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| About - Black & Decker GH1000 |
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The Black & Decker GH1000 is part of the string trimmer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, string trimmer models like the GH1000 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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Black & Decker is the leading manufacturer and marketer of corded electric and electric rechargeable string trimmers and offers an extensive line of electric products. Black & Decker string trimmers are widely available online and at Home Depot and Walmart. |
| Features & Specs - Black & Decker GH1000 | |
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Weight (lbs.) |
7.4 |
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Engine size |
7.2 amp |
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Shaft |
Curved |
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Four-cycle engine |
No |
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Dual line |
Yes |
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B&D says too bad for you.
1/23/2012
Pros
Easy to Handle
Lightweight
Powerful
Cons
Uses Lots of Line
Best Uses
Trimming Around Rocks
Weeds & Tall Grass
Comment:
This is a follow up post. I called B&D and they told me that they will not sell me the plastic gear. They admit that it and the belt wear quickly but they will not sell the plastic gear with out the $60 motor. Since the whole thing was only [$], its not worth it. They will sell the metal drive gear for $1 but that is not the part that wears out. In my opinion, B&D designed this part to fail after the warranty period with the expectation that you would buy a second trimmer from them. lol.
By from
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
functionaly good. durrability bad.
1/21/2012
Pros
Cuts well
Easy to Handle
Lightweight
Powerful
Cons
Designed to fail
Durability
Uses Lots of Line
Best Uses
Straight Edging
Trimming Around Rocks
Weeds & Tall Grass
Comment:
Worked well. It was nice to not have gas that kids could get in to. As with all reviews I have seen, the belt broke after about a year. The belt can be replaced if you are up for a disassemble and reassemble. The replacement belt is [$]. The problem is that the plastic gear that is driven by the belt is not on the part list. It is part of the [$] Motor assembly. Strange that it is not available by its self but the metal drive gear is for only [$]. Of course the metal gear is not warn at all and does not need replacement. After the first year of use and the loss of the belt, I am hesitant to get another belt because the plastic gear appears to be more than half way through its teeth. The belt showed no sign of wear other than the fact it was broken so excessive wear of the belt did not cause the damage to the gear. I plan to contact a B&D service center to see if they will sell me just the gear from the drive assembly. It can't be worth more than the $1.39 drive gear. If they will, I will stock up on 5 or so gears and belts. If the drive assembly plastic gear is designed to wear out after a year, I suspect that the rest of this design is not tested beyond a year of use. The fact that I have to hunt down the weakest part that is obviously designed to fail makes me wish I went for the more expensive product on the Consumer Reports recommended list.
By from
Worst trimmer I've ever owned
1/15/2012
Pros
Ergonomic Grip
Cons
Junk
Best Uses
Comment:
Do not buy this!
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