Black & Decker 18-Volt Cordless Electric Lawncare Center #CCC3000 | 
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| Brand: Black & Decker
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $360.90
Buy New: $189.99
You Save: $170.91 (47%)
Rating:  182 reviews
Sales Rank: 35
Color: Orange
Media: Tools & Hardware
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 34.8
Dimensions (in): 21.5 x 8 x 48.6
Model: CCC3000
UPC: 028877458199
EAN: 0028877458199
ASIN: B00023RSUA
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 18-volt cordless lawn care tool collection | | • | 12-inch string trimmer/edger, 22-inch hedge-trimmer, broom hard surface sweeper | | • | Durable, lightweight plastic shells | | • | Includes trimmer, hedge-trimmer, sweeper, 3 Ni-Cad batteries, 3-port charger, wall-mount | | • | Sweeper 5-1/2 pounds; trimmer/edger 7 pounds; hedge trimmer 6.4 pounds; 2-year warranty |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 177 more reviews...
 Handy but charger died after first night July 5, 2008
These tools are handy. I have had a previous model battery Bush Hog trimmer and it has stood the test of time - still working after five years! When the combo pack reached a reasonable price I bought it. I charged up the three batteries for an initial period of 15 hours and started using all three tools. They all did a pretty decent job but the blower is rather weak.
When I finished I went to replace the batteries in the charger. No red light came on to indicate they were on charge. I checked the unit and it was running but not putting out power to the three charge stations. I inserted and re-inserted the batteries to make sure they were "locked" in the charger tight. That did nothing. I moved the charger to two other outlets - nothing. So, after one charge the thing blew is all I can figure.
I had planned on buying the B&D fast charger everyone thinks so highly of anyway but I did not want to do it right now but it looks like I'll have to. I don't know if I can return the charger unit alone as the shipping to return the entire lawn center would cost more than the charger. I'll have to contact Amazon after the July 4th holiday and find out what I can do.
So, I would have given this tool center four, maybe five stars after I used it a couple more times but I have to give it zero to two stars only due to the quality of the charger issue.
EDIT: Well, here it is the day after. Last night I decided I had nothing to loose so I took the charger unit all apart. I checked each of the wire connections, tapped on the transformer a bit and tightened down on all the circuit boards. When I was finished I put the batteries back in and it works like a charm. The red lights came on and each battery is now warm to the touch telling me each is charging. I have no idea what I did to fix the thing but it works - for now at least. I don't trust it of course because it can go out again anytime so I will be buying the smart charger on my next trip to the hardware store.
 The Time Has Come For Cordless July 5, 2008
As others have said, don't buy this if you have a big friggin lawn. But it does a very nice job for the typical suburban home. I really like the performance of the edger. It is light and easier to use, but gets the job done. The first time I used it I had not edged in quite some time. Because of that I used up two batteries. Since then I can do the job on only one. The blower is replacing a corded blower. My corded one definately has more power and I will still use it on really big jobs(like clearing pine needles off my drive-way). But I am amazed at how often I am using this new one. It is so light and easy to handle that I keep finding more uses for it. My corded blower was such a hassle with dealing with the extension cord, that I usually just used a broom to clear the porch, patio, and sidewalk. Just keep those batteries charged up! Only used the trimmer once, but it was fine. Again, much nicer not dealing with those electrical cords.
In conclusion, if your one of those macho guys who have a need for more power(like Tim the Tool Man Taylor), don't buy this set. But if you are confident in your manlyness and don't need to compensate for "other" short commings.......go for it!
perfect light weight and durable July 4, 2008
very happy with black & decker 18v tools. i have this set for 2 yrs. i'm thinking to buy one more set for spare. totally green and thumbs up!
 Great Product, Very Impressed! July 2, 2008
I wasn't sure at first about the battery powered hand tools but they are light weight and easy enough for me to use.
Very convenient! June 30, 2008
I was skeptical at first -- but I am pleasantly surprised. Having no cords is much more convenient -- and perhaps safer. And with 3 interchangeable bateries, I have all the battery power I need.
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