Well balanced tool design – The battery position is located under the main handle, exactly at the place that plays a role of pivot point when the tool is swung like a pendulum for grass cutting. The battery is therefore not swung around to minimize user’s fatigue

Since the Makita DUR181 has only a single string – more powerful machines have two – it means you can’t cut that fast. Nevertheless, I still managed to strim 20 square metres of orchard grass in ten minutes. The Makita DUR194 is an 18v LXT cordless line trimmer powered by a single 18v LXT Li-Ion battery (sold separately). This machine can be used with the following cutting tools: 8 tooth Metal blade (ø200mm cutting width), Nylon cutting head (ø2.0mm cord diameter, ø280mm cutting width) & Plastic blade (Three-blade cutter, ø230mm cutting width). The DUR181 string trimmer has been developed as a lightweight 260mm (10-1/4") Cordless grass trimmer, powered by a single Makita 18v lithium-ion battery. Featuring a well balanced tool design with angle adjustable cutting head for home gardening. Well balanced tool design - The battery position is located under the main handle, exactly at the place that plays a role of pivot point when the tool is swung like a pendulum for grass cutting. The battery is therefore not swung around to minimize user’s fatigue

Makita DUR191LZX3 18v LXT Cordless Brushless Split-Shaft Loop Handle Line Trimmer Strimmer Body Only

The Makita Cordless String Trimmer’s all-round manoeuvrability is pretty amazing. And, of course, it has a five-angle adjustable pivoting head, which makes it superb for trimming and edging. Automatic Torque Drive Technology: automatically changes the cutting speed according to load conditions for an optimum operation It uses a single nylon cord. Press in two latches on both sides of the spool cover and the whole nylon cord cutting head pops off. You lift the spool out, and wind new cord on – it takes a hefty 8 metres, which is twice the amount that fits into more heavy-duty strimmers.

The Makita DUR 181 has been cleverly designed to be a good all-round tool for the average-sized garden. It’s easily manoeuvrable, and able to manage a wide range of jobs. Its lightness and balance mean that anyone small or not particularly strong could use it. Battery life and power is also impressive for its size. Verdict Speed indicator on control panel - shows three rpm levels. Also shows the status of overload, overheat and over-discharge Easy to change spool assembly – Nylon cord can be fed from the spool by bumping the bump feed button against the groundThis split-shaft version is supplied body only. 18v LXT lithium-ion batteries and chargers are available separately if required. There was some mild vibration, which you’ll always experience with single-string strimmers, but it might prove uncomfortable for a user with a condition such as arthritis. The vibration was low: the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 specify a maximum of 5m/s2 for hand-arm vibration, and the Makita DUR181 only displays 2.5m/s2 or less. Model DUR189Z is the successor to DUR184L. This is a comfortable and exceptionally quiet 18v Line Trimmer ideal for garden maintenance and other work in a noise-sensitive environment. Electronically controlled carbonless motor ensures outstanding motor efficiency and greatly reduces heating and the ADT adjusts speed and torque during operation for optimum performance. The DUR181 string trimmer has been developed as a lightweight 260mm (10-1/4″) Cordless grass trimmer, powered by a single Makita 18v lithium-ion battery. Featuring a well balanced tool design with angle adjustable cutting head for home gardening. DUR181Z FEATURES

Easy to change spool assembly - Nylon cord can be fed from the spool by bumping the bump feed button against the ground Spool assembly is easy to attach and remove, also easy to rewind. It comes equipped with a metal bump feed button for wear resistance Makita DUR191LZX3 18v LXT Cordless Brushless Split-Shaft Loop Handle Line Trimmer Strimmer Body Only

5-Stage Tilt-able Cutting Head

Spool assembly is easy to attach and remove, also easy to rewind. It comes equipped with a metal bump feed button for wear resistance Makita DUR181Z SPECIFICATION For edging, the head can be rotated through 180 degrees, giving you a clear view of what you’re doing as you work. It gave a nice result, and impressively even managedto cut through turf. The machine is nicely balanced; the length of the strimmer is height-adjustable from 1.433 metres to 1.229, so it was just as comfortable for me to work with, at 6ft 5, as it was for my girlfriend at 5ft 4.