I owned one of these before and I basically burned it out. I can’t blame the machine. I was using it all day for months at a time on very tough terrain for years. I used it in incredibly hot weather on very tall weeds, grasses and densely packed plant life. On numerous occasions the weeds were dry as a bone and on other occasions they were damp and clumpy. I ran into wood sticks and stumps, stone, metal and glass. The machine was a champ. I think the thing that finally killed it was that I used WD40 to open the string compartment and then I used the weed wacker all day. In the end, I melted the structure that holds the string compartment together. I think the inside melted from the heat generated from the WD40 and the friction combined but I can’t blame the product just the advice taken from a stupid on-line forum.
That horribly hard 3-year project is done. Now I basically have a hill of grass and weeds to maintain. After reading up on all the different models I decided to buy a new one.
To test it out I took on a dense project that includes a lot of tall weeds, some shrubs and vines. The new model started up and ran even smoother than the last one. In one 6 hour day, I finished the spool of string provided. I got more than half of the area of clearing down to ground level. I am very pleased. (See a before and after photo). Some vines tangled around the knob but that is to be expected and they unwound by hand very easily (see photo).
One thing to note is that this only connects to a 2-prong extension cord. A 3-prong extension cord won’t fit (see photo).
Pros:
• The new one is easy to put together. It includes simple instructions but even without them it would be intuitive to put together.
• I like the way you can adjust the handle for use on different parts of a hill or an incline. The adjustable handle also helps me level the cut with the ground (see photos). I used the black grip underneath the adjustable handle when weed wacking on a steep hill (see photo).
• It is easy to use. I am a 49-year-old woman who is moderately active and this is quite manageable in general.
• Compared to other products the price seemed to be straight down the middle. I feel like it is worth every penny because of all the work it helps me get done.
Cons:
• This isn’t the manufacturers fault but the support forums suggested using WD40 and I would never do that again.
• Not really a con but as technology improves I hope the product will get lighter, after a few hours of use it gets heavy.
• This is also not really a con but I hope one of these manufacturers comes up with a cord safety feature that helps the user keep the cord back away from cut risk. I know they are trying with the cord holder (see picture). I think that the cord holder is helpful in keeping the cord in place so it doesn’t fall out of the outlet connection. But I wish for a cord safety feature because I have to plan my path so I am always walking away from the cord, then I stop the weed-wacker to move the cord and then I start my next row walking away from the cord. I just imagine that when someone cracks that code the user won’t have to do so much stopping and starting in the future.
In summary, this Black and Decker is a work horse and I would highly recommend it.
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- GH900 6.5 Amp Trimmer/Edger
- (1) AF-100
- (1) Auxillary Handle
- (1) Guard
BLACK+DECKER GH900 6.5 Amp Trimmer / Edger, 14-In
Lightweight and ergonomic, this electric string trimmer and edger can take on even the tough weeds, grass, and overgrowth. Easily converts from trimmer to edger.
- Trims Grass in Hard to Reach Areas Where Mowers Can Not Cut
- Edging along borders, sidewalks and flower beds
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Just rotate to convert from trimmer to edger. More control and accuracy in edge mode for straighter and cleaner edging results. |
Ensures continual work without bumping or having to stop to feed the spool. Adjusts to various heights for comfortable operation. |
To prevent bogging down in heavy grass and weeds. Provides high performance trimming for the toughest weeds, grass, and overgrowth. |
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| Price | $40.99 | -28% $35.10 List: $49.00 | -22% $54.00 List: $69.00 | $51.80 | $56.99 | $53.64 |
| Delivery | Get it May 20 - 21 | — | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 |
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| Sold By | maxwell supply llc | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| cutting width | 1400 inches | 13 inches | 14 inches | 14 inches | 13 inches | 1500 inches |
| voltage | 120 volts | — | — | 120 volts | — | 120 volts |
| assembly required | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| weight | 2494.8 grams | — | — | 6.34 pounds | 5.35 pounds | 6.86 pounds |
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I love this weedwacker!
I owned one of these before and I basically burned it out. I can’t blame the machine. I was using it all day for months at a time on very tough terrain for years. I used it in incredibly hot weather on very tall weeds, grasses and densely packed plant life. On numerous occasions the weeds were dry as a bone and on other occasions they were damp and clumpy. I ran into wood sticks and stumps, stone, metal and glass. The machine was a champ. I think the thing that finally killed it was that I used WD40 to open the string compartment and then I used the weed wacker all day. In the end, I melted the structure that holds the string compartment together. I think the inside melted from the heat generated from the WD40 and the friction combined but I can’t blame the product just the advice taken from a stupid on-line forum.That horribly hard 3-year project is done. Now I basically have a hill of grass and weeds to maintain. After reading up on all the different models I decided to buy a new one.To test it out I took on a dense project that includes a lot of tall weeds, some shrubs and vines. The new model started up and ran even smoother than the last one. In one 6 hour day, I finished the spool of string provided. I got more than half of the area of clearing down to ground level. I am very pleased. (See a before and after photo). Some vines tangled around the knob but that is to be expected and they unwound by hand very easily (see photo).One thing to note is that this only connects to a 2-prong extension cord. A 3-prong extension cord won’t fit (see photo).Pros:• The new one is easy to put together. It includes simple instructions but even without them it would be intuitive to put together.• I like the way you can adjust the handle for use on different parts of a hill or an incline. The adjustable handle also helps me level the cut with the ground (see photos). I used the black grip underneath the adjustable handle when weed wacking on a steep hill (see photo).• It is easy to use. I am a 49-year-old woman who is moderately active and this is quite manageable in general.• Compared to other products the price seemed to be straight down the middle. I feel like it is worth every penny because of all the work it helps me get done.Cons:• This isn’t the manufacturers fault but the support forums suggested using WD40 and I would never do that again.• Not really a con but as technology improves I hope the product will get lighter, after a few hours of use it gets heavy.• This is also not really a con but I hope one of these manufacturers comes up with a cord safety feature that helps the user keep the cord back away from cut risk. I know they are trying with the cord holder (see picture). I think that the cord holder is helpful in keeping the cord in place so it doesn’t fall out of the outlet connection. But I wish for a cord safety feature because I have to plan my path so I am always walking away from the cord, then I stop the weed-wacker to move the cord and then I start my next row walking away from the cord. I just imagine that when someone cracks that code the user won’t have to do so much stopping and starting in the future.In summary, this Black and Decker is a work horse and I would highly recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2017
I owned one of these before and I basically burned it out. I can’t blame the machine. I was using it all day for months at a time on very tough terrain for years. I used it in incredibly hot weather on very tall weeds, grasses and densely packed plant life. On numerous occasions the weeds were dry as a bone and on other occasions they were damp and clumpy. I ran into wood sticks and stumps, stone, metal and glass. The machine was a champ. I think the thing that finally killed it was that I used WD40 to open the string compartment and then I used the weed wacker all day. In the end, I melted the structure that holds the string compartment together. I think the inside melted from the heat generated from the WD40 and the friction combined but I can’t blame the product just the advice taken from a stupid on-line forum.
That horribly hard 3-year project is done. Now I basically have a hill of grass and weeds to maintain. After reading up on all the different models I decided to buy a new one.
To test it out I took on a dense project that includes a lot of tall weeds, some shrubs and vines. The new model started up and ran even smoother than the last one. In one 6 hour day, I finished the spool of string provided. I got more than half of the area of clearing down to ground level. I am very pleased. (See a before and after photo). Some vines tangled around the knob but that is to be expected and they unwound by hand very easily (see photo).
One thing to note is that this only connects to a 2-prong extension cord. A 3-prong extension cord won’t fit (see photo).
Pros:
• The new one is easy to put together. It includes simple instructions but even without them it would be intuitive to put together.
• I like the way you can adjust the handle for use on different parts of a hill or an incline. The adjustable handle also helps me level the cut with the ground (see photos). I used the black grip underneath the adjustable handle when weed wacking on a steep hill (see photo).
• It is easy to use. I am a 49-year-old woman who is moderately active and this is quite manageable in general.
• Compared to other products the price seemed to be straight down the middle. I feel like it is worth every penny because of all the work it helps me get done.
Cons:
• This isn’t the manufacturers fault but the support forums suggested using WD40 and I would never do that again.
• Not really a con but as technology improves I hope the product will get lighter, after a few hours of use it gets heavy.
• This is also not really a con but I hope one of these manufacturers comes up with a cord safety feature that helps the user keep the cord back away from cut risk. I know they are trying with the cord holder (see picture). I think that the cord holder is helpful in keeping the cord in place so it doesn’t fall out of the outlet connection. But I wish for a cord safety feature because I have to plan my path so I am always walking away from the cord, then I stop the weed-wacker to move the cord and then I start my next row walking away from the cord. I just imagine that when someone cracks that code the user won’t have to do so much stopping and starting in the future.
In summary, this Black and Decker is a work horse and I would highly recommend it.
That horribly hard 3-year project is done. Now I basically have a hill of grass and weeds to maintain. After reading up on all the different models I decided to buy a new one.
To test it out I took on a dense project that includes a lot of tall weeds, some shrubs and vines. The new model started up and ran even smoother than the last one. In one 6 hour day, I finished the spool of string provided. I got more than half of the area of clearing down to ground level. I am very pleased. (See a before and after photo). Some vines tangled around the knob but that is to be expected and they unwound by hand very easily (see photo).
One thing to note is that this only connects to a 2-prong extension cord. A 3-prong extension cord won’t fit (see photo).
Pros:
• The new one is easy to put together. It includes simple instructions but even without them it would be intuitive to put together.
• I like the way you can adjust the handle for use on different parts of a hill or an incline. The adjustable handle also helps me level the cut with the ground (see photos). I used the black grip underneath the adjustable handle when weed wacking on a steep hill (see photo).
• It is easy to use. I am a 49-year-old woman who is moderately active and this is quite manageable in general.
• Compared to other products the price seemed to be straight down the middle. I feel like it is worth every penny because of all the work it helps me get done.
Cons:
• This isn’t the manufacturers fault but the support forums suggested using WD40 and I would never do that again.
• Not really a con but as technology improves I hope the product will get lighter, after a few hours of use it gets heavy.
• This is also not really a con but I hope one of these manufacturers comes up with a cord safety feature that helps the user keep the cord back away from cut risk. I know they are trying with the cord holder (see picture). I think that the cord holder is helpful in keeping the cord in place so it doesn’t fall out of the outlet connection. But I wish for a cord safety feature because I have to plan my path so I am always walking away from the cord, then I stop the weed-wacker to move the cord and then I start my next row walking away from the cord. I just imagine that when someone cracks that code the user won’t have to do so much stopping and starting in the future.
In summary, this Black and Decker is a work horse and I would highly recommend it.
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La rapidez en la entrega del articulo
Reviewed in Mexico on August 7, 2018
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Good weed whacker with handy edging wheel
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2017
RubberCheese
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2017
Last week I finally got around to setting trying it out on fairly heavily overgrown walkways.
SET UP
The weed whacker is well packed in a small box for shipping. Assembly requires attaching the lower guard (with a single screw), and attaching the handle (no tool required for the handle). The unit has a rotating collar which can be backed off to allow the telescoping stick to be extended/retracted. I’m 6’1” and find the most extended position just a little shorter than ideal. There is a power cord retention loop that works well to prevent you from accidentally pulling the power cord out of the back of the trimmer.
TRIMMER
When used as a trimmer, this performs exactly the same as any other electric weed whacker I’ve used. Noise, feedback, and comfort are essentially the same.
EDGER
This (and many of the more expensive B&D models) can also be used as an edger when flipped onto its back. There is a wheel on the back of the trimmer head which allows you to maintain the proper distance from the ground while edging. The handle is easily adjustable without tools and should be adjusted when switching from “weed whacker” to “edger” mode. The edger works extremely well for grass, but is a little less effective when dense, thick weeds have taken hold.
AUTO-FEED SPOOL
The auto-feed trimming wire feature works very well, and is completely seamless to the operation. This can be a very bad thing though, because you don’t notice that you are losing/breaking the line. The first time I used the unit, I burned through an entire spool (30 feet!) without noticing I was breaking the line. B&D’s proprietary auto-feed line (AF-100) costs about $5 per spool for 30’ line if bought in 3-packs (.
OVERALL
This is a great low-cost trimmer that brings edger capability to the table. Although I wish I’d bought the 20V wireless version of this trimmer, I am very happy with what I bought, especially for the price!
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Reviewed in India on November 12, 2017
