Item : B000087QW0 Customer Reviews 2 stars is generousFirst by .. J. W. (USA) This trimmer functioned exactly twice for me. While the " no bump " feature sounded like a good option, it was really slow to advance the string. But I was getting a good cut, so I kept going. That is until the machine completely stopped. No amount of cleaning, or rewinding the string could bring this thing back to life. I never even used up the spool of string which came with the trimmer. Fortunately, I have been offered a full refund which I will take advantage of. Don't waste your time with this trimmer. Sadly this lack of quality seems all too prevalent with Black & Decker home products. So why 2 stars ?? Well, when it worked it did the job. Second B&D trimmer that burned out! by .. Mark () My last Black & Decker lawn trimmer lasted about five years before it burned out. I decided to get a more powerful one which is this 4.2 amp trimmer/edger. To use as an edger you push a button and turn the trimmer end vertical. It is not very impressive as an edger, unless you have little grass growing over edge of driveway or sidewalk and do it weekly. A better choice for a edger is a bladed one. Due to a physical problem a few years ago, I had professionals mow & trim lawn. So, I used the new B&D trimmer rarely. Yesterday I decided to trim some things and when a tiny vine got wrapped around the trimmer head, it burned out. I had not even used one full head of line! It cost $60.00 at Sears and had been used less than a dozen times. A new motor costs $38.00 online for the part. I am now thinking about switching to a 4 cycle motor unit with a cultivator attachment. My experience with B&D lawn products is not good. However, I have a good B&D drill and a sabre saw that have lasted many years (also, don't use them a often). My advice: If you get an trimmer that uses a 120V electric cord you pull around, get the most powerful motor you can find. For me, 4.2 amps isn't enough power, although it seems powerful when you are using it. B&D figured that out too: their new units have 40% more power...they are 7 amps! That advice might be useful if buying a cordless one: get the most powerful one, if you can afford it. Inexpensive and Cheap by .. Erik Schullstrom (Alameda, Ca) Used this trimmer 10 or so times, and the first time I replaced the spool line, t6he motor gave and had to get a new one. I did like it when it was working, enjoyed the swiveing head adjustment, but quality lacks. Sucks by .. D. Hill (Maryland USA) The entire spool of string only lasts one time on a very small yard. This is a DON'T BUY. weed trimmer exellant! by .. pugly (az) this is the best electric weed trimmer i have ever used. i used it on my 6 acres in montana on high thick grass and it is VERY POWERFUL! great product!!