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BLACK DECKER LST300 Weed Whacker
Last Updated: March 4, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.2
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Battery Life
151yard, battery life, trimmer, weed, lithium
+79%
-21%
" ... It works well, has a long charge, and is lightweight. ... "
" ... I really wanted this to work for me since I bought a bunch of extra batteries with my initial purchase. ... "
" ... The battery still charges up and holds enough power for trimming once a week for a few weeks before it needs recharged again. ... "
" ... Will be ordering another battery. ... "
" ... I have only used it once and bought a spare battery although I didn't need to use it the first time. ... "
" ... Battery life is plenty for my 750 sq ft. ... "
" ... The battery last long enough for me, about a hour. ... "
" ... The battery lasts a long time and the trimmer cuts very well. ... "
Hair
119trimming, grass, gas, weeds, weed
+78%
-22%
" ... I just bought a house and didn't have much money to spend on a trimmer. ... This trimmer is a great deal for the price. ... I'm so happy I took the chance on this trimmer! ... "
" ... I am so pleased with this Trimmer! ... "
" ... Great weed trimmer . ... "
" ... This is actually my first weed wacker (trimmer) so to say and I love it. ... So much quieter than my neighbors gas trimmer. ... "
" ... I'm over 65 and I love this trimmer. ... "
" ... Works just as good as a gas trimmer, if not better. ... "
" ... I like this trimmer since it's portable and battery works well. ... "
" ... Good little trimmer . ... "
Charging
54yard, minutes, trimmer, 30 minutes, trimming
+78%
-22%
" ... Battery charge is sufficient to do both front and back of a modest home. ... Bring it in after use, plug the battery in, and put it away after charging is done. ... "
" ... Plug in the battery and go. ... "
" ... Battery has enough juice in it to take care of a small front and back yard, and doesn't take long to charge. ... "
" ... It charges fast, and held a good charge that took care of our yard in one use. ... "
" ... One charge lasted me three weeks of trimming after mowing. ... "
" ... I like charging it up quickly using my solar panels, so it costs virtually nothing to run and maintain the machine. ... "
" ... Short charge time and works long time before needing new charge. ... "
" ... That's when I found out now lucky I was to have a spare battery and a quick charge charger from a B&D drill that I already had, that helped me finish the trimming with virtually no down time. ... In conclusion I think having a quick charger is a great thing, the charger that came with my trimmer takes several hours. ... "
Ease of Use
51easy, light and easy, lightweight and easy, lightweight, light
+98%
-2%
" ... This one is light and easy to use and it can go anywhere. ... "
" ... good weed eater, light easy to use ... "
" ... It’s light and easy to use, handle adjusts. ... "
" ... It is so easy to use. ... "
" ... It is lightweight and easy to use. ... "
" ... So light and easy to use. ... "
" ... Light and easy to use in tight spots. ... "
" ... So easy to use! ... "
Capacity
38house, trees, acre, works great, trimming
+89%
-11%
" ... Great for my smaller yard. ... "
" ... Works well for our small yard ... "
" ... The autofeed truly "just works" and it's powerful enough to do the job without a problem, we have a rather small yard. ... "
" ... If you have a standard suburban home with a yard, this guy will more than get the job done. ... "
" ... Perfect for my yard! ... "
" ... Not that big, but because of sidewalks, house, gardens, garage and shed, I had to charge twice. ... "
" ... Perfect for around house and road line. ... "
" ... For my average size yard this does the job, strong enough to take down any weeds I have ... "
Weight
33weight, weight and easy, easy to use, job, perfect
+100%
" ... It is the perfect size and weight. ... "
" ... Light weight and short enough for me. ... "
" ... Light weight and easy to use. ... "
" ... It is very light weight and fairly quiet. ... "
" ... It is light weight and easy to handle. ... "
" ... It is very light in weight but it does as good a job as that gas thing and is much more user friendly for an old man. ... "
" ... Lite weight and does a good job. ... "
" ... Light weight enough for an older woman to use and very easy to start. ... "
Size
33lightweight, powerful, lightweight and easy, weight, heavy
+91%
-9%
" ... I have a property size of 70 x 110. ... "
" ... It is lightweight and adjustable length. ... "
" ... Very lightweight and easy to use. ... "
" ... Very nice for its size. ... "
" ... It is the perfect size and weight. ... "
" ... Great for small places. ... "
" ... I have a small lawn ... "
" ... Lightweight, easy to use. ... "
Product Reliability
31years, worked, year, stopped working, broke
+77%
-23%
" ... I had the other one about 3 years. ... "
" ... Worked well for me ... "
" ... I got a new one shipped and haven't had any problems. ... "
" ... It's been working for me for two summers now. ... This one is reliable, the Scotts one is not. ... "
" ... My 9 year old was able to get it set up for me. ... "
" ... My dad has this brand, and it has been working great for years, so I thought I'd try my own so I could stop having to run down and use his all the time. ... "
" ... Only had it a few weeks but I love it. ... "
" ... I had that one for possibly 10 years, it served me well. ... "
Build Quality
25string, spools, broke, adjustable, trimmer
+60%
-40%
" ... The Motor proves rugged too. ... "
" ... POretty solid product. ... "
" ... It is lightweight and adjustable length. ... "
" ... Gets the job done and is impressively durable. ... "
" ... Have heavy duty gas trimmers but 95% of the time I use the lst300. ... "
" ... The best part it it didn't feel like my arm wasn't worn out afterword. ... "
" ... I love the little metal guide on it - I just hold that up against the rock wall or against the sidewalk and it keeps the trimmer at the same distance the whole way along. ... "
" ... I enjoy the light weight, adjustable shaft length, adjustable handle and and quiet running. ... "
Price
21price, waste, worth, value, spent
+76%
-24%
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
" ... Definitely less frustrating than what you can get in a gas powered weedeater for the same price. ... "
" ... Worth every penny and easy to use! ... "
" ... Excellent product and price. ... "
" ... excellent value for what you get. ... "
" ... Great weed eater for the money. ... "
" ... Very good trimer / whacker for the money invested! ... "
" ... pretty good for price and ease of use ... "
Cables
16cords, gas, yard, dragging, weed
+88%
-13%
" ... No messy cords , no gasoline to buy and / or mix . ... "
" ... All in all, a very convenient tool, no fuel, no dragging around cords. ... "
" ... No bumping, or stopping to adjust the cord is a major plus! ... "
" ... Life is a little easier now without that electric cord! ... "
" ... Love having the freedom of not dragging a cord around. ... "
" ... perfect weight and battery means no cord to drag around ... "
" ... My old grasshog one with cord is the best. ... "
" ... Previously used a cord B&D model. ... "
Features
16works, trigger, lock, light and works, auto
+81%
-19%
" ... Works amazing and is super light! ... "
" ... Super light and works well! ... "
" ... Very light and works good. ... "
" ... The auto spool is nice and it is sooooo light. ... "
" ... Works great and is very light! ... "
" ... Light and easy to handle ... "
" ... Love the auto feed feature! ... "
" ... THE NEW FEATURES AS WELL AS THE LONGER RUN TIME MAKE IT A MUST BUY. ... "
Overall performance
13done, well, runs, performance, gets the job
+92%
-8%
" ... Gets the job done. ... "
" ... The directions are incredibly simple, the product was $20 cheaper than a comparable model in store and I was very impressed with the performance. ... "
" ... Works well, ships fast! ... "
" ... Does the job it was purchased for. ... "
" ... Does a great job ! ... "
" ... Does an excellent job. ... "
" ... It's done the job. ... "
" ... Gets the job done and is impressively durable. ... "
Fit
12spools, legs, keeps, trimmer, tools
+58%
-42%
" ... And the batteries fit my pole saw and drill, plus many other tools. ... "
" ... also got the push mow attachment and they work great together . ... "
" ... I was surprised by the power of this hand held unit. ... "
" ... Not sure on the longevity, as I haven’t used it a whole lot, but for my needs, it seems to fit the bill nicely. ... "
" ... gets the job done.the adjustable handle wont stay put though. ... "
Comfort
12wear, string, adjustable, spinning, shoulder
+58%
-42%
" ... Need very strong hands and fingers to assemble it. ... "
" ... It weighs much less and keeps my shoulder from hurting. ... "
" ... It is lightweight and adjustable length. ... "
" ... Fully adjustable- left and right-handed. ... "
" ... I was surprised by the power of this hand held unit. ... "
" ... I would have preferred they put the wheel on it from the older model to make it easier to handle while edging. ... "
" ... The best part it it didn't feel like my arm wasn't worn out afterword. ... "
Returns
8refund, sent, replacement, got, could
+13%
-88%
" ... I regret getting it, and would return it if I could. ... "
" ... I opened it, tried for 5 min and returned it immediately. ... "
" ... With a return window closed, I think I should just get a refund. ... "
" ... I want to return it. ... "
" ... No option to return it. ... "
" ... But I could return the product for a full refund. ... "
" ... AND OF COURSE CANT RETURN IT, GOT SCREWED! ... "
Setup
7little, easy, assembly, assemble, easy to assemble
+57%
-43%
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Assembly was easy , only two parts to put on. ... "
" ... The instructions were clear and easy to follow for the minimal assembly that is required (didn't even have to wait for my husband to come home on this one ladies). ... "
" ... What little you have to assemble - very simple. ... "
Marketplace
6advertised, works, exactly, described, thanks
+100%
" ... I got a refurb here on Amazon for around $70 . ... "
" ... exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Merchandise as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Design
6used, looks, looking, look, good
+83%
-17%
" ... Now my flower beds look great because they are not hiding behind the curtain of weeds. ... "
" ... Haven't used it but looks great. ... "
" ... Looks good butbI have not used it yet. ... "
" ... This one was nearly half the cost and my first impression is that it is a much better design. ... "
For Running
5run, runs, running, minutes, 20
+60%
-40%
" ... Probably at least 15 or 20 minutes of run time involved. ... "
" ... I enjoy the light weight, adjustable shaft length, adjustable handle and and quiet running. ... "
" ... I was able to complete 3/4 of my lawn (1/3 acre) running constantly for 30 min. ... "
Product As Described
5works, exactly, described
+100%
" ... exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Merchandise as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Controls
4safety, every time, trigger, start, push
-100%
" ... However, it's a little cumbersome to push the safety sliding bar and press the power button simultaneously. ... "
" ... It is annoying having to fumble with the safety button every time your finger comes off the power button. ... The safety button does not lock to one side or the other, so every time you pause, you have to engage that annoying button to start it again. ... The button should lock to one side or the other so you can stop and start without having to push it in every time. ... "
" ... My only complaint I have so far (only used twice) is you have to hold in both the safety button and the trigger for it to run. ... "
Cleaning
4use, string, clean, brush, well
+75%
-25%
" ... I haven't had to replace the string yet, but I've been brushing it clean after each use and it keeps working great. ... "
" ... The weed whacker is capable of taking down some brush larger than I would've thought. ... "
" ... The edger function cleaned up my sidewalks really nicely. ... "
Sound Quality
3weed, gas, quiet, loud, lot
+100%
" ... They also take up a lot less space, and your neighbors won’t have to hear your chainsaw sounding weed whacker on Sunday mornings. ... Beats mixing gas and is quiet. ... "
" ... Much quieter than a gas one as well. ... "
" ... sounds like its not super powerful but, its a battery weed whacker. ... "
Power Consumption
3light
+100%
" ... And, like I mentioned, the power is more than adequate. ... "
" ... Plenty of power. ... "
" ... Want power get gas. ... "
Delivery
3arrived
+100%
" ... Arrived on time and as advertised. ... "
" ... delivered on time. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
Call quality
3+67%
-33%
" ... This is the IDEAL answer! ... "
" ... This is a great answer! ... "
Storage
3items, good, enough
+100%
" ... Cannot do thick items, but for general garden items it works nicely. ... "
" ... The Lithium batteries are smaller and lighter and can fit in your pants pocket, so you don't have to go back to the garage to get a fresh battery, and they charge quicker. ... "
" ... It's not as good as a lawn mower, but it works good enough and it takes up almost no space. ... "
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