Ozito PXCLTK-218

Suitable for light trimming, but this a great hack to use trimmer line for heavier work – This is light weight and works well and came as a combo with a blower. I've had no issues with the blades that came in the box. They wear down, but so does the trimmer line. I've bought some more blades online, but are yet to use these. I have a stack of quality trimmer line that is great for heavier work and is better to use for edging. But I… Read more

still wouldn't use this Ozito trimmer line like a petrol trimmer for long periods of heavy work. It's not made for that and your likely to wear out the motor very quickly.

However! if you want a great hack to get better use of the trimmer read on!.

On the trimmer head where the blade clips onto the head is a small hole. This is big enough to fit quality trimmer line into. I buy the square trimmer line. Cut a piece of trimmer line the same length of the blade. Bead off the bottom of the trimmer line with a flame turning it and moving it in and out of the flame ensuring that you don't melt it off and make a nice round bead, then let it sit to cool off. When it's cool push the top of the trimmer line through the hole from underneath. The bead should keep it in place. Bend the trimmer line flat against the trimmer head so that it resembles how the blade would sit. Make sure the trimmer line is cut to length properly and doesn't hit the guard. If it does, cut it shorter. I've done this and it worked a treat!

PLEASE NOTE: This will probably void your warranty if you try it, but I don't have any issues so far.

Good for it’s price – A reasonably priced product which performs well for medium sized yards. The accompanying battery has a sufficient length of charge once it has been fully charged. The product is relatively quiet, lightweight, looks good and spare blades can be stored in the small compartment on the handle of the product. This makes it convenient to replace the… Read more

blades when required.

It’s very easy to use although having to hold down the start switch and lock buttons simultaneously becomes quite uncomfortable after a while. However, this isn’t really a big negative.

The product comes supplied with red plastic blades which can be easily clipped onto the small round holder underneath the shield. Simply place the larger hole over the clip and pull down to secure the blade in place. Extra blades can be purchased from Bunnings in packs of 20 for $13.98 or 50 for $25.98.

I find it extremely frustrating though as the blades tend to fly off during use. This is usually caused by hitting thick weeds or by accidentally getting too close to any hard surfaces. This means you’re going to be using more blades than you’d expect to. A good idea is to collect any that you find when you’re mowing the lawn as they can be used again until they’ve worn right down.

It doesn’t have the same potential for reaching right around those tricky areas, but does a decent enough job and is great for cutting in perfect lines for those lawn edges that you want to look straight.

I suppose given the cost it does what it’s expected to do. However if you calculate the cost of replacing the blades over time, you may want to invest in a line trimmer.

Are you fed up with nylon string whipper snippers? – I Am ! Even my Stihl never works properly so, when I saw this novel approach, I bought one from Bunnings. Also another for my daughter down in MEL who has a garden agnostic partner despite only a handkerchief lawn. I managed to complete not only the handkerchief/garden borders but also the "nature strip", which is apparently the household… Read more

responsibility in MEL. Having to deal with the concrete kerbs took its toll on the blades so I had to replace 2, easy peasy , after which a coffee break whilst I recharge the battery & my forearm.

If only the manufacturer would bring back the old design – I have an ozito wipper snipper that is quite old, it is a fantastic machine however they changed the design of the handle/on/off and the new one that I purchased as my old faithful was a little broken but still able to be used (and is) needed to be replaced. I had to take the new one back as my hand ached after only useing the machine for a short… Read more

time. Also the replacement blades don't stay on the machine the same as the origional ones. If they went back to the origional machine I would have to purchase a new one.

Thought it was good value – I may not have the largest yard but I still expected I would have to change blades. I've been able to do two passes of my yard and the blade is still usable. This is the second Ozito product I own and I would say I'm starting to become loyal to their brand if not only for budget equipment. I didn't keep my receipt but I'll verify the review for… Read more

this at some point with a photo.

Update: Blades come off very easily so I needed to get new ones.

Look at the price of the blades at Bunnings before buying.

Hopless – Like all the other reviewers, the blades are absolutely useless they last two or three seconds I have a small yard went through 40 blades they just break immediately. Bought them online eBay. Much cheaper than Bunnings but that’s pointless. If they don’t last I will try and figure a way to use conventional Wipper snipper cord. Might need to drill a couple of holes in the bottom drive plate. Show details

Rubbish! Do not buy this one – Ozito generally make value for money tools and I have quite a few Ozito power tools in my shed. However, this whipper snipper is useless. The plastic blades come off as soon as they touch something, no good for fence lines, edging or anything really. It is a very bad design. Show details

Love it – Its perfect for our small yard.. The blades make it soooo much easier to use than the threaded type of head. It wont suit someone trying to do very very large jobs -eg hobby farms or very large blocks. But its excellent for smaller yards. The only thing is that I use a 4amp battery and not the 2 amp it came with.. I put that 2 amp on a torch instead. Show details

Do not buy!! – I purchased this trimmer some 18 months ago and, although the unit is light and runs well, the blades and the way they are attached to the unit is an absolutely terrible design. The blades wear rapidly, that is if they don't fly off before any use!! I have a number of Ozito power tools which I am pleased with but this unit is certainly " not fit for purpose" in my opinion. Show details

Blades let the product down – This Grass Trimmer is part of the PXC range of tools that use a 18V rechargeable battery. Light, easy to use, and cuts well until the plastic trimming blade heats up. I like the way the red blades are easy to replace and cut well until the friction of the blade moving around the spindle melts the blade and then the blade falls off. Initially takes… Read more

say 5 minutes to fly off the spindle but then because the metal spindle is hot, it only takes a minute or so for the next blade to fly off. Ideally I would like Ozito to have a better designed spindle plate and blade system but until they do it I cannot recommend this product. I can get good performance of the blades by cooling the spindle with water. I do this by dipping the spindle plate in a bucket of water every couple of metres of cutting.

I love my Ozito grass trimmer! However – I really love my Ozito grass trimmer. It's lightweight, the battery life is OK (I use a 3v battery) BUT the quality of the replacement blades is so variable it's a joke. From the same package of replacement blades I get some that last for 30 seconds (at most) and some that last for a couple of hours or more. This unreliable quality is a big… Read more

downer. Sometimes the replacement blade is so difficult to put on I need a set of pliers. Other times not. From the same package. Quality control is a big issue. Having said that, I love the light weight of the unit.