Have you used the trimmer more than a year...if so, what do you think about it NOW?
1626055
I bought this for my son as a gift and I don't believe he has used it on a regular basis (moved, etc.), but no complaints and he is using it now at his new house. It seems like a lot of weed eater for a regular yard, but he likes big and powerful. Usually, can't go wrong with Toro.
1626056
Well, I used it in our relatively short growing season in Northern Michigan, and just about to break it out again. I will say that last Fall, after I no longer needed it the battery stopped charging, but they are sending me a replacement since I called in the problem last week.That said, it performs great. Battery lasts maybe a half-hour at full speed, but that's all I need.
1626057
I charged the battery one time, went out and used the wacker till the battery was dead, brought it in to charge and the battery would never charge or even start to charge after that, so I shipped the whole thing back for a refund. Others have had this problem too.
1626058
I bought it near the end of 2014. I have used it three times so far in 2015 with no problems so far.
1626059
No, I've used the trimmer for a few months. I find it powerful enough, but it is a bit heavy. The battery life is approxiamately 1/2 hour, at the #3 setting
1856035
I have trimmed mine slightly, seems to work better for me. I have yet to try without trimming.
978463
Excellent for trimming. Switching from shaver to trimmer is a hassle. But, it's a much better trimmer than shaver.
1701037
I have not had a problem with my trimmer and I wonder if there is just something NOT RIGHT with the trimmer you got. You might return it with the reason and have them replace it if they will???????? I hate it when things don't work right!
96107
Yes, I haven't been barber in 5 years because I shave it myself because of too expensive barber for my limited fixed income. I bought this tinkle hair cutter almost a year ago, I use it and trim it short sides and back every week just fine, but I'm not too picky about it. It looks just fine for me.
1160573
Yes, only after used a while. Its as if it gets dull, slower and will pull a hair or two.
1587235
Soory I can't help here. Since I have had the Andis for only 6 months, I have not had a need to change the blades yet. However, all literature indicate that its a fair simply process(?). Note: I recently purchased the Oster T-Blade fast Finisher Trimmer and am truly impressed. It blow away the Andis. The Andis Cordless is great for travel overseas (Europe - Italy, Spain, UK, Frnace) due to its dual voltage. However, for US and if you don't mind an electrical cord it blows it away. Oster is powerful, heavy duty motor, trims to .02 (00000), gets the job done"fast", little heavier than the Andis and cheaper (on Amazon). Soory I can't help here. Since I have had the Andis for only 6 months, I have not had a need to change the blades yet. However, all literature indicate that its a fair simply process(?). Note: I recently purchased the Oster T-Blade fast Finisher Trimmer and am truly impressed. It blow away the Andis. The Andis Cordless is great for travel overseas (Europe - Italy, Spain, UK, Frnace) due to its dual voltage. However, for US and if you don't mind an electrical cord it blows it away. Oster is powerful, heavy duty motor, trims to .02 (00000), gets the job done"fast", little heavier... » Read More Soory I can't help here. Since I have had the Andis for only 6 months, I have not had a need to change the blades yet. However, all literature indicate that its a fair simply process(?). Note: I recently purchased the Oster T-Blade fast Finisher Trimmer and am truly impressed. It blow away the Andis. The Andis Cordless is great for travel overseas (Europe - Italy, Spain, UK, Frnace) due to its dual voltage. However, for US and if you don't mind an electrical cord it blows it away. Oster is powerful, heavy duty motor, trims to .02 (00000), gets the job done"fast", little heavier than the Andis and cheaper (on Amazon). « Show Less
19016
I has the same question when I purchased mine. The trimmer has the new one.
1163421
The 18 volt trimmer has worked okay for over 3 years. The batteries are too heavy and I have gone through 8 of them. I have felt several of the batteries were ruined by leaving them plugged in when not in use. They also run down when idle. The 20 volt max lithium set up is 10 times better. The trimmer is more powerful and the 2 batteries that came with it are always ready to go. However I have only had it for a year. Somebody needs to make a lithium battery that will work on the old 18 volt trimmer. Ni-cad batteries should be obsolete. I am stuck with 2 blowers, a trimmer, chain saw, a pole saw and 2 drills all in the 18 volt system. I reluctantly keep buying new batteries for them. The 18 volt trimmer has worked okay for over 3 years. The batteries are too heavy and I have gone through 8 of them. I have felt several of the batteries were ruined by leaving them plugged in when not in use. They also run down when idle. The 20 volt max lithium set up is 10 times better. The trimmer is more powerful and the 2 batteries that came with it are always ready to go. However I have only had it for a year. Somebody needs to make a lithium battery that will work on the old 18 volt trimmer. Ni-cad batteries should be obsolete. I am stuck with 2 blowers, a trimmer, chain saw, a pole... » Read More The 18 volt trimmer has worked okay for over 3 years. The batteries are too heavy and I have gone through 8 of them. I have felt several of the batteries were ruined by leaving them plugged in when not in use. They also run down when idle. The 20 volt max lithium set up is 10 times better. The trimmer is more powerful and the 2 batteries that came with it are always ready to go. However I have only had it for a year. Somebody needs to make a lithium battery that will work on the old 18 volt trimmer. Ni-cad batteries should be obsolete. I am stuck with 2 blowers, a trimmer, chain saw, a pole saw and 2 drills all in the 18 volt system. I reluctantly keep buying new batteries for them. « Show Less
715509
I have had mine for a while now , and so far it's holding up ok . I do not like the fact that the starting cord pulls the motor over , as well as turn the Trimmer head , there's no way to disengage the head while cranking ! The paint came off the trimmer head rather quickly , and now it is rusting . I remove the Spark Plug every time I use the Trimmer , and squirt a shot of "Starting Fluid" into the motor , and replace the plug , and then pull the cord , it starts the first pull , that way !
624798
I changed my spool for the first time last week. I've had the trimmer for two years. Granted, I have a very small yard, but I never imagined it would last that long. A 3-pack was pretty reasonable at Lowes.
1495646
Has anyone had a problem with the string wrapping around the shaft of the spool. After using the trimmer for several months with no problems, it has now started to wrap the string around the base of the shaft, below the spool. Very frustrating!! Was working fine up to when this happened. Any suggestions?
105076
I've had the trimmer for over a year and it still works fine. I have been using it to trim my neck after a haircut and it feels pretty smooth. It comes with adapters that help adjust the length of the haircut but it is definitely not like using a razor blade if you are looking for extra smooth cut.
1534920
I suppose one might consider it noisy. In the scheme of things, you may find sound to be your least problematic symptoms. I've tried a number of brands only to be disappointed. I do not want to change blades/covers/trimmers. Longevity is what i seek.
254554
I think that it last a great deal! We bought our last year,in the Spring and still ddn't change it. I got a spare and is still in the pack. It feeds a lots,cause my wife trims evrything on her way and stills last long. No need for a spare this year,I guess.
1732842
I've used about ten times, & after the third time, it started loosing hairs, I haven't seen it loose anymore hairs as of lately, I like the brush.
76324
The trimmer is not for shaving. I use it a lot to trim hair on the side. I find it better than the clipper. The clipper seems to have a problem with the motor.