What's this? Based mainly on trimming near a wall, edging, cutting tall grass and weeds, handling, and ease of use. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Price range:
$44.89 - $92.26
Summary:The Black & Decker GH1100 is a corded-electric, 7.2-amp, curved-shaft trimmer weighing 6.9 lbs. It uses a 0.08" diameter cutting line with a dual-line system.
Trimming: Denotes how quickly and neatly trimmers cut grass around walls, trees, and foundations. Edging: Denotes the speed and neatness of trimming a vertical line along a walkway. Tall grass & weeds: Reflects cutting power and speed in two-foot growth. Handling: Responsiveness and balance while cutting. Ease of use: Includes ease of starting the engine, feeding out new line, using controls, and handling.
About This Brand
Black & Decker is the leading manufacturer and marketer of corded electric and electric rechargeable string trimmers and offers an extensive line of electric products. Black & Decker string trimmers are widely available online and at Home Depot and Walmart.
Features & Specs - Black & Decker GH1100
Weight (lbs.) Weight is rounded to the nearest tenth of a pound and doesn't include fuel, which can add 1/2 pound.
Weight (lbs.)
6.9
Engine size Engine cubic centimeters (cc), motor amperes (amp), and motor electrical voltage (volt) are from the manufacturer.
Engine size
7.2 Amp
Shaft The shaft transfers power from the engine or motor to the lines that do the cutting. Models with straight shafts offer longer reach, while those with curved shafts tend to be lighter and easier to handle.
Shaft
Curved
Four-cycle engine Uses straight gasoline and doesn't require an oil/gasoline mixture, as do the two-cycle engines found in most trimmers.
Four-cycle engine
NA
Dual line Trimmers with two lines cut more quickly and can handle heavier growth than those with just one line, since they do twice the work with each pass.