2 Ni-Cad batteries, telescoping shaft, centrifugal forces automatically advances line
Durable plastic handles
Includes trimmer, 2 batteries, and charger
Editorial Review:
Yard work will get done Pronto with this Black & Decker 12" cordless Grasshog trimmer and edger. Features 18 volts that provides plenty of run-time per charge; 12" cut-path, AFS system uses centrifugal force to automatically advance line when needed; Groom 'N' Edge converts from trimming to edging with the touch of one button; adjustable handle to accommodate user's height; and more. Includes two 18-volt batteries and battery charger. Imported. 8-1/4W8-1/4Lx47-1/4H".
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Can't do the job I bought this hoping to replace an old corded trimmer, but the Grass Hog just did not have the juice to do the job. The batteries take 9 hours to charge! I have never heard of a rechargeable battery taking 9 hours, but that is what the instructions say, and the instructions were accurate. The 2 batteries combined could not trim our .2 acre yard. You will be lucky to run the trimmer for 10 minutes per battery, then you get to wait for another 9 hours to have a charged battey. I returned mine and will buy a... more info
Trimmer Does a good job as a trimmer and edger. Light weight makes it easy to handle. Battery doesn't last as long as I would like, however, with the two batteries supplied I am able to finish my yard.
Good Overall, But Could Be Better I bought this product in the last week and have used it twice since then. It comes with two identical batteries. At first I was suspicious about the battery life - why include two, unless one won't last? Fortunately, that wasn't entirely the case. Each lasted at least a good 20 mins (that's about as much edging/trimming as I needed to do). Over time I could expect the battery life to decrease, and other people might have larger yards. So I could see why they included two. But I still would have... more info
B&D Grass Hog Three times around the yard now (about 4000 sq.ft. total continuous usage) and is still good on original 1st charge. I wouldn't trade this for five gas edgers. It's light, FAST and easy to balance. Great to have second battery as well. I'm very pleased.