BLACK+DECKER STC1820PC-GB Cordless 28 cm String Grass Trimmer 2.0Ah Lithium Ion Battery, Orange
BLACK+DECKER 18V Lithium-Ion Battery System
This product is part of the BLACK+DECKER 18V Lithium-Ion Battery System, where all batteries are interchangeable across the range of power tools and garden power tools. The simplicity of the solution is that with one battery fitting any of the products within the range, you can buy tools or batteries you need, when you need them.
BLACK+DECKER 18V String Strimmer 28cm
This 18V Strimmer by BLACK+DECKER is a powerful, ergonomically designed string trimmer that is ideal for trimming excess grass growing around a wall, fence, flowerbed or pathway and gives lawn borders a neat and tidy finish. Powered by E-drive technology, a high-torque gear system, the strimmer can power through the toughest overgrown areas quickly and without clogging.
It will cut up to 2500 linear metres in one charge, so you can complete most garden tasks without having to stop to recharge.
- E-Drive technology for powering through tougher areas.
- Line cutting speed 5500 – 7400 rpm.
- Automatic Feed System.
- Trim’n’Edge function.
- 9m trimming line included.
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Power and speedFeaturing E-Drive Technology – a high torque gear system, that powers through the toughest, overgrown areas at the same speed and without clogging. With the 5500-7400 rpm line cutting speed, you get full control over the power of the strimmer for ultimate tool performance. | Automatic Feed SystemThanks to the Automatic Feed System, the strimmer lets you focus on the job. Straightforward and intuitive to use, it detects when the string wears off or snaps and without interrupting cutting, it automatically feeds a fresh cutting-length of line. | Ease of useEasily adjustable secondary handle gives you additional control and better hold of the strimmer. The length of the telescopic tube can be easily to suit every user. Simply twist to lengthen the pole. | Trim’n’EdgeGive your lawn neat edges with Trim’n’Edge feature. Simply swap between trimming and edging application by twisting the pole to give lawn borders a neat and tidy finish. |
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| Battery included | ✓ | |
| Cutting swathe | 28cm | 28cm |
| Line cutting speed | 5500 – 7400 rpm | 5500 – 7400 rpm |
| Weight: | 2.6 kg |
| Dimensions: | 1 x 1 x 1 cm; 2.6 Kilograms |
| Model: | STC1820PC-GB |
| Colour: | Orange |
| Manufacture: | Stanley Black & Decker |
| Colour: | Orange |
A nice sturdy tool , not cheap but you get what you pay for . B& D have always been reliable and sturdy .
Little assembly so no major problems, my previous strimmer was a Ryobi which only lasted 2 years
Got fed up with my old petrol strummer taking a morning to fire up so thought I would invest in an instant response
Strummer is decent weight but can use with one hand good battery life and does a good job of keeping the edging tidy.
Added benefit of being able to turn through 90 degrees for edging on paths etc
For the price it is excellent value Sorry for the predictive tex
I like that you can alter the length of aluminium tube by slacking of the friction nut and adjusting. On its first power setting it wouldn’t cut what I wanted but on the second setting it was just fine. It’s a great tool for finishing off edges but I will stick to my petrol strimmer for the bigger jobs.
Setup – Quick and Simple:
Getting this trimmer up and running was no sweat. It was pretty much ready to go straight out of the box. Just charge the battery, click it in, and you’re good to start trimming.
Performance – Cuts Like a Dream:
This thing has some serious power for a cordless trimmer. It zips through overgrown grass and weeds like nobody’s business. The 28 cm cutting swath is a sweet spot for both precision and coverage.
Battery Life – Lasts Long Enough:
The 2.0Ah lithium-ion battery is a winner. It lasts long enough to get all my trimming done in one go, which is all I can ask for. Plus, it recharges pretty fast.
Maneuverability – Light and Easy:
It’s super lightweight and easy to handle. I can zip around the garden without feeling like I’ve had a full workout. No cords dragging around is a major plus.
Noise Level – Surprisingly Quiet:
It’s quieter than I expected for a trimmer. Definitely a bonus, especially if you don’t want to disturb the neighbours (or your own peace and quiet).
Overall – A Solid Choice for Garden Maintenance:
If you’re looking for a hassle-free way to keep your garden edges neat, this BLACK+DECKER Cordless String Trimmer is a solid bet. It’s easy to use, effective and doesn’t tie you down with a cord.
So, for anyone who’s after a reliable, no-fuss garden tool, I’d say give this one a go!
the same battery charge so very pleased with the performance so far.
Still waiting for the free battery which was supposed to be part of the purchase deal.
Otherwise I would recommend trimmer as being a good product which does the job intended for i
Loving the freedom of the battery pack over a cabled electric version I have had about 15 years. I bought a second battery.
Very impressed with the performance so far. Light and easy to use and suitable for my wilder garden areas and grass verges as well as the finer edging on the lawn.
The spool is self-loading, so no fiddling about.
I’ve just got it and have only done about 20 minutes of strimming, but the battery still has some charge.
Impressed with the quality of the build and would recommend.
As a strimmer, this is great value but as an edger, it just chews the edges up (for me)
It takes 5 to 6 hours to charge using the provided charger and it’s run time is between 30 to 45 minutes.
Run times are hard to calculate as it won’t be rge same for every person. I mainly use ECO mode and switch to high power when i encounter heavey or thick growth.
I’m 6ft 1 and find it’s not ergonomically designed correctly. Probably 5ft 9 is about the optimum person’s height if you’re worried about ergonomics.
For me? I make do as I don’t have much to do and it’s currently the best within my budget.
It’s fairly lightweight, so it’s manageable for most people but do remember this ISN’T for single hand use.
I do feel they should include eye protection in the box or at least Amazon should suggest it . I already have some and luckily i wear them, as this (like any other motorised tool of this type) WILL fling up stones and those thick dock leaf stems will splatter. So i recommend sticking some in your basket if you buy this.
The automatic feed system sounds good, but yet to see it work. The spool is wound correctly, but I still have to manually extend the line.
When you buy this, just remember it isn’t petrol powered and not heavy duty. Don’t expect it to cut through a jungle. It’s a “finishing off” tool.
Meaning, you cut your grass with a mower. Then you use this to strim/trim around fences, hedges, beds, paving, slabs and alike.
I had a low-quality strimmer from Hilga brand that could cover my entire allotment and still have charge remaining. This barely finishes a third of it (on turbo mode).
Luckily, I have bought it during a promotion where they are offering a free battery through the website; I’ve submitted the claim as I will certainly need it!
I could possibly elongate the battery life by using it on the normal mode but on thick allotment couch grass, turbo mode is what you need – the turbo mode is almost as good as a petrol strimmer, I am very impressed with it.
I have to give this 5 stars because a) I got the strimmer, charger and battery on promotional price of 64.99, plus b) I got a free battery during promotional period. For this price, it is outstanding value. Otherwise, I would have given it 4 due to the battery life if it hadn’t been such a great deal!
Lightweight strimmer, very easy to assemble, only used once at the moment and the battery is still over 3/4 full so should be able use 4 times without charging. Very impressed at the mome
I was not expecting a battery powered trimmer can handle cutting my grass but I was pleasantly surprised. Depending on the setting (Eco or Power) one battery can last up to 30min which is more than enough for most in my opinion. It’s also pretty lightweight.
It it easy to use the battery lasts long enough to do most simple garden tasks, it obviously not for professional gardeners but more than adequate for most small/medium size gardens.
This is quite a nice strimmer for lightweight work, but I found that the battery supplied with it was a bit under powered and needed recharging after about 20 minutes use. A bought a more powerful 3 Ah, compatible, battery and that lasts a lot longer. The original battery is still useful as a backup that can be kept charged and used when the bigger battery runs down.
It seems a balanced and relatively lightweight unit when one first begins to use it, but beware — it’s quite taxing over a period of time, especially if one is using it on dense grass on the turbo setting, so give yourself frequent breaks and I recommend using it in short busts; the support handle and length adjustment can be customised to suit your hight and make using it a bit more comfortable; also, the battery is really only good for about 20 minutes tops if on the turbo setting, so consider a second battery if one has an extensive job to do.
Mine came with a battery and charger; I didn’t pay too much attention to how long it took to charge, but the light flashes while charging and remains on when fully charged; the battery can be kept in the charger with the light showing to ensure it is fresh and ready when required.
The strimmer spool is again uncomplicated and easy to use — unless one is careless in clipping kerbs or hard objects it should last for a good time.
I’m quite happy with it; I’m no gardener — I got it to tame an unruly grassed area that has run riot and will need regular maintenance so I’ll soon find out if this tool has any serious drawbacks.
lovely light machine to use so cutting grass feels a bit less like hard work since dumping the heavy one I had, and it does just as good a job. Found it hard to use the first few times though because of the positioning of the switches you have to keep held down simultaneously. I remember thinking my fingers and thumb were not quite long enough without it causing a little discomfort. (These are 60 and 54mm respectively) but found it a bit easier after a few times using it, so maybe just needed to get used to it. I do think though, that having a support sling to attach to it would have helped with this.
So i got this little beast a month ago and so far used it 3 times, my grass had not been cut in 3 or 4 years so it got very long and clumpy so i was not expecting this to do too much but thought id give it a shot and its performance literally blew me away, it cuts through long grass pretty easy, its only realy drawback is the 5 hour charge time for half an hours worth of cutting, i can not comment on the boost mode as i have not had to use it even on long clumpy grass and im still on the first cutting spool, really really impressed with this strimmer and would give it an easy 9/10, after half an hours use it was hard to lift my arms lol, gets easier on the arms the more you do it.
After half a dozen times of use I feel I can now revue this B&D strimmer.
It’s very convenient, no wires, does the areas we need with charge left, easy to pop in the car and go do the other garden we look after, wife loves using it, not too heavy, easy to twist and setup for edging and folds down for storage.
All posatives.
The one negative for me is it only has one line feed out, so not as good/efficient as a dual feed, it niggles me a bit as I have a corded flymo with dual feed which cuts considerably better and quicker.
Main issue is with the battery life. I have a moderate sized garden and it took 4 full charges to trim down plus another charge to to the edging. On reflection, a cabled strimmer would’ve been much more efficient even if I’m on a tether.
This is the best strimmer I’ve ever bought. Light but not enough to feel cheap, long battery life and does a great job. You wont be disappointed. Even my 83 year old Mum can use it and get results.
Well made and solid and really makes the job a breeze. Was skeptical about battery powered strimmer not going the distance at first but was pleasantly surprised it lasted me an hour and a half(with pauses) of course. Red colour is a bonus. Never understood why Bosch makes garden tools in green.
A few images of how to assemble and not easy to see what is being done properly on fitting the guard onto the base.
I had to work it out myself and it was too hard to put on by hand as in one of the images,
I had to hammer it into place with a mallet to line the hole’s up to fit the screw in to secure the guard into place which took an hour to assemble because I was afraid it was going to break forcing the part into the place.
You need to write instructions for the UK market so we know we are doing it correctly.
Same with the changing the strimmer to a edger , that was hard to work out aswell and took 10 minutes of pulling around until it finally went round because the instructions are not clear again.
It took 4 hours to charge and lasted about 35.minutes in all , 2 separate uses of 15 and 20 on eco mode, each time on the same day.
I don’t know how the string feeds itself but it got caught on something and went long and then I’m the last 5 minutes use it went very short and I don’t know what to do with it or if it just goes ok when next used because it doesn’t show it on the instructions.
Very easy to assemble as it’s pretty much packed and arrived assembled. I find it to be of excellent value. The battery life is pretty short probably about 20/25 mins of life but i have a black n decker drill so have the two batteries which gives me more than enough time. All in all it is extremely to assemble and use and i have had no trouble after two cuts around my fairly big garden. I’d rate in 9/10 for value and would recommend!
My first battery operated strimmer and I absolutely love it! So easy to use and does a great job. Not sure what I did without it!
I really like this little strimmer. I’m a small lady so this telescopic, lightweight model is great for me. The battery life is probably around 20 mins but I knew that this was the drawback of a battery operated strimmer and the ease of use vs a corded model makes up for it. Its done a great job of cutting the grass between the raised beds in my veg area where the mower doesn’t fit, and doing boarders and around trees and hedges elsewhere. Pleased with the purchase.
Excellent product, lightweight, cuts back stubborn weeds with ease, cannot imagine going back to a cable strimmer.
A task that normally took 40 minutes to complete was done in half the time. Battery life was impressive.
Highly recommend this product.
When I moved into my suburban house in South London with a large garden, I purchased several petrol driven garden accessories such as a lawnmower and a strimmer and a multi tool thinking that this was the right thing to do Over the years I’ve struggled to get the various tools started including the petrol strimmer even to the point where I pulled my shoulder and my knuckles bled with the effort of pulling the cord. this year was so fed up I decided to purchase a battery powered strimmer instead and this is so cool. It was so easy to put together a self feeding mechanism works much better than my previous strimmer cord which snapped and had to be replaced every few minutes even though it was thicker. the constant feed mechanism is so smooth! I’ve used the strimmer several times and then I realise it had a second higher power button (I never read instructions) and that was so powerful it cleared a whole bunch of weeds and debris at the corner of the lawn have used it this morning just for fun because it’s so easy I love it!
I have used this item twice and it seems easy to use, not too heavy, and it does a good job. Took about 6 hours to charge from when I received it.
I have only given it 3 stars for battery as I don’t know yet how many times I can use it before I have to recharge.I am very pleased with it.
The trade off is power. If you are used to a more powerful corded machine, this will be noticeably less powerful. With that said, it does get through heavy grass and clumped weeds. The battery life isn’t great, but I’d consider getting a second battery to be able to confidently get through my lawns. Edging feature works well. I now strum and edge in much less time with less hassle.
She insists on doing the strimming and it is light enough for her to handle, the battery lasts long enough for our 200m of lawn and path edging. It feeds line correctly so far. The adjustable length allowed us to adjust it and the switch to edging is simple. Perfect.
got tired of buying cheap strimmers that never lasted long; this costs a bit more but so far has worked much more efficiently easy to use, does take a bit longer to charge but then charge works longer ! Good value.
Was easy to assemble. Battery charging system easy and fitting into the strimmer easy. Battery life ok, but to use on an allotment a spare is a must, depending on the size of cause. We have 4 batteries for our sized allotment. It is a must have tool for the cutting down of the weeds and grass on the borders. Would not be without it.
I was a little worried after reading other reviews about the dreaded whell however it wasn’t a problem at all it went right up to the edges without a problem and the wheel has a screw so you can remove it if you really wanted.good easy to use and we’ll buil
Made short work of all the grass, brambles and nettles. Saved me a couple of hours of back breaking work.
Great for light work I need my petrol one for large weeds
Have had our Black & Decker strimmer now for about five years and it has performed valiantly, still on its original battery, so I’m very pleased with the purchase. It holds its charge well and I get at least 20 mins running time from each full charge. To replace an exhausted spool line it’s quite simple to unclip the spool holder and insert either a new full spool, or wrap a re-fill spool line around the spool and through its little hole. This is a very sturdy, easy to operate, well-designed machine that is a credit to the B&D line of products, in my opinion. Its recharging is a simple matter of unhitching the small lithium battery unit from the handle and plugging it into its charger cord unit for about 20 mins-30 mins if charge is totally spent.
I’m very happy with this strimmer , my garden is small so it’s just right and lightweight enough for my arthritic wrists to handle and cut the law
I use this for strimming under trees. not long grass though. the battery does not do many jobs though. edges of lawns. easy to use and lightweight. I am 78 and can manage it ok. thank you
The telescopic shaft is really useful. This should definitely be seen as a low to moderate duty strimmer but I don’t think it pretends to be anything else. It seems to be very good value.
I used the deck and turned it into a lightweight mower.It is also an excellent strimmer.I think it’s only for small gardens due to battery charge.
I mostly bought this strimmer for maintenance work at my allotment. There’s a communal grass path off the main path that leads to my plot that can get a bit long. It’s about 30-40 meters long and I managed to strim the lot on one charge while it was long and wet in around 20-25 minutes on the strimmer’s turbo setting which I thought was good enough.
For lawn edge work at home, in my front and back garden, on the slower setting, the battery is more than adequate. The edging function with the wheel is really good for this and moving all of the parts around – extending the pole, rotating the head, opening out of the handle – are all a breeze.
The automatic line feed is also so good to have.
After my 25 minutes stint at the allotment, both of my forearms were aching and I felt it the next day so it’s not as light as you first think. I’m also only 5’10” and feel like this is the max comfortable height you could be to use this, as I have it extended to max size and it’s ideal.
Got this when it was on offer for 67 and I can certainly recommend at that price.
Very pleased with automatic feed. Makes everything much easier.
Only complaint with this is that my Fatmax drill which has the exact same. Battery is not interchangeable with this one due to the configuration of the plastic. This also applies to the chargers. They are deliberately arranged so that cannot be interchanged although they are all under the same umbrella company.
it is very lite and can get through big a mounts grass in no time used this all over the summer and i loved using it and battery last log time for as much as I used it .
This grass trimmer was bought for use on a sloping area where a power cable was the last think I needed. I was prepared for slightly less power and thought, on balance, that was a price worth paying. The trimmer is just as powerful as a corded one, well balanced and very easy to use. The telescopic element is very useful and easy to adjust. The battery installation and removal is very easy and the whole product, albeit mainly plastic,has a very sturdy feel to it. All in all a very impressive piece of kit that looks good and performs well. The automatic strimmer cable release is very useful and saves time having to release the cable manually.
I bought this as a replacement for an old one. It was on a good offer from Amazon recently.
The strimmer works perfectly in a domestic garden. The line feeds cleanly and cuts as required.
The included 2mah battery lasts long enough for my tasks but I will buy a spare. They are not expensive online. The only criticism is that the included charger is very feeble and takes 5 hours to charge the battery. Another reason to buy a spare battery.
I know that if I have to unravel and connect up a power cable it’s less likely that I’m going to use the strimmer, so a cordless one had to be the answer. It also needed to come complete with battery and charger.
The last strimmer I bought – a Black & Decker one, years ago – was just that: A strimmer. Mains-powered, very lightweight, and devoid of all of the ‘helpful’ wheels and handles and twist-locks on this modern one.
Saying that, it works well and does what I want it to do now that I’ve removed the irritatiing edging wheel.
I’ve no idea about battery life (ie. how long the battery lasts before no longer being able to retain charge) as I’ve not had it long. I was able to do what I needed to do on a single charge each time (at least 20 minutes). The battery itself is pretty light and doesn’t add much to the overall weight when in use.
I am sure it will be very good as I have bought Black and Decker products previously. However I have yet to try it. I did find removing the string casing somewhat difficult though.
I liked the ease of assembly, light weight and longevity of the battery. I use it to trim family grave sites as well as for general garden use. I am particularly impressed cutting through tough weeds and stuff when using the high power mode.
Arrived well ahead of schedule, would described as a well designed trimmer, easy to change over for edging of lawn, “which should have a 2” + clearance before contact with soil…assembly relatively straight forward following a well illustrated instruction document, the exception being the grass deflection guard) where heavy hand pressure was required to engage plastic clips, assistance of a second person is helpful…well balanced with the smaller person in mind, battery life adequate for general clean-up and edging. “Nice bit of kit from B & D” quick response from seller to be noted.
I like the weight of this strimmer and it is easy to operate but I find the battery frustrating. I have a large garden and it will only work for approximately 15 or 20 mins until it needs to be recharged, which takes hours
Easy to put together (you’ll need a screwdriver but it’s just one screw). Battery life so far is impressive. It is easy to use and no wires trailing means the top of the garden is accessible too
This continues bringing together a new family of garden tools. It’s an excellent piece of equipment, solid, handsome, well designed, easy to set up, well balanced and very efficient.
For its first job, it has done a much needed clearance of unsightly fringes, rampant weeds and yard invaders with no trouble at all. Light on the arms but tough on vegetation, tough on the causes of vegetation, as someone might once have said.
I obviously don’t know yet how long the cord will last or how far a charge will get me. It worked for half an hour at full power and feel sure it will do rather better than that.
Highly recommended. Keep ’em coming, Black and Decker.
I’ve now used it seriously three times on two properties, and the big standout feature is the long battery life – I haven’t flattened it yet. It’s lightweight and also very well-balanced, which makes it so much less effortful to use. It destroys efficiently with a high degree of precision around garden plants. The simple kerb-edging adjustment is a real bonus. A great piece of kit, and brilliant for the price.
I got this strimmer so that I could keep my parents grave nice and tidy. It’s light weight and easy to use.
Could do with a spare battery as you only get about 20mi
Very easy to use, and being able to switch to edge trimming saves so much back strain. In a large garden it leaves the grass with half a haircut on one charge, so I bought a second battery. Also, charge the battery just
prior to using as it loses charge quickly. This is the only downside, but once charged it’s great.
I think this will be a great little machine, once the grass is shorter, but didn’t cope too well with the long grass even though I had it on turbo setting. I felt that it needs something more robust for longer, thicker growth and was surprised that it only had one plastic cable and not two. I can’t comment on the battery life, as I have only used it the once so far. Now waiting for the ground to dry out following heavy rain! It wasn’t difficult to put together, the weight was good and the price is reasonable for the good quality product.
The low speed works well and high speed is great for the more wild areas . Obviously not industrial but works well with good line feed. I just hope the charger keeps working unlike the older model !!
Really happy with this purchase. Fully charged it on arrival, have cut a decent size garden and used this on the grass borders around 4 times since and it is still going strong from the original charge.
Was easy enough to put together, does not feel to heavy and is easy to manipulate around the edges by the fencing with a jog wheel that helps maintain the right distance. When the wire breaks it automatically re-spools. So much superior to the cheaper models. Well worth the money.
I need a battery strimmer to cut the grass paths around my allotment. This is my third strimmer. First one (another make) packed up after 4 years, so I ordered a new one (again another make) which was faulty, I returned it the day after I had received it. This strimmer is excellent. It handles really well with efficient cutting and the battery lasts longer than either of my previous strimmers allowing me to complete the whole job without having to charge the battery up before I’ve finished.
Easily adjusted for height and converting to edge trimmer, it is easy to use, with no constraining cable.
After struggling for years with another manufacturers strimmer, and suffering endless line feed troubles, I abandoned strimmers altogether.
Then saw this item and thought I’d give it a chance.
So pleased with it. Line has not missed at all as yet. Battery life is great. It’s lightweight. Best of all, no power cord to work around.
As context, I was actually looking for a strimmer with a power cord, as I was expecting cordless ones to be a bit disappointing in performance and battery life. Doing my research, I found that a lot of people feel the same, and I also found that rechargeable strimmers are surprisingly expensive!
I also found a lot of unknown brands, which were also fairly expensive, and had very mixed reviews. All this left me unwilling to purchase.
So I started again, this time focusing my search on:
– brand (focussing on well-known ones like Bosch and Black & Decker)
– weight (as I realised this would be a potential drawback given weights of up to 3.5kg I’d found during the first search)
– battery life (where I could find it – not all manufacturers give an estimate)
– power (I wanted something that would be reasonable for fairly light use; I knew I wasn’t going to be clearing undergrowth on a regular basis!)
I found that a lot of strimmers now use proprietary blades, which can be difficult to find, cost more than nylon line, and cause regular interruptions to use as they need to be changed fairly frequently. I decided to focus on nylon line strimmers.
In the end, this Black & Decker strimmer was one of two on the shortlist, and was my choice due to the price! The other one came without a battery and charger, which added another 40 or so. I won’t name the other brand and prices go up and down a lot anyway, but do be aware of accidentally buying a so-called “bare” product!
I’ve used it several times now, including clearing a friend’s much larger garden. Using the a mix of the normal (5500rpm) and turbo (7400rpm) I got about 45 minutes use from a full charge, which included a significant amount of “undergrowth” clearing that I wouldn’t typically be doing. Your usage will of course be different to mine, but if you’re doing normal speed trimming and edging, I’d expect to get 45 minutes to an hour out of the product on a single battery charge, which is hopefully plenty for the majority of gardens. (If yours needs more than an hours trimming each session, you’ve probably already got a gardener anyway!)
Pros:
– fairly lightweight (2.1kg)
– well-balanced and significant adjustment in length
– easy to assemble
– uses nylon line, not proprietary blades
Cons:
– rechargeable battery has a finite life (so get a mains-powered or petrol driven one if you need open-ended usage)
Tips:
– watch out for “bare” products (i.e. without battery and charger) unless you’ve already got the battery on other tools from the same manufacturer
– check out the weight of the strimmer: there’s variation by more than 1kg in otherwise similar models in some cases!
– make sure you know whether it uses continuous nylon line or individual blades; I’d recommend line as it’s much easier to change and makes continuous use easier
Overall, I happily recommend this, and even if it’s not for you, do consider if the criteria I’ve included in the review help you to choose your own (different) one.
Prompt delivery. Very pleased with this strimmer. No flex to get limit use. Battery included, charger included. And I didn’t need to assemble it! Just one screw to fit the shield, simple. I needed a light easy to use strimmer, being a small elderly female. I used it to strim my bank and wall at the side of my lane, a challenge for a small strimmer but it managed it no problem and the battery held out no problem for quite an extensive job. Mostly it’s used to keep my large garden in check, it’s perfect. Very pleased with it.
This works, I use it at my allotment. I was so relieved it came with a battery, but I have bought another battery, so that I can be sure of no loss of power. It does a large area on one though. It’s not loud and can get through allotment weeds too.
Great for a small garden like mine, charged once & used several times edging my lawn & clipping the bits i cant get to with the lawnmower. Only let-down is the charger, 400mah :-{ . for a 2 ah battery which is included with the strimmer ,it takes the charger around 6 hours (yes that’s 6)to fully charge the battery.
Other than that , great strimmer for the price.