| View Larger Image | Black & Decker NS118 18-Volt Cordless Electric Broom Hard Surface Sweeper | Tools & Hardwareby Black & Decker
| List Price: | $132.40 | | Price: | $84.65 | | You Save: | $47.75 (36%) | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
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FEATURES | - Cordless broom with lightweight, ergonomically designed frame
- Rechargeable 18-volt NiCd battery holds its charge for extended run time
- Battery charger is wall-mounted for convenient storage
- Includes sweeper, straight tube, 18-Volt battery and battery charger
- Not recommended for use in the grass or flower beds
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Black & Decker 18 Volt Cordless Broom Hard Surface Sweeper makes it convenient to keep your grounds free of debris. Leaves and debris are swept away by up to 120 mph air speeds, and the cordless, lightweight design makes it easy to handle and control. The rechargeable battery releases easily and stores in the included charger, so it's ready to work when you are.ul.indent {list-style: inside disc;text-indent: 20px;}img.withlink {border:1px black solid;}a.nodecoration {text-decoration: none}A lightweight, cordless design makes this hard surface sweeper easy for anyone to handle. View larger.Rechargeable Power Cuts the CordsAn included 18-volt rechargeable battery delivers enough power to clear garages, walkways, and decks of any loose debris. Since there are no cords to worry about, you're free to reach the remote corners of your property without needing to search for an available outlet. The battery stows in the charger and is fully charged in eight hours. You can also swap the battery among your other Black & Decker cordless lawn tools.Less Noise and No EmissionsBlack & Decker designed this sweeper to dramatically cut back on noise levels common in many other sweepers or blowers. Less noise helps protect your hearing and makes using the sweeper a much more pleasant experience, for you and your neighbors. There's no messy up-keep found with blowers that use gas and oil, and zero emissions to harm the environment.Light Weight for Easy UseAt less than five pounds, the cordless broom is light enough for almost any user. Its light weight makes it easier to control where debris goes. The tool also features a large single on/off switch makes operation simple.The Black & Decker 18 Volt Cordless Broom Hard Surface Sweeper is covered by a two-year warranty.What's in the BoxNCS118 Black & Decker 18 Volt Cordless Broom Hard Surface Sweeper, straight tube, 18-volt battery charger, 18-volt battery pack #244760-00The NS118 makes it simple to keep garages, walkways, patios, decks, and other hard surfaces clean and clear. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 280 reviews)
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DOES THE JOB - EASY HANDLING by mss kat (los angeles, ca)  5 Stars
November 30, 2009
this is exactly what i was looking for. does the job well. not very loud like some leaf blowers can be.
one personal con but by no means a discouragement for purchasing: may have been my not reading all the product details beforehand but was a little bummed that charging the unit requires the battery to be removed and placed in a separate charging dock (included). i guess i was expecting a cord to plug right in to the blower itself and charge as i used to have one that did this and it seemed easier than having to remove the battery. i guess they do this now since the battery can fit into other Black & Decker products so it's a nice feature in that regard.
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WHAT HAPPENED TO THE EXTRA BATTERY? by Q & A 5 Stars
November 22, 2009
Unfortunately it doesn't come with an extra battery anymore...whats with that?! I've owned this now for two years and its never let me down. (It was a great deal back then for sixty bucks on sale at walmart) I've been very happy with this blower and getting the extra battery was definitely the deal clincher. I would have to reconsider now that it only comes with one.
I've read where some people had problems with their batteries but I haven't. The blower, batteries and charger have always been stored indoors in our laundry room. Never outside and not in the garage where the temps fluctuate so maybe that's made a difference. After 2yrs I haven't noticed any real change in the battery life and it still works like new.
I use both batteries fully charged in the fall for leaves and are easily able to do the 12x16 back deck, the 5x20 front porch, the 6' concrete decking around 20x40 IG pool and 20x16 outdoor cabana. I use one fully charged battery every day in the summer to clean the pool and cabana area. It's very light weight and easy to swing back and forth. It's so quiet my wife said it sounds like her hair dryer. The second battery is easy enough to just carry in my hand or coat pocket. I've always kept one battery in the charger and the other in the blower. When I'm ready to use it I swap out the batteries. If I'm going to need both batteries I just swap them and wait 30-45min then get started and carry the extra one with me. Like any thing else you buy, if you take care not to abuse it you'll get years of trouble free use.
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Cordless Blower Review by John P. Ronhovde (suburb of Minneapolis)  4 Stars
November 16, 2009
I read the other reviews on this one prior to purchase. I wanted something that could provide enough power to clear some leaves from the yard and also be used by family members for the more normal day to day operations (blow deck, blow out garage, blow grass trimmings, etc.). This blower is very light so it is easy to use. It has a large "toggle" type flat switch for easy on/off operation. It is very nice for the day to day work and can be used for some moderate leaf clearing in the Fall. You will need a gas or plug in variety for the heavy duty work. I am happy with the purchase though. It does what I had hoped it would do and the battery lasts long enough between charges to complete these tasks.
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A Clean Sweep by Spudman (Pasadena, MD United States) 5 Stars
November 16, 2009
The purchase from Amazon was flawless; the trimmer was on by front porch within three days of the order placement. Amazing. Be careful opening the box. I got a nasty paper cut in my eagerness to rip off the box top with brute force. Inside the box everything was expertly packaged and protected with egg carton quality cardboard shell.
Luckily operating the machine is simple because the direction sheet leaves much to be desired. It displays as many languages as a United Nations guide, but all in small print, all directions overly succinct. What you need to know is on the direction sheet but not necessarily easy to find because of a lack of clarity and organization.
The small pictures provided require the use of a magnifying glass. The pictures aren't annotated with text, just numbered sequentially.
In the Yard
When one buys a yard toy he doesn't really need, especially one that costs a hundred dollars, expectations and hopes are high. To this reviewer's relief, Black and Decker's cordless trimmer exceeds all expectations and far surpasses any preconceptions of performance and utility. Without clear directions I did have a bit of difficulty attaching the tool's handle, but after that little chore it was all uphill.
So far this handy trimmer has performed flawlessly from one end of Spud Acres to its brother. On one charge I trimmed the front beds, the edges of the asphalt driveway, and most of the beds in the backyard. With extra batteries it's a snap to replace a spent battery with a fresh one. With the batteries included with my other Black and Decker cordless yard tools, and the Firestorm 18V battery bought recently, I have 6 batteries for the three tools. Even if a battery is attached to each tool, I still have two fresh batteries on standby on the chargers.
Recommendation
This tool easily rates five stars. It's quieter than my other two trimmers, has more than adequate power for my needs, and is easy to maneuver. At first I thought that the pull down edge guide was a useless gimmick, but it actually works very well. Also the automatic line-feed feature is wonderfully convenient.
NOTES - Be sure to remove tape from the line cutter and the spool. This bit of advice is not mentioned in the directions.
I bought three spools of prewound line when I bought the trimmer, but learned from the directions that one can use bulk line to rearm an empty spool. I like the convenience of using spools ready to use.
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Excellent! by Thomas M. Scudiero (Midlothian, VA USA) 5 Stars
November 13, 2009
This is a great product. It does exactly as advertised. I get about 15 minutes of power on a full charge. Plenty of time to blow off the front walk, front and side steps and the back deck. Lightweight and easy to handle.
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