Leaf Blower is WimpyAugust 31, 2010 Laura A. Jackson I give two out of three tools high marks, but the leaf blower is pretty pathetic. It's perfectly suited for blowing off a patio or porch or sidewalk before company arrives. But the blower sucks so much power from the battery that it doesn't last more than 5 or 6 minutes when it has 'real' work to do. As another user mentioned, at least one of the batteries will no longer hold a charge.
The other two tools are perfectly satisfactory; the hedge trimmer does a nice job on smaller branches but of course isn't meant to tackle serious brush. The weed whacker is my favorite of the tree items and does a wonderful job.
In hindsight I would have bought a better leaf blower had I known it was going to be such a disappointment, but as it is I use it strictly for patio leaves and sidewalk tidying.
Black &Decker liesAugust 18, 2010 Henry S 2 out of 3 found this review helpful
On 9/6/09 I purchased the 3 piece CCC3000 lawn care package from Amazon. It came with 3 batteries and a 3 slot charger for $199. On 8/1210 I bought the same CCC3000 for $199 from Amazon, but now it has only 2 batteries & charger. I called " Matt " at B & D who said his notes said there should be 3 batteries I faxed him my receipt, but have heard nothing. Apparently this is how they make money, by ripping off buyers. I have purchased many B & D products in the past, but this the last !
B&D 18 Volt Cordless Lawncare CenterAugust 10, 2010 Bill Bought this package for my wife as she does'nt want to use gas powered devices when I'm away. She loves all three devices and uses them with ease.
B&D Lawn CenterJuly 29, 2010 randlind2 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a 60+ year old 5' tall woman who loves doing lawn work. These tools are the best. I have old sets over 10 years old that still work. If you discharge the batteries occasionally they will work for many years. My husband wouldn't give up his heavy smelly gas tools until he had radiation for cancer and got weaker. Now he uses nothing but these. The sets with 2 batteries are the best so you can keep on working for long periods. Love them!
Black & Decker cordless lawncareJuly 26, 2010 Diane Grant(DEVINE, TX, US) I am very pleased with the lightness and strength of the Black & Decker 18-Volt Electric Lawncare products. I would have liked to know if a battery was included or not. The battery is easy to charge and change from one to the other. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the entire experience.
