Factory Reconditioned Black & Decker GH400R 12" Grass Hog String Trimmer

by Black & Decker

Product Features

• Automatic Feed Spool releases line as needed-no bumping required
• Powerful 4.3 amp motor for superior trimming perfomance in heavy weeds and grass
• Groom'N'Edge button rotates 180-degrees to convert from trimming to edging
• Edge guide for precise trimming and edging
• One-year warranty through the B&D factory or an authorized service center

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00006407L
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: GH400R
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #201,784 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Is there a Hog in your yard? Well there oughta be! The reconditioned 12-inch Grass Hog Automatic Feed String Trimmer/Edger features the exclusive Black and Decker Automatic Feed Spool (AFS) system that automatically advances cutting string without bumping. The AFS System utilizes centrifugal force to feed the trimmer line as it is needed. The 4.2 amp motor spinning the line at 10,000 rpm works as a superior unit trimming heavy weeds, grass, and overgrowth. The Groom'N''Edge head rotates 180 degrees to convert the trimmer to an edger and from edger to trimmer in a matter of seconds. The ergonomic design allows for easy trimming in hard to reach spots, like underneath shrubs and bushes. Used as an edger, the flip-down edge guide assists with edging along sidewalks and driveways. Weighing in at a mere 5 pounds, the GH400 is a feather-light string trimmer allowing for less fatigue and more control.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Two in Less thanTwo Years, June 9, 2003

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Joe Juknelis (DAGSBORO, DELAWARE United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Factory Reconditioned Black & Decker GH400R 12" Grass Hog String Trimmer (Lawn & Patio)

I've just returned my second B&D string trimmer for the same mechanical problem -- the spool flies off while in use. The grooves holding the spool onto the drive shaft eventually strip. I used this product approximately twice a month during the grass-cutting season (March through October)...not heavy use in my opinion. I can only recommend that you not waste your time on this product.

1.0 out of 5 stars Left hand grip breaks due to inferior quality part, July 21, 2004

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Golog (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Factory Reconditioned Black & Decker GH400R 12" Grass Hog String Trimmer (Lawn & Patio)

The metal left hand grip is attached to the handle with a flimsy plastic part that breaks from the vibrations of normal use. Mine broke after about 3 years of infrequent use in the Northeast. I stored the unit in a dark garage, so UV could not have been a factor. They should have named it "Glass Hog" instead of "Grass Hog". The time and effort required to replace the part, plus the cost of the part plus shipping, makes it uneconomic to repair the trimmer. Black & Decker design their products to last for the 2-year warranty period but not much more.

4 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Deal, July 21, 2002

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"sdean_61" (Hernando, ms United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Factory Reconditioned Black & Decker GH400R 12" Grass Hog String Trimmer (Lawn & Patio)

This is a great deal on this trimmer, I have seen it for 79-99 $ in stores and this is just what I need and with free shipping too!