[mumofstig]

the Monday Offer for the 8th -  a 2-stroke 1.35kW grass trimmer for £99

http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/www_lidl_uk/hs.xsl/our-offers-2491.htm?id=78&ar=1

[amc]

Yeah, seen that - it looks good, and a 3 year guarentee!

[Willow_Warren]

I was going to ask if this looked any good as we really need one for our garden...

Does it come with bushcutter attachments as well - wasn't sure I understood the description?

Thanks

Hannah

[arugula]

Does it come with bushcutter attachments as well - wasn't sure I understood the description?

Thanks

Hannah

Yes, it comes with two different blades and a spool for strimmer cord.

One blade describes as a weed blade, the other a thicket blade. It won't be the strongest, likely, but it should do fine for lighter or less frequent work.

The cow handles will make it easier to wield around than the loop handles you get on some smaller or cheaper machines too.

[Willow_Warren]

Yes, it comes with two different blades and a spool for strimmer cord.

One blade describes as a weed blade, the other a thicket blade. It won't be the strongest, likely, but it should do fine for lighter or less frequent work.

The cow handles will make it easier to wield around than the loop handles you get on some smaller or cheaper machines too.

Thanks, I'll show it to the OH this evening (after all he's the one that will be using in  )

Hannah

[arugula]

It won't be the strongest, likely, but it should do fine for lighter or less frequent work.

On the other hand, Lidl's Parkside own brand tools - not sure if they still sell that line - were always remarkably good quality for the price and I know many who were, or still are, more than happy with them. This looks to have a different brand name on it, but it is quite likely that they still make sure they provide good quality.

Let us know if OH goes for it.

[Gwiz]

Can't see any reason at all why it wouldn't be worth a punt at £99, but don't read too much into the warranty as in most cases it's down to how you use it/ look after it that will invalidate an extended warranty like this.
Give it a go !

[smud6ie]

Can't see any reason at all why it wouldn't be worth a punt at £99, but don't read too much into the warranty as in most cases it's down to how you use it/ look after it that will invalidate an extended warranty like this.
Give it a go !

Yes that would be a very brave warranty to honour,the big name manufacturers insist on annual dealer servicing to keep their extended ones in force.
One thing in the lidl machines favour is it looks to have a full crank but that tri tip brush blade will soon find any weakness if used in earnest .
smud6ie

[Willow_Warren]

HELP -  I can't decide whether to go out at lunchtime and buy it or now   :blink: 

Not bought much from Lidl before but always found Aldi to be good quality stuff for the price, but only ever bought electric or manual items not petrol...

Hannah

[arugula]

Have you been yet?

[Yorkie]

I went down first thing and bought one, so hopefully I'll be able to lift and use it!

There was apparently a man waiting before the doors opened, to make sure of getting one!!

[Willow_Warren]

They didn't have any when I went. Unfortunatly I couldn't go as they opened as I was at work...

Oh well, I'm sur they'll have them again... Next year...

Hannah 

[Willow_Warren]

My Mum called me from the High Wycombe branch to say they had one and did I want it - so I am now the proud owner of a petrol strimmer    (delivery TBC!!)

Hannah

[arugula]

Good news Willow Warren. Now both you and Yorkie can give us a review.

[Yorkie]

Review part 1.

Can't work out how to open the box 

Will need to investigate safety gear somewhere - what do I need?  Have got safety specs and hard boots.