The line is cut to length by the line cutter on the Safety Guard without it, you cannot control the line length. Second, you must leave the Safety Guard in place for the line feed system to work properly (I know some people prefer not to use a Safety Guard). I kept having to go back over spots that weren’t trimmed as I moved along the edges of the lawn while depressing the button. Press until you hear the line hitting the line cutter on the Safety Guard and then keep trimming, mowing or edging.įirst, the motor stops when you press the button and then restarts when you release it, interrupting your “flow” as you work. When you press the CommandFeed button on the handle, the line is automatically fed out of the spool. Well, the GT Revolution takes care of those problems by introducing the CommandFeed system.

Remember when you had to bump a string trimmer against the ground to advance the string? Or when it would automatically spool out during use but you couldn’t control how much was dispensed? Of course, you do have to plan ahead to ensure that at least one of the two included battery packs will be charged by the time you need it … About the CommandFeed No gas tank to fill, no cord to pull, no trying to find an outdoor electrical outlet. Using the WORX trimmer is as simple as sliding in the battery pack and pressing the ‘On’ button. Operating the WORX GT Revolution String Trimmer / Edger / Mini-Mower You’ll need a #2 Phillips head screwdriver. The instructions for doing this are not particularly clear so take your time and make sure it looks right before you screw it together. The WORX GT Revolution string trimmer arrived neatly packaged and undamaged Assembling the WORX GT Revolution String Trimmerīefore first use, the safety guard must be attached to the trimmer head with the provided screw. The GT Revolution string trimmer comes in two configurations – WG170 (with two 2.0 Ah batteries – that’s what I reviewed) and WG170.1 (with two 4.0 Ah batteries).

New features include the Command Feed line dispensing button, onboard spare spool storage, a longer shaft and reduced weight. With this new 2018 redesign (called the GT Revolution), WORX has added more features and even improved upon the features and performance of the GT2.0. But with the 2013 redesign, WORX fixed these issues and created a terrific tool that more than earned a spot in the garden shed (and on our list of Golden Shovel award winners). Back in 2013, when we reviewed the GT2.0, I’d read some less than positive reviews about an earlier model (the WORX WG155 20V MAX Cordless Lithium 10-Inch String Trimmer/Edger) – about the poor battery life, the difficulty in adjusting it, and the 10″ trimming width. The GT Revolution reviewed here is an updated version of the GT2.0.Īre you tired of hauling around a heavy, smelly gas string trimmer? Or tripping over the cord on an electric one? Then the new, redesigned WORX GT Revolution 20V 12” 3-in-1 String Trimmer / Edger / Mini-Mower may be the perfect tool for you.īut first, a little bit of history. Editor’s Note: We reviewed an earlier model, the WORX GT2.0 20V MaxLithium 3-in-1 String Trimmer / Edger / Mower, in 2013 and awarded it a Golden Shovel award based on quality, innovation, performance, and more.

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