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BLACK DECKER 40V MAX String Trimmer and Edger Kit Cordless 13 inch 2 in 1 Battery and Charger Included LST140C
Last Updated: September 25, 2023 (Refresh Now)
7.4
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/10
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Battery
119charger, charge, yard, trimmer, weed
+63%
-37%
" ... The battery life is great Plus it has extensions so when you’re short or tall, you can adjust it trims great. ... "
" ... The battery last me for 3 full uses before I need to recharge. ... "
" ... The battery last long enough, but I have a small yard. ... "
" ... Still running off the original battery and it will outlast me. ... "
" ... With one full charge of the battery, I am able to finish trimming and edging my yard satisfactorily. ... "
" ... I think I will purchase two additional batteries in the future. ... "
" ... I bought this after my older unit finally failed and the battery power is much improved and lasts longer than it ever did before. ... "
" ... for it to be battery operated (40v) it was powerful enough to tackle the job. ... "
Cut
72trimming, string, grass, weeds, battery
+75%
-25%
" ... This lightweight string trimmer easily takes care of the jobs around my house. ... the trimmer throws rocks with a lot of force. ... "
" ... Gas was much too heavy and lastly most recent purchase, battery operated trimmer is perfect! ... "
" ... I have never used a trimmer before and having a cordless tool with power is simply awesome! ... "
" ... Great for trimming around flower beds. ... "
" ... I read reviews of lots of string trimmers. ... I am pleased with how it feels and cuts. ... I did have a huge area of wild oat weeds with lots of dandelions that it cut like a charm. ... "
" ... This trimmer works pretty well as long as the grass and weeds are not too dense. ... "
" ... I went through very little string and it cut very well. ... "
" ... This trimmer works very well. ... "
Body
58light, lightweight, easy to use, string, handle
+78%
-22%
" ... Like the power and lightweight aspects. ... "
" ... Lightweight but amazing power. ... "
" ... I have a small yard and this is super easy to use, it is very lightweight. ... "
" ... I like battery trimmers due to the light weight. ... "
" ... It is lightweight, easy to use and maintain, and sturdy enough to do the job. ... Recommend for anyone looking for a simple yet sturdy weedeater. ... "
" ... Perfect size and weight for me. ... "
" ... It was reasonably priced and feels like it was well made so I would recommend it. ... "
" ... Good battery life and light weight. ... "
Usage
46easy, yard, lightweight and easy, lightweight, together
+91%
-9%
" ... Nice & light easy to use ... "
" ... Lightweight and easy to use. ... "
" ... Lightweight and easy to use ... "
" ... I have owned one of these for a few years and bought this one (equal to mine) for my mom's house in Louisiana. ... I weed eated her whole yard easily with it. ... It is lightweight, easy to use and maintain, and sturdy enough to do the job. ... "
" ... it’s so easy ... "
" ... Easy to put togetherness ... "
" ... I have a side and medium sized backyard that still needs done. ... "
" ... It's easy to use. ... "
Battery / Charging
39charger, charge, trimmer, batteries, yard
+46%
-54%
" ... Couldn't get battery to charge. ... "
" ... I don’t have a problem with the trimmer itself but the batteries don’t hold a charge. ... "
" ... crap sent wrong charging unit and now just a piece of crap AND now I see string cover fell off, from factory, and string unit is gone. ... "
" ... When I first received, place battery on charge. ... The battery that come with the system would not take a charge. ... Because of the dilemma with the supplied battery, I ended up purchasing a 3.0AH 40V battery, after charging everything worked fine in the beginning. ... "
" ... The battery does not take a charge after 1 season of use. ... "
" ... The battery failed out of the box with a rapid flashing red LED after a few minutes of charging. ... "
" ... Battery has to be carefully maneuvered into charger. ... The charger is not aligned correctly to receive battery without jiggling and I doubt it will last and will break soon. ... Why did you give a cheap charger? ... "
" ... WOULDN'T CHARGE. ... "
Reliability
33lasted, died, years, summer, stopped working
+36%
-64%
" ... So it didn't ever last a year. ... "
" ... Quit working in less than 3 months. ... "
" ... This summer I've only used it twice (vacations), and when I just used it I smelled a burning smell, and it stopped working. ... It just died. ... I can't even say I got a year's usage out of it, as I live in Maine. ... So I got 3-4 months last summer, and a month and a half this summer. ... "
" ... I am going to try and get a hold of black and decker and see if they can help, I just bought this last month and used twice. ... "
" ... This is the 3rd weed eater I’ve bought and they just don’t last any time. ... "
" ... DON'T ORDER BND factory crap ... "
" ... Stopped working after 1 year ... "
" ... Leaf blower lasted 6 months (very little use). ... "
Size
29easy to use, handle, powerful, lightweight and easy, tool
+72%
-28%
" ... 4 stars for weight and maneuverability. ... "
" ... Powerful, lightweight tool. ... "
" ... Like the power and lightweight aspects. ... "
" ... This is a lightweight but very powerful weed whacker and I'm SO pleased with it! ... "
" ... Lightweight but amazing power. ... "
" ... This versatile tool is lightweight and powerful. ... "
" ... Lightweight and easy to use. ... "
" ... Perfect size and weight for me. ... "
Marketplace
24amazon, defective, video, returning, purchased
+33%
-67%
" ... I would not recommend this product and I have to think twice before buying from Amazon again since this is an older unit without the battery power level controller. ... "
" ... In the process of returning it. ... "
" ... Never thought about the possibility of a defective tool. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... UPS, GRATEFULLY PICKED UP FOR RETURN . ... "
" ... They have totally cheaped out on their product durability and it was broken when I opened the box. ... "
" ... Of course the return is only 30 days. ... "
" ... I’m returning mine. ... "
Price
14worth, good, price, would, waste
+71%
-29%
" ... This is a great weed whacker for the money! ... "
" ... It's a great product for the money. ... "
" ... for the price, you cant beat it . ... "
" ... For about 6 bucks it is worth it. ... "
" ... It's worth the money! ... "
" ... Overall, it is a very good value for the money and compares with other more expensive machines. ... "
" ... Good deal for the money ... "
Comfort
14string, one, strap, slip, light
+43%
-57%
" ... Also, it eats monofilament string like crazy, so make sure you have more on hand than you think you will need. ... "
" ... The head blew smoke just after 10 minutes of use. ... "
" ... The only thing I don't like is that it uses a lot of string. ... "
" ... So wear gloves. ... "
" ... I bought a strap so it takes even more weight off. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
13returning, back, 30, refund, ordered
-100%
" ... I’m returning mine. ... "
" ... Need a replacement asap ... New one ordered, I’d like to return the defective one I ordered 6/15 ... "
" ... Way too late for a refund. ... "
" ... In the process of returning it. ... "
" ... Had to send it back. ... "
" ... We received no solution from the company (Black and Decker) except to return the edgers. ... "
" ... I returned and bought a Ego ST1502. ... "
" ... UPS, GRATEFULLY PICKED UP FOR RETURN . ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
11video, purchased, item, described, purchase
+91%
-9%
" ... Received quickly and as described. ... "
" ... Hence, the 4 star review. ... "
" ... It's exactly as described in the write up. ... "
" ... Amazon took care of it and sent a new one promptly. ... "
" ... Purchased last prime day. ... "
" ... A good purchase from a trusted manufacturer. ... "
" ... Either get rid of the video or sell the item that is advertised. ... "
" ... It works as described. ... "
Performance
9speed, done, gets the job, set, really
+100%
" ... Gets the job done. ... "
" ... It does the job perfectly! ... "
" ... This is really powerful, and fast. ... "
" ... This B&D is simple to use and does the job. ... "
" ... It is lightweight, easy to use and maintain, and sturdy enough to do the job. ... "
" ... Gets the job done. ... "
" ... Gets the job done. ... "
Cable
9powerful, love, like, go, electrical
+78%
-22%
" ... Plus it’s easy to operate no pulling strings or cords. ... "
" ... I like the fact I can do light trimming around the house without dragging a cord. ... "
" ... Powerful and easy to handle no more worries if you have enough cord to go wherever you need and no hang ups. ... "
" ... Lightweight, good run time, powerful, and best of all no cord. ... "
" ... love that no electrical cord thing ... "
" ... Easy to use and love the chargeable battery so I’m not stuck to a cord ... "
" ... No cumbersome cords. ... "
Features
6auto feed, year
+83%
-17%
" ... Light and powerful. ... "
" ... Lots of red flashing lights! ... "
" ... This is the best thing I got this year, It is not a back breaker, so light and easy to use, I should have bought this last year. ... "
" ... This is a very easy 40 volt lite wait weed eater that is easy to handle with some features that make it wonderful ... "
" ... The auto feed feature is awesome! ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
5item, described, advertised
+100%
" ... Received quickly and as described. ... "
" ... It's exactly as described in the write up. ... "
" ... Either get rid of the video or sell the item that is advertised. ... "
" ... It works as described. ... "
Design
5one, design, use, string, feels
+80%
-20%
" ... I like the fact that it's a single string design. ... "
" ... The cartridge lasts forever though. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and with the disposable line cartridge you can buy for it make it very simple to use. ... "
Cleaning
5years, one, heavy, dirty
+40%
-60%
" ... It has all these scratches and grass stains. ... "
" ... It flings debris all over so if you like getting hit by everything this is the product for you! ... "
" ... It was really dirty with caked on mud. ... "
Power
4lightweight
+100%
" ... Plenty of power and runtime. ... "
" ... Really liked the extra power. ... "
" ... works great with lots of power. ... "
" ... Lightweight but amazing power. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
4return, ordered, one
-100%
" ... Never thought about the possibility of a defective tool. ... "
" ... They have totally cheaped out on their product durability and it was broken when I opened the box. ... "
" ... New one ordered, I’d like to return the defective one I ordered 6/15 ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
3purchased, product, described
+33%
-67%
" ... They have totally cheaped out on their product durability and it was broken when I opened the box. ... "
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