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Black & Decker Grass Hog NST2018

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$119.99

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Type: Battery

About - Black & Decker Grass Hog NST2018
The Grass Hog NST2018 is part of the string trimmer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, string trimmer models like the Grass Hog NST2018 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Trimming: Trimming denotes how quickly and neatly models cut grass. Edging: Edging is how quickly and neatly models trimmed a vertical line along a walkway. Tall grass & weeds: Tall grass denotes cutting power in tall grass and weeds.

About - Black & Decker Grass Hog NST2018

The Grass Hog NST2018 is part of the string trimmer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, string trimmer models like the Grass Hog NST2018 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Trimming:: Trimming denotes how quickly and neatly models cut grass.
Edging:: Edging is how quickly and neatly models trimmed a vertical line along a walkway.
Tall grass & weeds:: Tall grass denotes cutting power in tall grass and weeds.

About This Brand
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.

About This Brand

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 Grass Hog NST2018
Four-cycle engine Uses straight gasoline and doesn't require an oil/gasoline mixture as do the more common two-cycle engines used on most trimmers. Four-cycle engine	No
Straight shaft The shaft transfers power from the engine or motor to the lines that do the cutting. Models with straight shafts offer longer reach, while those with curved shafts tend to be lighter and easier to handle. Straight shaft	No
Dual line Trimmers with two lines cut more quickly and can handle heavier growth than those with just one line, since they do twice the work with each pass. Dual line	No
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User Reviews - Black & Decker Grass Hog NST2018

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Love It

By Pacino from La Crosse, WI on 1/22/2010

Pros:

Power easy to use

Cons:

no cons

Best Uses:

Whatever

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is probably the best purchase we made two years ago. We have an average size suburban yard on a corner lot. I can do both curbs and one side of the sidewalk on one charge. With the second battery I get the other side of the sidewalk and trim up around all the trees, patio and under the boat trailer in the back yard and whatever else looks like it needs to be done. No problems, replacing the spool is no problem. Finally we can get our yard trimmed up on par with our retired neighbor (the yard nazi). You can trim through major growth with this thing.
Last year we also got the blower to go along with it, because they use the same batteries. Don't waist your time with the blower, it really dose run the batteries down fast, it gives you just about enough time to clear the dust off the floor of your garage, but the weed whacker is great. Its what a weed whacker should be.

Auto-feed mechanism doesn't last

By Dan P from Vancouver, BC on 1/9/2010

Pros:

Light-weight, Powerful Motor, Well balanced

Cons:

Auto-feed doesn't last, Flimsy construction

Best Uses:

Short grass, Sidewalk trimming, Small lots

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

- Auto-feed lasted one season before breaking.
- Metal shaft is flimsy.
- Nicely balanced and good sized grips and handles.
- Powerful motor.

Great trimmer for small jobs

By Mtn Man from Edwards, Colo on 11/5/2009

Pros:

Easy to use, No gas oil cords, Quiet

Cons:

Not for large yards, Not great at thick weeds

Best Uses:

Grass trimming, Sidewalk trimming

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use it for trimming around a 2,500 sq ft lawn. Usually gets the job done on one battery, but I charge the spare just in case. It's great to have instanat on/off as you walk around the yard. Auto string feeder works great. I don't think it weighs any more than my last trimmer. Previously had a gas powered trimmer and I sure don't miss messing with the gas, oil, and maintenance. I was so impressed with this trimmer I also purchased the B&D hedge trimmer.

If you need a trimmer to cut thick weeds you should look for a gas powered trimmer, but I'm absolutely satisfied with this trimmer and batteries.

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