Disclosure: Black+Decker provided me with a 60V Cordless String Trimmer to facilitate this review.
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This time of year we constantly are on the look out for gifts for father’s day. However, we sometimes forget to stop and pay attention to what dad really wants. Every year our fathers try subtly passing off hints as to what would be a good father’s day present this year. Still most years we all tend to fall back on old faithful socks, ties, shirts and maybe a card.
How many times has dad talked about needing to replace his string trimmer. Perhaps he was suggested that his gas one was a tad noisy and he wished he had a battery operated one. How many times has he stood in the hardware store just looking at the lawn and garden equipment. Wishing that he had some of the fancy new toys.
We all see it, and then when it comes times to look for father’s day presents we quickly forget.
With less then a week left until Father’s Day, it is prime thinking time. We should remind ourselves that perhaps for some of our dads a nice new 60V Cordless String Trimmer from Black+Decker might be just the gift he is really after.
BLACK+DECKER LST560C 60V MAX EASYFEED Cordless String Trimmer
I have used a number of different trimmers over the years. A big gas guzzler that was noisy, and smelly. I had to take it apart every time I wanted to feed the string, because it just didn’t want to work right. The gutless little electric one that bent more grass then it cut. In addition, I really hate trying to get really close to things to make sure I get all the grass so I was definitely in the market for a nice new Trimmer.
I am actually super impressed with Black+Deckers new 60V line. I have a few other Black+Decker tools already including a 20V drill I reviewed at Christmas. One of my earliest cordless drills was also a B+D model that was top of the line at the time it came out. I have found over the years that B+D tends to produce a very high quality product.
This trimmer is no different. It features a push button string feeder on the handle to make it easier to lengthen the string as necessary. I was impressed to find a lockout mechanism on the handle requiring a button to be pushed before the Trimmer could be turned on. This particular safety feature, that is often found on hand tools is something that I really feel is important.
Lithium 60V Battery Seems To Last Longer
The battery last a fairly long time. I trimmed around the entire yard once and went back out today and did half the yard again before the batter finally died. This is actually quite a substantial length of time, much better then any other battery trimmer I have personally used. The trimmer seems to be designed so that the trimmer runs at full power right up until it shuts off. This all adds up to make it a superb machine. I believe it is a great gift for the father that does not already have one.
Black+Decker have given me the opportunity to allow one of my readers to win a 60V String Trimmer, Giveaway open to Canada only (no QC) Ends 7/12 (ARV, $233)
Rosanne Robinson says
I would also love to have the Convection Countertop Oven.
Juliee Fitze says
I would like to get one of their toaster ovens.
Dorothy H says
The Countertop Convection Oven would be nice.
Piroska says
I’d love to get the 20V MAX* Lithium Ion 4 Tool Combo Kit: Drill/Driver, Circular Saw, Reciprocating Saw
Anita L says
I would also like to get a 20V MAX* Lithium Ion 4 Tool Combo Kit: Drill/Driver, Circular Saw, Reciprocating Saw and Work Light for hubby!
Ashleigh Swerdfeger says
I would take a coffee grinder 🙂 For my hubby, a reciprocating saw or a circular saw.
Pauline Milner says
My husband needs to get a self propelled mower for our new yard. http://www.blackanddecker.ca/en-ca/products/lawn-and-garden/lawn/lawn-mowers/36v-19-in-selfpropelled-mower/spcm1936 He could use the assistance mowing. He is not getting any younger! Thanks for the super giveaway opportunity. It is just what we need!
Trevor Lackey says
I would love the 40V MAX Lithium 20 in. Mower
KellyPC says
I’d love a 16V MAX* Lithium Flex Vac!
Geneviève B says
I would like the 10-n-1 Steam-Mop!
Meekyung says
I would love to get Convection Countertop Oven
Ira says
This toaster http://www.blackanddecker.ca/en-ca/products/small-appliances/kitchen/toasters-and-ovens/2slice-toaster/tr1278bd. Ours is on it’s last leg…
Kathleen Roffey says
I would like the 12 Amp 17 in. Electric Mower, Sure beats pull starting my current mower
Kristi Friesen says
I would love to have the 40V MAX* Lithium 20 in. Mower.
Mark V says
36V 19 in. Self-Propelled Mower
janine a says
the countertop convection oven 🙂
ducky says
I’d love a new lawn mower.
Kathy says
I really could use the Black & Decker GSN35 Compact Garden Shears but the easyfeed string trimmer is at the top of my list
Anne Derkat says
I would love the hedge trimmer.
Stephanie LaPlante says
I would love to get the 40V MAX Lithium 20 in. Mower!
Calvin F. says
7.25″ Round Waffle Maker would be nice to make some waffles.
Dave H says
I’d like to have a B&D Cordless Power Drill
Christian says
the lawnmower looks great
Mary Warner says
I need a new Drill!
Sandi Tymchuk says
A Black & Decker rechargeable lawn mower would be great outside, as would a new B&D toaster oven for the kitchen inside.
Nate says
I would like a hedge trimmer
409cope says
I would like the Mill&Brew Coffeemaker with Grinder.
Gillian Morgan says
I would love to get the 20V MAX* Lithium Garden Cultivator.
Heather Swanson says
a toaster
DebP says
I could use a new 12 cup coffee maker.
Athena says
The Cordless lawnmower.
Margaret Huitema says
i would love to get the Model No. BDH1855SM 10-n-1 Steam-Mop™ with Fresh Scenti
Lauralee J P says
Cordless Lithium 2-IN-1 Floor Extension Stick Vacuum! Really Nice!
Rene says
The 10-in-1 steam mopsounds so good that it might even tempting me to clean!
Chris MacDonald says
I would love to get a Black and Decker Stainless Steel Coffee Grinder
LILLIAN BROWN says
I would really like the 6 Slice Digital Convection Oven with Rotisserie
Darren Scrubb says
I would enjoy to receive a 2 Slice Toaster TR3490SKT.
Tania B says
I could really use the 10-n-1 Steam-Mop™ with Fresh Scent in my house
Marlene V says
My husband would love the 40V MAX* Lithium 20 in. Mower
dave says
like to get a Cordless Lithium Hand Vacuum
Linda Svarovsky says
Would love to get 20V MAX* Wireless Bluetooth Speaker w/ AC Power
Doris Humber says
I’d also love the Steam Mop.
missbobloblaw says
I’d love a 20V MAX* Lithium 2-Speed Drill/Driver!
Sarahjferg says
We really need the 60V MAX* POWERSWAP™ 20 in. Cordless Mower. Our mower is on its end days.
AD says
So many Black & Decker products I would love to have and would definitely make use of… One would be the 20V MAX* Lithium Flex Vac with Floor Head + Pet Hair Brush, perfect to clean those smaller spaces or awkward areas in my home, I can take it to work and also clean my car.
BlessedTA says
20V MAX* Lithium 2-Speed Drill/Driver
Amie says
I would love a Robotic Vacuum! That would be so handy !
kim says
I would like to try the Black and Decker 10-n-1 Steam-Mop.
Deborah P says
I would love the 36V MAX* Lithium Stick Vac with ORA™ Technology or the 12 Amp 17 in. Electric Mower. I would make great use of either
TJ Turnbull says
I would get the Black and Decker 10-n-1 Steam-Mop with dogs in my house it would be a blessings lol