DEWALT FlexVolt DCST972X15 in. 60V MAX Straight Shaft Cordless String Trimmer, Battery & Charger Included, Attachment Capable

I bought this 60V DeWALT trimmer to match my other DeWALT tools, and a I've been extremely happy with it. I used it all last summer when we had a lot of rain, for my yard and to trim around the fence both on the maintained side as well as the open area. This helped to keep down the critters coming into our yard. And because of the support for other attachments, I can swap out the string trimmer with my Ryobi edger attachment and I don't have to power up my gas trimmer/edger anymore.

Purchased in 2023, and was great for a bit. But have yet to run 2 dozen batteries through it. Have been a lifelong DeWalt owner (over 10K spent on your tools, as I am a general contractor), but feel that "quality" is useless when you have a "big name". Other tools of mine have been less than ideal, to say the least. Bump feed doesn't work. Half the line always breaks. Line tangles often. Instructions are beyond horrible. Worst of all - entire spool housing is complete junk!!! Aluminum on the body is blowing holes in it, small notch is now bigger than it should be, bearing is falling apart, aluminum "D" nut is very rough, guts of spool are stripped, and will not sit properly. Sure, I can purchase a new trimmer spool, but I don't know if thats the cure. I buy a tool to make my life easier, not harder. Wish I had my cheaper gas Stihl still, it was miles ahead of this product.

Bought Years Ago No Regrets!! This unit has plenty of power. If there are any complaints, I suggest checking your batteries or how your abusing your tool. You have to use the large 60V batteries and not be forcefully abusive! I have only 1 issue, at the clamping coupler. it wiggles a little, I have looked it over many times and there isn't much to be done about it. The brush cutter when used respectably, with cut through some impressive thick saplings. misuse it once, and get a good scare... I DID! SAVE THE PROTECTIVE CAP. DO NOT LOSE THAT. When you change attachments you need to be sure and put the plastic cap on the removed attachment. that what keep the inside drive shaft clean and functioning smooth. I do wish the additional attachments were available in ASLASKA!!! #DEWALTlisten up

I upgraded from the 20v string trimmer. This has good power, works well, and is fairly ergonomic. I'm reading some bad reviews to do with the universal tool attachment - I didn't find the tools hard to change out (I also bought the brush head). I thought it worked as it should, had good battery life for how powerful it was, and wasn't too loud. Getting the handles balanced is an art, I think I'm still working on exactly where I want it. I think it would be cool to mount the battery on the handle center bracket, that way the balance of the tool wouldn't change if you used a different battery size (6ah vs 9ah for example). This tool is a bit much for my 5'2" wife - she doesn't care for it. Also, removed a star because it doesn't come with a shoulder strap. Weirdly, the brush head came with a strap - I found the brush cutter was a little lighter.