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Handy but charger died after first night
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.

The Time Has Come For Cordless
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
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!
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!
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.