BLACK+DECKER Electric Lawn Mower, Weed Eater and Edger 3-in-1 Combo, Corded 12-Inch 6.5 Amp Electric Weed Wacker and Compact Push Mower (BESTA512CM)

Like others, I needed to know the lowest measurement setting from the ground to the operating button with the mower attachment and trimmer in place. For some unknown reason, the community answers seemed to avoid such an easy question for those who owned one?! With that said, I just purchased my own to get that exact answer with a measuring tape. The LOWEST MOWER HEIGHT (from ground to button pressed): 22-1/2 inches. The HIGHEST MOWER HEIGHT (from ground to button pressed): 31-1/2 inches. **Due to my very own physical needs, the lowest height works perfectly for me! Fortunately, I did not have any of the 'troubles' that some have reported with theirs. If it works as it all did with my first use on a small yard today for even a season or two, I would definitely purchase again! Although it does kind of sound like a small shop vac in use, it is absolutely adorable and FUN for me to use. I love it!! It does look like a toy and is nearly identical to vacuuming (with both physical motions & width). So those that are impatient, hate vacuuming or want to look 'manly', may not appreciate this trimmer/mower like I already do. Did I mention that I I love this thing! :) However, as not to wear down the thin and very narrow plastic lip that holds the trimmer into the mower attachment, I personally won't be pressing the trimmer into the mower attachment until it "clicks" per the instructions. Instead, I simply press on the pedal and gently seat the trimmer all the way in before releasing the pedal to lock it in place. Noting again, that's just my own suggested solution to hopefully prevent that thin plastic 'lock' from wearing down so easily, or as I see that it probably could otherwise. Further, the trimmer seems to hold in place just fine when pressing the trimmer handle down to make turns (just like placing the weight on the back wheels to turn a vacuum). To 'lift up' on the trimmer handle when mowing, is when it wants to detach from the mower --so don't do that people lol. Just like every electric tool that I've ever owned, it does NOT come with an extension cord (and it makes me laugh that anyone would expect it to). However, since I wanted an extension cord designated just for this unit, I also purchased what did NOT work --and that was a 50 ft 16AWG Yellow HUANCHAIN brand through Amazon at the same time as well. To my disappointment and even trying to force it further into the plug hole, that extension cord does NOT and will NOT make a tight enough contact to fit but for 'brief' contact spurts. At first, that was a big GRRR there for me because the mower kept cutting out before I realized it was that extension cord that was barely making contact. Okaaay.... **Instead though and most fortunate for me, I ended up using my older orange extension cord (that most of us have laying around) that has a slightly narrower plug encasement ... which seats all the way into the plug for continuous contact well and fits perfectly tight! With my recent experience: If it feels slightly wobbly, kind of loose or pulls out too easily... just forget it and try another extension cord plug! You're welcome. Lol Again, before getting super frustrated with the extension cord constantly coming loose from the plug (like I did with the brand new yellow one), you may want to try to find an older style or better fitting extension cord first (even if to take the trimmer to your local hardware store to try one there)! See my extension cord pics as example: Orange (narrower) = Perfect & Tight Fit! Yellow (chubbier) = Frustrating, Loose & Horrible Fit!! Lastly, my reason for purchase: Living in an apartment with a small yard has became just too ridiculous annoying every year to 'wait' for yard maintenance not even mowing until the weeds are almost 18" high and allowing the clippings to just fall where they may for their tenants to just track long grass/weed clippings into our cars and apartments -- I finally had ENOUGH when a thorn weed recently caught my pant leg causing me to trip and fall! With this fun to use, light and nifty little edger/mower that I can enjoy taking care of my yard weekly and all by myself... I won't and NEVER will want such careless "yard maintenance" in or around my yard (or vehicle) again now anyway! I'm not done yet but just after mowing the whole yard once & quickly edging to 'test' it today, my yard already looks way better than it ever has before! I'm HAPPY and very pleased with this fun little B&D trimmer/mower being my new 'toy'! The only reason I'm not including pics of the results with its use on my yard today is due to some privacy concerns but it already looks GREAT! Yet, I hope my lengthy review helps answer some of the questions that I had prior to my having to purchase it to find out for myself anyway. I'm sure glad I did though! I don't enjoy raking so to prevent that, I will just be sure to mow weekly through the growing season because I CAN and will enjoy doing so, too. Just make sure you get a tight fitting extension cord and well then . . . Happy mowing the easy way!! :)

I bought this lawnmower a while ago, but I haven't had any suitable photos to compare it with until today. This machine is simple, reliable, easy to use, and powerful. The only thing you need to prepare is enough extension cord and consumables (Amaozn sells these, and they are cheaper and better than the original).

I’ve had this product for about 5 years now & it’s been fabulous for my small front & back yard. The front has several times gotten pretty overgrown & it’s mowed right through it. I also have replaced the line a single time yet although it is definitely due for it. It has overall been a great product. My only complaint in wishing it was cord free, but after using it so much though I’ve figured out how to bring the cord up from it and around the back of my neck & then hold it with my right right hand as I mow & that’s how I keep it out of my way.

It's 10:32pm and I just got finished cutting my entire front lawn and 2/3 of the rear. Only stopped because of time and lack of light. So happy, I'm writing this review this late. My jerk of a lawn guy decided to stop cutting my grass without notice because I wrote him a note about cutting my grass too low. Seriously, indoor carpet is longer than what he does to my lawn, which burns it, hence the grass looking the worst it's ever been in 20 years despite a good rainy season. Sorry, getting off track. My lawn quickly became overgrown (with me waiting for the lawn man like an idiot) and without fail, the city was quick to post a violation. This weedwacker came in 1 day. I figured it would last for at least the front yard. It did more than that, and will be ready for tomorrow too. I honestly thought it would bog down in high grass like both of my old gas mowers used to do, back when I cut the grass. Imagine my surprise when it didn't. It just kept cutting away. Is this thing going to replace your mower for medium to large yard, I would be lying if I said yes. Will it cut your grass faster than a real mower, again no. However, if you have a small patch of grass to cut, or have an emergency like me, with the city breathing down your neck, get it. It is super light weight and even though it took me longer than a regular mower, I had zero fatigue, aches, or pains. Even if this thing doesn't last, which I don't have any reason to think that it won't, it was less hassle to buy and use than going to the box store and renting, cleaning, then returning a lawn mower. Even if it were to break down on the 2nd or 3rd use, it's more than paid for itself as far as price and ease of use go. Seriously, this thing has preformed beyond my expectations. I know it's performed beyond its intended design use in my case. If it does happen to die soon, I'll update, but honestly, the electric motor didn't seem to strain at all. One last honorable mention, with the lawn attachment on, it was fairly quiet (which is why I kept working so late). I hope this review will help anyone that finds themselves in a similar situation. The bonus for me is that I can give my former lawn guy the finger the next time he cuts my neighbor's lawn across the street because now I have time to find someone that won't actually destroy my lawn when they cut it.

Does not come with a cable and having trouble finding the correct 2pin connection to the mower and 3pin connection to my electricity socket

It is lite, and it is versatile, except it only has a single cord, and doesn’t have enough velocity to cut anything except it’s far edges of the swing, result is essentially not cutting the lawn.

Excelente para mantener mi pequeño jardin. No ocupa mucho espacio y poda otillas a la perfeccion.

It's a very light duty tool; gets jammed easily and it's not built for using on a large proper yard. It probably will do your 10 minute - once a month trimming jobs without any issues. Not suggested for anyone that has a decently sized lawn/yard. The head is stuck with shaft jammed after going through a total of 8-9 spools. Black and Decker warranty website is not of help.

Buen producto, muy pequeño y buen uso, muchas funciones