EGO Power+ 15" String Trimmer Attachment ~ Watch this before you buy! ~ Multi-Head system review 

LOL I would recommend taking a class on how to use a tool or tools.......Especially the high tech ones....

I am so glad I watched this video I have been a mechanic all my life and can not get this thing to work properly. Every you tube video except yours makes it sound so easy . It worked last year but now its a pain to get string out Thanx again

your video is my exact experience. I called ego for assistance on helping remove the trimmer head. They said "Press the tabs Harder" and "use a screwdriver". i have had so much trouble removing the trimmer head-- nearly impossible I think what happens is the trimmer string breaks off inside and gets out of alignment and gets in the way of the tabs. Just a guess. great video!

Brah, been using mine for a few years now on a substantial size lawn, 15k sq ft, with no issues. I’ve never had the line break off one sided like you showed unless it’s low on line. I did load mine with a high grade line since the orange stuff that came with it looked puny. It took a few trims to get used to it after using my gas echo for 15 years. I’ve been impressed enough to get the hedge trimmer and chainsaw. This stuff is not for the commercial user but I’m happy with it.

I’ve had this whipper snipper for a while and It’s been pretty good, I agree with you taking the head off is a pain which was the only downside for me but I’ve only had to only do that once and my fingers hurt after I took it off. Can’t wait to get the power load version someday

I've had this trimmer for 3 years along with many ego products, love the ego line. I have had absolutely no issues with the loading of the string or any troubles with the head tap feeding. And I've actually had two of these heads, had one about a year with the string and converted it to a brush cutter. Both are great!

Glad to be watching your content again. Both the edger and string trimmer are in my arsenal. Both are great.

I had the exact same problems with this for 2 yrs, maybe even 3..Cap impossible to get open without screwdriver..line getting stuck all the time..heavy and no shaft adjustment, etc, etc, etc.. Did the exact same this summer and got the line IQ, and couldn't be happier!! I might get a different head attachment for my power head trimmer someday, so all is not lost

Soak the trimmer line in water overnight. It won't break off near as much and it'll feed much more easily. You got a hold of some old brittle line.

“I know how to read directions and this was not ‘user error’. This was ‘product error’. “ This video should be required viewing for every corporate executive everywhere!

So, what did you replace it with? I have a sneaking suspicion you have the exact same issue with every unit you purchase.

If you just put a slotted screwdriver in the tab it would open in two seconds like mine does every time for two years straight.

Brohemian Rhapsody, your struggle and frustration is my entertainment 🤣 ❤️ you, Bruv 🇬🇧

Welcome back to the lawn grid bro. Im back on my grid too.

Just found out your channel and in love right away after watching one video, then I subscribed lol. Love the way you review.

My Ego trimmer feeds itself the string. Reloading is simple. The string releases as needed with no input from me. Very convenient.

Brah, I bought a replacement head for my craftsman from lowes that’s killer. Keep your ego attachment but get another head. I can highly recommend the Shakespeare one, I think the one I got was called pro bump for like $30, works first time every time

You’re hilarious🤣 Literally the Best Review I’ve ever watched!

I'm late to the party - But if anyone is reading, I had the exact experience. Except I wasn't smart enough to return it. I lived with the frustration for one season, then spent $40 on a new head. Same thing. The cap is damn hard to get off, and once you get the line loaded the tap feed doesn't work 80% of the time. Using EGO line in the correct size. Dare I spend money on the new Power load, Line IQ version? I love my Ego mower. Maybe they got it right with the new (but more expensive) design?

Totally get the frustration. I have a hard time with tapping mine too. So I just press it with my hand, unwind it, and get back to work. Doesn't bother me too much since my yard isn't too big, so really need to adjust the string once or twice and I'm good. You also have a bigger battery it seems like. I just use the 2.5ah battery. I have two of them but I can make it on one with 2-3 bars left after trimming, edging, and blowing. I had my doubts with the product at first but realized I just needed some practice and learn the machine. Definitely a downside to the tap and go system, I agree. Hopefully they make a trimmer head attachment with the new feed line system, where it feeds automatically.

I bought the ego string trimmer With the powerhead load system where you push a button and it auto feeds it into the head. Then I bought the multi head with the stick edger. I bought both of these when they were on sale the the 1st one I bought with the battery included the blade edger I bought the tool only I spent a little under $300 for both. I would say the string trimmer with the power load system is better you just can't let the string get so short it breaks off inside of the head before you you tap for more string it may just be a personal preference. I would say this is a good honest review.

It took me an hour to restring this crap yesterday. I thought it ran out of string but once I finally popped each side open it was full. My hands were hurting so bad and it was impossible to get the string to thread to the other side. I never realized how heavy it is. I regret buying it.

Which the 1623 (the one you recommended) can you attach a scissors rotated head to it?

I have one too and I had it is hard to get off I just use a screwdriver I know you’re not supposed to but it works

Was it not coming out cause you caused an issue by removing it the first time? I have 2 and have never had to open the cap up. Loading them it’s easy no need to remove it. There’s a possibility that when you removed the line and winded it back you went against the line memory causing the problem.

I bought the line iq. And it's the 💩. I love it!!!

I don’t have any issues with mine. I like it, and the edger attachment puts a clean line down.

I have dealt with the Toro 60v string trimmer and its spool free feed system and have had exactly the same issues! The thing is complete junk and has caused nothing but headaches for me. I am looking for a replacement and definitely glad I came across this video first! I do not want to go out and purchase something only to have the same problems. Where is the product testing and quality control with these companies? I will take spool replacement over any of these spool free "easy" and "convenient" failures all day long. What are they thinking! Like you said, If it works than great but they simply do not work!

The problem is the one using it thou!

If I can suggest it might be worth trying a granular weed preventer/food program like the green view 4 step, the green view fairway formula 2 step program or the Scott’s 4 step. They all work pretty good as far as weed preventing, and have lawn food in them, a properly feed lawn will need mowed about every 3 days

Love my ego products I have the string trimmer and 530 blower for a year and it’s fantastic. Ego has a new string trimmer with line IQ which is like an auto feed I believe that might be easier for some people. As always great video 👍

That was one amusing review, but also helpful.

I have the multi tool, tiller ,hedge trimmer, tree saw, edger, all work great.also have the blower

Why didn't you exchange it and see if it was just yours. Or buy the dedicated trimmer?

Why didn't you just buy the power load model? I appreciate the honest review but the one with the power load plus line IQ is the only option in my opinion.

Off topic. I have the same exact shed. Color and all. I hate the doors!

My next trimmer is going to be an ego trimmer.

Where can I get one of those $yardbrah payment , I mean interest free credit cards lol. Worked good when it did but not worth the effort. Backyard looks like a Nutsedge sod farm. How much per strip ?

Did ace let you return it after being used?

Very entertaining except for the frustration that you had…most can relate to what you are going through. As a Worx user, I think it was the god of PowerShare that messed with you lol. I also have the Ego multi-head and have the pole saw and brush attachments. They make super awesome tools but have held off on the trimmer because of the added weight that I have noticed with the ego shaft and battery. Fantastic review!..Paul

Man, I'm sorry for the frustration. I have the Ryobi attachment system and have no complaints about the weed whacker head. Usually Ego makes a great product but it seems like they dropped the ball on this one.

I have last year's Ego trimmer with the carbon fiber shaft and speed feed button. Even that model still has issues after loading string from time to time. Easy way for me to remove the cap is to pop one side of the cap off at a time, and teeter totter back and forth and she will pop loose. A tip I picked up from another channel lady operates a small engine repair shop. She said to throw the roll of line in a bucket of water for 15-20 minutes. Will rejuvenate the line and make it more flexible. She said even on a brand new line it could have been sitting for a year before you purchased it. Try giving that a shot loading line and getting line to feed completely sucks. I can't wait until ego releases their rotary scissors currently available in other countries, but not the USA for some weird reason.

Dude, your string is hanging up cause you are winding it on wrong. I’ve have my ego for near 2 years and it’s never hung up on me. If anything the “tap & go” works to good

I know it's not the product - it's operator incompetence. I have this same product and have had no problem. I also have the hedge trimmer attachment.both are well worth my time and money. South Seattle.

Anyone know if the Ego Rapid Reload spool can be replaced with the famous Echo Speed Feed 400?

I had a very similar experience with the adjustments of twine. When trimming the tool is great but removing the head cap is near impossible.

Just got the mower , power load trimmer with line iQ , blower and edger. Love it. The trimmer is awesome with line iQ.

Thanks for the video. First of all, you are standing at the wrong side of the trimmer when it comes to a Counter-Clockwise spinning trimmer to avoid all the debris. As a user that used a Black & Decker NST2018 Telescope trimmer with Automatic Fee Spool AFS feature for years and switched to the EGO Multi Tool Trimmer it was not an easy adjustment with extra weight, manual trim line loading and bumping to get the line out. I have the Carbon Fiber model first and it is lightweight with autoload line fee but still needs to bump to get the line out. To get the equivalent feature of your Worx with all the power EGO trimmer has to offer and more you need to get the new EGO POWER+ POWERLOAD STRING TRIMMER WITH LINE IQ model ST1623T. It is carbon fiber, It will telescope, it will automatically feed the line without dealing with cartridge, it will automatically extend the line from 5" to 16" without bumping the head and it comes with a quick release handle for you to slide and rotate any way you like with two power settings. Give that a try and I think you will be happy with it 😉 I will be selling the Multi-Head trimmer attachment but keeping the head for the coming snow shovel next snow season.

Great video, looks like Ego have updated the guard on the attachment which is nice. Firstly, Ego line is pox. Buy something better. Secondly, ditch the Ego head and buy a Speed Feed 375 or 450. The line eyelets are closer to the bottom cap which means you’re trimming closer to the ground, and it’s much easier to pull apart if you need!

The Ego line IQ trimmer was made for guys like you. (me too) 😂

I had the exact same problems

I thought I was the only one!!!

How long does the batter last

Cracked me up. This usually is what happens to me!

They fixed it with the 16” IQ trimmer. But, it’s $299 @ Lowes & it’s a single use tool

Very easy to open with a flat screw driver

I wonder if EGO has any idea just how damaging bad reviews can be. I was set on an EGO mower and the new ST1623T trimmer. This review and the negative comments has soured me on EVERYTHING branded EGO. I've had 3 "tap and go" trimmers over the years. Precisely NONE of them actually fed line when tapped! So, yah, I'm one of those guys who don't trim . . . because the $%!^&% trimmers just don't work!

use a C clamp to get the stringer head off.

Dude! I'm glad it's not just me with that damn trimmer head! Lol

With The ego trimmers: I would recommend a rounder caliber line like Husqavarna. There is less binding than the ego or echo similar squared/ polygonal lines. Also I’ve found not to over load the line, and made sure to measure out at exactly 16 ft then it has worked very well. If you over load the ego trimmer head, it bogs down and won’t feed consistently. But ya- if you have to open the the head: your f’d. It’s way too tight

It's the line , buy a better quality line then what it comes with

Hey mate, good video, I found the same problem when I bought the ego string trimmer with the crap heads, I have found this with the petrol version of stihl and bush ranger string trimmer heads too. so from experience I always swap the heads out with the speed feed 450 heads. It’s a shame ego doesn’t test there product enough. Thanks Scotty

Eh I usually replace the head with a speed feed head

Should have been a three minute video. He really likes to hear himself talk!

Ego has the best cordless lawn equipment in the world, all of them, hands down !!

I think the problem is the user not ego..just saying.

I always have issues with the tap too it's probably the least enjoyable part about mowing for me fixing the damn string honest review though I feel your pain

alone outside with the mask. Congratulations!!!

Roundup ready Brah no use

I didn't have as nearly as many problems as you.

They let you return used tools? Ah no wonder prices are so high.

just get a flat head screwdriver

Milwaukee > ego

I've used this 3 times now. I like it so far other than the skinny ass guard. It's useless. I have so much crap flying back at me it's borderline dangerous. Why they didn't put the larger guard on it like they have on their standalone trimmer is beyond me

Can’t believe you don’t know how to use a screwdriver ?

Lots of nutsedge!

WORST TRIMMER EVER!!!!

200plus pounds doesnt mean strong lol..

Four minute in. I’m done. Next.