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BLACK+DECKER ST8600 5.0 AMP STRING TRIMMER, 13 Inches

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String Trimmer

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Brand BLACK+DECKER
Power Source Corded Electric
Color Multi
Item Weight 5.35 Pounds
Cutting Width 13 Inches

About this item

  • 2-IN-1 - Corded electric Trimmer and Edger cuts along borders, sidewalks and flower beds and easily converts between trimmer and wheeled edger.
  • EASY HANDLING - Lightweight and easy to handle with adjustable height handles, Edge guide provides precise edging
  • MORE LINE, MORE CONTROL - Automatically feeds more line with no bumping necessary thanks to AUTOMATIC SPOOL FEED technology
  • HIGH POWER, LOW NOISE - POWERDRIVE Transmission delivers more power from the motor to the cutting string so you can get the job done faster
  • WIDER TRIMMING AREA - 13” Trim radius lets you cover more ground faster

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4.5 4.5
Maneuverability
4.5 4.5
Easy to use
4.4 4.4

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BLACK+DECKER Electric 13-Inch String Trimmer / Edger

BLACK+DECKER Electric 13-Inch String Trimmer / Edger (ST8600)

Power through weeds grass, grass and overgrowth with this corded electric string trimmer/edger with 5.0 amp motor and POWERDRIVE Transmission.

Features and Benefits of the BLACK+DECKER Electric 13-Inch String Trimmer / Edger

13-Inch Trimming Radius

Two Tools In One

Powerdrive Transmission Technology

13-Inch Trimming Radius

Trim a wider area faster with an extended 13 inch trim radius.

Two Tools In One

Easily convert from string trimmer to wheeled edger.

Powerdrive Transmission Technology

Patented transmission tech gives you increased torque and more cutting power at the string head.

BLACK+DECKER 5 Amp 13-Inch String Trimmer/Edger

BLACK+DECKER’s electric lawn and garden equipment releases zero emissions in your yard, helping to reduce your carbon footprint

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Product Description

Twice the tool in one easy package. The BLACK+DECKER 5 Amp 13-Inch String Trimmer/ Edger makes cutting back overgrowth, grass, and weeds simple. Easily switch between trimmer to wheeled edger in seconds and take control of your lawn, backyard, or sidewalk thanks to adjustable height and handles with premium micro texture grips. PowerDrive Transmission puts more power in your hands with increased torque and cutting power at the string. AUTOMATIC SPOOL FEED technology automatically feeds more line when you need it with no bumping necessary. The built in edge guide gives precise edging so you can give your lawn and grass a clean finish. And the built in cord-retention system prevents accidental disconnection while you work.

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Customer Ratings
Light weight
4.5
4.5
3.6
4.4
4.6
4.5
Maneuverability
4.5
3.8
4.3
4.6
4.5
Easy to use
4.4
4.5
3.7
4.4
Battery life
3.3
3.6
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power source
Corded Electric
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cutting width
13 inches
13 inches
1500 inches
13 inches
12 inches
12 inches
assembly required
weight
5.35 pounds
6.86 pounds
6.3 pounds
5.7 pounds
5.7 pounds

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
5,187 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of assembly, value, and weight of the string trimmer. For example, they mention that it works great when trimming next to sidewalks, it's fairly lightweight, and a great buy for the price. That said, opinions are mixed on durability, auto feed, and size.

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528 customers mention387 positive141 negative

Customers like the quality of the string trimmer. They mention that it is simple to operate, works better than advertised, has good power, and the edging function works well. They say it is a fairly good product that works great when trimming next to sidewalks. Customers also say that the cordless version is perfectly fine for grass.

"...I was amazed at how much power it had. Cut down knee high weeds in no time." Read more

"...It also works great when trimming next to sidewalks. From what I can tell so far, it appears to be a good deal for the price." Read more

"Isn’t the best but for the price you pay it works pretty well. No complaints for now" Read more

"Light and easy to use, but not well built on all pieces. The edging part broke easily as I was installing the shield...." Read more

215 customers mention199 positive16 negative

Customers find the assembly of the string trimmer to be easy. They mention that the adjustable handle length is very easy to do, and the set up was easy. Some mention that it's easy to operate the weed eater and that the handle and trimmer protector are easy to put on. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of assembly of this product.

"...It is very light and easy to use also it is very powerful. The biggest and best surprise was that the automatic string feeder in the head flawlessly...." Read more

"Light and easy to use, but not well built on all pieces. The edging part broke easily as I was installing the shield...." Read more

"...It's light weight and easy to use." Read more

"This product is easy to use, however the challenge is to keep the electrical cord out of the way." Read more

168 customers mention139 positive29 negative

Customers like the value of the string trimmer. They say it is a great buy for the price, has decent quality, and is able to work well for the money. Some customers also mention that the line is cheaper and lasts longer. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...From what I can tell so far, it appears to be a good deal for the price." Read more

"...Awesome!PROs:Inexpensive (One quarter of the price of a cordless model)lightweight and easy to use...." Read more

"Light weight works great good price" Read more

"Good purchase although ran out of string on first use." Read more

164 customers mention157 positive7 negative

Customers find the weight of the string trimmer to be fairly lightweight. They say it is lighter than gas powered trimmers, and is sturdy. Some customers also mention that the trimmer has a strong motor.

"This is light enough for me (a 64-year-old female) and easy enough to maneuver throughout the small area of grass in my back yard that landscapers..." Read more

"...It is very light and easy to use also it is very powerful. The biggest and best surprise was that the automatic string feeder in the head flawlessly...." Read more

"...Dealing with the cord is not terrible either since the machine is so light...." Read more

"Light and easy to use, but not well built on all pieces. The edging part broke easily as I was installing the shield...." Read more

73 customers mention67 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the power of the string trimmer. They mention that it has some serious power, is easy to use, and is as powerful as a gas-powered weed eater. They also say that the 5 amps is plenty for cutting dense 12 inch tall grass and weeds. Overall, customers are happy with the performance of this tool.

"Used this weed whacker for the first time yesterday. I was amazed at how much power it had. Cut down knee high weeds in no time." Read more

"...Does the trick just not as efficiently. Good power in the trimmer however makes up for only having one string." Read more

"...Never felt like i was vibrating after use.POWERFUL - 5 Amps of PLUG-IN Power to cut without the weight. Knee high grass ? No problem !..." Read more

"...Yes, you have to drag a cord around, but it has plenty of power to do the job, and you don't need to worry about charging it...." Read more

85 customers mention29 positive56 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the string trimmer. Some mention that it runs pretty strong, is a tough tool, and will tear through salmonberry bushes without hesitation. However, others say that it blows through line too fast, breaks on the first day, and the edging part broke easily.

"Light and easy to use, but not well built on all pieces. The edging part broke easily as I was installing the shield...." Read more

"...This model is pretty darn powerful and cuts thru the heavier stuff just fine...." Read more

"You have to buy the B&D line cartridges for this trimmer, and they don't last very long (maybe an hour or two of trimming). It's fairly lightweight...." Read more

"It’s just a string trimmer. In my experience none of them last very long and I expect to buy another in a few years...." Read more

53 customers mention26 positive27 negative

Customers are mixed about the auto feed of the string trimmer. Some mention that it's easy to use and works as designed. However, others say that it is awful, has issues, and fails after about 10 to 15 hours.

"...The auto feeder is awful...." Read more

"...I don't know how it works but it automatically feeds the line out as it senses or line. Awesome!PROs:..." Read more

"...job on most brush, but runs out of line very quickly because of bad auto feed. I put duct tape inside against the auto feed and do it manually." Read more

"...I've easily done my own refills twice and have had no problems with the automatic dispenser." Read more

48 customers mention16 positive32 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the string trimmer. Some mention it's the perfect size, compact, and functional for a very small space. However, others say that the connection to the power cable isn't sized very well, and it'll be hard to plug it in. The recess is too small to fit a typical three-prong extension cord, and the housing around the prongs is very small.

"...It's so short. The automatic string advance is bad. So bad. Either not enough string or all of the string advances...." Read more

"...So compact but very powerful 5.0 amp. The 13 inches makes it easy to maneuver and the best surprise is that it is so quiet compared to other models...." Read more

"...The only issues I've had is that the connection to the power cable isn't sized very well, and it's sometimes hard to get the plug to fit where it..." Read more

"...but as a 5ft11 man, this trimmer at full extension still feels short..." Read more

Almost lasted a year!
4 Stars
Almost lasted a year!
I LOVED this weed eater! I bought this on July 10th, 2018. Today is July 3rd, and it just broke. The spinning mechanism was getting tall weeds stuck in it, and I was having to stop every few feet to pull them out. The adjustable handle was also failing. It would re-adjust without me pushing the button while in mid-swipe of weeds, and fall to the ground, hitting dirt or rocks, or whatever happened to be under it at the time. My last few runs with it were very irritating. But, I’m totally going to buy another one right now because you can’t beat the price, and it’s not worth the hassle of taking it to a repair shop. Probably cheaper to just buy a new one.In the photos, you can see the broken spinning mechanism, and the weeds stuck inside.Take care to go little by little if using this for thick, tall weeds!
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Les J. P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful weed trimmer
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2023
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Richard
1.0 out of 5 stars Not as per Indian standard
Reviewed in India on October 30, 2021
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not as per Indian standard
Reviewed in India on October 30, 2021
Product is of US standard i.e of 120v, which couldn't be use in India as indian standard power is 220-240v. It's of no use in India. Even no power cable provided with the product.
hence would like to return the product.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen precio y prestaciones
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