BLACK+DECKER 36V Cordless Grass Trimmer, BCSTA536B-XJ

I had the predecessor to this one, which lasted over five years. Eventually the spool housing literally broke away from the motor, but things made of plastic won't last forever. This updated version is a straight model, with your forearm resting on the battery end. I preferred the previous model which had an angle on that end. This version also does not have the eco/turbo dial to gradually control the power, rather a low/high switch. Again, I felt the previous version was better. However, so far the line seems to be fed out without having to stop and do this manually, something the previous version did have issues with. It's important to buy replacement spools with the line, as buying line and manually winding it onto a spool never helps the auto feed work correctly. The cutting width is a welcome 3cm wider than the previous one too. All in all a fabulous, powerful, quality tool, which I hope I get at least five years out of, like the last one. Conveniently the battery is interchangeable with the cordless hedgecutter, also a great machine.

I have had this unit for over a year now and it has done a lot of work. This is the 3rd one I have had over the years, the previous two were of the previous model, so I am a fan. Firstly it is a well made and very sturdy unit, it feels strong and in this is an improvement. Unfortunately Black and Decker made the huge mistake in relation to the regulation of the power/Speed of the unit. The previous model had a wheel which you used to adjust the power from Low to High and all in between. This unit only has two settings low or high, this means that you end up having to use more power in some instance's than you want to or is necessary. If Black & Decker read these reviews, please bring back the wheel. The head of this unit can be rotated for edging as is standard on these machines. I once many years ago had one (Different make) that you could change the angle of the head, I found this very use full and it also made some area's alot easier to do and reduced strain on you arms and back, unfortunately none of the major brands do this and it is a pity. Overall I would recommend this unit and hope the manufacturer considers my suggestions for improvement.

Third of these I have owned over ten years, this ones a wee bit different. They have rethought the battery position, god alone knows why (It wasnt broke...why fix it?!) Feels a little clumsy, but maybe just me being used to the previous "Drop handle" design..time will tell, but its hardly likely to be deal breaker. Speed control is now a "Hi-Lo" switch. As I always ran my others constantly on high, this is also a difference that makes no difference. Cutting width has grown by a couple of centimetres, (Yippee!) In all other respects, this is still the best cordless machine in the market. (Lost a point on "Lightweight", as still not sure about new battery position) Problem...If , like me you own the lawn mower attachment for the 36v, the wider blade cover at 33cm will not fit! They have also slightly redesigned the head so it no longer locks in place, even if you are innovative enough to swap the cover for the older, smaller one! (Probably voiding the warranty) Thanks B&D for making a hundred quids worth of kit redundant!

Very pleased with the item, service and delivery

It’s a long time since I’ve owned a strimmer. The design of the feed mechanism caused the string to keep breaking and it was awkward to feed back through. But bending is getting harder for me so I thought I might treat myself. I already had some 36V batteries from a couple of other B&D tools (Chainsaw and hedge trimmer) and was very happy with the battery performance so I thought I could enjoy that cord-free experience with the weeds at the far end of the garden. This worked just as well as I expected. The only problem was when brambles were hit by the strimmer line they tended to get pulled rather than cut so the strimmer jerked a bit in my hand. With very long grass it needed cutting in steps from the top downward otherwise the long stems again tended to get pulled rather can cut – mind this was grass that was a bit damp and starting to lie down, so I have no complaints. With six inch tall grass it had no problems with. Dock stems also cut without difficulty. There is some assembly. The guard plate needs attaching. This was not a smooth fit and needed more pressure than I like to put on plastic to get it to fit. It also has a sprung plastic clip to hold it securely. This is one way only so once you’ve attached the guard you won’t be able to remove it without breaking something. There is also a screw (Philips) that you need to secure it with. From the pressure need it felt like I was cutting my own thread in the plastic hole. This whole attachment system needs to be better and it needs to be reversible. The support handle also needs attaching. This can be slid along to any comfortable position and is secured by a bolt through plastic with a large plastic wing nut. Again I was worried that I was over-tightening this and I’m sure that it would be very easy to strip the plastic threads, but it needed to be really tight to secure the handle. The silver coloured motor housing is silver coloured plastic not metal. The telescopic handle is aluminium. There is a good range of adjustment on the length of the telescopic handle. I’m quite tall and there was plenty of extension left over when I had it set to a comfortable working height. The operating switch has a lock that needs pressing to release the power trigger. The top of the handle has a stepless variable rpm control. The slowest setting gives you longer battery life. The slowest setting was more than adequate for grass. String spool replacement is straightforward – though it comes with everything already in place. Replacement line spool is about £6 at the moment. Although, like everything, this has a few features that could be better, I’m quite happy with my purchase.

This is a great deal lighter, quieter and easier to start than a petrol-driven strimmer, but not as powerful. It is strong enough for a reasonably well-maintained garden but struggles with brush. It is light enough to be used safely by a woman. Its weak point is that the cassette holder breaks quite easily and then it's time for a new machine, hence only four stars. Should be supplied with goggles to protect the eyes.

Why oh why do manufacturers have to mess with design? Previously had two B & D strimmers both served me well each lasting about 8yrs and they were really put through their paces. They were both the previous design, really light & comfortable to use, nippy and powerful tackling most of what I asked of them including tuff weeds and long grass in a 3/4 acre garden but still easy for accurate trimming of boarders and with variable speed control all in all a great little strimmer for under £90. However, when my last one needed replacing of course I went straight for B&D thinking I new what I would be getting but disappointing! yes easy to put together and can vary the size of the handle but cumbersome to use and I found the battery now situated right at the end of the handle annoyingly keeps knocking the back of my arm and also no longer a choice if variable speed only high or low and low is not great so always on high and quickly runs out of charge. I did end up keeping it as opposed to spending time researching other makes which may also have disappointed and then on that cycle of returning/buying etc and I really did need to have one asap. I wouldn't not recommend it as overall for the price it does the job.

An upgrade from it's 13 year old predecessor, but with the same battery and spools

Um ganz ehrlich zu sein, ich hätte es nicht für möglich gehalten, dass ein Akku Rasentrimmer so gut sein und zugleich so viel Spass bei der Gartenarbeit bereiten kann. Vorbei ist die Zeit der lästigen Elektrokabel oder der schweren "Benzinstinker“, die zudem sehr laut sind. Der Rasentrimmer arbeitet zuverlässig, relativ leise und leistungsstark. Der Akku hat, - wie von Black und Decker gewohnt - . viel Leistung und so geht auch letztlich alles sehr schnell in den Arbeitsabläufen. Ich habe bereits die 36 V Akku-Heckenschere von Black und Decker, womit ich auch sehr gute Erfahrungen gemacht habe und wo ich den Akku problemlos auch für den Trimmer nutzen kann. Besonders bemerkenswert ist auch die wirklich absolut selbstständig arbeitende automatische Fadenverlängerung ! Man muss wirklich nichts dafür tun, sodass es auch zu keinen lästigen Arbeitsunterbrechnungen kommt, wie ich es von anderen Trimmern kenne. Nun fehlt mir nur noch der dazu passende Akku Rasenmäher,- den ich mir sicherlich auch noch zulegen werde. Alles in allem bin ich mit dem Rasentrimmer sehr zufrieden und gebe ihm daher 5 Sterne und meinen Dank an Black und Decker .

Leggero, pratico e funzionale, filo autoestraente, batteria comune con altri strumenti. Adatto a rifiniture, ovviamente non a taglio erba se non per piccoli ritagli di prato. Da verificare la robustezza nel lungo periodo, finora usato solo 4/5 volte.

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estoy muy contento con esta maquina, prácticamente la uso como una destrozadora, con los limites que tiene que use un hilo tan fino. corta muy bien, pesa poco y se maneja y transporta muy fácilmente . lo poco que no pude cortar sería también muy difícil de cortar con una destrozadora de gasolina e hilo de 3 o 3,5, eran cosas que requerían del disco de metal

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