BLACK + DECKER | Hedge Trimmer 60cm 600W Corded with Saw Blade BEHTS501

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When carrying it around your garden, ensure you put its blade sheath on in case you accidentally power it while holding it. And, if it’s corded electric, unplug it from the mains before moving it too. A 270-degree wrap-around handle is designed for comfortable and balanced handling in multiple positions when trimming for long periods. Electric hedge trimmers are easy to clean and maintain, and if the blades are kept sharp and the motor is regularly serviced, the hedge trimmer should last you many years. Are Corded or Cordless Hedge Trimmers Better? Choose a model with a cable that’s long enough to reach a household plug and leaves enough cable to trim your hedge comfortably. If this is not possible, an extension lead will be required. Electric Hedge Trimmer Blade

The 46.6cm long cutting blades are driven by a high-performance 500W motor that supplies enough power and performance for all trimming needs, including branches and twigs up to 18mm in diameter. Battery indicator lights to show how much charge you still have in the battery. This allows you to plan your work and see when you will need to take a break to recharge the battery. Battery Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly replacing Ni-Cad and often have higher voltages and capacity. What’s more, the ergonomic design has an ingenious mechanism where pulling on a lever allows you to rotate the blade by twisting around the top handle. You can keep adjusting the position as you trim each side of the hedge or work along the top to match what feels most comfortable to you.Electric hedge trimmers are affordable, lightweight, powerful and easy to use. They are perfect for small to medium-sized gardens with access to a main power supply and require minimal maintenance. The downside of corded hedge trimmers is that they have to be close to a power outlet or you will require an extension, and there is always the danger of cutting through the cord.

The two-way safety switch provides extra safety by preventing the trigger from being pressed accidentally. Pros:It's good practice to empty the fuel tank as much as possible – and completely if not in use over winter. Petrol is better stored in a bespoke container rather than in the machine. Cordless hedge trimmers give you the freedom to cut hedges further away from the house, and there is no cable to accidentally cut through.

This bosch AHS 45-16 electric hedge trimmer has a 2-year warranty, extendable to 3 years if you register with “My Bosch.” Pros:Electric corded hedge trimmers: Affordable, low maintenance and lightweight these trimmers do require a power source and have cables that are potentially hazardous - depending on their length you may also need an extension cord for extra reach.