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Black & Decker 18-Volt Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer #NHT518/NHT518L | List Price: $150.95
Discount Price: $79.86
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Brand: Black & Decker
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - 18-volt cordless hedge trimmer
- 22-inch blade, 3/4-inch maximum cutting capacity
- Durable plastic body
- Includes trimmer, blade cover, battery & charger
- Lightweight 6.4 pounds; 2-year warranty
Full charge only lasts 15 min; hope you have a lot of free time [Posted on 2008-06-04]
Okay first let me tell you that I have had a lot of unfavorable experiences with hedge trimmers. I started by borrowing my neighbor's electric version and it died while in my care. SO I went to Lowe's and bought a replacement for him and one for me (about $35 each without the cord).
That one served me well for a few years without ever sharpening the blade; though I did accidentily cut the cord once (a disadvantage to electric). The other disadvantage I can think of is that the cord comes off repeatedly due to the vibration. I have used various cords, and they all do this.
Anyway after my son left it out in the rain once I took the plunge and replaced it with the rechargable version to eliminate the cord dilemma (this model). I paid about $83, and I burned up the motor in the first week. Also worth mentioning is that the charge only lasted about 10 minutes, so I had charged it 4 times (6 hours per charge), and still was not finished when the motor died (hot and burnt smelling).
So finally I bought a nice gas powered one. It is VERY NICE and can handle large limbs, BUT it is very heavy. I suppose that is the true disadvantage to gas, but it is more durable than any other model I have used. And when you compare prices it's the best deal considering that it cuts up to 3/4" branches. Unless you have just one hedge, consider buying a sturdier model.
Excellent Product [Posted on 2008-06-13]
The is an excellent trimmer. It is powerful and light weight. I highly recommend this as a replacement trimmer for any cord trimmer.
Gardener [Posted on 2008-06-15]
It has good power and the fact that it is cordless affords great freedom for the user. I do wish it came with a shorter blade (16 or 18")
You will like this product [Posted on 2008-06-16]
I own a new 24" electric B&D trimmer, however, I have a large property and a cord would just not do it. I bought a new B&D cordless 22" trimmer and to my surprise after two solid days of cutting I found this trimmer did it all. In fact, I got so taken up with this trimmer I leveled my 25 square miles, not a thing standing, and started on my neighbors when I was arrested for tresspassing, under the influence and carrying a deadly weapon and its only 9 am. Now what am I going to do?
Another soild performer in the B&D 18v line [Posted on 2008-06-21]
I love this hedge trimmer! I have a fair number of bushes and hedges that need trimming, but always hated having to trim them mainly becuase of the tools. I had a corded model (also a B&D) that cut very well, but the cord was always a real pain -- it always got snagged on something, and I ended up spending more time dealing with the cord than actually trimming. Looked into a gas model, but the weight was an issue, as well as the noise.
The cordless B&D is a fantastic tool! It lets you concentrate on the trimming. Ready to go in a second (no cord to unwind and plug in) and the battery lasts a decent interval. No, it's not an everlasting battery that will run for hours, but that's an easy problem to solve -- just get a second battery so if the first one gives up before you're done, you just pop in another.
Nicely balanced and easy to handle. Highly recommend!!
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