Latest reviews about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

testalone says "This trimmer is bunk" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

testalone — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:34:56 GMT

I bought mine two summers ago for my small yard. Summer number one it worked ok, not great not badly. Summer two the battery pooped out before I could finish the lawn, not happy. This summer the thing wouldnt hold juice for more than five minutes. I will never buy another one of these considering the replacement battery cost more than half the price of the trimmer when it was new.

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socrpar8hd says "Cordless trimmer doesn't hold charge at all" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

socrpar8hd — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:08:09 GMT

Not impressed at all. returned it after 3 weeks. Charged the battery for 1 full week, because we went on vacation. Got back, used it for 15 minutes before it died completely, and all I was doing was trimming the edges.

Went with Gas powered. Lot more expensive, but it works forever...

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L8erG8er says "Love it for small to medium-sized yard" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

L8erG8er — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:07:06 GMT

I received the Craftsman 18v Convertible power handle and trimmer combo from my wife as an early Father's Day gift (actually got it in late April, I think). I have been using it at least once a week every since. The trimmer/power handle combo came with a charging station, and my wife got an extra battery, which I would recommend for anyone purchasing this unit. I charged both batteries before using the unit the first time, according to the instructions.

First thing I noticed right away was that the charging station, although advertised as charging two batteries "at the same time", is not actually correct. It charges the first battery inserted in the station first, then moves to the second battery when the first is fully charged, so you have to plan for that when rotating two batteries.

The second thing I noticed was even after charging both batteries for the first time, they didn't last very long during my first two trimming jobs. However, being Ni-Cads, that's fairly normal. ...

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BummedOutBill says "Craftsman trimmer: worst appliance I've ever purchased." about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

BummedOutBill — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:47:01 GMT

The Craftsman 18 volt cordless trimmer is pure junk. It was marked down to $59.88 but isn't actually worth 59 cents! It's so cheap that I can't afford it!! Here's why - the salesman told me to charge it for 24 to 48 hours before use. I actually had the battery in the charger for about 90 hours before I got around to using it. Trimmed grass around the edge of the deck and four tree trunks, a total of about ten minutes, before the thing ran out of power. How can they sell something that works for a total of 10 minutes and then dies???!!?? Sears has been on the ropes for years. Kenmore, Die Hard, and Craftsman are really all they have going for them - and now they are selling "Made in China" junk like this under the Craftsman name! They are doomed.

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campbejo says "so far so good" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

campbejo — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:58:16 GMT

I've only had the unit for one week. Gave it it's first one hour charge - green light. Began trimming. Power is fine. Vibration greater than one would expect for a battery powered device yet not bad. Balance is off/weak as is the convert to edger. My Yard is small <.25 an acre yet plenty of nooks edges and crannies - worked fine with full power all the way. While some short comings such as the balance. I'd say for a small yard it's just what I needed. Mixed fuel/oil was pain and while I liked my old electric plug-in trimmer - getting the darn cord out was such a nuissance that I'd only trim like every third mowing. This way I can easily trim quickly whenever I need.

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WeatheredMetal says "The Craftsman 18V Cordless Trimmer is a fantastic buy" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

WeatheredMetal — Wed, 05 May 2010 20:40:15 GMT

Craftsman 18v Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

Pros:

Inexpensive to run
Cordless
Strong enough for any job I've thrown in its way
Light weight
Brilliant design of the charger/storage rack combination
The fantastic Power Handle attachments available
1 year Craftsman Power Tool warranty

Tips for battery performance:

After charging the battery the first time it only lasted for about 7 minutes of run time. I made sure the battery was completely discharged and then placed it back on the charger overnight. When I used the trimmer the next day it ran like a champ! The battery lasted through trimming my entire yard (well over 30 minutes of running at full throttle). Not bad for an 18volt!

Overall, this is an excellent trimmer for the money (especially at the current $70.00 sale price!), though I would recommend it for small - medium sized yards only. Craftsman has earned my appreciation yet again.

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Feral9 says "This thing is JUNK!!!" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

Feral9 — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:03:42 GMT

Don't buy this! It's a piece of junk.

Bought this trimmer Monday, charged it overnight and tried to use it today (Wednesday). Trimmed 12 feet and the battery was completely dead. Recharged it and tried again.......................lasted 1 minute before the battery was dead again. Taking it back tomorrow. Not buying another Craftsman, had better battery life with my 'bargain basement' Black and Decker.

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cramartin says "Very convenient" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

cramartin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:53:36 GMT

I love not having to reel out a 100' cord to use this. It's light and maneuverable -- so much so that my 10 year old daughter could quickly master it to trim our grass. Pretty nifty. The bump line feeder doesn't work so well. You have to manually pull out the line, which is not a huge deal. The battery last for about 20-25 minutes in full use in line trimming mode. Enough for one big lawn trim (actually we did our neighbors yard too).

I am getting the blower sweeper attachment and another battery.

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bruce4469 says "DO NOT BUY" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

bruce4469 — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:37:34 GMT

Bought this unit at half of retail price and was warned but ignored. Charged it and used it once and ran beautiful for really long time. Put on charger and when I went to use 2nd time, it ran for about 15 feet and quit. Thinking perhaps I did not get on charger correctly, charged for 2 more days and ran about 15 feet again, so returned to Sears for money back yesterday. Am quite disappointed as it is light weight and well balanced for short person, but not any good if it will not retain charge and perhaps that is why they are closing them out at half price.

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marshyschiw says "Perfect for med. size yard - love the charger and edger" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

marshyschiw — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:57:05 GMT

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whining says "Battery life is just too low" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

whining — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:23:33 GMT

Yes, I knew from other reviews that the amount of work I could do each time I charged the battery was not going to be a lot, but my yard is small and I thought that only a few minutes of power would be enough.

Problems started when the battery would not even charge. I kept trying different ways, and for longer periods of time, but no luck. Worse luck was that because of my stubbornness, I wasted time, and when I tried to return the product, it was too late, and Sears would not take it back.

Advice: even if you are ok with how much work you can accomplish with each charge, you also have to consider how long the battery life will last, and it doesn't seem to be long.

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ethed says "Don't bother, ran out of battery charge in 2 mins" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

ethed — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:39:31 GMT

Got it home, let it charge over night. Gave it a whirl just now and it ran out of power in about 2 minutes, only got about 15 feet down the front edge of my lawn. =(

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PorscheJim says "For a small yard it's great. For a larger yard I would not buy." about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

PorscheJim — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:47:21 GMT

Craftsman 18volt convertible cordless trimmer. All in all it's Ok for the price. The battery runs out of power after about 10-15 minutes of hard use, like sidewalk edging. My back hurts after using it since the pole extension should be adjustable for longer length. I am only 5'-7" and have to bend over to use it properly. The 'safety switch' is a terrible design and with having to push and squeeze the handle while also holding it makes my hand ache after 10 minutes of use. Even my 15 year old son has complained about the switch. I am going to rewire the switch and put in a simple on-off toggle switch to eliminate hand strain. In one season I have worn through the bottom of the bump feed spool and it has to be replaced at a cost of $7. I am going to epoxy a metal cover over the new one to make it last longer. For a smaller yard it would be good. I have alot of trimming and the battery goes dead, and my hand and back hurt trying to do it all without taking a break. ...

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phoenix1481 says "not a trimer" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

sears-feed — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:30:06 GMT

I bought this hoping for easy start and light triming parts are non existant and as a trimer do not purchase unless you have a very small yard. On the other hand I purchased the blower attachment and it works pretty good and no cords or gas. Over all I would not buy another one....

GrassWacker says "Cordless Trimmer" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

sears-feed — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:15:50 GMT

I liked it. It is a LAWN trimmer not a field and brush mower. I have a gas powered trimmer and if I was going to maintain a couple hundered feet of fencing once a month this would not be the right product. But if you have a lawn and cut it weekly this is a great little trimner. I had no problem cutting weeds and from under shrubs and around my asphalt driveway too. I have fences on two sides and a fair amount of landscape to trim around. I thought battery charge time was great and life was no issue. Feed system could be better but line life was more than acceptable. Damage to landscape was minimal (a big plus over gas trimmer). Guard works great at keeping grass off your legs and shoes. Removable guard for tight spaces would have been an improvement. Triggers are awkward at first. Wish all my battery stuff charged this fast....

Jasonatr0n says "great trimmer for smaller yards. very easy to use!" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

Jasonatr0n — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:18:22 GMT

I purchased this trimmer a couple weeks ago for my small yard (about 1/5 acre). I didnt want to use gas, and dragging a cord around is a pain. I was really surprised of both the power and battery life provided by this unit. I trimmed my enitre yard, front and back, on a single charge. Granted, I have a small yard, but that is the reason I wanted battery power. I really like the modular design and the different attachments you can get for this unit. I did get the warranty on it, just in case. Overall, if you have a smaller yard and dont need to cut down really tall/thick weeds, this is a great value. I hope that extra batteries will be available in the comming years when mine will need replacing.

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SgtRuger says "Good & bad" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

sears-feed — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:45:05 GMT

Lightweight, batt does not last very long,spool too small, String runs out too quick. Never have been able to find xtra spools. In manual it says it takes a few charges to get all the capacity of the battery. It just doesn't happen. Seriously think about taking it back but it works so well when the charge is up and I don't have 350+ feet of extension cord....

Oger says "Don't waste your money" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

sears-feed — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:15:04 GMT

I thought this would be a good trimmer to not have to drag electrical cords around. Boy, was I ever wrong. The battery might last 10 minutes. After that, there is still power to spin the head but it does not turn fast enough to cut any grass (I'm talking fine bladed grass). Back to the long extension cords....

Anonymous says "Don't waste your time" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

sears-feed — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:30:05 GMT

Totally disappointed with this product. I bought the trimmer and blower last night and just returned it. The battery only lasted 15min, the trigger button is VERY hard to hold in, the trimmer vibrates so bad your hand goes numb, and the spool head is made of very thin material and will wear out quickly. Was so disappointed with the trimmer that I did not open the blower box. Don't buy this product unless it is a gift for the brother-in-law you don't like....

Anonymous says "OK for small yard" about Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Line Trimmer/Power Handle Combo

sears-feed — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:06 GMT

If you have less than say .... 1/5 acre then this should get the job done. If you have more than that then you'll need 3 batteries. They only last about 20 min each. Other than that it's a great system....