Black and decker multi tool blade8/15/2023 I had just bought long-stemmed roses for my wife and my mother-in-law in advance of Mother’s Day. By now, it was raining, so I brought the tool inside (per the instructions to not expose the unit to rain or snow). I wrestled the pruner out of the branch, since depressing the trigger didn’t release the blade. The branch I was cutting came closer to ¼ of an inch. The manual stated that the tool would cut 1/3 inch of hardwood. My new chainsaw remained part of that tree for weeks until a chance windstorm brought the tree-and my saw-crashing down.īack to the pruner. Around the halfway mark, the weight of the tree clamped down on the bar. Inexperienced but “too smart” to read up on how to drop a tree, I made a straight cut into an oak. I flash backed to 30 years earlier when I purchased my first chainsaw. On its maiden cut, the pruner got hung up on a small branch To operate the pruner, you must depress and hold this switch PLUS the trigger. It’s important to note that the on/off switch also functions as a safety. The on/off switch sits behind the trigger and trigger guard. I recharged it for an additional 4 hours. I reread the instructions: “Press and hold the on/off key and press cutting trigger twice for no more than one second.” Nothing happened. The next day, I took it outside to test it. Besides, the manual says that the battery will stay charged for up to 18 months, which must be some sort of record for a rechargeable battery. I told myself that it would be worth the wait. I’ve recovered from major surgery in less time than that, but fine. The instructions told me to charge battery for 25-28 hours before using it for the first time, since it was shipped fully drained from the factory. Having recently purchased a plethora of Chinese-manufactured products that arrived in crushed boxes with tragically translated instructions, the box, instructions, and tool stood out as exceptionally well packaged. Inside the B & D box, the tool was held securely in a molded cradle While I love the concept of a lightweight, cordless pruner, I think this one struck out. Unfortunately, even well-established companies can’t bat a thousand with every product they offer. Today, Black & Decker still makes power tools, but they also make home cleaning tools, small appliances, and garden tools…like the Cordless Pruner (Model #BD1168). It’s hard to imagine given how crowded the marketplace is today with scores of drill brands, but in 1917, Black & Decker™ stood in a class by itself when its electric drill hit the market as the first, best, and only tool-maker to combine a trigger switch and pistol grip. One hundred years ago, Black & Decker™ meant a portable, electric drill of a very similar design to the one you probably own. All of those brands listed are proprietary eponyms, which is when a brand name becomes so well-known that it’s used even when describing generic, look-alike products from other makers. You’ve “arrived” when you become a household name. To put the Black & Decker cordless pruner in perspective, let me tell you a little story …
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