The GMC Electric Line Trimmer Cutting Edge(s)
With absolute perfect timing the Global Machinery Company line trimmer arrived to be reviewed – just as the grass, on what I laughingly call my lawns, was about to get beyond control.
The box is surprisingly compact and at first I wondered if there was indeed a line trimmer in it. But open it up and all the parts are in there ready to be assembled into the whole. Assembly looks complicated, and the instructions have only quite small diagrams, but in fact, once you have looked at all the bits and read the instructions it becomes clear. The middle shaft, made of alloy, is fitted to the handle and locked with a rotatable collar. This allows a certain degree of adjustment in the length of the tool to suit the user. To fit the adjustable handle is also quite simple. Simply remove the bolt, fit the handle onto the click-stopped connection point and retighten the bolt. Again, this allows the user to adjust the looped handle for an easy grip for the leading hand. I really liked the way in which the line trimmer guard is fitted. Simply line up the arrow and twist it until it locks into place. No need for any fiddly screws and stuff.
The alloy middle shaft connects to the trimmer housing with a snap fit too, and then you are almost in business. Well so far, so ordinary. But I am pleased to report that the GMC line trimmer has a bit more sophistication than that. The trimmer angle can be easily adjusted by pushing in a button on the trimmer housing and adjusting the angle of the head by hand. In this way the optimum angle for any user can be obtained. Another handy extra is a 50mm diameter or so wheel that can be attached to the front of the machine with three screws. This wheel contacts edges like brick walls and fences at just the right diameter (300mm) for the line so that it is not simply ruined or broken by contact with them. There is also a wire loop on the front of the motor housing that will maintain a correct distance from the edge being cut.
The cutting line is really tough stuff, and it seems as though it is slightly braided or is tougher than the usual monofilament line. The small spool feeds the line automatically or if you push down gently onto the ground while working. I was very impressed with the toughness of the standard line supplied as it certainly cut some rough old grass and small twigs with no visible ill effects.
Another really practical feature is the ten metre long cord. I always have to use an extension when I cut my
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www.toolbusiness.co.uk Independent Review by Peter Brett
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