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BLACK+DECKER String Trimmer, 6.5-Amp, 14-Inch (GH900)

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 2,017 ratings

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Brand BLACK+DECKER
Power Source Corded Electric
Color black
Item Weight 2494.8 Grams
Cutting Width 1400 Inches

About this item

  • The 6.5 amp motor and POWERDRIVE Transmission of edger/trimmer provide maximum performance when trimming through the toughest weeds, grass and overgrowth
  • The AUTOMATIC FEED SPOOL (AFS) of the grass cutter automatically feeds trimmer line when needed with no bumping required
  • 2-in-1 Trim or Edge with wheeled edge guide - just rotate to convert from lawn trimmer to wheeled edger
  • Lightweight ergonomic design with adjustable height and pivoting handle positions gives maximum comfort and control
  • 13-inch cut path gets the job done fast
  • Cord retention system prevents accidental cord disconnection
  • AFS automatic feed system ensures continual work without bumping or having to stop

Customer ratings by feature

Light weight
4.4 4.4
Maneuverability
4.3 4.3
Easy to use
4.3 4.3

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Customer Ratings
Light weight
4.4
4.5
4.0
4.4
4.6
4.4
Easy to use
4.3
4.5
4.3
4.1
4.3
Maneuverability
4.3
4.6
4.6
4.4
Value for money
4.2
4.1
4.1
4.0
Battery life
4.2
4.2
3.9
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power source
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Battery Powered
Corded Electric
Battery Powered
Corded Electric
cutting width
1400 inches
13 inches
15 inches
14 inches
12 inches
14 inches
voltage
120 volts
56 volts
20 volts
120 volts
assembly required
weight
2494.8 grams
10.27 pounds
5.3 pounds
5.7 pounds
6.34 pounds

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Includes
  • GH900 6.5 Amp Trimmer/Edger
  • (1) AF-100
  • (1) Auxillary Handle
  • (1) Guard

BLACK+DECKER GH900 6.5 Amp Trimmer / Edger, 14-In

Lightweight and ergonomic, this electric string trimmer and edger can take on even the tough weeds, grass, and overgrowth. Easily converts from trimmer to edger.

  • Trims Grass in Hard to Reach Areas Where Mowers Can Not Cut
  • Edging along borders, sidewalks and flower beds

Just rotate to convert from trimmer to edger. More control and accuracy in edge mode for straighter and cleaner edging results.

Ensures continual work without bumping or having to stop to feed the spool. Adjusts to various heights for comfortable operation.

To prevent bogging down in heavy grass and weeds. Provides high performance trimming for the toughest weeds, grass, and overgrowth.

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Product Description

Lightweight and ergonomic, this electric edge trimmer can take on even the tough weeds, grass, and overgrowth. This BLACK+DECKER trimmer can easily convert from trimmer to edger.

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By Black & Decker

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
2,017 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, weight and ease of use of the string trimmer. For example, they mention it works pretty good, it's effective and it'll do a great job. Some appreciate the value. That said, opinions are mixed on quality and the automatic feed.

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394 customers mention354 positive40 negative

Customers like the performance of the string trimmer. For example, they say it's effective, light weight, and does a great job. Some say they've used it three times and have had zero issues. That said, most are happy with the product's performance.

"...Today my left arm is fully functional, just a bit sore, but nothing like what I had experienced with other tools in the past." Read more

"...Same goes for the GH900's smaller line (.065). Overall, very nice performance so far. Especially for under $50...." Read more

"...I hope this thing holds up. It wasn't terribly expensive and it did a great job." Read more

"...Works like a dream! Of course, the spool has to be wound correctly, and patiently, but so worth it...." Read more

228 customers mention210 positive18 negative

Customers find the weight of the string trimmer to be good. They say it's light, powerful, and balanced. Some customers also mention that it does light duty well and is good for light edging.

"...This is light, my arms and wrists were not sore when I was finished and I felt like a young cowgirl while I was out there obliterating ankle high..." Read more

"Easy to assemble, relatively lightweight...." Read more

"...This baby trims with ease! It is light, light, light. No trimming fatigue here...." Read more

"...doesn't have to last forever and I was appreciating its lightness after an hour of trimming!I also enjoyed the telescoping handle...." Read more

224 customers mention207 positive17 negative

Customers find the string trimmer easy to use. They mention that it starts easily, is quieter, and is easy to operate. They also say it's easy to assemble, add new string, and use as an edger. Customers also appreciate the simple instructions and intuitive controls. They say the 900 assembled quickly and was ready to go to work in less than 5 minutes.

"...but sturdy machine seems to hit the sweet spot of functionality and ease of use we needed...." Read more

"...Also liked the new design and ease of getting started right out of the box: slip on trimmer guard and secure with one Phillips screw, snap on..." Read more

"...Fast and easy. You can make this into an edger by rotating the business end of the device...." Read more

"...Pros:• The new one is easy to put together. It includes simple instructions but even without them it would be intuitive to put together...." Read more

183 customers mention163 positive20 negative

Customers like the power of the string trimmer. They mention that it has plenty of power to cut anything in their yard, has more rpm than the battery version, and works like a charm. Some say that the string trimming machine is lightweight and easy to handle. Overall, customers are satisfied with the power and performance of this product.

"...WHOA! Lots of power! This is not a cordless trimmer, and the amount of power tells you that right away...." Read more

"...It's light weight, powerful, accurate, fast to cut down high grass and not, intimidating...." Read more

"...This trimmer is very powerful and the guard just doesn't cut it -so to speak- in protecting the user. But I can in no way complain about power...." Read more

"...Plenty of power, easy string advance and replenishment, ability to edge trim and a price that won't hurt your wallet...." Read more

176 customers mention143 positive33 negative

Customers like the value of the string trimmer. For example, they mention it's a great low-cost trimmer, and very pleased with the price and performance. Some say that the construction is on par with its price.

"...I was done in no time! I hope this thing holds up. It wasn't terribly expensive and it did a great job." Read more

"This is a great low-cost trimmer! My previous trimmer was also a Black & Decker...." Read more

"...I went with this electric one because it was reasonably priced, had a nice amperage rated motor and a large cutting path, I have only had this a..." Read more

"...I feel like it is worth every penny because of all the work it helps me get done.Cons:•..." Read more

486 customers mention284 positive202 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the string trimmer. Some mention it's the best corded trimmer they have found, extremely well made, and powerful. However, others say that it'd not be suitable for heavy duty trimming, it eats up string pretty quickly, and that it uses too much string.

"...This lightweight but sturdy machine seems to hit the sweet spot of functionality and ease of use we needed...." Read more

"...to this one would work at first and then the batteries just couldn't hold up long enough to do the whole front yard nor the whole back yard...." Read more

"...Stop fretting over the best string trimmer and buy this. NOW! It kicks grass!I am a fat little old single lady of 62...." Read more

"...This baby trims with ease! It is light, light, light. No trimming fatigue here...." Read more

88 customers mention33 positive55 negative

Customers are mixed about the automatic feed of the string trimmer. Some mention they love it and don't have to hit it on the ground to advance, while others say it's awkward and doesn't always trigger in a timely manner.

"...tear caused the line to begin feeding shorter and shorter or would not auto feed at all...." Read more

"...The auto feed is a MUST! I never realized what a hassle manually pulling the string was until I used this model...." Read more

"...I feel like this one feeds line before it is necessary, causing you to go through it really quick. This is how I imagine that happened:..." Read more

"...A bit heavy so not the easiest if you have poor arm strength. Line feed is a bit Off, had to open feeder to advance line...." Read more

75 customers mention11 positive64 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the line of the string trimmer. They say it spits out too much line, it overfeeds it, and it jams up.

"...when I rolled up my sleeves to go out and whack, the thing puttered out in 5 minutes...." Read more

"...they made on purpose, I can tell it is running slower and hear it running slower, it also doesn't cut as well and takes longer to edge than my GH710...." Read more

"...Uses way too much line. I will have to try another brand. The operating expense of this unit will simply be too high.**..." Read more

"The only problem was not enough line, I can’t go out and get more line for the weed wacker, I wish they would put more line on the spool" Read more

I love this weedwacker!
5 Stars
I love this weedwacker!
I owned one of these before and I basically burned it out. I can’t blame the machine. I was using it all day for months at a time on very tough terrain for years. I used it in incredibly hot weather on very tall weeds, grasses and densely packed plant life. On numerous occasions the weeds were dry as a bone and on other occasions they were damp and clumpy. I ran into wood sticks and stumps, stone, metal and glass. The machine was a champ. I think the thing that finally killed it was that I used WD40 to open the string compartment and then I used the weed wacker all day. In the end, I melted the structure that holds the string compartment together. I think the inside melted from the heat generated from the WD40 and the friction combined but I can’t blame the product just the advice taken from a stupid on-line forum.That horribly hard 3-year project is done. Now I basically have a hill of grass and weeds to maintain. After reading up on all the different models I decided to buy a new one.To test it out I took on a dense project that includes a lot of tall weeds, some shrubs and vines. The new model started up and ran even smoother than the last one. In one 6 hour day, I finished the spool of string provided. I got more than half of the area of clearing down to ground level. I am very pleased. (See a before and after photo). Some vines tangled around the knob but that is to be expected and they unwound by hand very easily (see photo).One thing to note is that this only connects to a 2-prong extension cord. A 3-prong extension cord won’t fit (see photo).Pros:• The new one is easy to put together. It includes simple instructions but even without them it would be intuitive to put together.• I like the way you can adjust the handle for use on different parts of a hill or an incline. The adjustable handle also helps me level the cut with the ground (see photos). I used the black grip underneath the adjustable handle when weed wacking on a steep hill (see photo).• It is easy to use. I am a 49-year-old woman who is moderately active and this is quite manageable in general.• Compared to other products the price seemed to be straight down the middle. I feel like it is worth every penny because of all the work it helps me get done.Cons:• This isn’t the manufacturers fault but the support forums suggested using WD40 and I would never do that again.• Not really a con but as technology improves I hope the product will get lighter, after a few hours of use it gets heavy.• This is also not really a con but I hope one of these manufacturers comes up with a cord safety feature that helps the user keep the cord back away from cut risk. I know they are trying with the cord holder (see picture). I think that the cord holder is helpful in keeping the cord in place so it doesn’t fall out of the outlet connection. But I wish for a cord safety feature because I have to plan my path so I am always walking away from the cord, then I stop the weed-wacker to move the cord and then I start my next row walking away from the cord. I just imagine that when someone cracks that code the user won’t have to do so much stopping and starting in the future.In summary, this Black and Decker is a work horse and I would highly recommend it.
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Jesus Gerardo Gamiochipi Gomez
5.0 out of 5 stars La rapidez en la entrega del articulo
Reviewed in Mexico on August 7, 2018
RubberCheese
5.0 out of 5 stars Good weed whacker with handy edging wheel
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2017
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good weed whacker with handy edging wheel
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2017
I moved in May and haven’t had a weed whacker or edging tool since then. Over time, the grass was slowly overtaking the sidewalk and flower beds. I bought this – the most inexpensive weed whacker I could find and hoped for the best.

Last week I finally got around to setting trying it out on fairly heavily overgrown walkways.

SET UP
The weed whacker is well packed in a small box for shipping. Assembly requires attaching the lower guard (with a single screw), and attaching the handle (no tool required for the handle). The unit has a rotating collar which can be backed off to allow the telescoping stick to be extended/retracted. I’m 6’1” and find the most extended position just a little shorter than ideal. There is a power cord retention loop that works well to prevent you from accidentally pulling the power cord out of the back of the trimmer.

TRIMMER
When used as a trimmer, this performs exactly the same as any other electric weed whacker I’ve used. Noise, feedback, and comfort are essentially the same.

EDGER
This (and many of the more expensive B&D models) can also be used as an edger when flipped onto its back. There is a wheel on the back of the trimmer head which allows you to maintain the proper distance from the ground while edging. The handle is easily adjustable without tools and should be adjusted when switching from “weed whacker” to “edger” mode. The edger works extremely well for grass, but is a little less effective when dense, thick weeds have taken hold.

AUTO-FEED SPOOL
The auto-feed trimming wire feature works very well, and is completely seamless to the operation. This can be a very bad thing though, because you don’t notice that you are losing/breaking the line. The first time I used the unit, I burned through an entire spool (30 feet!) without noticing I was breaking the line. B&D’s proprietary auto-feed line (AF-100) costs about $5 per spool for 30’ line if bought in 3-packs (.

OVERALL
This is a great low-cost trimmer that brings edger capability to the table. Although I wish I’d bought the 20V wireless version of this trimmer, I am very happy with what I bought, especially for the price!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Please don't sell items designed for US standards.
Reviewed in India on November 12, 2017
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4.0 out of 5 stars I would buy this again.
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