Thanks for the initial observations. I hope you don’t end up needing to dig the S1 back out! It just started snowing again here. My wife said it looks like a blizzard outside!
While I still don’t have my trimmer yet, I had similar concerns about the non floating design and the overall increased size of the ‘Yarbo stack’ and the impact on maneuverability.
I can’t wait to smell some fresh cut grass! 
I agree with your points and yes we pushed really hard against the screw on design and only 1 inch increment adjustments. The refinements they iterated rather quickly were surprising and welcomed. I think it’s a great gen 1 product but unfortunately a floating design or auto fold up design when not in use wasn’t in the redesign cards for this generation. We pushed hard for that too. It still will save a ton of time for a lot of people and everyone will learn what it does well, what it doesn’t, and I look forward to the creative things people come up with to modify it or use it for.
Yarbo is getting the Spring prep treatment. If we do, and we won’t!, get enough snow to justify mechanical removal I’ll get the Honda out. But like I said, we’re done with snow, DONE!
Yarbo is getting the spring treatment today, everything but a wash, I’ll save that for a slightly warmer day. Snow tracks are off and turf tracks are cleaned and greased.
I did add a zip tie to the trimmer cable like others have done. It really seems this is a step that’s being missed during manufacturing with the core and modules.
And here we are, new blades installed on the Mower Pro, new trimmer installed, ready for action.
This thing is such a beast!
Looking good!
All cleaned up and ready for Spring!
Meanwhile, my Yarbo was out this morning clearing the driveway from another overnight snowstorm…
I feel for you. My head is firmly planted in the sand for the next few weeks. I even put the Honda away, it was a great day.
Thanks for sharing your detailed feedback on the trimmer! It’s great to hear your positive first impressions.
We look forward to hearing more about your experience once you’ve had more time to use it.
I also retired the S1 (hopefully) for the season. The warm weather here in NE Tennessee has stimulated some grass growth, so I sent it out for its maiden seasonal voyage yesterday. I did so without installing the trimmer, but will do so before the next cutting. I first need to tweak the maps. I am hoping that the trimmer also eliminates the need to use the push mower in a few areas where the tight perimeter turns are not suitable for the M1.
I should mention that the M1 did a fantastic job tiding up the lawn.
