Somewhat bulky compared to pass models but does what I want and runs over 20 minutes. I cut dead flowers twigs and do clean up hedge work with them. Saves time and effort. I do not understand negative comments about run time. Runs long enough for my yard work. Use it almost daily.

PRIOR TO THIS PURCHASE, I HAD NEVER OWNED ELECTRIC GRASS SHEARS BUT, AFTER USING THIS GRASS SHEAR, I AM HOOKED! THIS GRASS SHEAR IS EASY TO USE, LIGHT WEIGHT, CUTS EVEN TOUGH WEEDS WITH EASE, NO CORD TO GET IN YOUR WAY, AND MADE BY A TRUSTED BRAND.

I had owned this product before (without the long handle) so I knew that it would do the job. I ordered it so my 86-year-old father could trim the grass with the long handle. He hasn't complained and when I come home from work, the grass is trimmed. His only comment was that it doesn't go for long periods of time without a recharge, but then I suspect he isn't going at marathon speed. The final product, the trimmed edges, look very nice.

This shear worked OK for about a year. I use it with the extension handle and you do have to have a strong hand to keep both triggers pressed to keep the unit running. Now after a year, a full charge only lasts about 5 minutes. It used to work 15-20 minutes on full charge. I would replace the battery, but there is no replacement available.

I had purchased a handle and had to have this model to use handle.

Took quite a long time to arrive, but it is what I was looking for.

I know that some poeple think a 45 minute charge is not enough however this is a trimmer not an edger.I have used the previous one with great success. It trims grass around sprinklers and places that a mower can't reach.
I hope that a replacement battery will be available when the present battery wears out.

I bought this product, charged it up overnight and found it would not work after a single 3 second burst. I returned it, and bought two more, to be sure I could edge before company coming. After charging both overnight, one worked, but the other one stopped after 3 minutes and would not charge again. The THIRD appliance works fine and holds a charge. This is too much trouble to buy 3 to get only 1 that works.

This product is difficult to use and is a joke.
Don't buy it.

I have tried several and this is the best one. Most power and runs longer than other brands with one charge.

I had difficulty ordering my replacement from another supplier. It did not accomodate the features I needed to match those of my old one. Amazon came through.

It does exactly what I expected. Good product.

This is the second GS500 shear I've owned. I couldn't find a replacement when my first one wore out, so I locally purchased the GS700 which I assumed was an improved version of the GS500. Big mistake! While I won't spend time on the GS700, I will say that it is completely unsatisfactory vis-a-vis the GS500. After unexpectedly finding the GS500 on Amazon, I immediately ordered it and have been as happy with the second one as I was with the first. In fact, I intend to order a replacement battery from Black and Decker while the batteries are still available so I can extend the life of my new GS500.

I've had the cordless shears for several years, and I love them.I bought this pair for my daughter lest she steals mine.They are perfect for trimming around and under things I want to protect from string trimmers. (Trees and fences).

I had a cordless grass shear about 20 years ago. I decided I was not happy with anything I found on the market today and thought to give this old product a try. It did the trick, I am very pleased. I only wish the charge could last longer.

Poor blade quality means frequent jams. Limited run-time. Uncomfortable to operate with small to medium size hand. Save your money. This item deserves 0 stars.

Neat little device. To get near tree bottoms. Trim near borders around gardens and pool edging. I like it a lot. Would recomend it to anyone who has to finish a big job.

You better have a strong thumb to keep the lock disengaged.
OK for very light grass trimming.
A full charge will last about 5 minutes.
I have not been able to find a replacement/rechargeble battery.
Don't buy it !!

The old blades they use to make before 1998 for this unit were top quality and would last you like 50 yard cuttings. The ones you pick up today only last like 8 yard cuttings before they get dull. They are very hard to sharpen with a file or dremel tool. I cannot get them to sharpen right so I'm forced to buy new blades often. The battery life is avg 30 - 45 mins.

Look at the voltage of this unit. It is 3.6 and that is the amount of power you can expect to get out of it. It may cut though grass, but only if you do not try to cut to much at one time. Otherwise Black and Decker brand has always held up good for me and I think it is a good product for the price.

This is not a guys tool; however my wife loves it! It trims extremely well and the battery charge holds every bit of a half hour if not longer. It cuts through almost any type weed or grass with little or no resistance. Ladies, put on your gloves and get a trimming! :-)

Was unable to use item since I have a bad back. The extension handle was never set for this item. I would not have ordered this item if I knew I would not get the extension handle.

This Grass Shear is perfect for pruning and for mowing around flowers and shrubs! I use mine for mowing and weeding my flowerbeds - much faster and easier than pulling them by hand. Great for pruning small bushes and shrubs. Light and easy to use, quick charge lasts longer on mine than the promised 35 minutes. Black & Decker always makes a quality product. Highly recommend!

These shears are way too feeble for any serious use. They cut the tender tips of the grass fine, but when it comes to the beefier, possibly wet, root area, they totally fail. The overload shutoff kicks in every 5 seconds, making them totally unusable for me. I tried to trim the overgrown edge of my lawn and I gave up after 6 feet. If you are a serious gardener and want a strong, reliable tool that does its job, this is not for you.

I have used the clippers for many years and I want to replace the batteries. I have a GS300 clipper not the GS500 and would like to be able to order batteries to replace the ones that no longer will take a charge. How may I order new bateries for the GS300 grass clipper? Thank you, WL Bourgeois

I can't say that this is the best grass shear made.
When fully charged, it will run for about 30-45
minutes before the charge is lost. It takes quite
a long time to charge this baby up.

The quality on the handheld unit it pretty good. The
long-handle accessory is just fine also. I don't like
the way they both connector together. Seems like it could
be trouble over time.

We have a yard that is close to 3/4 of an acre, with lots
of flower beds, trees, and things to trim around. Honestly
this is not the unit for us, but my wife wanted a rechargeable,
and there are not many out there.

It works. It gets the job done if you are patient. But there
could be improvements made.

To get 5 stars, the battery life should be longer, quicker
to recharge, and the connector for the long handle should be
more secure.

All it needs is to recognize flowers from the weeds.

I had one that was lost in a house fire some years ago,and I havn't had another one since,until the other day I thought about B&D grass shears how convenent they was!so here I am getting my secound one,I'm glad they still make them. I have grass that grows under the stairs on my deck they would work great on that,since you can't get to it with a mower or string trimmer!

The design of the previous model(s) of grass shears were all the same for about 25 years. I know this because I have seen them in all sorts of colors, but the design never changed. This newer model came out last year and while it is a fine unit, it's a little bit more difficult to use. The only problem is the lock-on button feature. For some reason a lot of strength is needed to secure the lock. People with arthiritis, and joint problems could have difficulties with this unit. I understand that this model has an extension sold seprately, but better design is needed.

This has become My new favorite toy. After purchasing this product, I just can't put it down. It's lightweight yet buff, and perfect for a Woman who wants to get Her hands on some power tools! I love the safety feature as well - it's worth the extra effort to keep little baby's hands intact! I love it!!!

Although the top button is a safety measure by design, it's very difficult to press the top button to unlock the shears and turn it on to use. Definitely not designed for the weak or elderly! As a result, we're shopping for new shears.

This is a great tool for trimming grass around those beautiful retaining walls. I tried using hand shearers and it was almost impossible.

This item is very good if you have a small lawn and want to keep it neatly edged. If you have a large lawn, a string trimmer might be more appropriate, due to the fact that the shear may run out of charge before you are finished, and a string trimmer is a lot faster.

The shear is light enough to handle and does not wiggle around when cutting. The switch is a little hard to turn on but is probably engineered that way for safety. The blades cut the grass cleanly, and if they jam from the grass being too thick, they unjam easily. The blades last longer and cut better if you wipe off the grass sap between uses, and oil them lightly, as the manual instructs.

For a small area where you might ordinarily use hand clippers, this is a great little tool that saves a lot of time and keeps your hand from getting blistered. For me it was well worth the price--a great tool where hand clippers are not enough, but a string trimmer is overkill.

This product is good for females, as it is light weight, and you have complete control over it at all times not like weed eaters that seem to overpower you. You don't need jeans, army boots and goggles just to use this! I do have trouble with the on/off switch. Hard to keep the unit going at all times. Keeps cutting off. Easy to recharge and a delight to have no gasoline worries or electric cord worries.

This is one of the handiest lawn gadgets to have. I love it for trimming and edging... especially hard to get to places that the lawn mower can't begin to reach. If you don't have time to mow the lawn... this little bit of tidying up that you can accomplish with the trimmer is very helpful. Plus, I think Black & Decker products are tops!

I really like the Black & Decker Grass Shear. Maybe it's my neat and orderly personality when it comes to gardening, but I found it really did a great job of cleaning up the edges of our yard that a mower couldn't tackle. It's light and easy to use -- and reminds me greatly of when my son was much younger and I used to cut his hair with an electric trimmer.

The grass in my yard now looks quite stylish and I'm buying the extension handle kit to make it easier to cover more territory while standing up. Parents will like the "lock-off" switch which prevents accidental start-ups. However, I find it so difficult to unlock this switch (when wearing gloves or if hands are sweaty) that it's almost "adult-proof" (which is why I only gave it 4 stars).