Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #246 in Lawn & Patio
• Color: orange
• Brand: Black & Decker
• Model: CCC3000
• Dimensions: 48.62" h x 7.99" w x 21.50" l, 34.83 pounds

Features

• Three durable, 18-volt lawn care tools with lightweight, easy-to-handle bodies
• Cordless string trimmer/edger cuts wide, 12-inch paths and automatically advanced line for ease of use
• Powerful hedge trimmer offers a dual-action, 22-inch blade for smooth, level cuts
• Low-noise hard surface sweeper uses air to clear patios, driveways, and walkways easily
• Includes string trimmer, hedge trimmer, sweeper, two Ni-Cad batteries, 2-port charger, wall-mount, and 2-year warranty.

Amazon.com Product Description
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 the two 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 accessible 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 Two-Battery Charger
The included battery charger holds and powers the two rechargeable batteries--so your 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 multiple 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, two 18-volt slide pack batteries, two-port 18-volt charger, and storage station

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

From the Manufacturer
The Black & Decker 18-Volt cordless lawn care center includes the NST2018 Grasshog 12-inch, 18-volt string trimmer/edger, the NHT518 Hedgehog 18-volt hedge trimmer, and the NS118 18-volt Cordless Broom hard-surface sweeper. The set comes with a mountable storage station that easily stores all three tools. The battery charger can also be easily wall mounted close to an electrical outlet and can charge the two included batteries at the same time. All three tools use the same 18-volt batteries which can also be used with many other Black & Decker 18-volt products. In addition to the trimmer/edger, hedge trimmer, and hard-surface sweeper, the kit includes two 18-volt batteries, a two-port charger, the storage station, and all wall-mounting hardware. A 30-day no-risk satisfaction guarantee and full two-year warranty are provided.

Black & Decker NST2018 Grasshog 12-inch, 18-Volt Cordless String Trimmer/Edger
FEATURES

• 12-inch cut path cuts more area per charge than other cordless trimmers
• AFS system uses centrifugal force to automatically advance line when needed
• Groom 'N' Edge
• Cordless electric trimmer provides hassle free trigger starting
• Adjustable auxiliary handle adjusts to user's height
• Two 18-volt NiCad battery packs provides plenty of run-time per charge
• Telescoping shaft adjusts for perfect length
• Lightweight design makes it easy to use by most everyone

SPECIFICATIONS

• Volts: 18
• RPM: 6800
• Cutting path 12-inch
• Line diameter .065-inch
• Weight: 6.5 lbs
• Feed system: AFS

Black & Decker NHT518 Hedgehog 22-inch, 18-Volt Cordless Dual-Action Hedge Trimmer
FEATURES

• Powerful 18-volt rechargeable battery delivers more power and longer run-time
• Extended 22-inch blade provides a smooth and level cut
• 50 minute run-time trims up to 1200 sq. ft. per charge
• Low vibration, dual-action blades improve comfort and reduce fatigue
• Full two year warranty

SPECIFICATIONS

Volts: 18
• Blade length: 22-inch
• Cutting strokes/min: 2800
• Max. cutting capacity: 7/16-inch
• Weight: 6.4 lbs

Black & Decker NS118 18-Volt Cordless Broom Hard Surface Sweeper
FEATURES

• Efficient design easily clears debris from hard surfaces like patios, decks, walks, drives, and garages
• Two 18-volt rechargeable NiCad battery packs provide plenty of run-time for most clean-up tasks
• Lightweight design makes it easy to use and maintain
• Large switch for easy on/off
• Low-noise design
• Not recommended for use in grass or flower beds

SPECIFICATIONS

• Volts: 18
• Air speed: 120 mph (max)
• Weight: 5.5 lbs

Customer Reviews

Great Products
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.......

**UPDATE**04/17/2010

Im still using this same equipment right at 5 YEARS! later and they work great. Im still using 2 of the 3 B&D batteries that I purchased for the set. I was just searching for new batteries and could not believe its been 5 years that this equipment and batteries have lasted, well worth the money for the quality and ease of use.

I'm completely satisfied, and so are my neighbors...
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.

Going against the consensus.....
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.