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Posted by on November 6, 2006, 6:30 pm
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eater, or whatever you would call it. (A regular mower won't
work - the area is small, with slopes and sunken area, plus
narrow paths between veggie beds.)
A NON-negotiable point is that it must be electric.
A saw a low-priced 18-volt cordless rechargeable at the
supermarket recently. However, there wasn't even any clear
indication of the manufacturer's name (except, "Made In China.")
And that supermarket seems to be an outlet for some rather
dubious, "fell off the truck" items, plus a poor refund policy.
So I am interested in comments about reliable brands/models.
Including the question of corded or -less. I don't absolutely
need a rechargeable, but it would be nice. And, avoiding the
purchase of a heavy power lead would offset the price. OTOH, I
want something reliable. And I have heard of issues with drills,
etc, where a new battery cost more than a new whole unit.
Thanks...
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Posted by Charles on November 6, 2006, 7:31 pm
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>I need a string trimmer. That thing for cutting the lawn. Weed-
>eater, or whatever you would call it. (A regular mower won't
>work - the area is small, with slopes and sunken area, plus
>narrow paths between veggie beds.)
>
>A NON-negotiable point is that it must be electric.
>
>A saw a low-priced 18-volt cordless rechargeable at the
>supermarket recently. However, there wasn't even any clear
>indication of the manufacturer's name (except, "Made In China.")
>And that supermarket seems to be an outlet for some rather
>dubious, "fell off the truck" items, plus a poor refund policy.
>
>So I am interested in comments about reliable brands/models.
>Including the question of corded or -less. I don't absolutely
>need a rechargeable, but it would be nice. And, avoiding the
>purchase of a heavy power lead would offset the price. OTOH, I
>want something reliable. And I have heard of issues with drills,
>etc, where a new battery cost more than a new whole unit.
>
>Thanks...
I use both. The battery unit has a limited amount you can do before
it needs a recharge, but so do I. It's useful for when I don't want
to drag the cord a long ways to do a little bit.
Mine are made, or at least sold, with the name Black and Decker.
If the replacement battery costs more than the new unit, just get
another new unit.
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Posted by Carl 1 Lucky Texan on November 6, 2006, 10:21 pm
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>
>>I need a string trimmer. That thing for cutting the lawn. Weed-
>>eater, or whatever you would call it. (A regular mower won't
>>work - the area is small, with slopes and sunken area, plus
>>narrow paths between veggie beds.)
>>
>>A NON-negotiable point is that it must be electric.
>>
>>A saw a low-priced 18-volt cordless rechargeable at the
>>supermarket recently. However, there wasn't even any clear
>>indication of the manufacturer's name (except, "Made In China.")
>>And that supermarket seems to be an outlet for some rather
>>dubious, "fell off the truck" items, plus a poor refund policy.
>>
>>So I am interested in comments about reliable brands/models.
>>Including the question of corded or -less. I don't absolutely
>>need a rechargeable, but it would be nice. And, avoiding the
>>purchase of a heavy power lead would offset the price. OTOH, I
>>want something reliable. And I have heard of issues with drills,
>>etc, where a new battery cost more than a new whole unit.
>>
>>Thanks...
>
>
>
> I use both. The battery unit has a limited amount you can do before
> it needs a recharge, but so do I. It's useful for when I don't want
> to drag the cord a long ways to do a little bit.
>
> Mine are made, or at least sold, with the name Black and Decker.
>
> If the replacement battery costs more than the new unit, just get
> another new unit.
The 18V B&D I have has been trouble free, feeds line well and is heavy
duty enough for grass of all kinds and up to the 'medium' weeds and
'thin' woody vine-type stuff. Works well when postioned for edging too.
While you COULD buy a spare battery (ebay ?) if the area is small ,as
you say, you may be able to cut it in one charge, if not, the area won't
grow much overnight will it? Just finish the next day. And if you have a
lot of trees, gnomes, brick edging, bird baths, etc. - you will enjoy
cordless power,
Carl
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Posted by Freckles on November 6, 2006, 8:58 pm
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>I need a string trimmer. That thing for cutting the lawn. Weed-
> eater, or whatever you would call it. (A regular mower won't
> work - the area is small, with slopes and sunken area, plus
> narrow paths between veggie beds.)
>
> A NON-negotiable point is that it must be electric.
>
> A saw a low-priced 18-volt cordless rechargeable at the
> supermarket recently. However, there wasn't even any clear
> indication of the manufacturer's name (except, "Made In China.")
> And that supermarket seems to be an outlet for some rather
> dubious, "fell off the truck" items, plus a poor refund policy.
>
> So I am interested in comments about reliable brands/models.
> Including the question of corded or -less. I don't absolutely
> need a rechargeable, but it would be nice. And, avoiding the
> purchase of a heavy power lead would offset the price. OTOH, I
> want something reliable. And I have heard of issues with drills,
> etc, where a new battery cost more than a new whole unit.
>
> Thanks...
>
>
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I have had a Black and Decker cordless for two seasons. No problems with it
as yet. I generally run out of power before it does, so I just plug it back
into the charger and finish up the next day if need be.
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Posted by Art on November 6, 2006, 9:15 pm
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> I need a string trimmer. That thing for cutting the lawn. Weed-
> eater, or whatever you would call it. (A regular mower won't
> work - the area is small, with slopes and sunken area, plus
> narrow paths between veggie beds.)
>
> A NON-negotiable point is that it must be electric.
>
> A saw a low-priced 18-volt cordless rechargeable at the
> supermarket recently. However, there wasn't even any clear
> indication of the manufacturer's name (except, "Made In China.")
> And that supermarket seems to be an outlet for some rather
> dubious, "fell off the truck" items, plus a poor refund policy.
>
> So I am interested in comments about reliable brands/models.
> Including the question of corded or -less. I don't absolutely
> need a rechargeable, but it would be nice. And, avoiding the
> purchase of a heavy power lead would offset the price. OTOH, I
> want something reliable. And I have heard of issues with drills,
> etc, where a new battery cost more than a new whole unit.
>
> Thanks...
>
>
Stihl makes a very good quality electric. Much more powerful than any
rechargeable unit. Parts are cheap and readily available. This is not a
disposable trimmer. They go for around $100.
http://www.stihlusa.com/trimmers/FSE60.html
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Art
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