

[@jordanpanasuk7513]

I'll add to, and pretty much agree with everything you said. I already had a few DeWalt batteries, so I bought this on sale for $159 Canadian tool-only to replace my gas trimmer. I have over 300ft of trimming to do, plus around 2 trees and swings, and I rarely use more than 1 bar on my 5ah battery during a normal weekly mow. For my 0.2 acre lawn, any of the better options would be overkill. I would recommend this trimmer to anyone with a small lawn who already has DeWalt batteries.

[@Kitearmy]

Right on!

[@Dominicreviews]

I'm also Canadian. Where did you purchase your trimmer?

[@Kitearmy]

@@Dominicreviews Amazon link should work or Ace hardware

[@jordanpanasuk7513]

@@Dominicreviews Busy Bee Tools.

[@Dominicreviews]

@@jordanpanasuk7513 Thanks. I saw on rfd this deal. I'm in need of a leaf blower and trimmer. Not sure what I'll do as I may get the Dewalt trimmer and blower combo. I'll check my options around black Friday. I already have Dewalt batteries.

[@JW86SH]

For someone who doesn't own this battery platform, I think your review is spot on for reasons why someone shouldn't buy into the platform if this string trimmer is one of their end goals. Contractors that might need to cut a little bit of grass around where they want to set up their miter saw stand or table saw or work table, will find this string trimmer a godsend. It's hard to compare a 60 volt ego against a 20 volt anything, but you do make a good point for anyone who is looking for a dedicated string trimmer platform. That being said, I don't know that I have seen a 20 volt string trimmer yet that isn't unbalanced. It's all because the motor is at the front at the string trimmer head instead of the back where the battery is and it is going to weigh more. You are acting like the metal at the head of the string trimmer added all the weight, but that string trimmer head weighs barely anything. It's the motor inside that has all the weight with the copper windings. That aluminum head hardly weighs anything. Your review definitely brings some valid concerns to mind, but seeing it in action definitely helped me see that this string trimmer may actually be what I'm looking for.

[@madmarlinlodgeguatemala233]

This one balances perfectly with the desired 15-30 degree front down. The handle need to go in front of the hinge. He has it in the wrong place. He is trying to direct people to EGO. I love mine. Works perfectly and is light.

[@jonacla5662]

Whole lot of words for the tool. I'm sold thankyou

[@lichking1951]

Been using the first gen ego trimmer for years now. Still going strong!

[@Kitearmy]

A trimmer fit for a King

[@Lee-lb9qh]

The 40 volt ryobi is pretty badass too I have that and the mower

[@Kitearmy]

@@Lee-lb9qh I tested the 40v - maybe I got a lemon

[@harleyghost]

On my Dewalt Trimmer is a 8ah battery, combined with years of using their products in a industrial setting. Great service life.

[@LGLDSR71]

LOL. Every complaint you mentioned was EXACATLY my issue with this folding unit. Unbalanced. Runtime of the battery on high is ~20 minutes. Good job! The model before this had a MUCH larger battery (one hour runtime on high), the remaining battery capacity faced you, it was balanced. There are many, many negative reviews of this on Home Depot's website pointing out exactly our gripes. A plethora of complaints regrading the string not advancing when bumped. This folding unit feels like it came from the toy section of a Dollar Store....cheap, flimsy. Mine is going back to Home Depot.

[@nasarazam]

I was wondering why by “bumping “ was not working . Thanks for showing the right way to load the string

[@Kitearmy]

Glad to help

[@andrewwilbur2821]

Great video! I haven't met too many balanced string trimmers. A 6ah or 10ah would probably offset the balance issue. I've never needed indicator lights to know my power tool is running on low charge. Weed whacking is based on light resistance. There isn't a true need for a charge indicator. Lack of performance and awareness of runtime should offset that.

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate

[@dmitry92203]

I have the Ego 56v. Works great. If battery shits the bed in 4 or 5 years, I'll never buy another battery trimmer. I'm giving it a try.

[@sillylilfellah]

"40% shorter when folded in half" gave me a good chuckle 🤭

[@Kitearmy]

seems a bit silly

[@saffsworld]

Cringe

[@TylerSchlichenmeyer]

I'm glad I'm not the only one 😂

[@zaineridling]

Excellent review. It's puzzling that so many companies fail to consider weight and balance in their trimmers. EGO got both right, especially with their carbon fiber version. 💯💯💯

[@Kitearmy]

Right on

[@FTHRTime1]

why not just move the handle to the lower part of the shaft, below the hinge?

[@pi.actual]

My suggestion is to get the 60v DCST972. It accepts all of my accessories like edger, blower, hedge trimmer, pole saw and tiller and the 60v battery can be used on my 20v tools.

[@annacraft]

I bought the 54V version (model 571). It is certainly better balanced but also has the motor at the front 🙋🏻‍♀️Anna

[@Kitearmy]

The motor at the front is okay - but all that metal and gearing seems overkill

[@annacraft]

@@Kitearmy yeah - I had no issues using the DCM571 and am actually happy I got the 54V and not the 18V version. I have a video online on it if you like to take a look. Anna

[@audx2338]

My biggest question with trimmers is: How do you edge with them?? My old B&D lets me push a button and flip the end, so I'm still holding the handle and trigger the same way, and I can cut a dead-straight line along the sidewalk at a fast walking pace. I'm really confused and sad to start shopping for a new trimmer and see this feature isn't on hardly any of them! Am I missing something? I see a shot at 4:40 where you are edging, but I can't see how you're holding it. I tried to hold this trimmer inverted in a store and it felt very awkward.

[@kentemple6498]

I have this trimmer also. Bought it cuz I have several large capacity DeWalt batteries. It’s true that it’s unbalanced. I’ll move the handle down to get a better balance point. I don’t really like the hinge for two reasons: when I would fold it in half to store it in my shed, by hanging it from the handle, it sticks out from the wall a little too far for my liking, also when folded I fear breaking the plastic shroud when it contacts the battery housing. And a third, after a year of ownership, I can feel “play”, looseness in the hinge while trimming. “No bueno”!

[@Kitearmy]

Well said

[@madmarlinlodgeguatemala233]

If you take the battery out it folds down pretty neatly into a perfect location on the guard. Makes a huge difference. The biased review did not demonstrate that correctly.

[@jamesgraham6796]

For better weight distribution... Install the handle on the other side of the hinge mechanism.

[@Kitearmy]

right - strange that Dewalt didn't indicate that in manual

[@jerryakaheyyou9976]

Take the handle off, install it on the lower shaft and reverse the handle. The fulcrum point is now closer to a balance point.

[@anthonymacneil2279]

I don't mind the balance issue and the handle is where it should be. For some moving the handle on the otherside of latch works, problem solved. In my opinion it is a great trimmer but to each his own.

[@Kitearmy]

yep - glad you like yours

[@danl5838]

My dcst920 Dewalt lasted 1 year. The Dewalt before it lasted about 1 year. Both are used lightly. I have lots of 40 volt Dewalt batteries for my other construction tools so I tried to stick with Dewalt. Will have to go to another brand weed eater.

[@gregoryhartman4814]

Just get the DeWalt 60v trimmer. You'll be glad you did.

[@madmarlinlodgeguatemala233]

The guy is just selling EGO as an affiliate. This trimmer is fantastic. Handle goes below hinge. Perfect balance

[@zandtussenjetenen]

Thanks for the vid. Did not know how to change the thread. Now i do.. Thanks. Regards from Holland. Love my dewalt..

[@Ben-tr]

I have a 60v DeWalt that works great,was looking for info on a 20v because my cousin tried mine but said it was to heavy for her

[@515Mike]

The balance issue is exactly why I would stay away from the units with the motor on the bottom by the head. That gets old for your arms fast. Unless you have a very small yard. For that price, look elsewhere.

[@Kitearmy]

We sure think alike!!!!

[@515Mike]

@@Kitearmy I'm still trying to figure out the reasoning for the folding feature on some of these things. One more step to get frustrated with. I want to pic it up and go trim. It doesn't even fold flat and or lock. You pick it up and the other side swings out.?? At least make it lock in the folded position.

[@Kitearmy]

@@515Mike HAHA - sounds like your taking over for KiteArmy - That's what happens when you have a drill company making string trimmers

[@515Mike]

@@Kitearmy HAHA! No one can replace the General!

[@Kitearmy]

@@515Mike Captain KiteArmy!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Mine is vibrating uncomfortable to use junk. The hinge is located where the handle should mount. Not ergonomic at all. Worst Dewalt tool I have ever purchased.

[@Kitearmy]

I agree - really missed the mark on this one

[@davedaniels8211]

Paid £149 in a sale online . The battery compartment is extra wide to fit flex volt . 3 Yr warranty uk . Would like a hook for storage .no probs so far .

[@tsnstt]

I didn’t even watch the video, and I smashed the like button! I didn’t even watch the video and I comment because this man is a genius!! Watch all his ego videos. You’ll end up buying all the products. Also the $99 dollar #2 pencil is a must have haha 😂

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - that is super generous!!!

[@nathan321456]

Hey, so great hands on review. But.. it seems like all I hear is negative review factor this. Bottom line from me is regardless of a 5ah vs 9ah battery. The performance seems the same.

[@nathan321456]

All in all, battery performance surpassed my expectations for what I needed and more. Recently I've transitioned to battery tools and I've never looked back.

[@Kitearmy]

that's what happens

[@stevewainwright3344]

I feel like the cons in the review are a little nick picky. But It was right to point out all of them. As far as the other weed eater being lighter and better balanced I wonder which one will last longer since Dewalt builds all their tools to hold to commercial use compare to the rest that cater to homeowners who use tools on a once in while sitsuation.

[@alexandercosta1777]

You should try out the new ryobie dethacher and give your opinion on it, plus go over what the pros and cons are of dethattching for the lawn

[@Kitearmy]

Will keep that in mind

[@redskiclayton]

I bought mine for the same reason, already have those batteries... I have 2 ECHO trimmers, one I've had for 12 years and the other I found at the dump for parts. The ECHO did its job but now am tired of storing old mixed gas and such, time to go electric.

[@Kitearmy]

Good move

[@loucifer323]

Try using your ego battery on a drill no bueno, because all they make is lawn equipment and their batteries are huge and expensive , this is perfect for the person who has dewalt batteries and a small property and he can use the batteries on his power tools that's bueno, I have their first string trimmer 5 years and it still going strong

[@GregMcNamer]

This is the reason I have this trimmer. I agree with most of the criticisms here, but it was very cheap as a package deal, I have a bunch of batteries and chargers already, and my yard is very small - less than 10 minutes to do all my trimming.

[@Kitearmy]

Yep - I agree with the battery points - I just think they could have made a better trimmer.

[@cedricwebb5576]

I love mint. I just wish I had bought the 60 volt unit. The 20 volt battery seem to give out to soon. Just my opinion. Overall, the unit is a workhorse, at least mine is.

[@gonzosemail]

Get the EGO. For essentiallly the same price it is better balanced and has a head that is easier to load. Also the batteries are really good and charge really fast.

[@Kitearmy]

EGO for the win

[@t.s.9656]

For all you dummies out there...PUT THE HANDLE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PIVOT JOINT WITH THE BEND OF THE HANDLE FACING YOU, that's what I did and it balances just fine. For God's sakes people, use you your head for something other than a place to put your hat.

[@BrandonBigB956]

I picked up that dewalt at the store and was like holy crap this things unbalanced. I already have a EGO with three batteries so sticking with that and if i need more will pull out the Stihl 131

[@Kitearmy]

smart man

[@heinz-57]

I just got the same one and use a flex volt battery and it's still very heavy on the front. I love all of my DeWalt tools..... except this trimmer! Lol. I have a bad shoulder and it's so unbalanced that my shoulder on the arm I'm holding the front up with ends up feeling like I've been carrying 100lbs straight out in front of me for 3 hours lol.

[@Kitearmy]

I love dewalt too - wish they designed better yard tools

[@dst1311]

Does this trimmer run for 3 hours, or your shoulder just feels like it?

[@heinz-57]

@@dst1311 That's about it lol

[@brianboyle3998]

I just put mine together and took it out for a try. What a heavy, uncomfortable POS. The motor kept quitting, making me think the battery died. But it started right back up, so I don't know if the brushless motor was getting hot or what. Doesn't matter: I just ordered a corded Black and Decker ST8600 from Amazon.

[@dorianleakey]

The motor is at the front, thats the real weight issue, it should stop any power loss down the shaft.

[@Kitearmy]

true - I think the hinge is the real problem

[@Seasniffer69]

I've used my DeWalt string trimmer for 2 years now and no issues. I also blow the grass out of it after every use and use a brush and clean my tools so maybe that helped to extend it's life? Now I'm eeriely waiting on it to die on me one day..ugh. I went DeWalt everything because I have almost 10 dewalt batteries and 2 quick chargers I pretty much bought for nothing all brand new..

[@Kitearmy]

Dewalt is counting on that - they don't feel like they need to put a lot of effort into their tools

[@fredcurrier5912]

Watched because I'm considering the Dewalt and Milwaukee powerhead systems, specifically for trimmer and edger. Obviously, this wasn't the Dewalt powerhead... but this model is definitely a NOPE.

[@Kitearmy]

agreed

[@base1321]

That balanced one is also 300$ more then the dewalt so I’d hope it’s better made. Also nobody’s checking the battery life as they go along they’d just carry extra batterys with them

[@Kitearmy]

how can it be $300 more - it costs less than that. Unless they pay you to own a Dewalt - that could be it

[@abruzzi1106]

why do all trimmers prove to be hard to string?? also - the bump feed on my dewalt is troublesome.

[@Kitearmy]

Try the EGO auto load

[@John-B69692]

The problem with the ego trimmer is in operation it rotates in the opposite direction of every other weed eater on the planet so if you're used to an echo you'll feel like a epileptic trying to use the trimmer that rotates the opposite direction.

[@agentwolfpatrick3535]

I just got one from a neighbor and I’ve never used one of these before I can’t find out how to extend the line I saw a video about bumping tried it but nothing happens I thought I needed more line but the spool is full I’m lost

[@Kitearmy]

Perfect - watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKW0cmmXgJiZhNE

[@shawny5338]

I just had my second Dewalt go out on me. Both died in less than a year and VERY MINIMAL use. If I didn't have all the other batteries/tools, I would definitely not buy Dewalt again..

[@Kitearmy]

Give EGO a try - Trust me

[@shawny5338]

@@Kitearmy Based on the review and price, I am. TY

[@flch95]

That power meter being on the inside is probably a consequence of the battery being designed for their other tools and not necessarily the trimmer. I’d imagine that the meter is visible for all their other tools.

[@Kitearmy]

I don't know - I review cordless yard tools

[@reaperreaper5098]

It’s visible on other tools, but many is still bass awkwards to use.

[@Kitearmy]

@@reaperreaper5098 That's a total joke

[@user-et1mi9ck2n]

I bought this Dewalt electric trimmer. I regret buying this because its top heavy, motor is on the string side, very uncomfortable using it, to add insult to injury after using it half a dozen times I lightly hosed it down on the string/guard side now it doesn't start. Bad design. So I bought the EGO electric trimmer carbon fiber shaft. I'm much happier with the EGO trimmer.

[@Kitearmy]

Yep - Dewalt in the Shop - EGO in the yard

[@theobserver9565]

I have a Milwaukee string trimmer. I hate it because when I edge along a chain link fence I cant slow the rpms down low enough to keep from breaking the string. The trigger is supposed to be variable speed and it is but the lowest speed (rpms) is still to fast. Can you tell me if there are any other trimmers that you can slow the rpms way down if you want to. As far as I can tell this is there weak point.

[@Kitearmy]

The EGO I uses goes supper slow - I know some of the variable speeds are just steps

[@AyeJay-fe8pq]

Yeah I'll stick with my Stihl FS94R. Best trimmer i have ever owned.

[@Kitearmy]

If your staying with Stihl - don't even think about their battery tools - they really suck

[@bobach6083]

Bro I looked at this vs the 60v before I decided. And this looked like kids play compared to the 60v. The other one doesn't fold but it's a trimmer not a chair. Make the right choice. Buy the better product. Unless you use it for two trees in your 300sq ft yard. Then this would probably do.

[@Kitearmy]

Bahhahhah

[@bailey9r]

The bad news is the motors are crap, I think the magnets come apart (black carbon like substance shake out of the cracks) the good news is it has a 3 year guarantee.

[@jessepritchard1]

What kind of battery run time is everyone getting?

[@hectordelgadillo9952]

Is the cutting width adjustable?

[@cahg3871]

My only complaint with the Ego line trimmer is the direction the head turns-it runs clock wise-you end up with stones grass etc on your shoes and pants and I have gotten stones hitting my face.

[@Kitearmy]

They also sell a counter clockwise model

[@cahg3871]

@@Kitearmynot in Canada they don’t.

[@paulunderwood8960]

You don't need to see the battery meter....that little 4ah won't last long any way.....flexvolt Is the bomb... I own the 13-in and the 17-in flexvolt ...never had a problem with none of them

[@Kitearmy]

cool - check out some of the comments - people hate on these things. Not sure completely why

[@TheCamaro5]

Dewault has a new power head trimmer with 17 inch swath.As much as i trim these are the models i like. Id rather have the weight on the battery side then down at the head just like comercial trimmers. I know these that you show are generally for residential but i think several brands have comercial style trimmers now.

[@Kitearmy]

Right - I was testing and comparing models in the $200 range

[@TheCamaro5]

@@Kitearmy I gotcha. I think the only comercial grade power head unit that is 200 is the Hart brand which so far looks impressive at 198 for trimmer battery and charger. 100 bucks cheaper than my milwaukee quick lok.

[@Kitearmy]

@@TheCamaro5 I think Hart is Ryobi rebranded for walmart - no?

[@TheCamaro5]

@@Kitearmy Ryobi power head trimmer is completly different and i wouldnt recomdend. Terrible head makes a weird sound and is loud. Harts power head model is completly different. Other tools maybe be similiar

[@Kitearmy]

@@TheCamaro5 Thanks mate - not super familiar with HArt equipment

[@GeeYo25]

This is currently on sale for $80 on Amazon. Would you say it is worth it at that price point?

[@Kitearmy]

that seems reasonable - if you have the battery

[@عبداللهعلي-ت8ش1ش]

Can I install a steel brush on it?

[@alexanderkhvan6871]

I might be wrong but I'm almost positive author is promoting EGO-Ryobi products. I like the videos but.. after having ryobi tools in from the videos-not impressed that much, price isn't bad though

[@Kitearmy]

Let me know if this helps change your mind: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJeYmploq757gsU

[@JPerry-jw9ik]

"A fine unit" - Overheated in under 10 minutes on my first use. Now I have smoke coming out of the top of the dealio. Too bad for me, it took me so long to use it... otherwise I'd have returned it.

[@Kitearmy]

fine = crap

[@2snipe1]

Hey the Dewalt is as much as the ego string trimmer. No contest!

[@Kitearmy]

Even for less - nope!

[@goodmanshealth]

Trimmer: No bueno. Video:Muy Bien Senor Army

[@Kitearmy]

Grazie - they call me captain KiteArmy

[@Dinoxt12]

Awarded to hold with your hand at the rear of this trimmer...look at his right hand on the rear, you won't last long before you put it down for a break.

[@stevespumpkinart8567]

Hey dude u have problems with all the line trimmers getting the line threw the hole. I’m a professional landscaper been doing it for 35 years and I’m retired . And u say ur an engineer. You have so much trouble getting the line in the little hole. Until that push string button breaks

[@Kitearmy]

Waiting for the push button to break too - 3 years in now

[@stevespumpkinart8567]

Also when you test a lawn mower your not suspose to run with it. One slip and down you go. Push mowers are ment to be pushed let the mower take you. Also when you mow high grass your suspose to raise the mower up and cut once then lower it again cut twice .

[@Kitearmy]

@@stevespumpkinart8567 Very true

[@waylon7359]

Mine didn’t last year with minimal use. Not one of Dewalts best products.

[@Kitearmy]

Yeah - just because it says Dewalt doesn't mean its a great tool

[@Tomb4335]

"Dewalt dont make a battery large enough to make it balanced" isnt true, I use a 9ah flexvolt battery, perfectly balanced with that, doesnt the US also have a 10ah 18v battery that weighs the same as a 9ah flexvolt ?

[@Kitearmy]

This is still a very odd balanced trimmer

[@ggarcia97]

Still working for you ?

[@The_Honcho]

Bought this for my 72 year old father so he wouldn’t need to pull on any strings…needless to say he went back to his gas one quick since it’s so much lighter.

[@Kitearmy]

yeah - this might have been the wrong model to buy in that case

[@makoshark3759]

you have to to compare same voltage at least .not 56v with 18v .. also not $59 ego with $199 Dewalt.. I have ego myself and very happy .. but would not go compare with 18v.. it is Unfair video to Dewalt tosay the least .. may be compare to 54v Dewalt

[@Kitearmy]

Okay - they are about the same price so why not

[@justinmoore4898]

If you used a 60v flexvolt battery you would be able to see the power meter

[@Kitearmy]

Yeah - that would be better

[@myyoutubepage199]

you speak of balance but in reality that string trimmer blows ego out the way . I own 3 ego string trimmers and i own the 20v dewalt trimmer. I can get more done with the dewalt, its alot compact, It dont weight much unless the person is weak cause i feel it lighter . the string dont run out fast cause the shorter the longer it takes to rip . I go through ego string fast . if the 20 is stronger than the ego trimmer i can imagines dewalt's 60v .

[@Kitearmy]

take a look at the reviews and comments on this model - if you don't have these issues consider yourself lucky

[@myyoutubepage199]

@@Kitearmy dang ! everyone had badluck . Not me , I actually own 2 now of the 20 v. I have an 8ah battery to it. Mine was also not 200 . Mine was 169 with a 5ah battery included which i purchased 4 months ago . I love ego but their batteries are too big for such low ah like the 5 is big for a trimmer. Especially if you are doing 4 houses a day on a slow day. My dewalt battries are alot more compact so i divided my Ego and Dewalt tools ego doing mainly the bigger stuff . The z6 is amazing on the ego though but now im going off the subject. Everyone else must have just gotten a bad batch, Even medicine is the same, on Trials you will always have a side effect and even after a 5 year study the side effects will always be there but atleast now you know what you get when you take it . You also mention weight , i curl 170 lbs in sets of 30 so maybe for me thats why it dont feel tiring on the dewalt . One thing i do have an argument about dewalt wise, Thats the fact that you cannot put a Darwins grip.

[@Kitearmy]

@@myyoutubepage199 True - though Ah and volts work together so don't get super hung up on just 1 number. Stay tuned for a review coming soon when I address ALL of these problems

[@myyoutubepage199]

@@Kitearmy yeah im aware of it. ill be on the lookout no doubt

[@debbie7290]

I loved this trimmer but it only lasted two months.😔

[@Kitearmy]

best 2 months ever

[@debbie7290]

Should have lasted longer. Guess I worked it to death. 😆

[@Kitearmy]

@@debbie7290 still no good

[@debbie7290]

@@Kitearmy Nope,you're right,it wasn't.

[@samsen3965]

Really thank you for your reward. But how about NO THANKS?! And I thought you want to give me an EGO 7.5A battery as one of my 2.5A that came with unit is dieing one me....😱 But seriously and this might be a good time for anyone how knows it better, pass a hint as to how to revitalize you dying/dead battery as I hear there is a way to do that (YLMV)(Your Luck May Vary)! Please share the secrets, if anyone knows better.

[@Kitearmy]

I'm going to look into that

[@samsen3965]

@@Kitearmy Please do it a.s.a.p as I can't sleep till then! 😜 Have a great Long weekend my EGO friend.

[@Kitearmy]

@@samsen3965 That would be interesting - I have repaired some dead cells in the past - will see if it works for EGO

[@timothyconnecticut1910]

40 % shorter but also 40 % wider. So now what would be normally stored straight up and down like a broom , is now taking up width in your space. Don't fall for the hype. Another thing to note is the motor is on the head where all the debris and dust is swirling around like a tornado. What's the big deal you ask ? Take a close look at the motor head. Do you see the vent holes machined into metal casting? Those are for air cooling the motor windings. Use yours for 10 minutes and notice the holes are clogged with debris. Now how the hell is air going to pass through that mess. And like you said.... the battery charge meter cannot be checked without pulling out the battery! Dewalt engineers need to get their heads out of their asses and go back to school !!! Pretty obvious there was not much R&D and real world testing. Take a look at your Dewalt screw gun. Same fucking shit ! The vents for cooling are at the back of the tool where you would intuitively place the palm of you free hand for more push into whatever work your doing , blocking air flow. Some of you probably noticed at one time or another, just how crazy hot that area gets after a long period of use. Smarten up Dewalt !!!

[@Kitearmy]

Dewalt should be ashamed of this trimmer

[@dm285]

Dewalt loves using heavy steel anywhere it can on mowers and trimmers, thats why I wont buy any of their lawn products - I think they are about 10 yrs behind on using state of the art light weight and strong materials for their products.

[@BigDsHomestead]

You have cost me an extreme amount of money over the last few years. You and another youtuber. I have bought a bunch, and I mean a bunch of worx branded stuff, including 2 pegasus table, 2 sidekicks, woex sawhorses, countless tools(ie: drilldms saws), and 3 trimmers. 2 which are the nitro line. Good grief, man. What the heck. I need a bigger bank acvount if you kerpnon doing that to me. Lol. In all honesty, worx is a decent brand, along with a few others out there. I own dewalt stuff, too, just not the trimmer in thisvideo, which I was considering on getting since ACE has $30 off plus I have an additional $20 off, making it h$109.99+ tax. The imbalance isdue does seem like a deal breaker, to me. I do like the fold option. I have a lot of dewalt batteties lying around and I nedd to use them.more so they dont go bad, so I am still thinking on it. I have a lot to trim and about 3-4 ppl that coukd help if I had another toy, err, I mean tool. GOD Bless.

[@israelelmusico2252]

Because you said .....no bueno..... Im gonna give you 10000 likes.... I just buy me one Is the some that you show on the video....

[@Kitearmy]

I appreciate those likes :)

[@gaggleduck1787]

13 months mine’s dead in the water/ and no one will help.

[@Kitearmy]

Dewalt really laid a dud here

[@rubencastro2247]

Him: "DeWalt doesn't sell a big enough battery to counter the weight" Me: DEWALT DCB615 FLEXVOLT 20 V/60 V MAX 15.0 Ah Bat 🫡

[@MauriceRegan]

9691 Moore Manor

[@julianpenton1675]

Maybe they've changed something in the past year but mine is perfectly balanced with the battery in. Still heavy, but definitely rests with the head level. I'm using a 10ah battery that came with my mower though. Even with that there is a lot of room left in the battery compartment. I feel like these were designed with the flex volt batteries in mind even though they have a different model for the 60v batteries.

[@RJMachine62]

It's because he installed the handle on the top section instead of the bottom section and then didn't take time to adjust it. Mine is on the lower section and it balances fine. Also, the trimmer guard has a latch built in to latch the head in place when folded, it was intentional.

[@FTHRTime1]

Had this trimmer for a couple of years now. Here are my observations: Upgrade the line to the echo or milwakee 0.08 line, these seem to be tougher. I haven't yet experimented with a thicker line. The head is fine, although you can't really let it "float" on the ground like some other speed feed heads (echo, husqvarna). I'll be upgrading my trimmer head once this one bites the dust. Also for those who have some difficulty with the balance, you can move the handle to the lower section of the trimmer shaft where it's more neutral.

[@LiveWildandFree37]

THe problem with that is now your arms are very far apart and would not be natural. Id have to imagine that would wreak havoc on your back after a while.

[@allenmcclain2745]

The manual actually shows the loop mounted on the lower section, as far up to the folding joint as it will go, and angled back toward the battery end. It is very well balanced in that location.

[@col.callan7961]

Had a Husqvarna gas trimmer, got tired to mix oil and gas, tired of getting to start it at the new season, so I sold it. Bought this Dewalt trimmer, and for my use which is just normal grass edge trimming, it is outstanding. Easy to use, store and operate. If you are someone who think that you can abuse it like that old hammer you picked up at the dump, then this is not for you. I always say, if you look after your tools then they will look after you.

[@dakota11b]

I found myself in the camp of needing a trimmer and owning Dewalt batteries already, after 5 minutes of fighting the terrible balance on this thing I rubbed both of my brain cells together and moved the handle below the joint and angled towards me. HUGE DIFFERENCE, can't speak to the longevity or loading the string but the balance is fixable.

[@Kitearmy]

Great tip - wonder why Dewalt didnt think of that

[@madmarlinlodgeguatemala233]

You are correct. The reviewer had no clue he had the handle in the wrong place.

[@CP-ux9zd]

@@madmarlinlodgeguatemala233 most people put the handle in this location

[@CP-ux9zd]

and poorly balanced

[@haysus83]

​@madmarlinlodgeguatemala233 I just recently bought one of this trimmers and I can confirm per instruction manual that the reviewer installed the handle properly. I chose to position the handle further down the shaft because it didn't seem right.

[@DblAGamesAndOutdoors]

I use to use this as my main string trimmer to get my company started but now it’s my back up for my landscaping company I put a husqvarna t35 bump feed on it and .095 line and it runs like a champ things held up to almost one season of abuse with a minimum of 4-5 medium sized yards every weekday

[@RUM123]

This is not a day in, day out trimmer. If people buy it for that reason, they were just blinded by yellow and black.

[@Kitearmy]

That bee color hypnotizes lots of people

[@Moshenokoji]

The fold up feature is nice.... That's handy. But I'd I've learned anything from this.... Buy an ego with power load. I picked up the carbon shaft trimmer at the beginning of the season. Great choice.

[@Kitearmy]

EGO is king - for now

[@k4nuc131]

Except ego is Med in China. Buy American

[@Kitearmy]

@@k4nuc131 Absolutely - please recommend an American made string trimmer - I will put it on the channel

[@k4nuc131]

@@Kitearmy I have the dewalt, works great. My forearm muscle get a workout- that’s ok

[@Kitearmy]

@@k4nuc131 I agree it is ok - though KiteArmy fans want the best

[@actionjksn]

I have the first gen DeWalt trimmer and it doesn't have that out of balance thing going on at all. I put the 9 amp flexVolt battery from my circular saw in it and adjusted the handle a little bit and it's perfectly balanced. And you can tell it could be balanced with any size battery. I was regretting not having the foldable one when I first saw it now I'm glad I have the old version. Mine is a pain in the ass to load string into it, but it holds a lot of string and I put the expensive stuff in it so it lasts a long time.

[@Kitearmy]

Can you see the power meter with the battery installed?

[@actionjksn]

@@Kitearmy you can see it perfectly

[@Kitearmy]

@@actionjksn Like it!

[@Allen-bm6tz]

Andrew you are making this very tough for me! I have the Milwaukee Multi-head system with trimmer, hedger and pole saw (and blower) but haven't started using it yet. The EGO Multi-head kits are sold out everywhere, or at least the string trimmer kits bundled with a battery and charger which keep the complete kit from being crazy expensive. The DeWALT Flexvolt Multi-head is really nice but not panning out as a complete system. I got some serious need of a full kit that includes trimmer, hedger and pole saw.

[@Kitearmy]

Okay - so here is my advice, if you will NEVER EVER NEVER need any other attachments the Milwaukee is okay. If you think you might want a blower or some other EGO product like the cultivator attachement.....well you know what you need to do. Try Ace hardware too - they have some discounts over Lowes

[@Allen-bm6tz]

@@Kitearmy I did check out ACE, and only one at a store that's very far away. I do want a blower and the Milwaukee is good enough for grass clippings but not for the ton of wet leaves I get every fall. You should sell me your powerhead trimmer. I mean, how many trimmers can one man own??

[@Kitearmy]

@@Allen-bm6tz I always judge a man by how many trimmers he owns :)

[@michaelrist84rist24]

The consumer will never be happy. If there is too much metal the consumer complains about the weight, too much plastic, consumer complains it’s not a sturdy tool.

[@Kitearmy]

True - but this tool makes it easy to dislike

[@dadb0d_dave628]

I purchased this yesterday and tested it out. I noticed that it was perfectly balanced and wondered why. Looks like I stalled the handle a little lower than you did, on the opposite site of the folding point. This was not how the manual recommended I do it. Works well like so, so I'll likely keep it in that position, hah

[@Kitearmy]

I actually checked the instructions - they should fix that

[@MrMecrob1]

Thanks for the review, I just bought one of these trimmers from homedepot yesterday and stumbled across this video in my KZbin recommendations while I was putting it together (very strange timing)! After watching the video, and evaluating your critiques with the trimmer I decided to take it back before I used it, and picked up the 2021 ego trimmer from ace hardware. I'm very grateful that I saw this video, it saved me from making a mistake.

[@Kitearmy]

Wow - really smart move - so what do you think?

[@MrMecrob1]

@@Kitearmy I really like how balanced, and light weight the ego trimmer is. The Dewalt trimmer felt like it was fighting me because it's so unbalanced. I'm sold on ego lawn equipment after using this string trimmer.

[@Kitearmy]

@@MrMecrob1 That's what happened to me

[@MC-hs4mf]

@@MrMecrob1 I’ve owned two ego trimmers. My last ego power load barely lasted a year and I bought the Dewalt. I’m also wondering why ego no longer carried at Home Depot.

[@Harley365]

Saved you from making a mistake?? You never used the thing, sounds like you have a hard time making your own decision more less

[@lb6588]

There are other things to consider. Dewalt has 90 days return policy if you aren't happy with it. They offer a 3-year warranty. It is the same company that owns Hanson tools, Stanley, and Blacken Decker. Would you buy something just came out on the market. Or a tool business that been around for over 50 years?

[@Kitearmy]

50 years and this is the best they could do? shame

[@John-B69692]

I use two of these for my lawn and tree business. I use 6AH batteries (the added weight helps with balance) and I have installed the handles below the knee turned around backwards so the grip is over the knee and it balances almost perfectly. I believe they still weigh less than echo gas weed eaters.

[@jabroski69]

Yeah real men usually use DeWalt so I understand why you couldn't handle it

[@Kitearmy]

My Gay boss uses dewalt - I see what you mean about real men.

[@anjalileboeuf]

That was soo helpful! I'm a DeWalt gal, so I go with DeWalt, usually I'm happy with that choice. Re-stringing is such a hassle. Thanks to your video I have it down. Mine came with a blower at a discount, so I guess DeWalt is trying to make up for its many deficiencies. Fortunately I have a small area to trim up. I'll be sure to work it hard to see if it quits like some of your listeners are finding!

[@pamelanicholas9148]

I have RA and 3 acres that need trimming between fence line and ditches plus around the house and barn. I can use mine without issues. That’s saying a lot with my joint issues. So I guess when the handle is in the right spot it works just fine. No worries about a plastic head cracking. I need something tougher in my yard.

[@marvinmartion1178]

The motors are junk! Mine quit working 2nd time around! JUNK!

[@Kitearmy]

I keep hearing that

[@isma3459]

You can unscrew and put the handle where you want it very simple

[@Kitearmy]

maybe

[@ReaganPatriot]

I have the 40 volts… own it for 5 years, big battery, better balance and is a BEAST!

[@Kitearmy]

can you see the power meter when in the tool?

[@almirkuduz459]

@@Kitearmy I'm not quite clear, why do you see visual access to Power meter as issue at all? While using tool you are doing exactly that - using tool to have a job done. When battery is dead you simply replace the battery and you move on. How many bars is left or used ... that's irrelevant. But if you are so interested in battery status you simply take battery out, check the level, plug it back and keep doing your job. I'm sure no one expects DeWalt to change complete engineering of their battery operated power tools just bcs of this particular trimmer. I have several DeWalt power tools and was never interested in battery status while working with my drill, impact drill, 50-90mm nail gun, Brad nail gun ... and a couple of other DeWalt tools. It's simply pointless remark.