This Spring, be ready to take control and command of your yard with POWERCOMMAND+, the first-ever lineup of 60V MAX equipment by BLACK+DECKER. The new line includes a String Trimmer/Edger, Hedge Trimmer, Blower and Mower. Each tool uses one of four POWERCOMMAND features–EASYFEED, POWERCUT, POWERBOOST, POWERSNAP–to help solve common user frustrations. All POWERCOMMAND+ products utilize BLACK+DECKER’s 60MV MAX Battery platform. Batteries can be swapped across tools in the 60V MAX lineup. This new high-voltage battery platform gives you the power necessary to handle tough jobs.
PRODUCTS: BLACK+DECKER POWERCOMMAND+ 60V MAX OUTDOOR PRODUCTS
TARGET USERS: Great for anyone with outdoor chores who wants power tools that can handle the jobs without harming the environment (no gas emissions)
PRIMARY FEATURES 60V MAX EASYFEED STRING TRIMMER/EDGER:
-Push the EASYFEED button to feed the trimmer; no hassle of bumping
-Easily converts from trimmer to edger, so no need to switch tools in the middle of a job
-Comes with 1.5Ah battery
PRIMARY FEATURES 60V MAX POWERCUT HEDGE TRIMMER:
-POWERCUT feature allows you to continue to cut through a jam with the push of a button
-New SAWBLADE feature lets you cut branches up to 1.5 inches thick
-24-inch hardened steel dual-action blade cuts branches with up to 40% less vibration
-Comes with 1.5Ah battery
PRIMARY FEATURES 60V MAX POWERBOOST BLOWER:
-POWERBOOST feature allows you the option to increase power with the simple push of a button
-Axial fan delivers up to 400CPM blowing speed and incorporates a metal scraper to remove stubborn or stuck on debris
-Comes with 1.5Ah battery
PRIMARY FEATURES 60V MAX POWERSWAP MOWER:
-House two onboard, removable 2.4Ah batteries
-Instantly change from one battery to the next with the push of a button
-On deck battery charge level indicator lets you see easily how much charge is left in each battery directly on the unit
-AUTOSENSE technology senses the thickness of the grass and automatically adjusts the power level to optimize runtime
-A single lever with seven height adjustment settings let you easily adjust the blade height from 1.5 to 4 inches.
PRICING/OPTIONS/AVAILABILITY:
-Suggested retail price 60V MAX EASYFEED String Trimmer/Edger $169.99
-Suggested retail price 60V MAX POWERCUT Hedge Trimmer $169.99
-Suggested retail price 60V MAX POWERBOOST Blower $169.99
-Suggested retail price 60V MAX POWERSWAP Mower $399.99
-Pre-order all but mower on Amazon now; release date March 1
-Products will be available online and in retail stores nationwide this Spring
-For more information: blackanddecker.com