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DeWalt Cordless String Trimmer _MyFixitUpLife

By Mark Mark's blog Tools

Can cordless lawn care tools really cut it for your lawn care? I tried out DeWalt’s new 40-volt cordless string trimmer and the answer is YES.

‣ MyFixitUpLife DeWalt Cordless String Trimmer _MyFixitUpLife — I tried out DeWalts new 40 volt cordless string trimmer

It just doesn’t add up that you can get internal combustion, gasoline-powered performance out of a box (battery) with very little noise or smoke or spark plug to change.

So if you’re thinking about replacing some of your landscaping gear that has gone kaput over the summer or are looking for end-of-season deals that might pop up, you may be well served by going cordless on your next trimmer, on sale or not.

But of course, there’s a catch.

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‣ MyFixitUpLife DeWalt Cordless String Trimmer_Battery_MyFixitUpLife — With one battery, I got about 30-minutes of gasoline-quality run time and that works for me.

Mark

A licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast, and elite Spartan Race competitor, he writes about home improvement and tools for national magazines and websites, and teaches hands-on clinics for other remodeling professionals. Check out his book, The Carpenter's Notebook.

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