The String Trimmer has what EGO calls POWERLOAD. It’s a silly term for a welcome and cool feature. To load string into the trimmer, all you need to do is cut the length of string you need (for me, it’s a little over two outstretched arm’s length—not very precise). Then just feed one end into and through the trimmer head. Pull the string through until you have equal lengths coming out of both sides of the trim head. Lightly hold the string creating a tiny bit of tension.
Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. Having more than one EGO product allows you to always have one charging while you’re using a tool. About the only “down side” is that it feels a bit like I’m using a Fisher Price “My First Lawn Mower” toy at first. Then I remember all the irritation of owning a gas mower I don’t have anymore.
But with respect to your battery use I’m surprised it took so much. I can clean up my tree patch (roughly a 1/3 acre) with my echo in one battery charge and it’s a 58V 4AH kit. I’d like to see a comparision (or I’m willing to do one next year if asked) between some of the other systems. I have the Echo 58V system and the Gen 1 trimmer motor. EGO now makes one with attachment capabilities too.
Just feed the line into the head and press a button to automatically rewind. Carbon fiber shaft is stronger than any other on the market, so strong that it’s guaranteed for life. I guess I have been fortunate in my EGO experiences. I have both the blower and hedge clippers and they have been great.
Buying into EGO’s 56V cordless outdoor power system is easier on the wallet if you go with the 2.5Ah kit. But if you already have a charger and 5.0Ah battery, the bare tool is a good option. The runtime was actually impressive given how I was using the trimmer to cut thick tall grass and thicker-stemmed weeds that I had no business using a string trimmer on. I think that the 2.5Ah battery included in the kits would power the trimmer through at least several quick maintenance-trimming sessions. Loading the string on the Ego Power+ is relatively easy thanks to the Powerload feature. To load, you merely need to insert the string and press a button at the base of the shaft, and it will wind the string for you.
This is usually the go-to line size for the Pro. This includes the string trimmer spool pre-wound with 17 feet of 0.095 in. Yes, though we offer a standalone edger tool, you can use the string trimmer as an edger by turning the tool sideways and adjusting the auxiliary handle for comfort. With the battery attached, the POWERLOAD String Trimmer has a nice balance to it—not too heavy on either end. This balance and its lighter weight helps keep arms from tiring out too soon.
After some time I started trimming the taller weeds and grass from the top down, and then clearing them out from the side. I had a little trouble until I flexed the joint against a workbench and the holes lined up perfectly. The trimmer arrives folded up in a half-height box. To set it up, you close the hinged joint and fasten the two ends of the shaft together with a single screw. Then, it’s quick to attach the guard and front handle. When you click on links to buy products we may earn money to support our work.