Black & Decker CST1200 12-Volt 10-Inch Cordless Electric Trimmer/Edger
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List Price: $136.28 Our Price: $78.19 You Save: $58.09 (42.6%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours (as of 10:07 AM CT - detail)
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Convenient, cordless design, 10-inch cutting path, and a patented gear-driven design for effective trimmingUnique spool system uses centrifugal force to automatically feed out more line when you need itHead rotates 180 degrees for quick switches from trimming to edgingWeighs just seven pounds; offers a telescoping shaft and soft grips for excellent control and comfortIncludes 12-volt battery, charger, wall-mount charger bracket, and 2-year warranty
Product Description
The Black & Decker CST1200 Trimmer Edger brings the convenience of cordless performance to a variety of tasks around the yard and garden. Offering a wide, 10-inch cutting path and a unique Groom'N'Edge head that can be easily rotated 180-degrees for quick, clean edging, this tool runs on a rechargeable 12-volt battery that makes tangling with extension cords and worrying about spilled gasoline a thing of the past. And it employs Black & Decker's Automatic Feed Spool (AFS) system, which uses centrifugal force to dispense more line whenever you need it for added predictability and dependability--no bumping required. Also offering fast, hassle-free startup, the CST1200 weighs just seven pounds and its design includes a telescoping shaft that can be adjusted based on your height and soft grips for improved comfort and control while you work. The trimmer edger comes with a 12-volt battery, a charger, and a charger bracket that allows you to mount the charger on a wall near an outlet for easy access. This dependable tool is backed by a 2-year warranty
Spotlight Customer Reviews:
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B&D Cordless Trimmer
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Hi. Adequate product for small lawns only. One speed at fixed rpm's that require multiple passes to clear weeds and grass.
Charge time is fine, worked non stop for about 15 minutes at "full" power. Fairly light and portable.....
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Good edger, horrible battery life
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Comment:
We bought this trimmer/edger 9 months ago and are in the market for a new one. The size and light weight is nice, but the battery only lasts 15-20 minutes. We have a small backyard and a tiny front yard, and we have to take breaks to let it charge in between yards. We have searched for a new battery, but it's not replaceable. We're bummed because we like the idea of cordless and it's a good size.
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The CST1200 trimmer is good for low intensity work
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The CST1200 was basically hassle-free and gave no problems for about 11 months.
However, note that it is for reasonably light work; the design DID NOT include a telescoping shaft!; The Automatic Feed Spool system did not always feed the string as designed and I sometimes had to extend it by manually; The battery is not "user" replaceable; Initially the charge only allowed about 15 minutes work time increasing to about 20 minutes after a few charge cycles.
In future I will opt for a trimmer with a bit more power and a replaceable battery so when the first dies during the job you just swap it and carry on working.
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I'm STILL loving it!
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Comment:
I bought this item in May of 2002. Now it's the summer of 2009
and I'm STILL using it. That's 8 summers! It worked as good today as it did when
I used it for the first time. It trims exactly what I WANT it to
trim.. Around the house, around the 3 decks, around the RV, around
the flower beds and around several trees and bushes.
Yes.. there are other trees that there is not enough battery power
for, but by then I've had enough yard work for one day. I'm
done, anyway! I only wish one thing. That I could buy another
one when it dies..(I HOPE IT NEVER DOES!)
Oh..and I've only changed the string once in those 8 years.
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This Product is Dangerous
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Comment:
Bits and pieces of the string from this product fly off, causing lacerations to the face and legs. Do not buy it. It's horrible.
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