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DiscountDelight - Black & Decker NST2018 Grasshog 12", 18-Volt Cordless String Trimmer/Edger
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List Price: $189.95
Our Price: $99.95
Your Save: $ 90.00 ( 47% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Black & Decker
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Batteries Included: 1
Battery Description: 1 18-volt rechargeable
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Black & Decker
EAN: 0028877458168
Feature: 12-inch cut path cuts more area per charge than other cordless trimmers
Label: Black & Decker
Manufacturer: Black & Decker
Model: NST2018
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Black & Decker
Studio: Black & Decker
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Features
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12-inch cut path cuts more area per charge than other cordless trimmers
AFS System uses centrifugal force to automatically advance line
Two 18-volt NiCad battery packs provide plenty of run-time per charge
Telescoping shaft adjusts for perfect length
Lightweight design makes it easy to use by most everyone
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great for large yards
Comment: I have a very big yard and was tired of gas trimmers that wouldn't start and electric trimmers that required draging two hundred feet of cord around. This trimmer does the job. I can do my large yard easily with the 2 batteries. My only complaint is that it's a bit difficult to get back under overhangs. A longer string and smaller guard would help that problem but the longer string would require more power so everything's a trade off. All and all a worthwhile and reasonably priced solution.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good for a 1/4 Acre
Comment: I want to like this trimmer. Unfortunately, my lot is too big and a few problems have cropped up in 2 years of use.
The batteries have lost about half of their capacity. I use to be able to make it around my 6/10 acre lot on the 2 batteries. Now I can cover about 4/10 acre with 2 batteries. Edging even drains them faster. I would only recommend this trimmer to someone with 1/4 acre or less. The charger is very basic (no charged LED). If the charger is not a trickle charger, this could explain the shortened battery life.
Another problem with the string head has cropped up this season. Seems that the string head wants to fly off about once per outing. Most times the spring goes flying and is hard to find. Just the force from spinning is throwing it off (no ground contact). Rewinding the string is very annoying and I have read at least one other review with this same problem.
Generally I avoid Black & Decker products as the initial low price is a poor investment when you are replacing it in 2 to 3 years. At $100 for this trimmer, it definitely isn't a cheap trimmer! For cordless freedom, I was willing to take the chance. I'll probably have to replace the Grasshog this season with the highly-rated Stihl FS45. A professional-grade piece of equipment for only $40 more!
Pros:
-No cords or gas/oil mix!
-Rotate and edge is very nice!
-No bumping to advance the string.
-Comes with 2 removable batteries.
Cons:
-Battery capacity greatly reduced after 2 years.
-Should include a smarter charger.
-String head falls off frequently.
-Black & Decker durability!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Just what I wanted
Comment: More power and less weight than my previous (Toro) cordless. If you nedd to do general trimming (as opposed to clearing bush) this is the way to go. I can trim my yard three times on one charge.
The bolt used to attach the handle is too short. Knock it loose form the knob and get one a bit longer.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good trimmer with Some Conditions
Comment: I picked up this trimmer for $25 including one battery and the recharger at a flea market (these come with two batteries new). Only after getting it home did I realize that while the motor did spin the string, it did not seem fully "connected."
Considering my investment, I decided to take it apart and found that the drive shaft had broken (no wonder it was cheap!). I used some JB Weld (will glue and patch about anything!), waited about 3 hours (overnight is probably best) reassembled it and it has worked perfectly ever since (meaning I have trimmed my yard 8 or 10 times since the repair).
Considering at least one other reviewer mentioned the unit breaking, this may be a weakness in the design. However, when this one dies for good, I like it enough to buy a new one. I can't tell you what a joy it is not to have to drag out 100ft of extension cord. That literally cuts the trimming time in half, even for my small yard. And the auto-feed reel works great. No more bumping needed.
One design note to add:
My model was an older unit in which the battery and handle are one unit. The newer GrassHogs have a more traditional battery - like the ones that attach to 18volt drills so the problem below has hopefully been fixed. But in the interest of full disclosure, my battery is requires a lot of effort to remove from the trimmer. I am about 6'4" / 195lb. man with at least normal strength and it is all I can do to squeeze the release buttons and get the battery to disengage from the trimmer.
I could be missing the right way to do this or it could be due to age of my unit but I doubt it. I have two battery powered drills: a Makita in which the battery easily slides out with a squeeze, and an 18-volt Skil set in which it is also difficult to disengage the battery for recharging. Some ladies and senior citizens, or anyone with less than a firm grip may want to consider this. (But again, hopefully this has been fixed on the new units).
That said, the charger is a nice unit with a red light that comes on to show it's charging and a green light that comes on when it is fully charged -- and the charger also will hang on the wall, which is what I did in the garage.
So...
The plusses:
- not haveing to get out extension cord
- not having the extension cord come unplugged
- not having to tap the trimmer to get more string
- no gas to buy, no smell and less noise
- powerful enough for grass and smaller weeds
- one battery just about does my 1/4 acre lawn (trimming)
The minuses:
- not as powerful as electric or gas
- will probably not last as long as a corded or gas model
- not as "manly" as a gas trimmer (but is this important?!?)
- you need to ensure your battery is charged & ready.
- a battery that's not easy to remove for charging
Hope this helps you decide! Good luck.
Customer Rating:
Summary: I love this trimmer!
Comment: If you're tired of 'bumping' the string, breathing in noxious fumes, and dealing with cans of gasoline and oil for the typical gas trimmer, then the Black & Decker 12" Grasshog is the way to go.
I bought two trimmers from Amazon. The first was the 9" Grasshog, and the second was the 12" Grasshog.
The 12" Grasshog model is the definite winner. It is lighter, comes with 2 batteries that charge in 6 hours, and it cuts a larger swath through grass and tall weeds.
The key to making this trimmer even better is buy a dual 18 volt charger. That way you can trim in the morning, wait for the batteries to recharge, and trim in the late afternoon or evening. I also bought 2 extra X-Treme batteries and a second dual charger to go even longer.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Yard work will get done Pronto with this Black & Decker 12" cordless Grasshog trimmer and edger. Features 18 volts that provides plenty of run-time per charge; 12" cut-path, AFS system uses centrifugal force to automatically advance line when needed; Groom 'N' Edge converts from trimming to edging with the touch of one button; adjustable handle to accommodate user's height; and more. Includes two 18-volt batteries and battery charger. Imported. 8.25W8.25Lx47.25H".
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