Call the fire department firstJune 10, 2009 Andrew Porter(Upstate, NY USA) I purchased this tool in May of 2008. I used it twice for a total of maybe one hour during that year. Last week, I tried to trim the yews out front and the thing started smoking like crazy and spitting chunks of plastic out from it's air vents. It may be an isolated incident, but know that there is a chance that yours will go up in smoke.
They have agreed to replace the unit, but I have to send it to a third party on my dime. So if you should have to replace yours and you live in a rural area, be prepared to be told to take it to the nearest major city or to cough up postage fees.
Better to spend more on a quality machine and call it a day.
works well but noisyFebruary 19, 2009 aggiebrewer(Davis, CA USA) comfortable and sharp blades. Seems to hold up pretty well to seasonal usage with a few small shrubs. You'll need some earplugs, but it won't wake the neighborhood like a gas one will
Different HandleDecember 17, 2008 L. Jenkins(Statesville, NC) 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The handle on the item received is different than pictured. The picture is of an older model. The style of the handle is fatter than depicted.
does the jobAugust 3, 2008 R. cornell lightweight yet powerful. cuts through 3/8 " branches with ease.
very good trimmer for the money.
Black & Decker 16" Hedge TrimmerJanuary 14, 2008 John H. Shadle(Chambersburg, Pa. USA) This trimmer is light weight and easy to handle, does a good job when I trim my bushes each year.
