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BLACK DECKER 20V MAX String Trimmer Edger 12 Inch LSTE525
Last Updated: April 13, 2021 (Refresh Now)
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Battery Life
287two batteries, charge, yard, batteries, 2 batteries
+77%
-23%
" ... Now I can go everywhere with two batteries and keep everything neat. ... "
" ... This gives me multiple batteries so I won't need to stop and wait for a charge when I'm working. ... "
" ... But, mine came with 2 batteries!! ... "
" ... We love how light it is and how long the battery lasts for. ... "
" ... 2 batteries a must. ... "
" ... The battery power is okay. ... But it comes with two batteries. ... "
" ... Battery life is good to very good depending on the thickness of what you are trimming. ... "
" ... I like the ease of battery operated, though wish it lasted a longer. ... "
Hair
192trimming, grass, gas, edger, weeds
+79%
-21%
" ... Light weight trimmer. ... "
" ... This trimmer works great and wears out my young helper way before the battery ... Sturdy tool and trim string lasts long too. ... "
" ... This trimmer is lightweight, adjustable and easy to maneuver. ... It trims grass and weeds very nicely, just don't try to cut anything that's thick, like knotweed. ... "
" ... Fast shipping put to work right away, awesome light weight trimmer ... "
" ... Love the swivel head that easily converts from weed trimmer to edger. ... "
" ... I like the ease of handling, light weight and effective results of using this trimmer. ... "
" ... we both enjoy using this trimmer! ... "
" ... Great grass trimmer. ... "
Ease of Use
94easy, lightweight, lightweight and easy, light and easy, edging
+97%
-3%
" ... Very easy to change to a new reel of string too. ... "
" ... Also adjusts to different heights easily and goes to an edger with a simple move! ... "
" ... very easy to use, not heavy. ... "
" ... Easy to adjust from one size to another. ... "
" ... It’s light and easy to use. ... "
" ... Always ready and easy for anyone to use. ... "
" ... Easy to put together and start using. ... "
" ... It was easy to put the guard on too. ... "
Charging
72batteries, charger, charged, two batteries, trimmer
+65%
-35%
" ... This comes with two batteries so one is always charged. ... "
" ... Came with string, batteries, and charger. ... "
" ... I was able to do all my trimming with one charge. ... "
" ... Trim the whole area of my large garden effectively with one charge. ... "
" ... You can charge one while you use the other. ... "
" ... The battery was partially charged when purchased, but then either battery would correctly charge. ... "
" ... Unit comes with 2 batteries and charger. ... "
" ... To my pleasant surprise it uses the same size/type battery as my leaf blower so I have 3 batteries and 2 chargers to use as needed. ... But one fully charged battery did my entire lawn with quite a lot of trim work around planters, etc. ... "
Product Reliability
52years, working, stopped working, died, stroke
+48%
-52%
" ... Product was defective from first use. ... "
" ... The on trigger started failing after one year. ... Got it out today to try and use and it failed. ... "
" ... This makes it essentially unusable. ... "
" ... * Rarely gets stuck / stall / motor stops spinning . ... "
" ... I stored it for the winter and when I took it out last week it was dead. ... "
" ... I can't give an overall rating because mine quit working before I had a chance see what it would do. ... "
" ... My 40v version motor burned out after 5 years of heavy use. ... "
" ... Bought this as the other died after 3 yrs. ... "
Weight
49weight, easy to use, weight and easy, works great, weed eater
+98%
-2%
" ... Its weight makes easy to do the task of trimming the edges. ... "
" ... Light weight and easy to use ... "
" ... Light weight-works great! ... "
" ... But it works for light duty. ... "
" ... It’s light weight and easy to handle ... "
" ... light weight and works great. ... "
" ... Light weight with great power. ... "
" ... Have used it just a short time, but liked how good it performs, also it’s light weight is important for me. ... "
Size
45weight, easy to use, weeds, lightweight and easy, yard
+89%
-11%
" ... Fairly lightweight for my puny arms. ... "
" ... I have small ... "
" ... good for a small female like myself ... "
" ... Very light and maneuverable. ... "
" ... Lightweight & easy to use. ... "
" ... Very lightweight and easy to use. ... "
" ... I needed something lightweight and this is perfect. ... "
" ... very easy to use, not heavy. ... "
Capacity
41works great, weed, acre, property, driveway
+90%
-10%
" ... I got it last summer because it was perfect for my small back and front yard. ... "
" ... Our yard is several acres and it did the job well. ... "
" ... I have a relatively small (10,000 sq. ... ft.), well groomed property. ... "
" ... Having said that, I have a half acre yard that it handles beautifully. ... "
" ... This is all I need as our yard is not that big. ... "
" ... I used the 2nd battery 1 time finishing the front of my house. ... "
" ... The large battery backs last through a regular sidewalk trim in front of my house and between detached garage and deck. ... "
" ... A good product if you have a small yard. ... "
Build Quality
41handle, weed, spool, weed eater, edging
+56%
-44%
" ... nice and snug on the cover. ... "
" ... The rotating shaft with edging wheel is a great feature and makes quick work up and down the sides of the driveway. ... "
" ... All I can say now is it looks great, fits perfectly, and appears to be durable. ... "
" ... The adjustable shaft is great for me, since I am short and can adjust it to fit perfectly. ... "
" ... The wheel attached to the end makes edging a breeze. ... "
" ... My favorite part is that it swivels for easy edging! ... "
" ... Sturdy tool and trim string lasts long too. ... "
" ... Very sturdy weed eater. ... "
Price
39money, worth the money, 100, worth, well worth
+72%
-28%
" ... He had two before this one and feels its the best one for the best price. ... "
" ... This was a good deal, compared to store prices. ... "
" ... Great - is as expected and a good value. ... "
" ... very solid product that performs very well at a great price. ... "
" ... So smart to have a 30-day guarantee, so keep your.money. ... "
" ... Great product for the price. ... "
" ... Otherwise, a great value. ... "
" ... The best I've owned and the best price. ... "
Overall performance
35job done, speed, gets the job, two speed, lightweight
+91%
-9%
" ... It’s perfect and easy for me to handle and dies the job! ... "
" ... Gets the job done! ... "
" ... I am happy to say that this little gem does the job. ... "
" ... Great tool for it's price, gets the job done quick and painless ... "
" ... Also like the two speed function. ... "
" ... A bit awkward but does a great job. ... "
" ... 2 variable speed settings for light and heavy jobs. ... "
" ... When I first got this, I definitely needed both batteries to get the job done. ... "
Comfort
34head, weed, tired, weeds, spin
+62%
-38%
" ... Easy to use for me and I have a lot of pain due to arthritis everywhere! ... "
" ... Soft Grip Handle allows use even without gloves. ... "
" ... Also the handle is adjustable so that also is a plus and I can change hands if I need to if I start to get tired but still have battery life and weeds to remove. ... "
" ... It is adjustable so that I at 6'1" & my wife at 5'3" can find a comfortable length. ... "
" ... Now it stays in the right position permanently. ... "
" ... I’m fit, I workout everyday but I also have Fibromyalgia. ... "
" ... It does not hurt my arm like most trimmers do. ... "
" ... It is so lightweight that I can comfortably whack weeds for a couple of hours at a time. ... "
Features
27light, auto feed, features, string, edging
+81%
-19%
" ... Having 2 batteries turns out to be a key feature when using the high power mode which I use for edging. ... "
" ... Multi-purpose feature is great ... "
" ... Light and easier to use than electric or gas. ... "
" ... The line feed trigger feature is great. ... "
" ... Finally, after looking closer I saw that the end of the spring in the auto-feed advancement mechanism had "jumped" out of place. ... "
" ... Auto feed works great. ... "
" ... Having a button on the handle to advance the string is a nice feature. ... "
" ... I like the safety features on it. ... "
Fit
25position, head, feed, edging, awkward
+60%
-40%
" ... Fits my needs well. ... "
" ... Folds down, fits in my little truck, travels well for when I clean the family cemetery plots. ... "
" ... nice and snug on the cover. ... "
" ... Hope it holds up. ... "
" ... It works very well and will fit in lawnmower type attachment I use it to cut my sera small front lawn on the street it’s like useing a vacuum cleaner in away and does a good enough job for me ... "
" ... This tool fit my needs quite nicely. ... "
" ... All I can say now is it looks great, fits perfectly, and appears to be durable. ... "
" ... This machine works OK, but the left adjustable handle didn't stay in the position and often moved while trimming/edging. ... Now it stays in the right position permanently. ... "
Returns
23replacement, replace, returned, repair, window
+17%
-83%
" ... Wish I went with my gut and got a refund a month earlier! ... "
" ... B&D will replace it. ... "
" ... Called B+D and he told me to return through Amazon. ... "
" ... It was then I boxed it up and returned it. ... "
" ... it wasn't powerful or not for what I wanted I return it, and you sent me another just like this ONE and I RETURN it to. ... "
" ... I’m going to return and reorder and hope next one has some oomph to it. ... "
" ... Returned it and will be getting a gas weedeater ... "
" ... I returned it and got a replacement. ... That one broke within 3 months after only 6 or 7 uses and is now beyond the return window so I am stuck with a broken unit. ... "
Cables
21gas, extension, weed, extension cords, trimmer
+62%
-38%
" ... It is a very happy replacement for a much heavier trimmer with an electric cord. ... "
" ... No bulky extension cords to roll up and store! ... "
" ... No bothersome cord. ... "
" ... Love not tripping over the cord. ... "
" ... I replaced my electric weed eater because I didn't like dragging 100 feet of extension cord behind me. ... "
" ... The batteries and cord fit! ... "
" ... Proper footwear is necessary as well because that little weed cutting cord packs a punch and I felt it the one time it hit my shoe. ... "
" ... The best thing is, I don't have to drag anymore cords around. ... "
Controls
18string, push, feed, release, advancement
+67%
-33%
" ... Love string feed button, instead of banging the spool on the ground. ... "
" ... Line advance by just pushing a button - yes works great. ... "
" ... The best part of this edger is the easy feed button . ... "
" ... Having a button on the handle to advance the string is a nice feature. ... "
" ... Love how you just push a button and it advances the string. ... "
" ... I love the string feeder button ... "
" ... Great for edging, and the string advances with a push button. ... "
" ... A very good feature is the push button line feed on the handle, no more banging the bottom to try to extend the line. ... "
Power Consumption
11amount, needed, enough
+45%
-55%
" ... had to run over everything twice due do its low power. ... "
" ... Cant get any power. ... "
" ... This has very little power. ... "
" ... I disliked the amount of the power produced. ... "
" ... Absolutely no power. ... "
" ... Has no power. ... Wish it had more power. ... "
Marketplace
11works, request, pictures, buy, amazon
+64%
-36%
" ... No big deal. ... "
" ... Also love the seller and customer service and always be thankful. ... "
" ... Fast shipping too! ... "
" ... Would buy from this seller again! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... But everything works as advertised. ... "
" ... I took some pictures of the before (the first two) and one after I was done ( 3) to show the difference. ... The 4th picture is the box it came in . ... "
Cleaning
11yard, around, quick, gas, edges
+100%
" ... It’s mainly used for cleaning up around the edges of a small yard and places where the mower can’t go. ... "
" ... Great for around the yard it quick and easy if you need to clean up weeds ... "
" ... The edging feature leaves a professional, clean line that totally gets rid of the uneven/choppy look that one usually gets when trying to edge with a string trimmer . ... "
" ... And when I am done, it's EASY to clean and stow away until the next time. ... "
" ... Folds down, fits in my little truck, travels well for when I clean the family cemetery plots. ... "
" ... It works well and cleaned up the lines of my yard! ... "
" ... This works so well, so easy, quiet, clean to work with, and practically maintenance free. ... "
" ... Great for quick clean up jobs ... "
For Kids
9son, year old, purchased, bought, mother
+100%
" ... My 14 year old loves it. ... "
" ... Bought a 2nd one for my son. ... Daughter loves hers. ... "
" ... Son in law loved it ... "
" ... Got this for my young boy so I could teach him to do the yard. ... "
" ... I bought this for my 75+ year old mother, and she loves it and uses it almost daily! ... "
" ... Even my 10 year old son can use this ... "
" ... He absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift & my son loves it! ... "
Delivery
9used, delivered, time, week, since
+44%
-56%
" ... The box looked as though it had been retaped. ... "
" ... I went to use it today for what would have been the fith time since I took delivery 7/26/20. ... "
" ... The whole spool was gone before my edging was done. ... "
" ... Wish it was delivered in a covered box. ... "
" ... not sure if they actually sent me a used one, claiming it was new as the box was taped up repeatedly on one side. ... "
Design
8design, better, like, feels, works
+100%
" ... It works great and actually looks and works like an edger. ... "
" ... I love the edging wheel that is attached. ... "
" ... As an older fella, I appreciate the ease of use and light design. ... "
" ... Current lever looks fine. ... "
" ... solid build, not for a taller person, but looks and feels fantastic. ... "
" ... Better handle design. ... "
" ... The design is better than previous. ... "
Cable Length
6extension, 100, weight, spool, light
+67%
-33%
" ... No bothersome cord. ... "
" ... Not having to deal with 100 foot cord is great! ... "
" ... Love not tripping over the cord. ... "
" ... easy to change into different postions and change out the wire . ... "
Defective Delivery
6defective, product, new, first, used
-100%
" ... The box looked as though it had been retaped. ... "
" ... This new machine is a little defective. ... "
" ... Product was defective from first use. ... "
" ... not sure if they actually sent me a used one, claiming it was new as the box was taped up repeatedly on one side. ... "
As Gift
5purchased, son, loves, got
+100%
" ... Purchased as a gift & my son loves it! ... "
" ... I know because I got it as a gift. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my in-laws. ... "
" ... This Was a Christmas gift ... "
" ... I purchased this as a gift from my husband. ... "
Storage
5storage, space, small, like, weeds
+80%
-20%
" ... have used it twice and will see how it holds up. ... "
" ... I like the control I get when whacking around flowers and in the vegetable garden too. ... "
" ... Very sturdy weed eater. ... "
" ... Also the weed eater shortens for better Storage or somebody who is shorter and it still works. ... "
Product As Described
4pictures, advertised, picture, everything
+75%
-25%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... But everything works as advertised. ... "
" ... I took some pictures of the before (the first two) and one after I was done ( 3) to show the difference. ... The 4th picture is the box it came in . ... "
Ease of Cleaning
4easy, quick, easy to use
+100%
" ... Very clean looking and easy to do! ... "
" ... Easy to use and to clean. ... "
" ... Great for quick clean up jobs ... "
" ... This works so well, so easy, quiet, clean to work with, and practically maintenance free. ... "
Setup
3assemble, instructions
+100%
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... It came fully assembled, even had line already installed. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
For Running
3workout, trigger, keep
+33%
-67%
" ... It ran briefly, but later went to use & wouldn't stay running. ... "
" ... More difficult to hold in trigger to keep running. ... "
Screen Protection
3+33%
-67%
" ... Take it out and find cracked plastic where the protection cover is suppose to insert . ... "
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