Flymo Contour 500E Review

The Flymo Contour 500E Electric Grass Trimmer is a lightweight, easy to use and multi-purpose grass trimmer / edger. It has a 25cm cutting width for small to medium sized lawns, and has a powerful 500W motor for the cutting of extra-tough areas. One feature of particular interest is the plant guard which protects plants from damage, therefore allowing you to achieve a closer cut.

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From a control perspective, the Flymo Contour 500E Electric Grass Trimmer has two handles. One of the handles is telescopic and height-adjustable so that you can work in a comfortable fashion. One feature which is particularly convenient is the automatic line feeding system, letting you get started quickly.

About Flymo

Flymo are a brand of lawnmowers, grass trimmers, hedge trimmers, vacuums, blowers, pressure cleaners, accessories, and more. They're well known and have a reputation for high quality, well designed and powerful products.

Specification

The features are as follows:

• Performance - The Flymo Contour 500E is both a grass trimmer and an edger. It has a wide cutting width of 25cm which lets you cover large areas quickly. It's a convenient and easy to use means of cutting grass/weeds, with a lightweight (3.1kg) design and a powerful 500W motor.
• Edge Cutting - The tool can be converted from a trimmer into an edger by simply twisting the trimming head. In order to allow for extra-close cutting, the Flymo Contour 500E has a plant guard which protects trees, shrubs and flowers from damage. It also has a wheel to make edging easier.
• Handles - The trimmer has a height-adjustable telescopic handle with a soft grip for more comfortable use. Two handles give you more control and let you cut in a more precise manner.
• Line Feeding - An automatic double line feed lets you start trimming quickly. The line has a 1.5mm diameter, making it suitable for very tough conditions.
• Power Cable - The trimmer has a 10 metre long power cable for a high level of flexibility.

Video

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Summary

Overall, the Flymo Contour 500E Electric Grass Trimmer is a well designed tool with a lightweight body and numerous features for practicality. It's ideal for small to medium sized lawns, and is capable of cutting edges whilst protecting plants and flowers from damage. We particularly like its two handles that give you precise control, and also the fact that it's both telescopic and height-adjustable for added comfort. We rate the Flymo Contour 500E Electric Grass Trimmer 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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