BLACK+DECKER20V MAX* POWERCONNECT 10 in. 2in1 Cordless String Trimmer/Edger + Sweeper Combo Kit (LCC222)

100ish bucks for 2 tools & 2 batteries! Not bad! I decided to no longer use a lawn service and get a low cost mower and trimmer. I originally looked at the 40v version trimmer. It was over 130 bucks and came with just one battery. Then I saw this combo and figured I'd give it a try. Would the 40v have more power? Of course; but, would the 20v be enough for my uses? Well, yes it is just great for my uses! I just have a standard single family house lawn. I just have to trim by the fence and the bricks around my bushes/flowers (I haven't edged with it yet so I cannot comment on that). This got the job done easy! I should have timed myself; I probably had the trimmer running for at least 15 minutes, and it was still going strong when I finished. The blower works well for small areas (sidewalks, back deck). But, it isn't super powerful.Overall, if you just need to do some light trimming, this combo will work great for you! With 2 batteries, you should never run out of power if your uses are similar to mine. The blower is an added bonus. I wasn't going to get a blower, just a trimmer. But, I am happy I have it now to just blow off the sidewalk and end of driveway.If you don't need a blower, and just want the most power, the 40v is a great choice too I'm sure. But, this 20v I am quite happy with. It is so light as well, very easy to use!

When I read the initial reviews of this set, I wondered if I'd be making a wise purchase. It turned out to be one of our best decisions ever for taking care of our 60' x 60' yard. This equipment is MUCH lighter (which might lead some people to think they're not well-made), Even my husband was dubious when he first took the tools out of the box. His first comment was "are these toys???" Some of the reviews suggest that the leaf-blower is weak. I suppose if you intend to use it as a professional landscaping tool or if you have a lot of trees that drop mounds of Autumn leaves it would not be a good choice for those uses. However, it is perfect for cleaning up after mowing and trimming. We have a large porch and our driveway is wide behind our house. This blower cleans them quickly and perfectly -- not a grass clipping, chunk of dry dirt, or small stone in sight. We have one tree that drops small leaves, and the blower is perfectly suited for those. The trimmer is everything a person needs to keep fence-lines neat and pretty, and to neatly edge the sidewalk and garage. Here's are the two MAIN REASONS my husband loves these so much: 1) they are much quieter than the previous ones (same brand) and 2) the battery life is significantly improved. Even in our small yard, we had four batteries that had to be charged to & changed to complete the job. Now, he can do it very quickly, all with one interchangeable battery. He likes the trimmer so much that he edges the all the sidewalks of the two houses to our left and two to our right. The neighbors love him! Overall, we are very, very glad we chose this set; good price, does what we need, easy to use, quiet by comparison... what more could a person want?

I’m really happy with this trimmer/edger! It's super lightweight, easy to use, and works well for routine yard maintenance. The adjustable shaft is great, especially for shorter users, and the self-feeding line is a big time-saver. While it doesn’t have the power of a gas trimmer, it’s more than enough for smaller yards. The battery lasts about 20-30 minutes, so if you have a larger yard, you’ll need a second battery or charger. Overall, a solid choice for quick jobs, but may not be ideal for bigger spaces.

Works as described, really well. Light weight & easy to use.

After growing up in a farm house of Stihl products, I knew that after moving into the city I didn't want to bother with mixing and storing gas/oil for my small lawn, so when I saw this battery powered combo go on sale, I knew I wanted to try it.Mostly weed whacker/battery information:Honestly, for $90 it gets the job done, so long as the job isn't really big. I've got about a third of an acre and I do a little bit of work trimming and edging every few days when I get an extra hour, and it's worked out pretty well. Yesterday I did a rough edge on my driveway and about half the sidewalk before having to call it quits and recharge the battery.Fully charged I get somewhere between 25 - 30 minutes per battery, and since it comes with 2 batteries it kind of works out for the schedule I set for myself. It does feel like it takes hours for each one to completely charge, which can be annoying when you're trying to knock something out or hit a specific goal. The battery situation is probably my least favorite part of this deal.My first week with the wacker was a hate/hate relationship, but upon reflection I was trying to tear through some small sprouting maple trees and tall weeds along my fence and garage, and more than once did I mess up the feed line. But the head comes off easy (two small buttons to depress), and once you remove the spool and rewind the line and get it back through the hole, you get back to work pretty easily. Once I figured out the kinks, I'm happy with it's performance. The general upkeep after my initial whack has been easy and fast and it only takes a few minutes to clear my fences and garage and driveway each week. I've now advanced into all of my edging which takes a lot more time with this. It has some power, but it takes multiple go overs to try and chip away at any sense overgrown grass.The blower:So far I love the blower. It handles the grass clippings with ease, the whirlybirds from our neighbors maple tree, deer poop, and even the corn my 5yr old throws all over the driveway for the squirrels. I haven't had to do heavy leaves or really wet grass yet, but so far I think it's the stronger half of this combo.All-In-All: Overall, I'm happy with the purchase. It's a nice little set if you're looking for something to get you started and do a little work, but if you're continuously doing yard work or looking for a big clean up helper, I'd look at a stronger model, or go electric/gas.EDIT: So I've been using this for a year now and it has still held up. I whack after every mow, and no joke - I fought the extremely slow (trickle) charger they sent with this every time. It got real annoying trying to remember if I switched the batteries so the other could charge.Over time I somehow managed to smack the trimmer into sitting at a weird angle, so now when I mow I have to keep it half cocked to the side to get it straight, and then exaggerate it the other way to go up and down. As the primary user I know how it works, but if someone else were to try it they'd probably hate it.Other than that it has held up.My own tips: if you're planning on mowing through some big stuff with it - advance your line so you have a lot of line for whipping. Really helps knock it down and it chews it back down to 'normal' length pretty fast. I also recommend spending a little more on a Black and Decker base charger if you plan on doing a lot of work. I hadn't even thought about one till Amazon suggested one that was on sale, and I cannot believe I played with that annoying supplied charger this long. Spend the extra $25 and get a real charger. Mount it somewhere. Charge your battery in 40 minutes (as opposed to 4 hours) and avoid the headache. Hope to update you next year!