Black & Decker LSW120 20-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Sweeper

by Black & Decker

• Efficient design easily clears debris from hard surfaces like patios, decks, walks, drives and garages
• Powered by 20-volt MAX lithium-ion battery, with longer lifespan and charge retention than NiCad batteries
• Achieve air speeds up to 120 MPH; weighs just 3.8 pounds
• Low noise design, operates at a 66 dBA noise level
• 2-year limited warranty; includes battery and Energy Star-qualified charger

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B004JMZH12
• Item model number: LSW120
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,575 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

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The cordless LSW120 sweeper (view larger).

Get the power you need with Black & Decker's 20-volt lithium system (view larger).

Ideal for clearing debris on a variety of hard surfaces including patios, driveways, sidewalks, decks, and garages, the Black & Decker LSW120 cordless sweeper is perfect for blowing away leaves, grass clippings, and other lawn debris. You'll get air speeds up to 120 MPH, and it operates at a 66 dBA noise level--lower than found many other sweepers or blowers, and far more pleasant to your neighbors' ears (as well as your own). Weighing just 3.8 pounds, it's easy to handle and won't twist the wrist.

This sweeper is powered by a 20-volt MAX lithium-ion battery that offers a longer lifespan and retains its charge 5x longer than similar 18-volt NiCad batteries--and you won't be limited by an extension cord. It's compatible with the full line of Black & Decker's 20-volt MAX line of power and gardening tools. Since there are no cords to worry about, you're free to reach the remote corners of your property without needing to search for an available outlet. And there's no messy up-keep found with blowers that use gas and oil, and zero emissions to harm the environment.

The included Energy Star-qualified charger will charge a fully depleted battery in about 8 hours. You can also swap the battery among your other Black & Decker cordless lawn tools that are compatible with 20-volt MAX lithium-ion batteries. It's backed by a two-year limited warranty. Not recommended for use in the grass or flower beds.

What's in the Box

LSW120 20-volt MAX lithium-ion cordless sweeper; LBXR20 battery; LCS20 battery charger; operating instructions

About Black & Decker

Since 1910, Black & Decker has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, accessories, outdoor yard care equipment, home cleaning products, automotive and lighting products, hardware, and other home improvement products. The inventor of the first portable electric drill with pistol grip and trigger switch, Black & Decker has evolved from a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland to a global manufacturing and marketing powerhouse with a broad line of quality products used in and around the home and for commercial applications. When users need to get work done, they trust Black & Decker for the products that will do the job efficiently and reliably.

LSW120 Cordless Sweeper

Key Features

• Easily clears debris from hard surfaces like patios, decks, walks, drives, and garages
  
  
• 20-volt MAX lithium-ion battery provides longer battery, life year after year
  
  
• Quiet design allows for early morning sweeping without waking the neighbors
  
  
• Soft grip handle provides added comfort during use
  
  
• Not recommended for use in the grass or flower beds
  
  
• Weighs 3.9 pounds
  
  
• Energy Star rated
  
  
• Backed by a 2-year limited warranty

Quiet design allows for early morning sweeping (view larger).

Efficient design with 120 MPH of clearing power (view larger).

Easy to handle and won't twist the wrist (view larger).

Product Description

The Black & Decker LBXR20 20 Volt MAX Extended Run Time Lithium Battery is compatible with the 20-Volt MAX line of power and gardening tools. These batteries have been formulated for longer runtime and improved performance. This battery is compatible with cordless tool models BDC120VA100, BDCDMT120, BDCDMT120-2, BDCDMT120F, BDCDMT120IA, BDCF20, BDH2000SL, LD3K220, LCC220, LCS120, LCS120B, LD120VA, LDX120C, LDX120PK, LDX120SB, LDX220SB, LDX220SBFC, LGC120, GLC120B, LHT210, LHT2220, LHT2220B, LLP120, LLP120B, LPHT120, LPHT120B, LPP120, LPP120B, LST220, LSW120, LSW20, LSW20B, SSL20SB, SSL20SB-2.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing April 26, 2011

By Steve J. Hodge

Amazon Verified Purchase

I keep thinking, naively, that battery technology has improved, i.e. Lithium, but sadly to say this new Lithium powered sweeper is little better than the the NiCad version I have had for several years , I replaced the batteries after a year or so on the old one as they were not holding their charge. So now I have the new technology, charged it as suggested overnight. I live in a townhouse, so I got the front steps, the walkway and the deck and then it died a death, maybe 15 minutes, stop and start, not continuous blowing. It is now on recharge. I have ordered an extra battery as I did with the old system, but once again I am disappointed that the charge is not lasting any longer than the NiCad did when new?

33 of 37 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Light and powerful for a little while March 29, 2011

By Rex Kullmann VINE™ VOICE

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This little blower/sweeper is surprisingly strong. Black & Decker claims air speeds up to 120 MPH. It does have less air volume than a typical plug-in type blower. It's very capable of blowing leaves and small debris off walkways and driveways. This unit's claim to fame is it's lithium-ion battery, which is an advance over previous types of batteries. So how long will this new battery last?

Used continuously, the battery started loosing steam after 5˝ minutes and quit abruptly after 8˝ minutes. Used intermittently (2 minutes on 1 minute off), battery life was about the same. Expect batteries to loose capacity as they age. Black & Decker recommends that you charge the battery immediately after use and not leave it stored in a state of discharge. That's not usually the rule for lithium-ion batteries. Black & Decker says it's safe to just store the battery on the charger. Charging takes just under 8 hours.

The charger maybe slow, but it has extra features to make charging gentle on the battery. If the battery is too hot or cold, the charger delays charging until the battery temperature is within normal range. After my battery life tests, the charger imposed a 15 minute cool down period before starting the charge cycle.

Unfortunately, the charger isn't wall mountable. Also, Black & Decker says the pack may be charged between the temperatures of 40° and 105°, but it is best to charge between 60° and 80°. So if you want the best battery life, you'll need to devote space on a tabletop inside your home.

The Black & Decker leaf blower is light and easy to take apart for storage. It's relatively quiet and especially easy to maneuver with no cord. If you are looking to handle smaller jobs, It's a good deal.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars OK while it lasts May 3, 2011

By Everyday Guy

I love the lithium technology, but think they should have put more capacity in this lithium ion battery. Blower works as expected, suitable for light sweeping, but an 8 minute run time ( then a required 8 hour charge) is just too short. Hope B&D are reading these reviews and will take action.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A CLEAR WINNER. June 28, 2011

By Monty Blanc

Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a great product. It is so easy to use because it is cordless. It has power for most jobs because it uses a 20 volt LI battery. That same battery fits in our weed trimmer, which is also a great product. Well worth the price. Between the blower and the trimmer, we got three batteries; more than enough to keep both tools running all the time.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Pretty weak but has it's uses September 16, 2011

By Orin

Amazon Verified Purchase

I usually don't write reviews but felt the need to for this product. Prior to puchasing this item, I was using a corded blower which work very well but was inconvenient as I had to pull a 100ft cord with me and it was a pain pulling that behind me and also trying to roll the line up once done.

So I decided to get a cordless blower. Since I already have a B&D li-on 20V weed wacker (which works fairly well ) I decided to buy this item because the batteries are interchangeable.

Was excited when it came the next day (with 2day prime shipping) Amazon is always the best with shipping. I used it right away as I already had the battery for the weed wacker fully charged from the day before. Loved the freedom of just being able to walk anywhere I wanted without having to lug the extension cord. Immediately felt the lack of power. It blows VERY weak compared to the cable blower it replaced. The other bad thing about it was that the battery didn't last very long. It was about 10min continuous use before it just shut off on it's own. At least with Li-on it blows the same until it finally quits. With Ni-Cad it would lose more and more power until it finally died. I was dissapointed though as I though Li-on was a step up from Ni-Cad. Wasn't impressed with the paultry usage time.

So thinking this cannot be because my weed wacker lasts much longer than this with the same battery. Maybe it was because I was using the old weed wacker battery. So I charged up the new battery that came up with the blower. The next day I used it and lo and behold it died about the same time, 10 min.

I gave the item only two stars because it's very weak and the batteries really don't last.... I am only able to finish blowing the grass clippings from the front and back yards but only by using two batteries (apprx 20min total run time). Luckily the B&D weekwacker I bought came with two batteries itself so I have a total of 3 now with 2 chargers.

One final thing, since the power isn't that great on this blower, you can probably only blow dry leaves and grass clippings from concrete. I had a real hard time getting all the dry leaves off the lawn itself. There was just no power for that. Now the corded blower I had would've taken care of those leaves as well with no problems.

So to recap. It really should be a 1 star but I gave it 2 because it does have it's purpose and that is the freedom from having to lug a cable behind it. B&D really should've included 2 batteries with this blower as they did with the weed wacker. You're really not gonna be able to finish your cleanup with just 10mins of time. I mean come on, who wants to use this one day, then have to charge for 8 hours to finish the job the next day??!! Read more ›

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A little light for average jobs. May 13, 2011

By Sasha Q. VINE™ VOICE

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I guess at 20 Volts, I expected this sweeper to be more powerful than it actually is, so I don't want to give it a low rating based solely on my uninformed expectations. It will work OK on small lots with a tree or two in the fall (to me, when it is most needed)I am sure, and, it does work really well at blowing the grass cuttings back onto the lawn after it is cut (a lightweight job, in my mind). So, if that is your main need for a sweeper/blower, then this is a great product for you, as it is reliable, the maker has a good reputation, and the price is more than reasonable on Amazon.