Review Black & Decker Grasshog 12-Inch 18-Volt Cordless String Trimmer/Edger

Pros: easy to handle
Cons: for light work

Technical Details

• 18-volt 12-inch cordless string trimmer/edger
• 2 Ni-Cad batteries, telescoping shaft, centrifugal forces automatically advances line
• Durable plastic handles
• Includes trimmer, 2 batteries, and charger
• Lightweight 6-1/2 pounds; 2-year warranty

The Black & Decker Grasshog 12-Inch 18-Volt Cordless String Trimmer/Edger is probably one of the lightest cordless trimmers available and is easy to handle. No bumping or turning off the motor to hassle with hand feeding string. Build quality seems similar to most B&D stuff, meaning it will probably work for a few years. I think for light to moderate work, its fine. If you have thorny and thick undergrowth or even small plants with a fibrous stem, it'll take more work to get down than a gas.

Battery-powered, this cordless string trimmer has the capacity to trim grass after mowing for up to a 1/2-acre home site on a single charge of both included 18-volt batteries. It did have a bit of trouble instantly tackling a thick busy section of grass but after going over it 2-3 passes...it took care of it. The auto feed, edger guide, and no cord are its best attributes.