BLACK+DECKER Shrub Trimmer/Grass Shear Combo
BLACK+DECKER's electric lawn and garden equipment releases zero emissions in your yard, helps to reduce your carbon footprint with this cordless hedge trimmer
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About BLACK+DECKER Shrub Trimmer/Grass Shear Combo
Overall Feedback:
76% positive
66% appreciated the long battery life, although 34% thought it drained quickly
I knew I had to get another battery when it finally gave out.
The trimmer's battery life lasts for a maximum of 20 to 30 minutes.
I found that the trimmer worked well on new growth of azalea bushes, but struggled with thicker stems.
I kept charging the battery but it still did not cut anything.
62% liked the sharp and durable blades, yet 38% found them dull quickly
I can use the hedge trimmer anywhere as my husband's is electric and heavy. It's great.
The blade quality of this power hedge trimmer is not sufficient to handle thicker stems, although it can handle new growth on azalea bushes.
I found that the product is not capable of trimming bushes or edging grass, despite being advertised as such.
62% praised its sturdy construction, yet 38% felt it was flimsy
In 2003, I bought a product that lasted for a long time, indicating good build quality.
The clippers worked well for my ornamental grasses, but holding the safety down made maneuvering around the plant difficult.
I found the unit from the same brand underpowered and difficult to use when held single-handed, despite having a good experience with a different product.
The safety switch requires the use of two hands, which may not be ideal for some users.
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69% liked excellent cutting performance, but 31% found it struggled with thicker branches.
The clippers worked well for my ornamental grasses, but holding the safety down while using them made maneuvering around the plant difficult.
I cannot trim bushes or edge grass with this product.
On a 24 hour battery charge, the trimmer constantly gets jammed on grass even when I use it at a slow speed.
I found that the trimmer could cut new growth on azalea bushes but stalled on thicker stems.
70% liked its user-friendly design, while 30% found it cumbersome
The power-hedge-trimmers are now even lighter and easier to use. They have been streamlined more.
Holding the safety button while pulling the trigger-switch is very fatiguing.
I found it difficult to maneuver around the plant and had to frequently reposition my hands.
Changing the blades can be frustrating, but the user provided a tip on how to release the black bottom plate to change the blade.
67% liked the low noise level, while 33% found it too loud
The hedge trimmer is great to use and I can go anywhere with it since my husband's is heavy and electric.
The trimmer's safety feature does not stay engaged long enough to trim anything.
I noticed that the trimmer constantly became jammed while trimming grass at a slow speed and on a 24 hour battery charge.
The trimmer jams frequently when trimming grass slowly on a 24 hour battery charge.
77% appreciated its portability, though 23% found it heavy
I have noticed that the battery lasts for only 20 to 30 minutes, which means the product is not very portable.
I found it very fatiguing to use the safety button while pulling the trigger-switch.
62% appreciated the safety features, but 38% found them lacking
The safety feature of the trimmer doesn't stay engaged long enough to trim anything.
I found it physically exhausting to hold the safety button while pulling the trigger-switch.
The safety switch is located in a spot where I need to use two hands to operate it, which could be inconvenient at times.
65% liked its versatility for various tasks, but 35% found it limited
I find it very useful for trimming flowers or bushes, especially since my husband tends to ruin them with the weed eater.
I compared this unit to a full-size hedge trimmer and found that it does a slower job and limits natural pruning of interior branches and shaping of exteriors of bushes, while costing about the same.
The safety switch requires the use of two hands, which may not be convenient for all users.
I bought the trimmer to trim grass around vegetables, but it constantly became jammed even at a slow speed and on a 24-hour battery charge.
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68% highlighted its minimal vibration, although 32% experienced significant vibration
I found it fatiguing to hold the safety button while pulling the trigger-switch.
