Testing for Ease of Use and Handling Across all string trimmers, including gas, battery, and corded electric, our ease-of-use test captures how simple it is to load string and use the controls.

Ryobi engineers have made this process as painless and easy as possible. Loading your Ryobi String Trimmer will take about 60 seconds.

A lawn trimmer is essential for keeping those edges neat and tidy. However, if your trimmer isn’t performing like it used to, it might be time to replace the trimmer line.

How to replace weed eater string on your own Don’t fear, the good thing about trimmers is it’s often very quick and easy to add fresh string when yours gets too short or breaks.

String trimmers get into spots larger lawn mowers can’t reach, like beneath bushes or right up against fences. They can delicately trim around flower beds or slash through overgrown weeds ...

Sure, it uses a thin .080-inch line, which spins in a relatively narrow 13-inch cutting width. But it’ll do just fine ...

Not sure which string to buy for your weed trimmer? We break down the options and what each factor means to help you choose a replacement line.