"J A Kirby" wrote in message
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Has anyone any experience of electric cordless strimmers? I can't stand
using cord in the garden, they're just not safe, and petrol is too noisy
and
heavy, plus all the faff.

I've got one. It is the Homelite combo special from Home Depot ($99) with
hedge trimmer and batteries (18 V) for both plus charger It does a good job
but the hedge trimmer is marginal. Gas trimmers, as you say, are noisy and
clothes must go in the hamper and you in the shower after use.
Frank