Bosch 06008C1J70 Electric Grass Trimmer EasyGrassCut 26 (280 Watt, Cutting Diameter 26 cm, in Carton Packaging)

I assembled it in 5 mins and was ready to trim the grass. Lightweight and easy to maneuver.

I've seen this strimmer getting a lot of flak in the reviews here, and coming from a very similar strimmer, from my experience, its not as bad as they say... compact in the box, quick to assemble and reasonably cheap... the lines a little short, but its in spec, you get what you pay for... in line with other reviews, first piece of line broke almost instantly, but after pulling out another length, proceeded to do the rest of my approx 40m² garden with little issue, just grass and the odd weed here and there, one snap when I asked it to go through a chunk of bramble, but thats maybe asking too much...I've only used it once or twice, but for what i payee, just under £30 on sale, you can't ask for much more out of the box performance, its not a petrol weed walker, or lawnmower, its a cheap simple strimmer, and if the line you get in the box is bad, spend a fiver and buy something a little better quality, and a little thicker and it might not break so easily... how it holds up, time will tell but my last of an older model has lasted several years, and if I only get 3 out of it, its done well

This is a great trimmer for the money, It’s quick & easy to put together & dose a great job I’m very pleased with my purchase ..

Only issue is the age old problem, wire snaps, but don't they all

It’s comparable to the the amount of ink that comes ina new printer, but perhaps even worse.After renovations at my house I have a pathetically small area of grass. Well, it was dirt but somehow the grass has found a way! No problem, I thought, I’ll get a cheap strimmer because it’s not big enough for my lawnmower.The strimmer was ridiculously cheap and would have tackled the job really well, but unfortunately the cord ran out halfway through.I have had a number of these devices over the years but have got to say this cord, or whatever it’s called , was pathetically short. The problem is now I cannot finish the job until I’ve ordered replacements.So, in summary, it’s a great strimmer and very cheap, but order some extra spools of cord if you decide the buy this product. The three-star rating is due the the sheer inconvenience caused.

Weighing around 2 Kg., this plastic and metal constructed strimmer was so easy to assemble, most of it having been done so already.The hollow tubular metal arm arrives folded into three section with the power cable running down the middle; think of an elasticated folding walking stick/cane, usually for the elderly.Holes in the tube allow spring loaded metal studs to click into place for assembly/disassembly (I recommend that the strimmer is left assembled.)The plastic strimmer guard beneath slides, then clicks into place.Opposite to the plastic rear guard, is an adjustable metal wire bar, which may be slideither nearer or further away from the strimmer.This pushes plants away from the strimming cord beneath, protecting flower beds, etc.The strimmer's cord cassette, simply drops into place beneath the red capped cover, that is in the base.To open, squeeze the opposite marked sides together to release.It clicks back into place.Thread the cord through the hole in the axle assembly and adjust to the length required.A two way switch arrangement built into the top handle, switches it on and the lower switches either side, keeps the power switched on during use.Depressing the main switch shuts off the power.The safety orange coloured flex/rubber plug, is 6 metres long.Use an RCD device when strimming, sensible footwear and sometimes protective eyewear for those hidden bits of debris.There is an adjustable lower front handle, angled to requirements, by depressing both sides of the handle's red buttons simultaneously; releasing them the handle clicks into a preset position.Readjust until the best comfortable position is found.I use this handle to hang the folded electric flex.Easy to store, clean and use.It's a classic well thought out, well design strimmer, competitively priced unit for these financially slimmer times; cut costs, not quality.

Recently bought this 240v Bosch Easy Grass Cut 23 Strimmer as a replacement for the older model. There are some improvements in the design, the dispensing of the cord is much better and easier to use than having to tap the device on the ground to release more cord. However, the cord supplied is relatively weak and constantly needs refreshing, particularly if you come into contact with a sharp stone, concrete or paving stones. Having only used it for the second time l was very disappointed to find that the Spool Cover is severely worn and one of the legs has fallen off and rendered the device inoperative. This seems to be a design fault and crops up in several of the reviews. I will now have to order a replacement currently at £8 for a Bosch version. It is a shame that a well known and generally reliable company like Bosch did not fully test this part and construct it in a more substantial material to withstand the occasional rotary abrasion with the ground.

I use it around fences, concrete corners and the sheds. Those funny parts you can’t get with a mower. It is straightforward to use. Not so heavy and easy to grasp with both hands. It seems sturdy as it does simple trimming. It doesn’t vibrate when you use and the wires seem to last (once you get a grip on angling and using around certain surfaces).Great price, good product.