grass, but the goodly length of cord will mean that many users will just need what is supplied. I have used a number of line trimmers, from petrol powered to cordless and many of them are very good, but a significant number lack any real “oomph” and are certainly not suitable for cutting my tough old Sussex grass. But from the moment I started using this GMC trimmer I knew I had discovered a really useful tool. The 600w motor has an urgent deep-throated buzz, and when it comes to grassy verges it takes no prisoners. I had allowed my grass to grow to about 150mm long in places – certainly beyond the point where my hovermower would normally cut. I found that with the GMC machine I could cut the grass down to “normal” levels quite quickly, leaving it ready for a final finish with the hovermower.
Edges too were very quickly taken care of, using the wheel and the wire guard system. I was simply amazed at how efficient this machine is compared to my old line trimmer. Its days are numbered as I suspect the GMC line trimmer will become the weapon of choice on my grass.
I think some users could find that the weight of the trimmer at 3.08 Kgs is a little too much. (I am thinking of the elderly here) But it is possible to shorten the handle and adjust the centre of gravity so that the trimmer is very manageable. I prefer having a shoulder strap on any trimmer so that I can suspend it from my shoulder and simply swing the trimmer from side to side as I cut. I think I am going to cannibalize a strap from somewhere else and feed it through the front loop handle to achieve a supportive effect for when I next use the trimmer. This trimmer is really easy to use. The main handle is comfortable and the large trigger to start and stop the machine is well placed. There is a small hook on the handle so that the user can take a “loop” out of the main cable so that you don’t pull on the main cable joint on the top of the handle. I found that it was possible to loop the cable neatly and push it through the handle for storage. In this
way it avoids kinks or loops of cable all over the shed floor. In use, the cutting line advances automatically and the adjustments are pretty easy to do so that cutting grass and trimming edges is straightforward. As I have mentioned before, the “braided” line is very strong, stronger than some of the thick monofilaments around, and seems to cut even small twigs with some ease. As we have come to expect from Global Machinery Company, the tools they sell provide good value and good performance at very competitive prices. This line trimmer comes with a 24 month guarantee if you register it online before thirty days have elapsed after purchase. I think that the GMV LT600 made a pretty impressive showing on my grass and I am sure that it would be tough enough for other demanding gardeners who perhaps are a bit more regular in maintaining their grass areas than I am.
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