The Toro 51467 cordless string trimmer is a very low priced unit that can be a great deal for the home owner that only needs a light duty string trimmer.
Toro 51467 Cordless string Trimmer
Product Features
- Bump and feed line advance
- Replacement string spools – no tools required
- Now with stationary handle
- Snap-on debris shield
Product Specifications
- Rated Voltage — 12-volt
- Cutting Diameter — 8-inch
- Line Diameter — 0.065″
- Cutting Line Length — 10-feet
- Charging Time — 24 hours
- Machine Weight — 6.4 pounds
- lead acid battery
- Two-year warranty
Assembly
Assembly out of the box is simple and straight forward. Snap together the upper and lower sections of the shaft. Make sure you get the two sections tightly snapped together or you may have a problem with the string trimmer not running at full power.
Second snap on the guard.
Assembling the Toro 51467
All that is left is to charge the battery. The battery is fully charged when the charging light turns green. This can take as much as 24 hours.
Battery
The Toro 51467 is not on the leading edge of battery technology but takes a step back and uses the old tried and true lead acid battery.
While the lead acid battery adds weight to the string trimmer it also produces a longer run time than most other cordless string trimmers.
The small high density lead acid batteries used here are not as robust and forgiving as the battery in your car. Yes, these batteries can be abused and still last. But to get a long life here are a few facts and tips:
- Lead acid batteries have no memory.
- Always recharge the battery before storing. This is important!
- The first charging is important – follow the directions.
The manual is a little confusing in discussing charging of the battery. First the battery can not be overcharged. So during the seasons you use the string trimmer just leave it plugged into the charger.
For winter storage charge the battery and unplug the charger from the wall and the string trimmer from the charger. Every couple of months during storage recharge the unit.
Taking care to store the trimmer fully charged and recharging it every couple of months while in storage can help in extending your battery’s life.
Line Feed
This Toro string trimmer uses a bump feed system to extend the cutting string as it wears down.
If you have used a string trimmer with a bump and feed system this one is no different. Do use a little patience and allow a few seconds for the line to finish extending before bumping the unit again. Doing so will get you the maximum use from each spool of line.
Machine Weight
Because of the large lead acid battery this string trimmer does weigh more than some other models. Toro redesigned the unit a few years ago and have done a decent job of balancing out the trimmer and making it easy to use.
If you have any physical limitations that cause you difficulty in using a string trimmer I would avoid this unit.
String & Spools
If you are like me, just buzzing along and wear the string down to the spool the result can be a bit disconcerting. What happens is as the line cools down it shrinks, retracting back into the spool. Now you have to open the spool, feed the line back trough the eyelet and reinstall the spool.
You can get new replacement spools wound with either 10-feet or 30-feet of line.
Or rewind the spools yourself and save money. Use 0.065-inch line that can be purchased in bulk. Be sure and keep an extra spool handy as the spools eventually wear out from bumping them on the ground.
Toro 51467 Spool and bulk line
Amazon Reviews
A Recent Amazon Review
Great product! Does the job of its gas powered counterparts without the hassle of keeping a separate gas-oil mix (two-cycle) gasoline supply. Recharge time seems minimal, and there`s always plenty of power to get the job done. I`ve never owned a battery powered yard tool before, but it seems like my gas powered weed whackers have usually only been good for about one season. Yet to be seen how long this one lasts, but if it only lasts one season, I`d still buy another one to replace it. I have a feeling this one will last a little longer than that.
Conclusion
There is nothing fancy about this machine. It uses old battery technology that adds a bit of weight, it is nosier than some other cordless models, has a small cutting diameter and I am sure you can find other comments about how ordinary this string trimmer is.
If you have a landscaped yard and need a string trimmer for light duty work the Toro 51467 cordless string trimmer is a great buy. For around $50 you are no longer tethered by that extension cord.
Links
Owner’s Manual
The owner’s manual for this cordless string trimmer is actually full of usable information that is not smothered beneath a pile of lawyer talk.
Unfortunately the Toro website is so full of bell and whistles that it is difficult to download the manual. But you can download the manual as a PDF file from StringTrimmerReviews by using this link.
Toro Website
You can visit the Toro website here. The link will land you on the 51467 Cordless String Trimmer page.
