Name: BLACK+DECKER LST522
Brand: Black+decker
SKU: B019Z72FM4
Price: 98.94 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (6366 reviews)

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The BLACK+DECKER LST522 is a 20V MAX cordless string trimmer and edger featuring a 12-inch cutting swath, 2-speed control, and automatic line feed. It includes a 2.5 Ah lithium-ion battery and converts easily from a handheld trimmer to a wheeled edger for versatile yard maintenance.

✓ Best for: Homeowners with small to medium yards (up to 1/2 acre) needing a lightweight, cordless tool for routine trimming, edging borders, and light overgrowth. Ideal for weekly lawn maintenance, walkway edging, and weed control in flower beds.✗ Not ideal for: Users prioritizing heavy-duty professional tasks or those with large properties requiring continuous operation without battery swaps. It is less suitable for very dense overgrowth where gas-powered tools would be more effective.

Pros

✓PowerDrive high-torque transmission increases cutting power at the string for heavy weeds
✓Automatic Feed Spool (AFS) advances line as needed without requiring manual bumping
✓

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Specifications

Battery

Battery TypeLithium Ion

Battery Capacity2.5 Ah mAh

Battery Energy45 Wh Wh

Battery ModelLBXR2520

Charger IncludedYes (Wall-mountable)

Features

Line Feed SystemAutomatic Feed Spool (AFS)

Convertible DesignTrimmer to Wheeled Edger

Handle TypeAdjustable Height, Soft-Grip

Power System Compatibility20V MAX POWERCONNECT

Power SourceCordless

General

BrandBLACK+DECKER

ManufacturerBlack & Decker Outdoor

ModelLST522

ColorMulti

Warranty2 Year Limited Warranty

Performance

Cutting Swath12 inches mm

Speed Settings2-Speed count

Transmission TypePowerDrive High-Torque

Power

Voltage20V MAX (Nominal 18V) V

Transmission

Transmission TypePowerDrive high-torque

Line Feed

Feed MechanismAutomatic Feed Spool (AFS)

Warranty

Warranty Coverage2-year limited warranty

Dimensions & Weight

Height5.74 inches

Width41.33 inches

Depth9.25 inches

Weight5.7 pounds

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