Black & Decker GH1000 Grass Hog XP 14-Inch 7.2 Amp Electric String Trimmer/Edger
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Black & Decker GH1000 Grass Hog XP 14-Inch 7.2 Amp Electric String Trimmer/Edger
Customer Review: B &D Grass Hog
Summary: 4 Stars
Just got this after reading strong CU review as "Best Buy" - it's a bit heavier than my old 4 amp Toro. I like the balance and feel; the curving shaft helps control the torque. I hope it is just my unfamiliarity that is affecting how it cuts, lines sometimes short. I really like how quiet it is. One poor design aspect if the cord retention knob, a bit too small for thicker cords. Using the edger made a cut 1" away from the curb,more than expected. I hope the host of negative reviews here proves wrong...Customer Review: B&D Grasshog trimmer GH1000
Summary: 3 Stars
This machine worked well UNTIL the first time used the cutter guaard fell off because the bolts that hold it on came out. No lock washers were supplied to hold them tight. Called three weeks ago for replacements, still have not arrived. The second time used the cap that holds the trimmer cartridge flew off, couldn't find it. Ordered a relacement . Still have not received it. The two items requested were to be sent in same package but were never shipped until the 20th of this month. Were ordered almost three weeks before. Order never processed on that date, not untill the 20th. Spoke to four different people requireing four different calls. The last call ,6\27/07 , was assured that it was on its way by snail mail I presume or deliverd by hand??? I am supposed to receive to replacement spools of line for the inconvenience????Customer Review: BD GH1000 Grass Hog XP
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this and used it for 30 mins and it failed. The connection between the shaft and the motor somehow malfunction and the spool head no longer spins even though the motor spins freely. I called BD and had it replaced through warranty.
I received the second unit through warranty. It only lasted for a few days longer than the first one I received and then the same problem occurred.
This product will not stand up to any normal use period. Too much fail here to describe.
Customer Review: BLack & DEcker GRass Hog Electric Trimmer/Edger
Summary: 5 Stars
Consumer Reports gave this it highest rating and gave it a best buy rating. I can certainly see why. It is extremely easy to use and takes 3 seconds to convert from weed eater to edger. Automatically adjusts line as it wears. Very light weight so even a small woman can easily handle it.
The only negative is be sure the line is wound so it can freely be adjusted, otherwise it will not automatically adjust the line length as it wears.
Customer Review: Bad product -- Don't buy
Summary: 1 Stars
First one taken back after 10 minutes of use. The cutting line somehow snagged the shield and ripped it off.
The second one has a problem with the cap and spool flying off; Even during very light use. The motor seems good and the swivel design is nice but the spool mechanism is bad. When the spool cap flys off its like a spinner you had when you were a kid, better watch where it goes.