BLACK+DECKER String Trimmer / Edger, 13-Inch, 5-Amp (ST8600)

So far I love this edger, easy to use the auto feed works well as long as you wind the line on correctly, it's very very powerful easy to carry and is also a versatile unit, cut or trim in a direction away from windows and wear glasses, you will be very satisfied if you buy one of these and use it the correct way. Enjoy.

After two short years of using the Black & Decker cordless weedeater, the battery died would no longer hold a charge. It was out of warranty and there was a lot of information on the Internet about how bad these batteries were. I chose not to replace it. Having a long extension cord from my older weed eating days I decided to buy what I thought was a cheap plug-in model to do my once a year weeding. There is nothing cheap about this weedeater it works great! So much lighter then the battery model and easier to use with the exception of dealing with the cord but I found that very easy to get used to. It is very light and easy to use also it is very powerful. The biggest and best surprise was that the automatic string feeder in the head flawlessly. I don't know how it works but it automatically feeds the line out as it senses or line. Awesome!PROs:Inexpensive (One quarter of the price of a cordless model)lightweight and easy to use. (Compared to the very heavy battery operated model)Automatic string feeder works flawlessly.Powerful.Endless power, no battery that needs rechargingCONs:Power cord

What more can I say? The title says it all. THIS product works more than advertised. Firstly, the string trimmer works better than advertised. It was affordable and works with most any string line. I use a strong line to cut myself. I like that I have complete control while handling, and it cuts pretty close to the edge. The only issues I've had is that the connection to the power cable isn't sized very well, and it's sometimes hard to get the plug to fit where it should on the product. Also, it can be easy to accident "nick" the power cord if you're not aware of where it's laying. Other than that, it's something I'd suggest buying if your yard is like mine, and isn't large enough to go full mow.

I love this weed eater! I purchased this and a Black and Decker electric mower that were delivered on the same day. The mower was garbage and couldn't even be used, but my lawn had to be cut and couldn't wait. So, I plugged this baby in and used it to cut both my front and back yards (which are not massive, but they are fairly big).The grass was wet and approximately 3 foot high (and quite thick). It took 3 spools of string, but the lawn looked amazing when I was done. It cut so well and so powerfully that it only took 2 hours to finish both.Here's how easy it is to use: I have dystonia and limited use of my left arm, shoulder, and leg because of it. It's so light weight that I had no trouble using it. It's extremely easy to control and to replace the string. It's as powerful as a gas powered weed eater, but lighter than a bag a trash being taken out of the house.If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would.

My yard isn't very big, and in my climate I only need to weed a few times a year, but doing it with hand tools was no fun. On the other hand, a gas powered tool was definitely overkill and I've had to throw away battery powered tools simply because the battery gave up after a few years and older-style battery packs become hard to find - which just seems wasteful. At this price, I had my doubts about this product, but it suits my needs perfectly. Yes, you have to drag a cord around, but it has plenty of power to do the job, and you don't need to worry about charging it. I don't think it's sturdy enough for daily or even weekly use, but for me it's the right product at the right price. Completely satisfied.

Lasted 2 1/2 years...cuts all grasses, even if tall, and only has difficulty with the most fibrous tall weeds (like our common mallow). I use it for hours without much fatigue or too much vibration. I'm a small, older female. The price is right and since it's Black +Decker the replacement spools are very easily found.

This is.An amazing product that I've been able to use to clear weeds.Trash Plants, Tall brass, If I take my time I can eat and cut through black berry bushes 1 day when I was in the back 40 a black bear showed up.And I was able to use this to fight him off. I am alive because of this product and I will forever be a black.And decker man.