Bought this 20 Volt Trimmer/Blower combo kit in June. Assembly was a breeze, a "cave man" could do it. Even though I've only used it 3 months I can tell this is the best tool I HAVE EVER USED. Can't say how it will hold up, but if it has the quality of my other Dewalt tools, I will be pleased for many years. I can't understand why I used the old gas trimmer so long. It does everything the gas trimmer does with so much more ease of operation. I have a very large "Homestead" to maintain, (3 city lots), and I like my lawn to be "manicured", not just mowed. I edge all the sidewalks, the driveway, along the street, and trim around several trees and the fence in back and around the house and flower beds. I replaced the factory trimmer head with the Oregon "Gator SpeedLoad Head", which fit perfectly. (See Photo) This is the best trimmer head out there. You can replace the cartridge in 30 seconds, honestly, and keep on trimming. No winding string, no tangles, just trimming!
The blower is perfect for cleaning my garage, sidewalks and driveway. Not quite the force of my old gas blower, but well suited for most projects. Of course they are both quiet, compared to my old gas rigs. I can get out and work early in the morning and the neighbors don't complain.
I have several Dewalt tools and I can honest say, Dewalt really showed themselves this time. I'm going for the chain saw next! By the way, for those folks who say you cannot edge with this trimmer, "hogwash". (Look at my photos) Just wear eye protection and long legged pants. I do anyway, have you seen my legs? (Photo not enclosed) If possible, I would give the trimmer 10 stars out of 5.