The Black & Decker 18v Cordless Grass Hog Trimmer is a great tool

Learn the benefits of electric string grass trimmers

Most people have gas powered whipper snippers to do trim work around their garden. They are essential tools for cutting grass around trees, the house, and other places that a lawnmower can’t reach. The problem with these whipper snippers is that a large percentage of people do not have very large properties and such a heavy duty tool is not necessary for such a small amount of work. Also, many people are not familiar with gas motors and therefore do not know how to properly use these tools. The solution is a cordless grass trimmer, also known as an electric string trimmer.




These cordless trimmers are perfect for people with small grass surfaces. There are no cords to worry about, and best of all, no gas motor to maintain. This also results in a tool that is much lighter than its gas powered counterpart; so strength is not required to operate it. The electric cordless grass trimmer usually uses a string attached to the end that spins rapidly to cut down anything in its path.

The Black & Decker 18v Cordless Grass Hog Trimmer/Edger is one of the most popular choices. It actually has two different positions that it can be used in. The regular position is for standard trimming around tight areas such as plants. It can easily be flipped over to be used as an edger around flower beds and pathways. The cordless grass trimmer features a nice large 12 inch string cutting path, which allows a lot of grass to be cut with a single pass.

Just like your cordless power tools, this grass string trimmer from Black & Decker runs on an 18v battery. Conveniently, the kit includes two batteries so you can charge one (with the included charger) while using the other. Another benefit of running on batteries it the reduced noise level. We all know how annoying and loud those little gas engines be. In my personal opinion, the fact that I (and the environment) do not have to deal with those terrible toxic exhaust fumes is the greatest thing about electric trimmers.

Overall, the Black & Decker Cordless Grass Hog Trimmer/Edger is a great choice. It can be bought for around 100 dollars, which is very cheap compared to gas powered grass trimmers. Obviously the construction of the tool is not as good as some professional gas models but it is definitely sufficient. The instant response of the throttle is by far better than any gas trimmer I have used. When the grass gets a bit too long the tools has some trouble on the first pass, and it will take a few more passes the complete. This is where the gas models cannot be beaten.

If you use this cordless grass trimmer for what it is intended for, you will be very satisfied. It gets the job done with ease. If you have a huge park of a lawn with really think grass, you are looking at the wrong tool. I have heard a few people say that the spool can fall off when trying to feed more string, but I haven not personally witnessed it.

People that own other Black & Decker 18v power tools will benefit from the fact that their existing 18v batteries will fit this cordless grass trimmer as well. I highly recommend this tool.