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cissado
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join:2008-01-14
Clifton, NJ
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Re: Black & Decker GrassHog 18-Volt Cordless Trimmer
Yep, I have one. My older model one died on me after a few years including my neighbor using it, so I purchased this one. So far works good, but I HATE how fast the trimmer line goes out. It's a self feeding trimmer line that you have ZERO control over. If you snag something a little thicker than normal, it starts letting out the line. You could almost hear your money being vacuumed out of your wallet as it's doing that. lol
Other than that, I like it. It does my small front and back yard well on one battery. I never charged the second battery. I was told it would last longer when I needed it to just charge it at that time. So', I'm using one battery until it dies, then start using the second.
I also have the B&D 24 volt lawnmower. I love it. I've had it a few years so far and changed the battery on it once. No big deal, it was about $40 for a new one. Very quiet, cuts good, not perfect, because I should sharpen/change the blade more often. Again, my neighbor uses it for his lawns. lol
Ummm, corded leafblower/vac too. Bottom line, small yard/no gas, oil, or spark plugs. Ahhhh. good luck.
PS I'd love to get some kind of metal string for the trimmer that does not get cut off every few seconds. It's like printers and ink. Damn them. DAMN THEM!!! | |
Sopper
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join:2000-11-02
Rochester, MN
| said by cissado  :Yep, I have one. My older model one died on me after a few years including my neighbor using it, so I purchased this one. So far works good, but I HATE how fast the trimmer line goes out. It's a self feeding trimmer line that you have ZERO control over. If you snag something a little thicker than normal, it starts letting out the line. You could almost hear your money being vacuumed out of your wallet as it's doing that. lol Other than that, I like it. It does my small front and back yard well on one battery. I never charged the second battery. I was told it would last longer when I needed it to just charge it at that time. So', I'm using one battery until it dies, then start using the second. I also have the B&D 24 volt lawnmower. I love it. I've had it a few years so far and changed the battery on it once. No big deal, it was about $40 for a new one. Very quiet, cuts good, not perfect, because I should sharpen/change the blade more often. Again, my neighbor uses it for his lawns. lol Ummm, corded leafblower/vac too. Bottom line, small yard/no gas, oil, or spark plugs. Ahhhh. good luck. PS I'd love to get some kind of metal string for the trimmer that does not get cut off every few seconds. It's like printers and ink. Damn them. DAMN THEM!!! I have had my trimmer for 2 years now and have yet to replace the trim line. Mine doesn't seem to feed through the line excessively. | |
cissado
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join:2008-01-14
Clifton, NJ
| said by Sopper :said by cissado :Yep, I have one. My older model one died on me after a few years including my neighbor using it, so I purchased this one. So far works good, but I HATE how fast the trimmer line goes out. It's a self feeding trimmer line that you have ZERO control over. If you snag something a little thicker than normal, it starts letting out the line. You could almost hear your money being vacuumed out of your wallet as it's doing that. lol Other than that, I like it. It does my small front and back yard well on one battery. I never charged the second battery. I was told it would last longer when I needed it to just charge it at that time. So', I'm using one battery until it dies, then start using the second. I also have the B&D 24 volt lawnmower. I love it. I've had it a few years so far and changed the battery on it once. No big deal, it was about $40 for a new one. Very quiet, cuts good, not perfect, because I should sharpen/change the blade more often. Again, my neighbor uses it for his lawns. lol Ummm, corded leafblower/vac too. Bottom line, small yard/no gas, oil, or spark plugs. Ahhhh. good luck. PS I'd love to get some kind of metal string for the trimmer that does not get cut off every few seconds. It's like printers and ink. Damn them. DAMN THEM!!! I have had my trimmer for 2 years now and have yet to replace the trim line. Mine doesn't seem to feed through the line excessively. Wow, definitly not the case with me. I've had the same issue with both trimmers I've had. I buy the 3-pack of trim line for $16/pack or so. No big deal, but I do go through at least a 3-pack every srping summer. I don't really keep count. I just replace them when they're gone. Could be more. Again, 2 yards being done during the season.
Maybe we abuse them by digging too much into the grass or something. I don't know. I would say I'm using it right, but hearing your experience, I MUST be doing something wrong. All I do is grass edges of the lawn, and a little straight line sidewalk edge trimming.
Either way, I do recommend the battery powered tools if your lawn is small enough. | |
cdru
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join:2003-05-14
Fort Wayne, IN
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said by cissado :Yep, I have one. My older model one died on me after a few years including my neighbor using it, so I purchased this one. So far works good, but I HATE how fast the trimmer line goes out. It's a self feeding trimmer line that you have ZERO control over. If you snag something a little thicker than normal, it starts letting out the line. You could almost hear your money being vacuumed out of your wallet as it's doing that. lol Can you replace the spool housing with an aftermarket one that is either a bump-feed or has the plastic mini-lawn-mower blades? | |
cissado
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join:2008-01-14
Clifton, NJ
| said by cdru :said by cissado :Yep, I have one. My older model one died on me after a few years including my neighbor using it, so I purchased this one. So far works good, but I HATE how fast the trimmer line goes out. It's a self feeding trimmer line that you have ZERO control over. If you snag something a little thicker than normal, it starts letting out the line. You could almost hear your money being vacuumed out of your wallet as it's doing that. lol Can you replace the spool housing with an aftermarket one that is either a bump-feed or has the plastic mini-lawn-mower blades? I don't know. Maybe I'll ask around. But to who? I wish I could.
and to the others who've not replaced their spool yet... Damn you! lol jk Something must be wrong with mine or just something wrong with me. thanks. | |
Sopper
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join:2000-11-02
Rochester, MN
| said by cissado :said by cdru :said by cissado :Yep, I have one. My older model one died on me after a few years including my neighbor using it, so I purchased this one. So far works good, but I HATE how fast the trimmer line goes out. It's a self feeding trimmer line that you have ZERO control over. If you snag something a little thicker than normal, it starts letting out the line. You could almost hear your money being vacuumed out of your wallet as it's doing that. lol Can you replace the spool housing with an aftermarket one that is either a bump-feed or has the plastic mini-lawn-mower blades? I don't know. Maybe I'll ask around. But to who? I wish I could. One thing that may be helping me is that I don't lash the line against hard items (fencing, rocks, concrete) that much. When I trim I normally trim the grass back and am careful to avoid trimming excessively close to harder items which may chew through the line. Maybe I'm too careful?
and to the others who've not replaced their spool yet... Damn you! lol jk Something must be wrong with mine or just something wrong with me. thanks. | |
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