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Black & Decker Alligator Lopper Kit #LP1000K | 
 enlarge | Brand: Black & Decker
Category: Home Improvement
Buy New: $199.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 23917
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15.8
Dimensions (in): 25.4 x 14.9 x 8.7
MPN: LP1000K
Model: LP1000K
UPC: 028877529547
EAN: 0028877529547
ASIN: B000WPEKE0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-3 weeks
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| Features:
| • | 4.5 amp motor for powerful and fast cutting | | • | Innovative clamping jaws grab and cut in one easy motion | | • | Heavy duty cutting bar and chain deliver fast cutting of thick branches and logs | | • | 4" cutting capacity for cutting heavy branches to big for manual pruners | | • | Includes protective glasses and soft storage bag |
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Product Description
Take a big bite out of fallen trees, tree limbs and brush with the Alligator Lopper, a revolutionary new cutting tool that provides chainsaw-like cutting performance in an un-intimidating and easy to use tool. With its scissor-like action, the Alligator Loppers rugged metal jaws clamp onto logs and thick branches, as well as smaller tree limbs and vines and then saws through them with ease. Once limbs and branches are on the ground, the Alligator Lopper is perfect for chopping them up into manageable pieces to throw away or into your fireplace. The Alligator Lopper is ideal for tree pruning, clearing brush, storm clean-up, cutting firewood and more, and is a great alternative to chainsaws, manual loppers, handsaws and clippers. The Alligator Loppers jaws offer the ultimate in controlled cutting. The rugged metal guards that cover the jaws protect you from the cutting chain and immediately snap back over the blades once the cut is complete. The Alligator Loppers jaws also mean it does not skip around like chainsaws when starting to cut. The Alligator Lopper cuts side-to-side instead of from top to bottom as with traditional chainsaws. This sideways cutting prevents burying the cutting chain in the dirt as the chain cuts though, which can quickly dull a regular chainsaw. The Alligator Lopper also makes it much faster and easier to cut logs since you dont have to prop them up on saw horses or other logs. Just grab them in the Alligator Loppers jaws and cut right through. The Alligator Loppers auto chain tensioning keeps it in top cutting form. Just loosen the bar retainer bolts with the included wrench and the bar automatically takes out the slack and adjusts the chains tension perfectly.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Yes, Beware August 31, 2008
This is a fine product, works as advertised. However, buy it directly from Amazon.com, not the merchant on Amazon selling it as a "kit" (LP1000K) for $199.99. I paid 95.04 for the lopper on 8-17, without the black bag and goggles - plus free shipping. Don't fall for the absurd "kit" price. Someone from Amazon should check into this. . .
Buyer Beware - There is no "LP1000K" Alligator Lopper Kit July 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I recently (June 2008) purchased a Black & Decker Alligator Lopper Kit as advertised on Amazon. I read many reviews for the Alligator Lopper (Model #LP1000) and for the kit (Model #LP1000K). I placed an order for the kit, and had a bad outcome. Please read and learn from my experience.
The descriptions for the kits in the reviews varied a bit, but I wasn't worried, as I've had good luck purchasing from Amazon vendors in the past. The Black & Decker Alligator Lopper Kit arrived about a week after I ordered it. The B&D box was bent up a bit, even though it was in a cardboard overbox. I noticed that the factory sealed B&D box had been opened, and taped back shut, which was not a good sign. When I opened the box, there was no owner's manual, guarantee or registration paperwork. The B&D box was opened by someone, and the two items from the kit (a cheap pair of plastic goggles, and a sleeping bag sack) were placed inside. I expected more items to be included in the kit, based on reading the Amazon reviews. I contacted the Georgia-based vendor (my overbox had a different named sender on it - so the seller used a drop-shipper) and they refused to send the missing kit items. They did promise to send a set of manuals, warranty, and registration paperwork - but never did so. I was not satisfied with the purchase in many ways.
My order from the vendor was supposed (based on other reviews) to include: spare chain, extension cord, B&D gloves and more. I did not receive any of those items. The vendor claims that those items are not included in their kit. This was a puzzler - how could this be? When I checked with Black & Decker, I learned that there is no such thing as a LP1000K model number. Instead, the vendor added a "K" to the B&D model number to make buyers believe the kit they bought was a genuine Black & Decker Alligator Lopper Kit. And the vendor I chose advertised just the goggles and bag listed with the lopper.
So my big lesson in all of this is that there is no such thing as a Black & Decker Alligator Lopper kit with the LP1000K model number. If you buy one of these loppers - keep in mind that any kit designation is fiction, and get a specific listing of the other items you are promised. And as my factory-sealed box was opened by someone, I have no way of knowing what else was removed from the box that was shipped to me. Insist that the vendor send you a brand new B&D LP1000. Don't settle for anyone tampering with a new product.
So far I've contacted Amazon, Black & Decker and my credit card company, as the vendor did nothing to solve the problems, and I waited for over four weeks for them to take action. The Amazon A-z guarantee has been very poor to this point in time, as I have been told that I will have to ship the box back to the vendor and pay for the shipping myself. That will cost around $20 for insured and tracked shipping. It is unclear if I will be reimbursed, so I'm very unhappy with how Amazon has handled this transaction so far.
As I paid for this transaction with my credit card, I can get the charges reversed for this transaction. As a review, the vendor did several things wrong: (1) Advertised a kit with a factory model number when one did not exist; (2) Opened a factory sealed box, removed the owner's manual, guarantee paperwork, registration paperwork, and who know what else; (3) Gave faulty e-mail responses to Amazon with regard to my order, and (4) Has treated this customer very, very poorly. I won't be giving them any recommendations.
So please learn from this disaster of a buying experience, and be very careful when you buy one of the LP1000 Alligator Loppers. I can't comment on how it works - because I haven't used the one that was sent to me (FYI - the #LP1000 is made in China, the People's Republic of China (PRC), the country that is hosting the Olympics in August 2008, and is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of refugees in Darfur) and won't use it because I'm sending it back. Perhaps another more ethical company will soon offer a different model lopper - one that is not made in China, and is sold by more ethical vendors!
 Love my Lopper! July 14, 2008
I did not get my lopper from this site and paid about $100 less.
I do love the way the machine handles and it took a lot out of my yardwork time which is amazing in itself. I feel much safer that you have to use both hands in order for it to work being as though I've never worked a chainsaw before. Needless to say - I high recommend this product to anyone!
A must have for wooded lots July 3, 2008
The alligator is the perfect choice for pruning and cutting up big branches from trees . I was very pleasantly surprised at how powerful the cutting jaws are. It easily sliced through 3-4 inch branches. Chain saws are so noisy, heavy and dangerous. I felt very safe using this. I can think of no cons...just pros and therefore highly recommend buying this. The kit was wonderful. The extention cord, gloves and glasses are high quality and very nice to have. Overall, the perfect pruning tool for homeowners with trees!
great tool July 2, 2008
We just got the Alligator lopper today .Would you beleive my wife and I fought over who was going to use it first.She won,I got to try it later. The chain did come once but I think I my have been my fault. Its best to let it get full speed before cutting and to be sure you cut straight, Ihanks Black&decker- Its a great tool.
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