YARDMASTER IS THE ULTIMATE CHORE MASTER.

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Black & Decker's new Yardmaster is a cordless outdoor power tool that can convert into multiple pieces of equipment. The base unit ($149) easily transforms into a string trimmer, pole hedge trimmer, or handheld hedge trimmer.

To use Yardmaster, simply start with the base handle, choose the appropriate attachment for the task, and snap it into the base or add the extension pole for extra reach. Features of the string trimmer attachment, sold with the base unit, include an automatic feed spool that easily and reliably feeds the trimmer line. The trimmer's 12-inch cut swath can handle a large amount of grass in a single pass. In addition, the string trimmer attachment is compatible with the separately sold 3-in-1 Removable Mower Deck ($40). The deck converts the string trimmer into a lawn mower, a perfect solution for properties with limited storage and small lawns.

When used with the extension pole, homeowners can get up to nine feet of reach to help conquer tall tasks. The...