Aside from the wheels falling off while in use and therefore losing the washer and nut, i just will have to do without. And the orange guard would not stay in place while in use, so thats another item will have to do without. The gloves are pointless, i have leather gloves that i use. As for the blades, i have only used the plastic blade which has been actually pretty impressive. Glad it has 2 batteries so i could switch them out. By the time the second battery is exhausted i just take a long needed break. When i feel more comfortable with this weed eater, then i will try one of the metal blades… i just don't want it falling off like the wheels. So like i said, the plastic blade has been working out great. Im satisfied with the cost as i did get it on sale.