Black & Decker ST7700 13-Inch 4.4 amp Automatic Feed String Trimmer and Edger
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Black & Decker ST7700 13-Inch 4.4 amp Automatic Feed String Trimmer and Edger
Customer Review: great trimmer and edger
Summary: 5 Stars
It has lots of power and is easy to use. It converts from trimmer to edger with one easy twist. Also a great price.Customer Review: lasted less than 1 year - always a problem
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased this trimmer last year. It has already died, but I was so frustrated with it, that's OK. (if interested, you can see my 3-star review right after purchase)
The automatic feed never worked right: I had to continuously unplug the thing and advance the line: the auto feed depends on a sprocket system that allows the spool to advance: but as soon as dust gets inside (which happens immediately), the sprocket binds up, and the line does not feed out.
Also the black guard that protects the user from debris getting kicked back is fastened with one small screw in soft plastic: the vibrations caused by normal usage caused this screw to strip out in the second use. Getting the item back to B&D for warranty repair would have cost me more than a new unit, so I did my own repair last year. The construction seems rally cheap and therefore potentially unsafe to me.
This trimmer has been nothing but trouble since I bought it. It's better to use a less-polluting electric trimmer (not gas powered), but this one is not well made.
Customer Review: like it so far
Summary: 4 Stars
i've only used it 3 times but it seems to be better than others i've bought. it's light in weight and the automatic line feed is working good so far.Customer Review: okay
Summary: 4 Stars
Works okay especially for the price. However, it does wear on the hands a LOT and the weeding area could be a bit better. For the price it is pretty good though. Be sure to buy a 50 ft extension cord with it though.Customer Review: very handy for small jobs
Summary: 5 Stars
Black & Decker is a reliable name whose products I have purchased over the years. I actually bought this particular product as a standby, but use it more than I thought I would. I have a very small lawn in the front and back and actually have someone mow the front lawn for me. However, my back lawn's grass is kind of weak and his equipment is too powerful, it always killed some of the grass, especially around the edges with the trimmer he uses. I decided to do it myself so I purchased this lightweight trimmer and it serves my purpose. My grass is in better shape than it was and I really don't mind doing such a small lawn this way. In early spring when the grass has started to grow, before this person starts his mowing season, my trimmer comes in handy to give a finished look to my front lawn. Again, I am using this on a very small lawn and it does a great job. Let's not forget it's intended purpose, it also does a great job trimming and edging.