About Black & Decker: Nearly a Century of Innovation
As a global manufacturer and marketer of power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology-based fastening systems, Black & Decker has established a reputation for product innovation, high-quality, durable design, and value. The company enjoys worldwide recognition for its innovative product development, and its global distribution is unsurpassed in the hardware and tools industry.
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NST2018

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LST1018

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| Key Feature |
Two 18V NiCad batteries provide extended run time |
40 percent lighter battery, smaller than traditional 18V NiCad batteries |
| Battery Voltage |
18V |
18V |
| Multi-voltage |
No |
No |
| Battery Chemistry |
NiCad |
Li-Ion |
| Number of Batteries |
2 |
1 |
| Amp Hours |
1.5 |
1.5 |
| Cut Swath |
12 inches |
12 inches |
| RPM |
8300 |
8300 |
| Tip Speed |
290 mph |
290 mph |
| Watt Hours |
54 |
27 |
| Runtime |
23.2 |
24 |
| Rate of Cut
(square feet/min) |
28 |
13 |
| Area Cut
square feet as sold |
646 |
323 |
| String Diameter |
0.065-inch |
0.065-inch |
| Weight |
6.8 pounds |
6 pounds |
| Charge Time |
8 hours |
45 minutes |
| Transmission |
Gear |
Gear |
| Line Feed Type |
AFS |
AFS |
| Edging Mode |
Yes |
Yes |
| Warranty |
2 years |
2 years |
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NST1024

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NST2036

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| Key Feature |
PowerCommand system with “boost mode” for up to twice the power of 18V string trimmers |
Long-lasting 36V battery with performance that rivals gas string trimmers |
| Battery Voltage |
24V |
36V |
| Multi-voltage |
Yes |
No |
| Battery Chemistry |
NiCad |
NiCad |
| Number of Batteries |
1 |
1 |
| Amp Hours |
1.7 |
2.4 |
| Cut Swath |
13 inches |
14 inches |
| RPM |
6800-9000 |
7500 |
| Tip Speed |
350 mph |
312 mph |
| Watt Hours |
41 |
86.4 |
| Runtime |
14 |
15 |
| Rate of Cut
(square feet/min) |
60 |
51 |
| Area Cut
square feet as sold |
839 |
n/a |
| String Diameter |
0.065-inch |
0.08-inch dual |
| Weight |
8.8 pounds |
11.9 pounds |
| Charge Time |
9 hours |
12 hours |
| Transmission |
Gear |
Gear |
| Line Feed Type |
AFS |
Bump |
| Edging Mode |
Yes |
No |
| Warranty |
2 years |
3 years |