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

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It is preferable to use a longer blade as you can cut more in a single sweep and you will have more reach when dealing with taller shrubs and hedges. However, a factor that must be considered is that a longer blade will be heavier and more challenging to handle. Blade Gap (Teeth Spacing)

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.The HT50 Pole hedge trimmer has a 150-degree articulating power head to shape and trim hedges easily. Cordless hedge trimmers give you the freedom to cut hedges further away from the house, and there is no cable to accidentally cut through. We like the chunky triggers on the handles, the large protective shield, and the guard at the end of the blade. So as long as you don’t need a powerful trimmer, you’ll find this one easy to use. However, you will need to weigh this up against the need to carry an extension reel with you as you cut.

Battery Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly replacing Ni-Cad and often have higher voltages and capacity. Cordless hedge trimmers: These are lightweight, quiet, environmentally friendly and have no need of petrol, engine maintenance or electricity plus there are no trailing cables to worry about. Without the cord or a petrol tank, you aren’t limited to where you can cut and although these were traditionally pretty pricey, recent advances have lowered their price. Expensive batteries and chargers however, can increase costs. Read our best cordless tools buyer's guide for more information on cordless tool systems. Electric hedge trimmers are usually lightweight, can be quite powerful and are useful in most gardens where you can reach all your hedges with the attached cable and possibly an extension cord. It is generally recommended that unleaded fuel used for hedge trimmers does not have a higher ethanol content than 10 % - this is because ethanol attracts water which can cause corrosion if fuel is left in the hedge trimmer for long periods. The more powerful the motor you have on your hedge trimmer, the more effective and easier it will be to cut your hedges.

E10 fuel is fine to use, but super unleaded with an ethanol content of 5 % is better and what we would recommend. Trimmers with laser cut or diamond ground blades are available that are sharper and will last longer. Weight The compact body of the trimmer has been engineered to be 10% lighter than previous models in the range, but it still can’t compete with the lightness of the Bosch above. Petrol hedge trimmer blades do the cutting and the bulk of the hard work, therefore, you must select a hedge trimmer with the trimmer blades best suited for the hedges you will be trimming. 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.