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This grass trimmer includes an extra spool on the body for enhanced convenience.
Model number: CGT18LA1.
Features:
18 volts.
Edging facility.
Cutting width 25cm.
Cordless.
Auto line feed - feeds out of the reel automatically.
Soft grip rotatinghandle.
Telescopic shaft - enables you to adjust the length of the shaft to suit your height.
Rotating tilting head.
Safety guard and features a plant guard to protect your flowers and plants while trimming the grass.
Additional extra strong line for cutting in tough conditions.
General information:
Li-Ion battery.
Charge time 3 hours.
Weight 3kg.
Running time 35 minutes.
Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
Top comments
pgmbrum
30 May 165#4
Cordless only. Battery has to be removed to slot into charger. But it's a great machine - I cut grass for several people and it always lasts. Li-ion battery so around 30 - 40 mins run time. Trust me it is the best value for money domestic strimmer you'll find. And unusually for Argos, a 2 year guarantee too
andyb83 to doggboy10
30 May 163#2
No, it's cordless........
Latest comments (33)
Besford
1 Jun 16#33
Had not have. Still don't understand your comment but irrelevant now anyway as price has gone up in Argos, as mentioned earlier.
frogbog
1 Jun 16#32
OIC! I didn't know that both have the same owner...that explains why one of Argos branches is based within homebase.
Besford
1 Jun 162#31
Price now increased to £44.99 at Argos - but still £39.99 at homebase.
Besford
1 Jun 16#30
Eh? Please explain. Argos and Homebase had the same owner (Home Retail Group) until a few weeks back when Sainsbury's bought Argos and Bunnings (Australian) bought Homebase. Qualcast brand belonged to HRG. You'll find there is still plenty of stock in common. What's your issue?
frogbog
31 May 16#29
Seems like a great trimmer, but it can't be a bargain when homebase also do it for the same price:-
Bought a Worx version from Wickes for the same price recently. 20v lithium battery and 3 year warranty if that makes a difference for anyone not to mention using the battery on other Worx tools if you have any.
Best state of charge to store is 40%. You certainly don't want to store it too low or the cells may dip below 2v and be ruined. Storing at 100% isn't the best for the battery but not as bad as too low.
peodude
31 May 16#26
Bought this last week at the same price. Very happy with it. Cuts easily and batteries lasts a good amount of time.
Besford
31 May 16#25
Has anyone had any success refilling the line cassette with bulk line? Should be easy but haven't put it to the test yet.
Besford
31 May 16#24
Just been trying to track down a source of spare/replacement batteries but failing. Qualcast themselves (or at least spares agent for this brand) don't list. Maybe I'll just have to buy another machine at this price but seems such a waste.
Besford
31 May 16#23
Not sure that's true - but I understand it's a bad idea to leave them in the shed over winter where they'll get very cold. Anyone know the real science?
Cazdob
31 May 16#22
I got this last time was on at this price .. It's fab I get 20 mins of quality edging
el sawi
31 May 16#21
What's it like to change/renew the cord?
jacksonliam
31 May 16#20
Got something very similar £18 on ebay (don't appear to be available anymore).
So nice just carrying it round to front garden without messing with cord. Lasts about 3 cuts for me but I charge it before every other cut.
Best not to store lithium batteries completely full or empty.
jtumble2007
31 May 16#19
Just reserved for collection thanks
mcek
31 May 16#18
rake it.
but if you're strimming an area of meadow grass/flowers in the garden after blossoming, leave the cuttings for a few days before you collect them for the compost.
Gazmando
31 May 16#17
Bought one last year too and think it's excellent.
Saw it in Homebase (Huntingdon) today for the same price.
Besford
30 May 161#16
Excellent bit of kit. I've had one for over a year and it works brilliantly. Shares same battery with my Qualcast cordless hedge trimmer too! It may be an Argos own brand these days (or will Homebase/Bunnings take it?) but it's good stuff.
frakison
30 May 161#15
You can use your mouth but I'd definitely say that your hands will be both easier and less messy!! :smiley:
trackdayking
30 May 16#14
Got this its bang on get around 20 mins out of battery..... lasts ages if ya just trimming the grass edges if ya using this to cut down long grass forget it
deano777
30 May 16#13
just bought one for delivery 7am-10am tomorrow :smile: thanks OP
CYPER
30 May 16#12
Cheers, got one.
wakkaday
30 May 16#11
how do you pick up the grass (bin bags)
Eganov
30 May 16#10
Picked one up his last time it was on sale and very pleased with it.
neilhedges
30 May 162#9
I have one of these, would highly recommend it
fort
30 May 161#8
Thanks for posting.
55derek
30 May 162#7
Very effective tool, without cord to muck about with it halves time spent on edging.:stuck_out_tongue:
_michal_
30 May 161#6
Thanks OP. Just ordered as replacement for my noisy petrol one.
Simonol
30 May 161#5
looks hot to me. thanks op.
pgmbrum
30 May 165#4
Cordless only. Battery has to be removed to slot into charger. But it's a great machine - I cut grass for several people and it always lasts. Li-ion battery so around 30 - 40 mins run time. Trust me it is the best value for money domestic strimmer you'll find. And unusually for Argos, a 2 year guarantee too
doggboy10
30 May 16#3
It obviously has a power input to charge.
So if you have run out of charge it won't work whilst plugged in and charging? - (Like a laptop does)
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Opening post
This grass trimmer includes an extra spool on the body for enhanced convenience.
Model number: CGT18LA1.
Features:
18 volts.
Edging facility.
Cutting width 25cm.
Cordless.
Auto line feed - feeds out of the reel automatically.
Soft grip rotatinghandle.
Telescopic shaft - enables you to adjust the length of the shaft to suit your height.
Rotating tilting head.
Safety guard and features a plant guard to protect your flowers and plants while trimming the grass.
Additional extra strong line for cutting in tough conditions.
General information:
Li-Ion battery.
Charge time 3 hours.
Weight 3kg.
Running time 35 minutes.
Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
Top comments
Latest comments (33)
http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/qualcast-li-ion-cordless-grass-trimmer---18v-245418?_$ja=tsid:49590|cid:320438656|agid:13690180096|tid:aud-74284592192:pla-171793237936|crid:82031059936|nw:g|rnd:16921642876374065638|dvc:c|adp:1o1&gclid=CLuSrq2yhc0CFdZsGwodx2YMpw
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_store_batteries
Best state of charge to store is 40%. You certainly don't want to store it too low or the cells may dip below 2v and be ruined. Storing at 100% isn't the best for the battery but not as bad as too low.
So nice just carrying it round to front garden without messing with cord. Lasts about 3 cuts for me but I charge it before every other cut.
Best not to store lithium batteries completely full or empty.
but if you're strimming an area of meadow grass/flowers in the garden after blossoming, leave the cuttings for a few days before you collect them for the compost.
Saw it in Homebase (Huntingdon) today for the same price.
So if you have run out of charge it won't work whilst plugged in and charging? - (Like a laptop does)