written by on 03/04/2011
I TOO AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE LACK OF PERFORMANCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY WITH THE BOSCH ART 26 GRASS TRIMMER. THE PLASTIC BLADES ARE A GREAT DESIGN FOR REPLACING BUT THE PROBLEM IS YOU FIND YOURSELF REPLACING THEM EVERY 5 MINUTES IF YOU'RE LUCKY. THEY COST $1.45 EACH AND I WENT THROUGH 10 OF THEM IN ONE OUTING - BASIC EDGING WITH SOME DEAD GRASS. THE BATTERY TAKES AROUND 3-4 HRS TO CHARGE FOR 20 MINS OF USEAGE. BOSCH THIS PRODUCT IS A RIP OFF NO MATTER HOW YOU LOOK AT IT FOR AN OUTLAY OF $189 - IT IS THEFT AND DOES NOT COME CLOSE TO DOING 1000M TO A CHARGE. I WILL BE CLEANING THE UNIT AND TAKING IT BACK TO BUNNINGS FOR A REFUND - BAD FORM BOSCH.
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