The new collection of 18V cordless garden equipment from Black & Decker® gives gardeners maximum power, limitless flexibility and total independence anywhere in the garden. The Black & Decker® 18V cordless garden range comprises three high performance products: the GTC610 Hedge Trimmer, the GLC2500 Strimmer® String Trimmer and the GW180 Garden Sweeper.
The powerhouse of the Black & Decker® cordless garden range is the 18V battery system. These slide pack battery packs are totally interchangeable between all these products as well as between a range of Black & Decker® power tools and provide sustained high power, extended user time and fast recharging. The batteries are also 20% lighter than their lead acid predecessors, making the range even easier to use.
The Black & Decker® GTC610 Hedge trimmer has 51cm blade for a broad cut; while the blade is fully overlapped to give a clean cut that reduces the risk of hedge damage and associated diseases. The gap between the blade teeth can accommodate branches up to 12mm in diameter, making heavy-duty trimming easy.
Thanks to the 18V battery, the Black & Decker® GTC610 hedge trimmer has a running time of 42 minutes enough time to cut up to 100m2 of hedge. For even greater peace of mind, the Black & Decker® GTC610 hedge trimmer also includes a tough transparent hand guard that protects the arm while trimming, offering greater visibility of the area being trimmed and greater cutting accuracy.
The Black & Decker® GLC2500 Strimmer® string trimmer has a 25cm cutting diameter. This together with its high torque gear drive delivers superb power and speed for heavy-duty cutting. The Black & Decker® GLC2500 Strimmer® string trimmer also features the time saving Reflex® line system an automatic line-feeding mechanism that ends the hassle of replacing or extending cutting lines. For the perfect finish, a handy edging facility with guide ensures all lawn edges are left neat and tidy.
For comfort and convenience, the shaft of the GLC2500 Strimmer® string trimmer is extendable, accommodating different heights of gardener; while an adjustable second soft grip handle gives greater control and comfort, even during use for long periods of time. With its 18V battery pack, the Black & Decker® GLC2500 Strimmer® string trimmer cuts more grass, more quickly than any other cordless string trimmer.
The Black & Decker® GW180 Garden Sweeper, which also runs on the 18V battery pack is capable of cleaning a typical driveway, garage and garden pathway from one single charge. It has a 115 mph blowing speed to make light work of hard surface tidying, while a built in scraper is perfect for shifting stubborn debris, such as wet leaves. The unit also features a rapid fit tube for easy storage.
Suitable for left- or right-handed operation, the Black & Decker® GW180 Garden Sweeper, with its soft grip handle and easy to use paddle switch is comfortable to use and control anywhere in the garden.
The 18V battery platform common to each of the powered garden tools in the new collection offers a fast re-charge time of three hours ensuring they are ready for use again in no time at all.
The Black & Decker® 18V cordless garden range is available from Argos, Focus, Homebase, and all other good DIY stores nationwide. The SSPs are: GTC610 Hedge Trimmer, £59.99; the GLC2500 Strimmer® String Trimmer, £59.99 and the GW180 Garden Sweeper, £49.99.
When using any kind of power tools, it is essential that the manufacturers safety recommendations be observed.
For general enquiries, please contact 01753 511234.