Bosch Electric Grass Trimmer ART 30 (550 W, Cutting Diameter 30 cm, in Carton Packaging)

The wire keep cutting and I have to extend the wire every 10 min of use. very inconvenient and difficult to use.

UPDATED REVIEW: I was finally able to find a 'how to' video online that demonstrated how to remedy the faults of the machine. Consequently, it is only fair to update my review because when the machine is working, it is a great tool, and now I know how to rethread the wire/cable in minutes, it is not such a big deal. This strimmer works like any strimmer, in terms of the cable sometimes autofeeding, sometimes not autofeeding. Nevertheless it is a great tool, and does the job with ease. I would have dropped a star becuase even though I now know how to deal with most problems, I still think the 'instructions' (if they can loosely be described as such) are absolutely hopeless! It is such a shame to find so many quality manufacturers reducing their product instructions to 'generic' forms of pointless images. Worse still, having no supporting videos describing how to do simple maintenance (that is required) of their products. So still a big disappointment in these terms. But the strimmer is a 'Bosch-quality' tool, so it gets all 5 stars. If you are not already familiar with a Bosch strimmer tool when you purchase this tool, my advice would be to watch a video by eSpares, where Amy explains, and demonstrates how to deal with the wire/cable (very quickly, in only 3.50 minutes!). Go to Youtube and enter the search term: 'What to Check if Your Grass Trimmer Line Doesn’t Feed Through or Breaks' Bosch are great tools, after watching the demonstration, you'll have no problems changing, or checking the cutting line. PREVIOUS REVIEW: ...literally!...copy n pasted from 'Mary Ann II' review, as covers all my points: I am generally a big fan of German products, and have happily bought Bosch tools in the past. However, I am shocked by the uselessness of this grass trimmer. Indeed, what other people wrote in their negative reviews is 100% true. Let's list the points here: 1) No English instructions, but just a series of obscure drawings to interpret. I tried to find some written instructions on the Bosch website, but no. 2) The booklet in the package shows some kind of hook on the back to keep the cable in place, but there is no such thing. 3) You cannot use it for more than a few SECONDS before the plastic line/wire breaks. The wire did not last, not even a whole minute! 4) You want to fix the broken plastic wire? Good luck finding out how, based solely on the obscure drawings. I will be writing to Bosch for some instructions at some point, but no hurry as summer over and reverted back to using appropriate hand tools. I am still a fan of Bosch, my home is full of their tools...but this has to be the most frustrating tool I have ever purchased from Bosch...or any brand if it comes to that! Message to any Bosch readers: this tool is not fit for purpose. If you must retail it as is, proper instructions on disassembly of the cord unit and reassembly should be included in the packaging with the unit.

After having a Flymo strimmer finally give up the ghost, I looked for an alternative. Looking at strimmers and thinking of how many times I'll have to rest the cutting cable was not my highlight of the day. After looking at quite a few different brands and models, I eventually decided to go with the Bosch. I liked the fact that I could easily chop and change between standard and heavy duty cutting cables. It arrived on time and was easily put together. It's got a fairly decent powerful motor, nice build quality which you expect from Bosch. It handled all the long grass in my garden with ease, with no stopping to reset the cutting cable. It's reasonably lightweight, just a little heavier than my old Flymo (but it does have a more powerful motor). Having the ability to to set and change the forward handle, made for improving the ability to manoeuvre / control the strimmer. The other bonus point was the ability to extend the warranty from 2 years to 3 years if you complete the warranty registration within a couple of weeks of getting it and it free of charge.

My old strimmer had given up the ghost so I needed another, and having looked around I chose to buy this one. Previous experience with Bosch garden tools has been positive so I felt confident that I was making a good choice, and in many ways I was right. This is a well-made tool with good features for domestic use and it feels fairly solid compared to other strimmers in this price range, giving the impression it’s going to be robust and last a while. I’ve had mine over a year with no reliability trouble whatsoever, which I’m happy about. The only thing I am less keen on is the usability of it when strimming edges as I find that it struggles to cut the grass sometimes, leaving me frustrated with the results. It doesn’t seem to be underpowered, it just won’t cut it particularly when the grass is against solid edges such as bricks, fences etc. I haven’t been impressed with its strimming results and it has put me off buying another from this brand.

Much better trimmer than what I had previously at half the price. I’m happy and delivery was convenient and when expected.