Cordless 12-volt grass trimmer 34.99 @ CT

[deadlineDan]

I saw this in today's June 10 flyer and grabbed one last right just before closing .. seems like a great price for my light-duty small yard stuff. It is now charging, and waiting for the back yard test.

12-volt grass trimmer Reg. $69.99 Sale $34.99

* Cleans up around beds, trees - anywhere it's hard to mow
* 10" cutting width
* Cordless design for easy operation
* Includes battery charger

[camy47]

That's an awesome price! I have been looking around for several weeks at these for a birthday gift for my father....it's rare to find any cordless for under $70.

Unfortunately I ended up buying a regular priced one...but for those who need a trimmer this is a great deal!!!

[fledgling]

Can you let us know how it works..

[paaji]

How many batteries you get ? and how long does it last ?...........
looks like great deal

[grafx_guy]

That's an excellent price.
Hopefully battery life is not too bad, but it looks like the standard 12V cordless battery, so I can always use the one off my Drill as a backup.

Thanks

[deadlineDan]

The unit comes with just one battery, but as graphx_guy points out, it looks like you might be able to interchange with another spare 12V battery. I will try to get ahold of another battery and try it.

It's still charging (the niCad needs 24hrs for the first charge) and if the weather holds until tomorrow, I will try it on the backyard, which may be small, but currently sports a 2.5 ft. forest of grass.

I'll report back with how it works.

[supernerd]

Welcome to RFD! Great first post! I dont have much of an excuse to stay on my loud and highly polluting gas powered trimmer anymore :P

[newatthis]

looks like a good deal, let us know how well it works, going to get one for my dad.

[slice]

thanks to an rfd posting about a storewide sale a month or so ago i picked up a black and decker cordless for $49 from their outlet in pickering. it's reconditioned however it has a full 2 year warrantee. it works great plus the auto line feed and the edger feature are very handy. (i hate power cords + i've talked to several owners of gas models and decided cordless is the way to go.) btw i also picked up a b&d cordless hedge trimmer for only $29... again with a full 2 year warrantee!

[deadlineDan]

so I wanted to test the weed eater today, now that it's fully charged, but of course it had to rain.

Looks like it will clear up later, though, so I'll go for it then and reply with results.

[deadlineDan]

I tried the unit out on the overgrown yard of 2.5ft wet weeds and grass. (Which shouldn't be a fair test for a light duty unit) It held up OK, the motor didn't bog down too much under the heavy load.

After about 20 min. of continuous operation, the battery went out. I plugged it back in for the 3 hour charge, but since there's no light to indicate that the unit is charging, I didn't notice that the plug wasn't all the way in the socket.

A proper charge later had the trimmer back up and running. It requires little effort to operate; it is nice and light. I can comfortably trim & drink beer at the same time

So far, 35 bucks well spent.

[Varroa]

I picked up one also for my new house. Don't forget that NiCds need about 2-3 full charge/discharge cycles before they are conditioned. Only then can you messure how long it will last. The first charge or two never hold very much juice so wait for a couple more charge/discharge cycles and then post your results.

[me!]

are u sure 12v is going to be enough for you.

granted that is a good price. especially if you have other tools which you could interchange the batteries with.

CT has one that is 18v and comes with a bunch of interchangeable tools.

that one is 79.99 tho.

was always concerned about battery strength and longevity with these.

[Gee]

When does the sale end?

[GabL]

When does the sale end?

This Friday.