BLACK+DECKER String Trimmer/Edger with Trimmer Line, 30-Foot, 0.065-Inch, 3-Pack (ST8600 & AF-100-3ZP)

I've had the trimmer for 6 months and it's worked really well for me.On the positive side I like the way you can easily turn the trimming end sideways. It also cuts deeply and the automatic line has worked perfectly.On the negative side many extension chords won't fit into the plug hole (a design flaw that I hope will get fixed) but fortunately I have an old one that fits easily. It also uses a lot of line. If you buy prepackaged line inserts it could get expensive. I've easily done my own refills twice and have had no problems with the automatic dispenser.

Love it.

Easy to use and maneuver good. Not crazy about the way it feeds sting but happy with all other operations

Easy to use

I’m 5’2” and this lightweight, shorter weed whacker works well for me. Had difficulty using our heavy gas powered weed whacker so got one easier and lighter. I don’t mind the electric cord,

It's light weight and easy to use

I was going to give it 5 stars, but.....The line spools are rather small in size and the available line runs out quickly. Glad I bought a few extra spools. Beyond that, it does do a good job of trimming.

It goes through sting like I go through beer.

Compré el producto para cortar una superficie de 12 m2 que tengo y la verdad es que cumple su propósito sin problemas. Muy potente, ligera, fácil de úsar y en general estoy completamente satisfecho.Pero le pongo 4 estrellas porque no entiendo cómo funciona la cuerda automática. Se supone que el carrete gira automáticamente, pero ni siquiera el manual dice en qué se basa este sistema. Claramente no hay un sensor en la cuerda, tampoco suelta cuerda casa vez que enciendes el aparato, entonces sería bueno conocerlo como usuario porque de esa manera puedes optimizar el uso de la cuerda.Le iba poniendo unas marcas a la cuerda con un plumón, y concluí que más o menos gasté unos 30 cms de cuerda en cortar mi cesped. Lo cual me parece muy bueno, porque un carrete de 10 mts me durará para unos 30 trabajos. Nada mal, pero insisto, es un enigma. Después actualizaré cuánto me duró un carrete.

I loved this product. Excellent quality. My only issue and it’s a big one is the self feeding line uses a spool everytime I use it. That is super annoying and I wish it wasn’t so wasteful in string and money.Update: there is an individual on these reviews that recommended looking at disabling the auto string feed from a I tube video. He should be awarded a “problem solver” award. THANKS SO MUCH!

For anyone like myself who ordered this thinking it came with everything needed to use, it does NOT come with a cord.I was unaware of this as I did not see it stated anywhere online that it didn’t come with one. Thought the first one was an error but after the second one and still no cord, I realized that only on the box it comes in does it state what it comes with and does not say there is a cord. It should be clearly stated that a cord is required to me purchased separately.

I had a B&D for 5 years without issue. I bought this model (5amp instead of 6amp like my previous one) and used it once only to have the spinning head attache to the motor shred and stop spinning. I received a replacement from Amazon and used it once and was super careful to watch if it did the same thing. The string kept getting stuck in the motor compartment and wrapping around. This was with use in less than 3 meters of grass. No weeds or trees. I cleared it and it happened again. I have replacement string wheels so I replaced the one that came with the machine and tried again only for it to do exactly the same. The string release is letting too much string out and it is not breaking. It is wrapping itself around the motor compartment shredding the protective plastic around it and burning out the motor. I've never had so many issues with Black and Decker products but I will not buy again. It is sad because my first one that lasted 5 years was the best! Truly a great product. This model is garbage. I will not buy B&D again because ever since they were bought out, their product line is cheaply made. I cannot return this replacement as it is past the return date (August 6). That was the day I used it for all of 10 minutes only to have it get wrapped and stop working. Truly a garbage product.

Super funcional. La compré porque la de mis papás la necesitaban de modo que estaba buscando algo barato. La potencia es suficiente para desbrozar pasto largo. Es fácil de usar. Mi casa cuenta con paneles entonces no siento un golpe a los kW pero si lo usan frecuentemente probablemente noten un aumento. Eso sí ahorrarán gasolinazo aceite y demás. Es bastante más silenciosa que una de gasolina y no huele tan mal como esa. Obviamente no despide olores ni humo ni nada. El único inconveniente quizás, es si tienen un jardín grande tendrán que dejar que la máquina descanse después de unos 20 minutos.