Customer Reviews

Black & Decker SSC1000 7.2-Volt Interchangeable Cordless Electric Shear/Shrubber

5 star:		(24)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(21)

 

 

We've had many trimmers over the years. These by far are the worst we've ever had.

The problem is the design of both the grass shears and the mini hedge shears. They do not cut anything. They are dull and set too far apart to effectively cut anything.

Plus for a 7.2 volt, which should be very powerful and have a long life battery this machine fails.

I usually love Black and Decker items, but these were returned after 10 minutes of attempted use.

I'll be trying to return this product. After charging the batteries for about 3-4 days, I was able to get 10 minutes from the unit trimming the grass. What a waste.

The blades on this unit are no good at all.

I tried to cut grass, and 50% of the grass gets pushed sideways between the top and bottom blade. You just have to keep working on the same spot of grass to get it all cut. I tried the shrubber blade, and it also did the same thing.

The blades also rusted overnight. Maybe stainless would be a better choice for the blades.

I also had trouble with battery life. I charged for 2 days, and I got about 10 minutes out of it.

I think Black&Decker needs to go back to the drawing board on the basics for this tool. I do love their other 18V yard products, but this one has to be returned.

Because I have arthritis in my hands, this tool has become my favorite for the yard & garden! I use the short attachment to edge areas where the lawn meets ground covers or planting beds (and a string trimmer would be too severe), and recently used the long shearing attachment to successfully trim six inches off the top and sides of some large and dense, unruly evergreen bushes. I also used it to easily trim boxwoods. On my most recent use, it ran for more than an hour of constant use without needing a recharge. The attachments are very easy to interchange.

This is a certifiable piece of junk. It lacks sufficient power to cut anything. Worx has a similiar product with a decent battery. I replaced my B & D with the Worx and it does a better job.

I'm a 65 year old granny with arthritic hands. This is the perfect tool for me. I cut shrubs, edge the walkway, chop down weeds, and shape hedges. Charge lasts about 20 min. before recharging. I am careful to clean the blades after each use and haven't had any problems with rust, etc. It fits my hand, isn't too heavy and it has been a terrific aid to me this spring. It is a great time saver and my hands don't hurt!

I really love this product. It works well for trimming shrubs and grasses and is very lightweight. The only drawbacks are if it gets caught on something it cannot cut, it is very difficult to get it freed up. Another drawback is length of battery charge. I have four shrubs to trim and battery only lasts long enough to do about 1 1/2 and then must be recharged.

First use: I just trimmed a 75 foot long 7 foot tall ficus hedge (one side, not the top) with the long blade. It took about 1.25 hours. Blades were sharp enough to cut through 1/8 inch thick branches easily. The clippers were still going strong when I got done. Long term use unknown. I am not disappointed.

7.2 volts, much better than my old 6 volt Craftsman.

Outstanding product, - cut grass and shrubs wonderfully. Recommend getting the extension handle for added versatility. 7.2 volt engine is reasonably powerful for a small unit. The charge lasts for a long time, - seems to never run out between uses.

Very scary! I used my hedger/trimmer over the weekend and it worked fine.

I recharged it for 12 hours yesterday. I took it off the charger. This morning, i heard a noise and thank God I was home. I looked over to see my UNPLUGGED trimmer smoking. I was able to throw it outside. The inner mechanism was on fire. All I can think is ....what if I wasn't here?

Pleae note that it even say in the directions that you can keep it plugged into the charger for an unlimited time. That is scary too.

I am concerned about the nonchalance B&D conveyed. I repeatedly asked them to be aware of this danger and I hope they do something. They offered to replace the torched one for an exact same replacement but I turned them down. I would never relax with another one in my house. Their support gave me no other option but did say they were sorry. Really?