I bought this to have something much more aggressive than a string trimmer. -- something that would cut through vines and other plants that were more substantial than just grass. I have to admit that when I opened the box it seemed very cheaply made, almost like a toy. However, I attached the lawn-mower type blade and was amazed at how well this worked in clearing out some overgrown areas! It's a monster. I've only used it a couple of times for a total of maybe 45 minutes total, but the battery is still going strong on its first charge. I noticed several bad reviews and have been wondering if there might be some inconsistencies in they're manufacturing process, since the one I got has worked great!