Black & Decker Alligator Lopper Kit LP1000K

This tool is a great idea, but poorly designed, engineered, and executed. When using the tool, the turning blade throws chips back into the closed "jaws" that clamp onto a branch when cutting; result is that chips collect behind, over, and under the turning chain and quickly throw the chain off its spinning oval wheel. I've never gotten more than 10 minutes of work out of it without having to take it all apart, clean out the chain area, and reinstall the chain!! Hours later you realize that you haven't accomplished much on your project because you've spent at least as much time taking apart, cleaning out, and reinstalling the chain. (It's like riding a bicycle and the chain falls off every 10 minutes. But there is no fix.) I have examined the chain, and it is the right length/not too long. The tool continually throws chips into the back of the jaws and sooner rather than later forces the chain off its mount. You would think that the Black and Decker engineers would have...Read more

By chance, my Alligator Lopper arrived two days before a big ice storm. Lots of tree branches on the ground. The lopper made quick work of all but the largest branches. The machine held up very well. I especially enjoy the kit accessories, which include a carrying bag, extension cord, and safety glasses.

I just received my lopper May 16. I was very surprised and pleased with the kit. It contains: Black and Decker workgloves, safety glasses, a long outdoor extension cord, and a very high quality bag. I was expecting a cheap cloth bag. This looks like a high quality canvas or nylon denier bag with the Black and Decker name. Bag is worth $20-25. 50 ft 16 Gauge extension-$8, glasses and gloves - $5.00. Why would anyone buy the Lopper itself, instead of the kit? Go to the Lopper kit-sold on Amazon. Must be an item specially made for Amazon. Doesn't exist elsewhere. Kit is not well described in description. One extra point on the bag. It is so useful for organizing tools and keeping them clean, I wanted to buy more and googled it. Apparently it's not available separately. It is on EBAY, but bags are smaller and shipping is high. Makes this kit an especially good value.

I have quite a few low growing shrubs I needed to remove. They are very mature and thick...Read more