Black & Decker NST2018 18-Volt Cordless Electric 12-Inch Grass Hog String Trimmer With Two Batteries

Amazon.com Product Description
The Black & Decker 18-Volt Cordless Grass Hog Trimmer/Edger puts the finishing touches on any lawn or garden. There are no extension cords or gas engines to maintain, and the light weight adds to simplified operation. A large 12-inch cutting path covers a lot of groud in a single pass when trimming, and the tool offers deep, defined borders when switched over to edging. Black & DeckerÆs patented gear drive transmission delivers the most power and cutting performance of any cordless trimmer in this voltage class.

An intuitive, easy-to-use design helped the NST2018 win its designation as a Consumers Digest Best Buy. View larger.

Edging and Trimming in One Tool
The Grass Hog Trimmer/Edger combines two tools in one to make lawn and garden care more convenient. Use the tool's edger function to add borders to your pathways and flower beds, which helps to fight weeds and define the areas in your yard. Flip the head back over to a trimming tool to clip grass around delicate plants or in tight corners, giving your grounds a clean, manicured look. The large 12-inch cut path makes it possible to complete your yard work in less time.

Integrated Features for Performance and Comfort
Black & Decker's Automatic Feed Spool keeps the line at a constant perfect length for trimming, so you can finish your tasks without interruption. The shaft telescopes to fit your height, and an adjustable handle makes holding and operating the trimmer/edger comfortable for all users.

Extended Range of Use with Cordless, Rechargeable Power
With its 18-volt battery, the trimmer/edger lets you tend to the most remote areas on your property without the hassle of winding extension cords or maintaining gas or oil engines. The Grass Hog includes two batteries--use one and keep the other in the included charger so it's ready the next time you need it. The battery also works with other select cordless Black & Decker lawn tools for added convenience.

The rechargeable power greatly reduces noise and emission pollution associated with gas engines to protect your hearing and environment.

The Black & Decker 18-Volt Cordless Electric Grass Hog Trimmer/Edger is covered by a two-year warranty.

What's in the Box
18-Volt 12" Cordless Trimmer / Edger, 18-volt battery charger, two 18-volt batteries #244760-00

Clean, cord-free battery power allows for effective trimming, and the switch from trimmer to edger is always a simple, tool-free task.

Great Cut Up!
I bought this to try and I like! Works great trimming curves and sidewalks! Light duty...powerful worker! Battery life better than expected! I highly recommend this product and seller!!

Toy or tool?
LISTEN UP! I read all the reviews all over the internet and they are very promising; this product proves that ratings are not always reliable.

I purchased this a a major retailer and had no problem putting it together; charged the batteries for the 9 hours as instructed, then went out to see how it worked. It spins fine and makes real sound effects, but CHOKES on the smallest amount of grass. You can tell by the immediate change in pitch of the motor.

I teased my wife and told her we would keep it and give to our 5 year old as a toy..LOL. We would remove the razor blade and the string line first, but SERIOUSLY. This is weak at best. I purchased this because I have gone electric or cordless because of my degenerate disc disease all along my spine. It is easy on the spine, but lacks any backbone.

Now I'm back to the reality of looking at the dreaded corded for my residential neighborhood yard (3/8 acre). If I go this route I recommend the Stihl FSE60.
I have checked it out and it is solid and well balance and comes with a shoulder strap and can maneuver it with one hand, which might be good so you can keep the cord in the other. Also, the spool is the easiest, you stick the new line in and turn; do not need to remove the spool. Also uses an thicker .080 line, which is another plus and runs about $119.00.

"Comparison tests show that the Stihl FSE60 is one of the few electric string trimmers that perform as well as gas trimmers in its price range, even for handling tall grass and weeds. Yet it's not only far quieter and better for the environment, but also costs less to maintain and operate. The downside is that the user's range is limited to the length of an extension cord -- with this trimmer, that's up to 200 feet." - consumersearchdotcom

BEST EVER!
I have owned 3 other string trimmers in my lifetime, but this is absolutely the best by far! Lite Weight,Extremely Portable with the 18v battery operation that holds a charge for the Entire Yard and it does the job Quickly without wearing me out! Very,Very Happy!Black & Decker NST2018 18-Volt Cordless Electric 12-Inch Grass Hog String Trimmer With Two Batteries

jae
Batteries ran out because I had major trimming to do. Other wise very convenient with having to not drag power cords around.

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