Just like all other Terratek tools, this strimmer sports the brand’s signature orange and grey colour palette. Visually, it looks like a sturdy and solid tool, and its multiple design features make it appear even more impressive. No, I’m sure you are not. As long as they have clipped into the charger fully they should charge with no issues. It does sound like a faulty charger and may need to be returned for a replacement. Rather than making use of strimmer cable, this strimmer cuts with nylon blades. The blades clip in and out easily, although they do feel quite lightweight and toy-like. It’s hard to imagine them effectively cutting when you first see them!

I was surprised to find that my Terratek strimmer came with two batteries, with each one being 1500 mAh. This was smaller than the other 2.0Ah strimmer batteries I tested – it works out to about 1.5Ah each. However, charge them both and use one after the other and you’ll end up with a longer runtime. Charging Please let us know if you find out what happened and if it was the battery, charger or the tool itself. Handles - The strimmer has a telescopic handle which lets you adjust its height between 95cm and 115cm. It's ideal for taller people. It also has an auxiliary handle which is used for steadying purposes so that you can trim/edge accurately. To start with, the shaft is adjustable between 95cm and 115cm, which is handy if people of varying heights are going to be using the strimmer. You can adjust the handle as well, simply by pulling a lever. The head can be adjusted too – it rotates 180 degrees.

If you are looking for something really powerful the EGO line trimmer below is exceptionally good. I am currently doing a review of this trimmer that will be available within the next week or so, if you want to see it in action first. Please see link below – Terratek Cordless Strimmer with 2 Batteries & 30 Spare Blades 18/20V Lithium-Ion, Telescopic Lightweight Powerful Grass Trimmer, 25cm Cutting Diameter, Battery & Charger Included It takes about 1.5 hours to charge each strimmer battery. This is longer than most of the other strimmer batteries I’ve used, which is surprising since these batteries are smaller. Battery Life Since these were the smallest strimmer batteries I tested, I didn’t expect much in terms of battery life. However, I ended up being pleasantly surprised – each battery gave me about 30 minutes of strimming time. Combined, this allowed me to strim for an hour in total, which was longer than any of the other strimmers I tested. CUTTING DIAMETER: Large 25cm trimming diameter delivers an all-round cutting performance, ideal for cutting your garden down to size in no time at all. Ideal for long grass such as weeds and unwanted plants.

Comfort is the main feature of this trimmer. It is light, has a telescopic handle and comfortable rubber handles. This makes it easy for anyone to use without getting tired. The nylon blade adds to the convenience as they are really fast and easy to replace. This trimmer is all about being practical. It is only 2kg and has comfortable soft-grip handles. The shaft can be adjusted for a comfortable height. Hi Viv, thanks for your message. Please see the link below for the best cordless battery operated strimmer. Do you mean the round plastic holder. There is a Philips cross headed screw that needs to be unscrewed. Is it this screw that will not budge?As a seasoned expert in the field of garden power tools, I have dedicated over a decade to working with and reviewing a wide variety of lawn mowers. My extensive experience has allowed me to gain a deep understanding of the benefits and limitations of different types of mowers and garden tools. Alina Jumabhoy has spent several years learning about, and experimenting with, different organic growing techniques at various gardens and farms around the country. Fuelled by her quest for self-sufficiency, she’s now putting that information to good use on her own rural farm.