Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2949 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Black & Decker
• Model: GS500
• Dimensions: 5.25" h x 3.65" w x 13.00" l, 2.60 pounds

Features

• 3.6-volt cordless grass shear provides lightweight, powerful cutting operations
• Upright extension handle offers the option of use from a standing position
• 3.6-volt rechargeable battery provides up to 35-minutes of continuous run-time
• Ground-hardened blades with controlled movement
• Includes 3.6-volt battery and charger

Amazon.com Review
Ever find yourself in a situation where a hand tool is not enough, but a full-size power tool is too much? Black & Decker's cordless grass shear is just what you need for detail work around flower beds, trees, fences, retaining walls--you name it. Modeled along the lines of sheep-shearing clippers, the quiet buzzing of this little machine will give your grass a safe trim without knocking down your prized petunias. We found it to be especially useful in small, delicate, or difficult-to-reach areas, such as around bushes, vines, and ornamental grasses. Note that this model was not designed for large or lengthy jobs: the battery charge lasts only up to 35 minutes, and the 3-inch shearing blades will not cover ground as efficiently as the spinning line of a string trimmer. Although the unit is extremely lightweight and easy to maneuver, it does require that you keep the trigger pressed to engage the blades, which can cause hand fatigue after about 15 minutes of constant use. A safety latch prevents accidental start-up. --Michelle McSweeney

Amazon.com Product Description
Black & Decker's 3.6-Volt Cordless Grass Shear offers a convenient way to detail your yard or garden. Featuring a rechargeable 3.6-volt battery, this powerful shearing tool provides up to 35 minutes of continuous run time. This compact, ergonomically shaped shear offers an optional upright extension handle for operating from a standing position and the ground-hardened shear blade stays sharp through multiple uses and provides a controlled movement to keep trimmings right where they're cut.

From the Manufacturer
The Cordless Rechargeable 3.6 volt Grass Shear (GS500) offers cordless convenience for precision trimming around flowerbeds, trees, stones and walkways. The rechargeable battery charges overnight and will run for approximately 35 minutes. The external battery charger plugs easily into any household outlet. Completing trimming tasks are much easier with the grass shear compared to manual shears. The 3-inch hardened steel blades allow for precise trimming and less wear. Weighing in at a mere 2.15 pounds, the GS500 is a feather-light grass shear allowing for less fatigue and more control. The on/off switch incorporates a lock-off position to prevent accidental start-up. The GS500 accepts Black & Decker's new upright extension handle (B&D model # GSH500), which offers the convenience of standing while using the grass shear making it very versatile. The GSH500 upright extension handle is sold seperately. 30 day no-risk satisfaction guarantee and full two-year warranty.

Customer Reviews

Black & Decker Grass Shear
This item is very good if you have a small lawn and want to keep it neatly edged. If you have a large lawn, a string trimmer might be more appropriate, due to the fact that the shear may run out of charge before you are finished, and a string trimmer is a lot faster.

The shear is light enough to handle and does not wiggle around when cutting. The switch is a little hard to turn on but is probably engineered that way for safety. The blades cut the grass cleanly, and if they jam from the grass being too thick, they unjam easily. The blades last longer and cut better if you wipe off the grass sap between uses, and oil them lightly, as the manual instructs.

For a small area where you might ordinarily use hand clippers, this is a great little tool that saves a lot of time and keeps your hand from getting blistered. For me it was well worth the price--a great tool where hand clippers are not enough, but a string trimmer is overkill.

GS500 Trimmer is useless !
You better have a strong thumb to keep the lock disengaged.
OK for very light grass trimming.
A full charge will last about 5 minutes.
I have not been able to find a replacement/rechargeble battery.
Don't buy it !!

Good, but not as good as the old models
The design of the previous model(s) of grass shears were all the same for about 25 years. I know this because I have seen them in all sorts of colors, but the design never changed. This newer model came out last year and while it is a fine unit, it's a little bit more difficult to use. The only problem is the lock-on button feature. For some reason a lot of strength is needed to secure the lock. People with arthiritis, and joint problems could have difficulties with this unit. I understand that this model has an extension sold seprately, but better design is needed.