it is definitely not the blade, and is definitely inside

over at forums.gardenweb.com in the Tool Shed they said the motor uses
cheaper bushings, not bearings, that I could lubricate for a temp fix. Do
you guys trust them.

Can you recommend any of these cordless models over any of the other ones
from these?:

Yardworks
B&D
Worx / Earthwise

from the cheap category