![]() I don't like having to drag out the cord every time I mow so I use the string trimmer. It will cut the grass that's overgrown but it won't dig into the soil like the edger does. The cordless trimmer does a great job of maintaining the edge after every mowing. Cordless string trimmers just aren't powerful enough to give the same results. The metal edging blade also cuts through overgrown edges easier than a string trimmer. Because it's corded it takes a little longer to use but it also is more powerful. String trimmers don't give as straight or clean results.įor edging along my driveway and walkways I use a Black & Decker LE750 Edge Hog about once a month. I previously wrote about String Trimmers vs Edgers explaining why it's best to use an edger instead of trying to use a string trimmer as an edger. When the battery doesn't have enough power it just stops, unlike NiCad batteries which just slowly become less powerful. They provide almost the same amount of power during use. Li-ION batteries also have a different power curve. ![]() Even months after being left off the charger the drill starts right up. I have a cordless Li-ION drill which I don't use frequently and the battery doesn't seem to drain as fast when not in use. The Li-ION battery technology in the Black & Decker LCC220 and Toro 51486 should have improved battery performance. Before I start mowing the lawn I swap batteries in the charger to top off the 2nd battery in case I need it. The following day I recharge the 2nd battery and leave it in the charger until I'm ready to use. Then 2 nights before I'm going to mow the lawn I recharge one battery overnight. To get the most power out of my cordless trimmer I find that it's best to put the batteries in the charger overnight right after use. If I leave the batteries for a few days not charging I don't get the most battery life out of them. The 18v NiCad batteries seem to have rapid self discharge. The battery will run longer than that but after about 10 minutes power is dramatically reduced to the point where trimming becomes very slow. Each battery is enough to do around 400 linear feet of trimming. I've been using my cordless trimmer for over 2 years now and the batteries are still running fine. The walk behind design of the Toro makes it easier to edge along walkways that are right up against buildings compared to the Black & Decker where you have to hold the shaft perpendicular to the edge. The Toro 51486 is similar to the WORX GT WG150.1 in that regard except it's more powerful. ![]() If I were buying a new trimmer today I'd either get the Black & Decker LCC220 20-Volt Max Trimmer and Sweeper Combo Kit because it comes with the cordless blower for the same price as the trimmer alone or the Toro 51486 Cordless 12-Inch 24-Volt Lithium-Ion Electric Trimmer/Edger because the head rotates and includes a wheel guide so it can be used like a stick edger. Black & Decker has updated the model and the new version is the Black & Decker NST2118Īn 18v trimmer is the minimum you should consider to get a decent amount of power. On a freshly charged battery it has enough power to touch up the edges of my lawn, trim up against walls, around posts and remove weeds from cracks in concrete. I own a Black & Decker NST2018 Grass Hog 12-Inch 18-Volt Cordless String Trimmer which I really love. All tools have pros and cons and as long as you understand the limitations of cordless trimmers you'll enjoy using them. In this article you'll find my thoughts regarding their use and benefits.īattery powered trimmers are not as powerful as either good corded trimmers or good gas powered trimmers. Thankfully cordless outdoor power tools have gotten better over the years.Īfter using a cordless grass trimmer I feel comfortable recommending them to others. Whenever possible I like to use electric lawn power tools because maintaining multiple small engines and having to deal with storing extra gas is a pain but dealing with power cords can be a hassle too.
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