Black & Decker CCC3000 18-Volt Cordless Electric Lawncare Center

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Everything you need to put the finishing touches on your lawn is right here in the Black & Decker 18 Volt Lawncare Center. You get three rechargeable tools to prune the hedges, clear hard surfaces, and trim and edge the tight spaces in your yard. The included charger keeps all three batteries juiced up, and a wall mount lets you store everything out of the way.

The included wall mount keeps these three versatile yard tools acecessible but out of your way. View larger.

An Electric Blower That Sweeps in Seconds
Make quick work of clearing grass clippings, dry leaves, or loose debris from your walkways, patios, and garage with the NS118 Cordless Broom/Hard Surface Sweeper. The rechargeable 18-volt battery gives it plenty of air pushing power, and its light weight lets you finish off any task without getting tired. It's designed for quiet operation to protect your hearing and reduce noise pollution.

Take Care of the Details with the Grass Hog Edger/Trimmer
The included NST2018 Grass Hog Cordless String Trimmer covers more lawn area with its 12-inch cut path, and it switches quickly and easily to edging around pathways and flower gardens with the touch of a button. The Automatic Feed Spool keeps the line at the optimum length for every task. This string trimmer is light enough for anyone to use, and its adjustable handle lets you find the most comfortable position while you work.

Sculpt Perfect Hedges and Shrubs
A low-vibration, dual-action mechanism makes the included NHT518 Hedgehog Hedge Trimmer more comfortable to hold and use, and its 22-inch blade makes it easy to reach and trim branches that are up to 3/4 inches thick. At just 6.4 pounds, it's light and easy to maneuver, and the rechargeable battery holds enough juice for 25 minutes of trimming.

Power on Demand from Three-Battery Charger
The included battery charger holds and powers all three rechargeable batteries-- so all three tools will be ready to go when you need them. Because the batteries are interchangeable, you can switch them out among any of the three tools for extended work time, or enlist a couple of helpers to knock out three tasks at once.

Store the string trimmer, hedge trimmer, and blower in the included wall mount to keep them protected when not in use.

All three tools are covered by a two-year warranty.

What's in the Box
NST2018 Grass Hog Cordless String Trimmer, NHT518 Hedgehog Hedge Trimmer, NS118 Cordless Broom/Hard Surface Sweeper, three 18-volt slide pack batteries, three-port 18-volt charger, and storage station

Trim grass, edge walkways, prune hedges, and clear hard surfaces to keep your yard looking its best.

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Center includes NST2018 18V cordless string trimmer for convenient grass trimming and edging. NHT518 18V cordless hedge trimmer for easy convenient trimming of hedges and shrubs. and NS118 18V hard surface sweeper for quick clean-up of debris on hard Surface aces. Also includes charging station for 3 batteries where all 3 batteries are always ready for use and wallmount storage for all 3 units.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 8 x 48.6 inches ; 34.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 35.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B00023RSUA
• Item model number: CCC3000
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (270 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,492 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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69 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Products, May 12, 2005

By	J. S Thomas "Jethro" (Arlington, Texas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I was previously using all gas powered yard tools, blower, hedge trimmer, string trimmer, great products but loud, smelly and sometimes difficult to start. I had been looking at electric powered products to get rid of those trips to the gas station, however, pulling an electrical cord around my yard did not appeal to me at all. Then i came across this kit on amazon. The Black & Decker is a good one IMO so i took a chance and ordered from amazon.

I have been highly satisfied the battery power last well enough on my 12,000 square foot lot. The tool are nice and quiet and i can do my yard work early in the morning without disturbing the neighbors. I must say all 3 products work great for their intended purpose. The bonus IMO is the batter charger mount that can charge all three included batteries at the same time. Also, the mountable storage station is great and makes storing the equipment easy. My father came over and was hooked on these and placed an order the next day, great products at a great price from amazon what could be better, lol.......

112 of 126 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm completely satisfied, and so are my neighbors..., April 10, 2005

By	lee280zx "lee280zx" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

UPDATE: I've owned this set for over 2 1/2 years now, and I only like it more. I've seen no drop off in battery power, and I find more uses for the blower than I would have thought. It's great for blowing sawdust out of my garage and I even use it to help dry my car after I wash it. The weed wacker continues to function like a champ, and the pruner, though rarely used, works great. There's nothing like cordless electric for convenience!

More than a few reviewers have complained about short run times with these tools. I have no such complaints. In fact, I find that one charge on one battery is enough to edge and weed-whack my front and back yards and trim my hedges.

A lot of people don't seem to understand that in places where people want to live yards are getting smaller and smaller. In San Diego, in a subdivision built 25 years ago, my front and back yards combined are about 1500 square feet. My friend just bought a new luxury home in San Diego that has a "postage stamp" front yard. There isn't even enough room to park a Camry on his grass.

Another friend in Tennessee recently purchased a multi-thousand dollar commercial lawn mower with a 52" cutting path to mow the grass on his property. This set is perfect for most San Diego lawns (and even those that are a fair bit larger), but it's not going to be nearly as suitable to a backwoods Tennessee lot.

Before you buy these, think. The larger your yard, the less suitable you'll find these. So if your property is much larger than the average subdivision lot, these probably aren't for you. And it's just common sense that the larger your lot is, the more batteries you'll need. If you have a larger yard, don't buy the set and then whine about having to switch out batteries. These aren't made for your two acre property in the sticks!

As you would expect, the blower does not rival the performance of a corded model. But it blows hard enough for most lawn care needs (it will move grass clippings and loose dirt). The weed whacker (string trimmer) is great. The head pivots for edging and the automatic line feed system works great.

The hedge trimmer is even better. I have a much smaller rechargeable Black and Decker hedge trimmer with an internal battery pack. I use it for most of my shrubs because it is lighter and more maneuverable. I only use the one included with this kit on a few larger hedges, and it performs well.

I had been using corded electric tools, but the cords were always such a hassle that I found myself putting off yard work. Gas tools would be overkill. They require too much maintenance and I don't want to store gasoline. These cordless tools are the perfect compromise. I'm just sorry that I didn't buy them sooner.

There is a noticeable difference in the power between my corded and cordless tools. While operating, the corded tools seem to operate at a higer speed and with more torque.

The most noticeable difference between the corded and cordless tools is the much reduced airflow speed with the cordless blower. As to the other tools, I suspect that if I went to clear some particularly thick weeds the cordless string trimmer might bog down. I similarly suspect that the hedge trimmer might bog down if I was trimming thick branches with it. So I'm keeping my corded tools for those rare occasions that I might need them.

68 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Going against the consensus....., May 15, 2007

By	Promethius (South Florida) - See all my reviews

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I can't agree with the other glowing reviews of these tools that are posted here. As for the tools themselves, the hedge trimmer and weed eater work well (this is the only reason I didn't give this set one star), but the blower is barely powerful enough to get the job done and really more of a toy than a useful yard tool.

However, the big problem is the batteries. These are Ni-cad batteries, and the included charging station does not condition or monitor the them. After nine months of use, all three of my batteries have developed a memory and are unusable. I took reasonable care of the batteries and followed the charging and use instructions, but they have still given up. To me, having to monitor my battery use and charging time negates any benefit of cordless operation. I want tools that make taking care of my yard simpler, not more complex.

To replace the three Ni-cad batteries will cost over $100, and frankly, given the tools mediocre performance, I believe the money would be better spent on getting new and better tools. My recommendation would be to stay away from this product unless you already own a battery conditioner or are willing to spend the extra dollars to buy one.