Great brush trimmer not weed eater
591824
Works great on brush, 1" and smaller. Bought it Factory Reconditioned and a part was left out to mount weed eater and it is a pain to change it over anyway. It's OK, because I really needed it to cut brush, which it does great.
1552095
This trimmer is much lighter and easier to use than the old B&D GrassHog it replaced.  One quibble--I have given up trying to balance the device on the wheel when trimming edges at sidewalks, because I can't get it to cut a straight line.  This spring, It has done a nice job of cutting off weed heads so that they can't set seeds.  The included batteries last for 25 to 30 minutes on a charge, compared to 10 minutes or less for the old 18.v GrassHog batteries.  But I can't get the whole lawn done on two batteries, so decided to upgrade to  20V 5.0Ah replacement batteries from a competitor, that you can buy on eBay.  Night and day difference, and highly recommended.  I also purchased the BLACK+DECKER MTD100 3-in-1 Removable Mower Deck for use with this trimmer.  It is easy to use to turn the device into a mower, and I will probably use it a lot once the weeds in my lawn stop making flowers.  For now though, I find that I get better aim and control at the weeds by not using the deck.
1359115
I am replacing my 1995 22" Black and Decker hedge trimmer.  It still works, it's just that everything is loose and worn out.  Hows that for service.  I also have the 24" hedge hog trimmer.  I love them both from smooth cuts to brush removal..
1638917
Had a Black and Decker that was a waste of money.  Only got 15 minutes of battery life and it took all day to recharge.  Read the reviews and decided to give this a try and am so glad I did.  Have had it for a year now and when I took it out to use it after the winter it was still charged from the prior fall.  I have both the grass/boxwood trimmer and the short hedge trimmer.  I have a lot of heather that needs to be trimmed every year and the boxwood trimmer does a great job, I have now used it for 3 hours and it is still charged (granted that is not 3 continuous hours but 3 hours of stop and go).  Like the fact that the angle can be adjusted to fit where it is being used as well as to adjust for comfort.  Yes it was expensive but it works and works well.  You can spend less on another brand but based upon my experience what you will get will not come close to Gardena's quality.
2955895
Bought it to trim the hedges and bushes on my property and wanted something battery operated as I didn't want to be tripping over power cords. I was concerned that it wouldn't be powerful enough to cut everything or may die quickly but it did not disappoint.

Pros:
- It cuts through everything I have from shrubs to pine tree branches with no issues.
- Battery lasts a while. Single charge has lasted me 1 hours with no issues. It still has a charge but I ran out of stuff to trim to see how long it lasts.
- Easy to hold and not jerky.
- Well designed and no hand fatigue while gripping the switches.

Cons
- Battery not compatible with out B&D devices. It's 20 volts and the other devices I have are all 18 volt which means it's on it's own.
- Thicker branches require proper angling or the blades may get stuck.
3979481
I've had this weed whip for a few months and used it several times. It has enough power for the average home owner but I wouldn't buy one for a landscaping business. The whip is cut pretty short and doesn't cover a large area but it will trim around beds, trees & poles without a problem. It does a fair job of edging the driveway & sidewalks if they are not too overgrown. It has the same battery & charger as my B+D hedge trimmer and one 1.5 AH battery lasts long enough to do most of my yard on the high power setting.
All in all I feel it was a good purchase. We will see about longevity but so far it hasn't had any issues.
4013488
This is my third exactly the same.  I ran the other two into the ground through hard use but couldn't bear to throw them out. They deserve better.

This is a great weedwacker for using for 20 mins for keeping the place looking good.  I wouldn't recommend for heavy duty clearing use and that's not what I use it for.  It has plenty of power for weeds and long grass, but not enough power to cut my chicken wire fence so I can trim right up next to it without worrying. I am constantly switching it on and off to move stuff, and I can just leave it as when it's off, it's off, not idling like a gas powered trimmer.  So while I answer the phone and forget what I was in the middle of, it doesn't matter.  It's clean and quiet, so easy to grab when you are dressed up to go do something else but see something that needs to be trimmed; Gardeners -- you know who you are.

It doesn't go through much trimmer string, and the no bumping system works just fine.  I bought it because I believed the reviews, and I'm glad I did. Yep, it looks dinky & is not going to impress the neighbors.  But they might wonder, why does that guy always smile while he trims the weeds?  Well, that's what I do anyway.  I go through one every two years and they work hard for me. I'd definitely recommend.
1650071
I really like this trimmer. Two misses:
-I wish is that the head could pivot for easier sidewalk edging.
-The trimmer string it comes with is garbage. Upgrade the string right away.

Power is very strong and I use it on the slower speed which is adequate for my blue grass. It's a solid tool and I love it.
718349
I like this weed wacker but don't LOVE it because of the lack of power. It works fine, but won't go through thicker weeds. I love the fact that I don't have to try and get my gas weed wacker started anymore... I do love the battery power as opposed to gasoline. Which also makes this extremely light and ergonomic to use for this 61 year old woman.
14365
I purchased this trimmer because I got tired of always having to mix gas. The trimmer has lots of power. I'm easily able to cut through tall grass. It also trims along sidewalks and driveways very cleanly and makes a nice edge. The trimmer does have a strong motor so it's a little heavier than the cheaper models. Get yourself a good long extension cord and you'll be all set with this good electric trimmer
3534599
I bought this at the same time as the matching grass trimmer.  The blower has enough power to do a cleaning job of my garage and remove grass trimmings from my sidewalk and porch before needing to change out the battery.  This is a very handy system for a homeowner who have light jobs to take care of and not a lot of room for storage.
4606214
This is my first trimmer and I may have overdone it as the gh3000 has more power than I need. Overall, I'm happy with this and it's power helped me get my yard cleaned up quickly. I'm mainly using it for edging but I can tell it would do well with weeds. This came out if its box easily and was set up in a few minutes. Just remove strapping tape holding the spool and line in place, snap in the handle, and put one screw in the plastic guard. You will need a small phillips screwdriver for the screw. There was no need for instructions. I did look at the instructions afterward and am not sure if I'd be able to follow them. There is a small hook in the handle to help keep the extension cord from coming out during use but that does not work very well. I kept having to re-hook the extension cord. Even so, the extension cord never came unplugged during use.
I have had it for one day and used it a total of about 30 minutes. The wheel guide rolls smoothly and was handy in my driveway and along the edge of the sidewalk but not much use in the backyard. The self feed line spool works pretty good, there were a couple of times that I had to wait 5 seconds or toggle the power to get more line to come out. Being a new owner, I don't know how much line is used or what is acceptable. I will buy an extra spool and spare line to always have one ready. So far, I have had difficulty finding an extra SF-080 line in stores. Home depot and Lowe's both are not carrying it. Luckily Amazon does have it. As with all plastic items, I'll see how long this mainly plastic tool will last as I read the bad reviews and recalls on the GH1000.
3470112
This trimmer is small, but  just right for my wife, she is pleased saying it make her job easier. Trimmer cuts the grass and weeds off
at ground level. don't expect too much out of it ,it is small ,designed for light duty work. The different blades are easy to change,We used both blades . The hedge cutting blade works good ,if used only on new growth limbs (1/8")
1531985
OMG I love this weed eater so so much. I can leave it charged in the garage forever, grab it and the battery still has a full charge. It cuts through regular grass, light brush and anything else with ease. It's a little on the pricey side, but SO SO worth it.
3503607
This is a great weedeater for lightweight tasks. Battery will last about 15-20 minutes- I purchased the leaf blower and extra battery with this, so I just charge o e while I am using the other and do not have any issues.
4046864
This trimmer is particularly good in comparison with the others I have used because the line feeds smoothly from the pre-loaded heads.  Even with pre-loaded heads the Sears WeedWackers and Weedeater RTE 113 are nearly useless.
1459598
5 stars for the Trimmer, not the blower though.  Love the trimmer!  It is light weight but really does the job.  So much quieter than the gas models too.  Don't get me wrong though, this trimmer is great for smaller areas but probably would not work as well for someone who has large areas needing trimming.  For along fences, walkways, walls etc. it is the perfect tool.  The battery charges quickly and love the fact that you can leave the battery charging all the time without worry of it burning up.  Love the charge indicator too.  For the price, this is a great deal!

Now on to the blower.  Works OK to just clear the sidewalk after trimming but really not powerful enough for heavy leaf volume or larger areas such as driveways or roofs.  We have many nut trees and the squirrels leave nut shells on our roof but we need more power than this supplies for those jobs.  Again, considering the price, not a bad deal for small areas and handy too.  Good pair!