
Ratings & Reviews for Toro 12-volt max 8-in Straight Shaft Battery String Trimmer 3 Ah (Charger Included)
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What Customers Are Saying
The product is generally well-received, with users praising its ease of use, lightweight design, and good battery life. It is described as powerful and dependable, offering good value. However, some users have experienced issues such as the line guard falling off, the battery not holding a charge as expected, and the trimmer struggling with thicker grass. Overall, the product seems suitable for light-duty trimming, but may not be suitable for more demanding yard work.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Works perfectly for what I purchased it for
Would RecommendI have irrigation heads that pop up throughout the yard and I like to keep the grass around each head trimmed (each irrigation head is surrounded by a cement donut as well that is about 7 inches in diameter). I have the typical trimmer that I use for edging around the lawn but this fits perfectly over the irrigation heads and does a great job.
From Toro.com
Worth the price.
Would RecommendThe 8 inches is perfect for clearing grass over my irrigation heads. The charge lasted thru cutting 20 places. The length of the handle made it necessary to bend a bit (In 5'4") but still worth it.
Verified Purchaser
Nicer for smaller trimming near roses, herbs, roses of Sharon…
Figured I’d try a smaller and easier trimmer to manipulate when near our gardens. My main trimmer is 16” and hits hard but not what’s needed when trying to trim close to vegetation. This 8” trimmer is light and easy to handle while still remaining effective for what I use it for. Definitely the right tool for the job! Highly recommend this trimmer. Well built and easy to reload trimmer line.
From ToroDealer.com
Great features
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this trimmer. It's easy to use. It's just the right length for someone who is only five feet tall. It is also light weight.
From Toro.com
Where’s the quality control?
Would RecommendJust got a new 8 inch trimmer. My 3rd in 20 years. It would not stay connected where the two parts clip together. Now it’s with a dealer being returned for a new one and I will have no trimmer for a month. It would be nice if Tori would overnight a new one to me.
From Toro.com
After a couple uses the shift keeps seperating and the trimmer completely stops. In order to use it you have to hold the shaft together and trim at the same time. A waste of money, asore back and a waste of time. Very disappointed for the amount of money paid.
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Not worth the price
Would Not RecommendI don't recommend. This trimmer barely cuts grass. Anything bigger than a few blades of grass and it just bounces off and gets tangled. The two pieces of the trimmer come apart, causing it to shut off. The string constantly gets caught and twisted up.
Verified Purchaser
We recommend inspecting the area to be trimmed for any wire, rope, or string-like matter that could become entangled in the rotating line. Remove any...

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Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We've used this 8" cordless trimmer before & really like the smaller size for ease of handling. Highly recommend it.
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Easy to work with. Lightweight and does a great job for it’s size and price
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Easy to handle
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Hand trimmers were too much work and I needed something that was easy to manage. This has made my life so much easier! Charge lasts a good long time and trims well. It gets the job done! Very satisfied.
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my third trimmer. I like it very much-light easy to use
From Toro.com
Decent product
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Not bad product. Battery last decent amount of time. Should be used for light duty.
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Cost efficient
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very efficient and easy to us. Well worth the money. It’s good for even seniors to use.
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Sorry you were so unhappy with the Trimmer 8 in. (20 cm) Cordless Trimmer .True, batteries do need to be re-charged just as gas powered equipment nee...