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HomeString Trimmer PartsBlack & Decker GH600 Grass Hog 14-Inch 5 amp Electric String Trimmer and Edger |
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140 of 143 found the following review helpful:
 Not Too bad May 28, 2003
By Lizzypug
I have traditionally found that B&D lawn tools are pretty good and this weed wacker works just fine. It trims well, the "rotating head action" helps with edging, and it is reasonably powerful. I only gave it three stars (I would actually give it two and a half if I could) because 1) It does use a lot of string. I would also suggest wearing long pants when using this thing because the string advances automatically during use and the piece that is cut off goes flying. I got a couple of "wacks" on my legs from this. My daughter got hit once too so keep your kids out of range. I also found that it works better if you buy the replacement spools rather that buying string and winding it up yourself. I consider myself somewhat handy but the line advancement never worked right when I purchased the string seperately (much cheaper) and wrapped it through/around the spool myself. The replacement spools get pricey after a while. Also, 2) I think this thing is a bit noisy. Especially when the string advances. It whacks against the string cutter in quite a loud fashion (in my opinion). However it does work and will do the job. I have no need or desire to replace it at this point. However when the time to replace it does come and if improvements are not made I will look hard at other models.
137 of 145 found the following review helpful:
 Just Add A Grass Gator to Your Grass Hog-Perfect! Apr 18, 2006
By C. MacGowan
"The Esc Macs"
I just purchased one of these and it is almost perfect. I had a small string one and as stated in the other reviews, they use a lot of string and it is a pain replacing the spool and the string ones never cut like the gas ones. We all know the problems with the gas ones, but boy can they knock down the weeds. Well I was at Home Depot and spotted the perfect solution. This Grass Hog and the Grass Gator Electric Multi-Fit. No more string and with the power of the Black and Decker, I'm in Hog Heaven.(You knew that was coming.) The Grass Gator goes on easy and has a tough nylon blade, but it cuts like a metal blade, the kind you find only on gas powered trimmers. I managed to wack our fence a couple of times with the blades and they both survived the impact and the fence was fine. The replacement blades are easy to install and not very expensive. This is electric weed-wacking at its best. Perfect-Catherine
33 of 35 found the following review helpful:
 Enjoyable Sep 07, 2004
By H. Ford
I bought this at Lowe's and enjoy it on my 1/2 acre. I never had one before but knew I didn't want a gas trimmer for noise and having to yank on a string like a mower. I find the noise level acceptable. True I keep at least one roll of string on hand since I use this to clean out the open ditch in front of my house. But so easy to replace (just pop out the old and in with the new) I can't complain. And long pants are a MUST. One stinging gash will speak volumes to you.
20 of 21 found the following review helpful:
Two Years and Still Going Strong Mar 24, 2007
By G. Jordan
My husband always kept the lawn and garden tools in running order, and when he passed away two years ago I purchased this because it's light and it's electric, so that I don't have to fool with maintenance, gas/oil mixtures, etc. It was under $50, and I've given it an incredibly hard workout on my wooded lot of more than three acres (with the help of extremely long extension cords). I've plowed through dense weeds over two feet tall, edged with it, and tipped it up to grind those thick, prickly-leafed weeds down to the roots. We're both dusty and covered with clippings by the end, but it's still going strong, and that makes it well worth the economical price to me. When it finally goes, I'd happily buy another just like it.
21 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 Poor Design - Breaks Early Nov 24, 2003
Just got off the phone with B&D and they report no problems with this unit. However, my own experience has shown that this model was designed to break easily and last less than the two year warranty period.I bought my first one in May and it worked until August. The problem was that the pin on the AFS Arm flattened out and would no longer allow the AFS to feed string. On Saturday, 22 Nov, I took the unit back to the store and received a replacement. I used the new unit for approximately two hours and it stopped working. This time the pin had fully disintegrated and pieces of melted plastic were splattered around the inside of the spool housing. The AFS Arm was slightly warm as though the motor had transferred heat to it. This unit appears as though it was intended solely for limited use, but for the edging and trimming of a normal yard it will not cut the mustard. Granted, I do have a 3/4 acre lot with two driveways, but I don't believe my use is that extreme. While I find the AFS system desireable, I will have to go back to the old fashioned bump model until they fix the AFS system.
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