Flymo 500E review
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- Corded electric
- Lawn edger
Flymo make grass trimmers with lots of features and their budget corded electric model, the Flymo 500E, is no exception. It has a large guide-wheel, a rotating head for edging and an adjustable handle to make it comfortable to use. We find out if these make it quick and easy to keep your lawn edges trimmed.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What is it great at?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
April 2014
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