BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 Corded Lawn Mower, String Trimmer & Edger, 12-Inch (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. LolAgain, 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'm a few years away from 60 and just bought a house. I used to have an acre and used a riding mower but this new home has very little grass. My adult sons made fun of me when I unboxed it, saying it looked like a toy bubble mower. For me, it is perfect. I mowed my new "lawn" the other day and didn't have any issues. It was very much like using a vacuum. The grass beside where I park was actually over 4 inches high, and this product actually handled it! Since I haven't moved in yet, I didn't get the chance to mow it sooner, so I don't intend to let the grass get that high again. I would definitely recommend this as it is lighter (and much quieter) than a regular mower. I will be able to hang it up in the basement and I never need to buy gas to run it. I think this would be great for anyone, but especially folks that are older and need something light and easy to run.

No tiene la potencia de las de gasolina pero esta bastante bien. Hacer los bordes es superfácil con la ruedecita que tiene. En cuanto al carrito funcionará mejor o peor según el tipo de hierba que tengas en tu jardín, pero en términos generales funciona bien aunque, lógicamente, la va cortando pero no recogiendo. Se agradecería que el palo telescópico se pudiera extender un pie más por lo menos, para los usuarios que son algo más altos. El sistema de hilo automático funciona de maravilla, se olvida uno a no ser que se acabe el rollo, cosa que tarda bastante dependiendo del tipo de hierba y del ímpetu del usuario. Estoy contento con ella aunque a veces hecho en falta algo más potente. Por lo que vale esta más que bien.

I got it because it is small and light weight. It got here today and we immediately used it. Works great. Our yard was 10-12 inches ish of dandelions, thistles, grass and other plants. This cut right through it. I basically "vacuumed" the yard with the mower because that is ruffly the size and shape of it. Then I wacked some. That took a little more effort since I was then holding it but still light enough. Our yard is lumpy but that didn't matter. I have never mowed or wacked before so I had fun and am greatly satisfied. Hubby, roommate and friend who dropped by are also impressed. Perfectly fit our needs.

Black and Decker let me down this time. The trimmer and edger part worked well. Could not keep the trimmer in the mower base. Kept popping out. Spool got used before I could finish my small yard. Maybe I got the wrong version, but had to send it back after one use.

It delivers - at least for me with only one arm that works.This is great for anyone who is retired and has plenty of time to take a couple of early mornongs to mow.My lawn is average size and I can cut it all in about 1.5 hours for two days = 3 hours total (estimated).I can use my one good right arm and mow just fine.One thing, If you want a regular lawnmower type, this is not for you.