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Green Works 21142

Approximate retail price:

$90

Summary: The Green Works 21142 is a 10-amp, straight-shaft trimmer weighing 9.7 lbs. It uses a 0.08" diameter cutting line with a dual-line system.

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Type: Light duty electric string trimmers

About - Green Works 21142
The Green Works 21142 is part of the string trimmer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, string trimmer models like the 21142 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Trimming: Indicates how quickly and neatly models cut grass. Edging: How quickly and neatly models trimmed a vertical line along a walkway. Tall grass & weeds: Indicates cutting power in tall grass and weeds.

About - Green Works 21142

The Green Works 21142 is part of the string trimmer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, string trimmer models like the 21142 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Trimming:: Indicates how quickly and neatly models cut grass.
Edging:: How quickly and neatly models trimmed a vertical line along a walkway.
Tall grass & weeds:: Indicates cutting power in tall grass and weeds.

Features & Specs - Green Works 21142
Weight (lbs.) Weight is rounded to the nearest tenth of a pound and doesn't include fuel, which can add 1/2 pound. Weight (lbs.)	9.7
Engine size Engine cubic centimeters (cc), motor amperes (amp), and motor electrical voltage (volt) are from the manufacturer. Engine size	10 Amp
Shaft The shaft transfers power from the engine or motor to the lines that do the cutting. Models with straight shafts offer longer reach, while those with curved shafts tend to be lighter and easier to handle. Shaft	Straight
Four-cycle engine Uses straight gasoline and doesn't require an oil/gasoline mixture, as do the two-cycle engines found in most trimmers. Four-cycle engine	NA
Dual line Trimmers with two lines cut more quickly and can handle heavier growth than those with just one line, since they do twice the work with each pass. Dual line	Yes
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By Alan

from San Diego, CA

(22 of 22 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Doesn't last

1/18/2013

Pros

Easy to Handle

Ergonomic Grip

Lightweight

Powerful

Cons

Motor Came Lose

Best Uses

Straight Edging

Comment:

I liked the trimmer until the motor began to separate from the housing after about 1 1/2 years of use. My usage is light duty, just edging a very small yard. The unit is no longer usable.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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