Black & Decker 20v Od Lithium Combo Kit

My only recommendation is that you get extra batteries and charger other than that these tools works very well.

I was very disappointed in the extremely short battery life. These batteries took all night to charge, and lasted for maybe 10-15 minutes each. Very lightweight and cuts well, but I wouldn't recommend this to anyone unless you were maybe weed eating around a small garden.

I really like this model. It's lightweight, easy to use and does a great job on the lawn and edgeing. I love that the pole is adjustable for different heights, seems like everything is made for guys that are 6'1 and I'm not so it was great to be able to adjust it comfortably to my height. I would recommend this to anyone!

The 20 volt tools with lithium ion batteries are lightweight and easy to handle. They work well for small jobs, but lack the power of 110volt or gasoling powered equipment. The weed eater has one string and runs for about 20 minutes on a freshly charged battery. The string is accessable and advances fairly eaasily. It cuts reasonably well. The blower also ran for approx. 20 minutes with a freshly charged battery. The blower works well blowing dry leaves on a smooth surface. Don't expect it to lift things up out of grass. The blower is very light, balanced and easily used with one hand(no dragging an extension cord). A lawn care professional would not have a use for these tools. They are for small jobs around the home and do what I expected them to do. There is an 8 hour charge time, so keeping batteries charged means planning ahead. I feel the combo set is a bargain because the batteries are around $46 each. Included are Weed eater, Blower, Charger and 2 batteries. Batteries are interchangable with other 20 volt Black and Decker tools. I have owned these just a couple of days, so I will update this review after about 6 months and rate longevity and reliability. I have owned other Black and Decker tools over many years and have found them to be well made and dependable.

I used trimmer/edger for the first time today and I was able to do about 90% of my yard. Yard is average size but has a long driveway which requires extra edging and I have cedar fencing on three sides. Also, the grass was a little wet from the previous days rain and a little taller than usual. I'm hoping I won't need to use 2nd battery (supplied) under my normal circumstances, but that's why they give you two. Takes 8 hours to charge dead battery. I'm very happy with my first use, trimmer is light and easier to handle than my old (wore-out) gas trimmer. Blower is ok, glad it was free as I wouldn't buy one this small. Not good for blowing heavy trimmings.