BLACK+DECKER NST2118 Review

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    No assembly of lawn care tools could possibly be considered complete without a quality weed whacker amongst the assembled items. A weed whacker is the most efficient way of cutting down tall grass and weeds that would otherwise hide out close to retaining walls, fences and buildings.

    Lawn mowers can’t get there so your only other option would be manually clipping it down without a weed whacker to share the burden. One of the best on the market right now is actually gas-free. It’s called the Black and Decker NST2118 12-Inch 18-Volt Ni-Cd Cordless Electric GrassHog String Trimmer/Edger.

    Two Tools in One

    Right off the bat Black and Decker outfitted this machine with value. That’s because when you purchase this weed whacker, you actually get two tools in one. As the name says, you get a trimmer and an edger. This will go long ways toward a much cleaner looking finished product and you get to save money in the process.

    More Power

    Don’t think that this machine can’t handle your workload simply because it’s not powered by gas. For one thing, you’ll actually end up saving money as you’re using such cheaper fuel. For another, the 18-volt batteries provide this unit with all the power you need. Plus, Black and Decker sells this unit with two batteries included. So if your workday does go long and one dies, you can simply swap it out for another and continue.

    Thanks to the machine’s Power Drive Transmission—exclusive to Black and Decker products—you don’t have to worry much about batteries not lasting on you, though. This mechanism ensures that electric power is efficiently delivered from the unit’s motor to its cutting string. This means you get the job done in less time.

    While many electric units use cords and boast unlimited electricity, you’ll soon find this arrangement is more cumbersome than it’s worth. If your job takes you away from a power source, you’ll either need to get creative with extension cords or give up.

    Better Power

    A gas-free unit doesn’t just mean a more affordable yard, it also means a cleaner one. Never worry about spilling gas on the machine and waiting for it to dry before starting. You don’t have to worry about spilling gas in your garage where it could potentially cause a problem. Also, never worry about flooding the engine again either. That might be one of the most frustrating things in the world when you simply want to start a weed whacker to get your work done.

    Easy to start Trimmer & Edger

    Not only will the machine never flood on you, it will startup each time on the first try. All you do is flip the switch and it instantaneously comes to life. This means you can also forget about having to pull and pull on a gas-powered cord in order to get your weed whacker up and running.

    While there are a number of options on the market, electric weed whackers are becoming more and more popular. Of them, perhaps the most popular model is the Black & Decker NST2118 12-Inch 18-Volt Ni-Cd Cordless Electric GrassHog String Trimmer/Edger.

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