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Black and Decker 18-Volt Cordless Electric Lawncare Center #CCC3000 by Black & Decker

Features

18-volt cordless lawn care tool collection

12-inch string trimmer/edger, 22-inch hedge-trimmer, broom hard surface sweeper

Durable, lightweight plastic shells

Includes trimmer, hedge-trimmer, sweeper, 3 Ni-Cad batteries, 3-port charger, wall-mount

Sweeper 5-1/2 pounds; trimmer/edger 7 pounds; hedge trimmer 6.4 pounds; 2-year warranty

Manufacturer Description
The Black & Decker 18-Volt cordless lawn care center includes the NST2018 Grasshog 12-inch, 18-volt string trimmer/edger, the NHT518 Hedgehog 18-volt hedge trimmer, and the NS118 18-volt Cordless Broom hard-surface sweeper. The set comes with a mountable storage station that easily stores all three tools. The battery charger can also be easily wall mounted close to an electrical outlet and can charge all three of the included batteries at the same time. All three tools use the same 18-volt batteries which can also be used with many other Black & Decker 18-volt products. In addition to the trimmer/edger, hedge trimmer, and hard-surface sweeper, the kit includes three 18-volt batteries, a three-port charger, the storage station, and all wall-mounting hardware. A 30-day no-risk satisfaction guarantee and full two-year warranty are provided.

Black & Decker NST2018 Grasshog 12", 18-Volt Cordless String Trimmer/Edger
FEATURES

12" cut path cuts more area per charge than other cordless trimmers
AFS system uses centrifugal force to automatically advance line when needed
Groom 'N' Edge
Cordless electric trimmer provides hassle free trigger starting
Adjustable auxiliary handle adjusts to user's height
Two 18-volt NiCad battery packs provides plenty of run-time per charge
Telescoping shaft adjusts for perfect length
Lightweight design makes it easy to use by most everyone

SPECIFICATIONS

Volts: 18
RPM: 6800
Cutting path 12"
Line diameter .065"
Weight: 6.5 lbs
Feed system: AFS

Black & Decker NHT518 Hedgehog 22", 18-Volt Cordless Dual-Action Hedge Trimmer
FEATURES

Powerful 18-volt rechargeable battery delivers more power and longer run-time
Extended 22" blade provides a smooth and level cut
50 minute run-time trims up to 1200 sq. ft. per charge
Low vibration, dual-action blades improve comfort and reduce fatigue
Full two year warranty

SPECIFICATIONS

Blade length: 22"
Cutting strokes/min: 2800
Max. cutting capacity: 7/16"
Weight: 6.4 lbs

Black & Decker NS118 18-Volt Cordless Broom Hard Surface Sweeper
FEATURES

Efficient design easily clears debris from hard surfaces like patios, decks, walks, drives, and garages
Three 18-volt rechargeable NiCad battery packs provide plenty of run-time for most clean-up tasks
Lightweight design makes it easy to use and maintain
Large switch for easy on/off
Low-noise design
Not recommended for use in grass or flower beds

SPECIFICATIONS

Volts: 18
Air speed: 120 mph (max)
Weight: 5.5 lbs

Product Description
*(Black & Decker-CCC3000-18V Outdoor Kit)* - 18V cordless string trimmer with 12" cutting path, telescoping shaft and auto feed spool with .065 line, model No. NHT518 cordless hedge trimmer with dual action 22" blade, and model No. NS118 cordless broom for sweeping hard surfaces such as driveways, garages, patios, and decks. Blower speed: 120 mph. Includes charging station for 3 batteries and wall mount storage station for all 3 units. Cordless string trimmer and broom come with rechargeable NiCd battery plus an extra for the charging station. Hedge trimmer includes only 1 rechargeable battery (refer to model No. FSB18 for replacement battery). 2 year warranty.

Reader Reviews
UPDATE: I've owned this set for over 2 1/2 years now, and I only like it more. I've seen no drop off in battery power, and I find more uses for the blower than I would have thought. It's great for blowing sawdust out of my garage and I even use it to help dry my car after I wash it. The weed wacker continues to function like a champ, and the pruner, though rarely used, works great. There's nothing like cordless electric for convenience! More than a few reviewers have complained about short run times with these tools. I have no such complaints. In fact, I find that one charge on one battery is enough to edge and weed-whack my front and back yards and trim my hedges. A lot of people don't seem to understand that in places where people want to live yards are getting smaller and smaller. In San Diego, in a subdivision built 25 years ago, my front and back yards combined are about 1500 square feet. My friend just bought a new luxury home in San Diego that has a "postage stamp" front yard. There isn't even enough room to park a Camry on his grass. Another friend in Tennessee recently purchased a multi-thousand dollar commercial lawn mower with a 52" cutting path to mow the grass on his property. This set is perfect for most San Diego lawns (and even those that are a fair bit larger), but it's not going to be nearly as suitable to a backwoods Tennessee lot. Before you buy these, think. The larger your yard, the less suitable you'll find these. So if your property is much larger than the average subdivision lot, these probably aren't for you. And it's just common sense that the larger your lot is, the more batteries you'll need. If you have a larger yard, don't buy the set and then whine about having to switch out batteries. These aren't made for your two acre property in the sticks! As you would expect, the blower does not rival the performance of a corded model. But it blows hard enough for most lawn care needs (it will move grass clippings and loose dirt). The weed whacker (string trimmer) is great. The head pivots for edging and the automatic line feed system works great. The hedge trimmer is even better. I have a much smaller rechargeable Black and Decker hedge trimmer with an internal battery pack. I use it for most of my shrubs because it is lighter and more maneuverable. I only use the one included with this kit on a few larger hedges, and it performs well. I had been using corded electric tools, but the cords were always such a hassle that I found myself putting off yard work. Gas tools would be overkill. They require too much maintenance and I don't want to store gasoline. These cordless tools are the perfect compromise. I'm just sorry that I didn't buy them sooner. There is a noticeable difference in the power between my corded and cordless tools. While operating, the corded tools seem to operate at a higer speed and with more torque. The most noticeable difference between the corded and cordless tools is the much reduced airflow speed with the cordless blower. As to the other tools, I suspect that if I went to clear some particularly thick weeds the cordless string trimmer might bog down. I similarly suspect that the hedge trimmer might bog down if I was trimming thick branches with it. So I'm keeping my corded tools for those rare occasions that I might need them. Comment | Permalink | (Report this)

Black and Decker 18-Volt Cordless Electric Lawncare Center #CCC3000
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