I have been pruning bushes and hedges in our garden with hand hedge shears since we bought our house 3 years ago. Last year I got the light duty blower in this B&D 36/40v series and have been extremely pleased with it so when I decided to get a power tool to take some of the manual work and time away from gardening during our hot summer days.
When I saw there was a cordless hedge trimmer in the same series and even available without the battery I was very interested. In the end I bought it with the battery simply because two batteries are better than one for long jobs and I can always get the wire strimmer in the series without next time.
This trimmer is a little over two feet long with all metal construction at the business end. It comes with a hard plastic sheath for protecting you and the blade while in storage. A single battery and charger.
I have been using it for about 6 months now, at first I was a little timid because I was afraid it would break. You know how cordless cutting tools used to be. Lack of power easy to burn out.
Well this is not the case with this lithium-ion powered one. It easily trims hedges and bushes. I have had it cut through branches in between 1/2 inch and 2/3 inches no problem.
The trimmer is not heavy and quite well balanced thanks to lithium ion batteries being quite light weight and at the back to counter the weight of the blade.
The controls for this trimmer are simple. A big hand lever to unlock the blade and a switch to turn it on and off. It cuts everything on one or two sweeps no problem. I was surprised at how long the battery lasts because it actually lasts longer than the blower. I haven't actually had to use the second battery in the same session, the one that is in it simply hasn't run out during a session and I leave it charging when not in use.
The battery has a power indicator that lights up with LED's to show you the status with the press of a button. The charger has a single green indicator that flashes when charging and I believe includes a trickle charge.
Naturally this trimmer is MUCH faster than hand tools, and does a superb job. I can do most of the garden in the time it used to take me to do a single bush. We have a 30' miniature rose hedge separating our front garden from the neighbors. It's so nice to simply hold the trimmer at the desired height and walk down the driveway. One way and back along both sides and you have an level rose hedge that looks nice and tidy. Walk back and forth with long sweeps up from the ground and it is simple to do the sides another couple of trips and you can bevel the top of the hedge and round the edges.
It only takes 10 minutes for what was a 2 hour job involving incredibly sharp rose thorns.We have many large bushes and they all take 5-10 minutes each saving me hours.
So far my trimming sessions have been between 40 and 60 minutes without the battery running out. So battery life is good. And after several months, it does seem sturdy and reliable. A really nice tool that you can depend on.
I liked both the 40v tools I have purchased so far and plan on getting the wire strimmer without a battery to complete the set and keep edges and tall grass on the borders tidy.
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| Price | — | $99.99 | $145.95 | -23% $107.99 List: $139.99 | $135.99 | $124.09 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Monday, Apr 29 | Get it May 1 - 7 | Get it as soon as Monday, Apr 29 | Get it May 1 - 7 | Get it as soon as Monday, Apr 29 |
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| Sold By | — | MAXLANDER | REDBACK POWER | Amazon.com | REDBACK POWER | Amazon.com |
| power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
| blade length | 24 inches | 22 inches | 20 inches | 20 inches | 45 centimeters | 22 inches |
| cutting width | — | 1 inches | 20 inches | 0.5 inches | — | 22 inches |
| material | Plastic | Metal | Pole Hedge Trimmer | Plastic, Aluminum | Pole Hedge Trimmer | — |
| weight | 6.9 pounds | — | 3590 grams | 4.4 pounds | — | 4.67 pounds |
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Cordless is great!!
I no longer run the risk of cutting my extension cord in heavy brush. I am pleasantly surprised at how light and maneuverable this B&D hedge trimmer is. Did a great job on my photinias! I am especially happy that the batteries work interchangeably with my other B&D yard tools. Very glad I made the purchase!
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Reviewed in Mexico on May 27, 2021Style: 40V Hedge Trimmer KitVerified Purchase
Gunter Leatherbuttocks
The LiOn battery charger is 120Vac, 60HZ and not universal and cannot be used in Europe.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2023Style: 40V Hedge Trimmer KitVerified Purchase
Gunter Leatherbuttocks
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2023
I will need to purchase a step-down transformer and power socket adaptor to charge the battery on UK mains power.
Apart from that it seems a well constructed piece of equipment.
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Super light and great to work with
Reviewed in Canada on May 28, 2019Style: 40V Hedge Trimmer KitVerified Purchase
John Kurgan
Reliable
Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2023Style: 40V Hedge Trimmer KitVerified Purchase
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my charger blewup
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2023Style: 40V Hedge Trimmer KitVerified Purchase
