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 - Nice add onThis attachment takes a little bit of practice to get the hang of it. But coupled with the Ryobi trimmer it really gets the job done. Very satisfied. Rating:  - Didn't Work with Troy-Bilt String TrimmerThis Homelite Expand-It Edger Attachment was not compatible with my Troy-Bilt 4-cycle string trimmer, in spite of being advertised as a "universal" attachment. The flexible drive shaft was too short to mate securely with the drive nut in the Troy-Bilt unit, resulting in the cutting blade's stopping under any sort of load. After conferring with Homelite's customer service department, I returned the attachment to Amazon. I cannot speak for how well the attachment might work with other brands of string trimmers. Rating:  - Number Two, Right Behind My Lawn MowerThis attachment is the second most useful tool in grooming my yard. And so well priced when reconditioned! Like some reviews said, I agree that the first trip is painful. But when used regularly, this tool makes the edge look great! I've even taken it to other places in the yard such as flower beds to re-establish the border, and later to "dig-in" for 3" composite edging. There is an adjustment setting that allows you to move the blade deeper from the guide bar, but it really doesn't doo much. For me, it's either all the way up or all the way down. That is, 1.5" or just even. The guide bar requires you to place it on the left of the edge, so the blade cuts to the right. The only place the is an issue for me is on one side of the driveway where it comes right to the house. With that in mind, it's pretty simple to figure out a "one-way" path for your yard. This reconditioned item came with a hanging cap that covers the open end when not on the weedeater/trimmer. This specific one has a loop on it that also allows you to hang it, and a hole for the detent and ball to fit in properly. I can't find them anywhere else and the other attachments I've purchased simply come with rubberized caps that are easy to lose. If you get one of those caps, hold on to it! It's gold! For as little as this cost, it has done an amazing amount of making my yard look good! And now it's so easy. Rating: - Works as advertisedThe edger works great! It is a real improvement over using a string trimmer as an edger. Rating:  - Great PriceI think I got a great price on this item and it seems to work well so far except the first time I used it the wheal fell off because the way it is attached to the axel with a cheap press on cap. I had to drill a hole through the axel and insert a cotter pin to prevent this from happening. You would expect to be able to use this equipment at least a few times before it fell apart. For me it was an easy fix so I kept it instead of going through the hassel of returning it.
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