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Black & Decker ST4500

Approximate retail price:

$35

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Type: Electric

General Information
Weight (lbs.) Weight is rounded to the nearest tenth of a pound and doesn't include fuel, which can add 1/2 pound. Weight (lbs.)	3.9
Engine size Engine cubic centimeters (cc), motor amperes (amp), and motor electrical voltage (volt) are from the manufacturer. Engine size	3.5 amp
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
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. Shaft	Straight
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
Line diameter The thickness of the cutting line, measured in hundredths of an inch-for example, .085. Line diameter	.065
Clutch A centrifugal clutch disengages the rotation of the cutting head when you're starting the engine or idling the engine. This makes it easier to start and, while you're doing so, keeps the string from the ground, where it will kick up grass and dirt. Clutch	NA
Rotating head A split shaft allows the cutting head to rotate 90 degrees for easier edging, which is done vertically. Rotating head	Yes

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