11/23/2023 0 Comments Kobalt hedge trimmer 80vIt’s a plastic construction reinforced with metal at the clipping point. In addition, an attachment point for a sling (not included) if you choose to use one is now an option. However, the coupling is a universal fit which should accept most of the readily available third party options out there. Kobalt isn’t offering their own attachments yet. We certainly knew that most of the 40V models out there would have a very hard time even thinking about running an edger attachment, but it looks like Kobalt has now drawn a line in the sand. The Kobalt 80V String Trimmer is also now attachment friendly. The balanced weight prevents a lot of arm fatigue that I have experience in the past with unbalanced trimmers. First the location of the motor provides the near perfect balance when the battery is in place. One of the new design innovations places the motor towards the middle of the shaft above the attachment point. This is up from the 0.065″ line in the 40V. Kobalt’s newest trimmer is a bump feed, refillable, dual line concept that comes filled with the recommended 0.080″ monofilament line. So if your yard isn’t high stress, go for the shorter line for more efficiency. Why do that? Less line means less power to turn the same RPM’s and better run time. You’ll need that screwdriver again, but simply turning the line cutter the opposite direction will shorten the line up for you. The Kobalt 80V String Trimmer has a straight shaft design with an adjustable cutting swath from 14-in to 16-in. In fact, we noticed several improvement over last year’s 40V string trimmer that should help with the durability and ergonomics. Thanks to the use of metal parts, there is an improvement in the mounting brackets compared to the previous model. It required only a screwdriver to mount the trimmer guard securely in place. For now though, let’s talk about the string trimmer.Īssembly was very simple. Further down the line, we’ll also get to share our experiences with Kobalt’s 80V blower and chainsaw. Not surprisingly, it’s just the first in a line of 80V OPE (outdoor power equipment) for 2015 that also includes the Kobalt 80V String Trimmer that we’re looking at today. Kobalt made waves in our Lithium-Ion Mower Shootout with their 80V mower. Kobalt 80V String Trimmer First Impressions
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