Black & Decker ST1000 9-Inch 1.8 amp Electric Grass Trimmer

What you get for twenty bucks! You get this little string trimmer that whacks a path through 3 foot weeds. Nice! Did not expect much and was used to a heftier trimmer which kind of set expectations low. Surprisingly, this little trimmer was able to cut down 1/4 inch stalks and easily clear away the fox tails and other grasses. The trick is to let it speed up between large hack jobs rather than plunging straight in and hoping for the best. That didn't seem to go well, but the battle proven hit and run strategy worked like a charm.It has no real guard so your legs will get pelted and any clothing you have may get a nice coating. It's weight is perfect and does not tire your arms, however you get only one angle as the grip does not rotate. If you are looking to edge, then this is not the best tool in the shed, but to clear away patches, or in my case, a path, then this thing did the trick. Another down side is the lack of a locking mechanism for the plug. My extension cords fit snugly and I did not have an issue with it pulling free, but is something that was noticed.Admittedly, when it came in the mail, my first thought was that this thing had the construction of a kid's toy. It comes in three pieces and in a rather compact box. Because it is light weight, it had not real bulk to it. But screw the pieces together and, for a towering five foot seven person, it is just right. Now if you are taller, this may prove to be a back bender and not the right tool for you. But that is assuming you don't have the arm strength to hold the sucker in one hand.Overall, it did the job gracefully and without much complaint. Again, not heavy duty and if you finesse your approach, it will do the job. And who doesn't like to get outdoors on a nice day anyway!

I am VERY happy with this product. It assembles in 5 minutes. 2 screws...2 bolts. It is so light weight, you can use it with one hand. It is perfect for small areas and does an excellent job. This is perfect for an older person. (I'm 68) I have no negative things to say about this small but sturdy Grass Trimmer. Realize tho that it is only trims a 9 inch area at a time. But it's so easy to use, you can use it longer without pooping out. The price is right too. It arrived within 5 days of my order.

For less than $20, this was a great buy. I'll say at the start, though, it's a GRASS trimmer. Says so on the box. It's not powerful enough to chew its way through brushy, woody, or dense growth, but if you need a nice buzz against the wall and along the sidewalk to finish off your perfect mow job, this is more than sufficient. Scares baby geckos pretty good, too!The one I received is black, not green as indicated. It comes in a small box and assembles easily with a screwdriver to tighten two screws. The cord keeper is a nice idea, but sadly cannot accommodate my 12 gage power cord. The design is to slide a loop of the cord into a slot underneath the power connector where it is held by a spring clip that drops down. The slot is not large enough to accept a fat cord. The weight of the unit is great. Grasping the handle for counter balance, it's very comfortable to swing. You can even swing it with one hand for a little while before it gets tiring. It's not very tall, so I was very comfortable using it without stooping.You can get more powerful and feature-rich trimmers, but every feature has a cost. I just needed something simple to finish off the manicure. This more covers it for a great bargain.

So glad I bought this thing after reading reviews for about 10 different trimmers. Ultimately, price and that this was the only trimmer that was still shipping out that day were the deciding factors for me. After using this for 3 hours yesterday to beat back nature's bounty, I can't imagine what the guys who write lengthy reviews on these products are doing with trimmers that they need, in some cases, 10 times more power than this thing has.The device comes in three pieces connected together by the wiring inside - looks like a regular wire u would find on any plug. You snap the three pieces together- if they dont fit nicely u probably have them turned the wrong way. There are 2 screws with nuts that hold it together. Took me less than 5 to put it together with my bare hands.give a glance to the instructions and make note of how to advance the line by pressing a button on the bottom, stay away from chain link or any wire or wire like thing, and cut big weeds starting from the top and work down.Let me assure u I have a variety of interesting and large weeds in my yard at this point in the season. The only ones this couldn't cut were the thickest parts of the stalkiest weeds. I have what looks like several asparagus stalks in the yard now but that just makes it easier to pull them up. By working from top down u can see what exactly the trimmer will do without serious risk of hurting the machine... I suppose ... worked well for me. After that its all about the angle you use. Technique matters.It does throw crap very hard and fast in all directions - if portions of your ankles are uncovered the wipped weed can hurt. I would recommend wearing glasses of some kind as I nearly took a hit to the eye.at this price, even if the machine only lasts one season it will be worth it to me. I don't like, and am frightened of electric/gas mowers. I have a manuel push mower and don't have time or desire enough to use it as often as I should and this machine means I can make it through the season on my own steam without having to pay someone 40 bucks a time to do it for me. Then I can spend the savings on prettier slower growing plants.** have used the machine half a dozen times now ... the only people who like it better than me are the neighbors