It’s this particular feature that makes this hedge trimmer a standout among hedge trimmers. All I had to do was press the POWERCUT button on the top of the machine and the blade cut through the resistance of the limb until it was completely severed. It only got stuck one time as it tried to cut through a thick branch. In fact, it was able to cut some of my nearly 2-inch branches in the brush. It easily cut through branches that were 1.5 inches in diameter. With a 60V battery, this hedge trimmer has the kind of ‘oomph’ you get with the gas-powered hedge trimmers. I own some 20V battery-powered yard tools, and you can immediately tell the difference. The one thing that stood out to me pretty quickly was the power. The 24-inch blade felt like a great length for cutting my hedges. With dual-action blades, I was able to cut limbs on either side of the blade, which made for quicker trimming sessions. I didn’t have any trouble handling it for about 40 minutes at a time (though I did switch back-and-forth between arms so one wouldn't ache more than the other). I always wear gloves while I do yard work (which is always advised when learning how to use a hedge trimmer), but I like that there's a front handle guard for extra protection.Īt 8.4 lbs, this Black + Decker hedge trimmer isn’t the lightest among hedge trimmers, but it’s not the heaviest either. I'm ambidextrious so I've used it both ways and have found it equally user-friendly no matter which hand holds the front handle and which one wraps around the back handle. Whether you are right or left-handed, this hedge trimmer is easy to handle. I connected the battery to the charger and with the pull of a lever under the back handle, the machine revved to life. Now re-assemble in reverse order and you should be good to go.Because it’s battery-powered (and lacks a cord), starting up the hedge trimmer was quick and simple. Slide the blades opposite of one another until the bottom blade moves back into place and is below the lip of the piece that holds them in. 9 times out of 10, the bottom blade will slip down past the bottom piece which holds them in place and the blades will not turn and you will get the electrical hum. Inspect the bottom of the motor where the blades oscillate. With the hedge trimmer laying down flat, remove the body. Next remove the 6 screws holding the body on with a flat screwdriver, and you may need a flashlight for some of them. Get a ratchet and socket screwdriver and remove the 6 nut & bolts that hold the blades together. Take out the 4 screws holding the handle on (phillips screwdriver) and slide the handle down over the blades. Take out the 4 screws (flat screwdriver) holding the front blade guard, then remove blade guard. Now re-assemble in reverse order and you should be good to go.
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