Black & Decker HT018 3.0 AMP 18-Inch Electric Dual Action Hedge Trimmer
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Product Details
Manufacturer: Black & DeckerModel: HT018
Product features:
- Dual-action blade design cuts through branches up to 5/8-inch in diameter quickly and neatly
- 18-inch blades made from pre-hardened steel offer superior durability and versatility
- 3.0 Amp motor delivers 3,400 strokes per minute for dependable cutting
- Reduced vibration, three-sided grip, and well-balanced body for improved user comfort and more precise handling
- Weighs 4.9 pounds; backed by a 2-year manufacturer warranty
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Black & Decker HT018 3.0 AMP 18-Inch Electric Dual Action Hedge Trimmer
Customer Review: Near-perfect, light duty, chorded bush trimmer
Summary: 5 Stars
For a light-duty, chorded bush trimmer, this is as close to perfection as they come. It does the job well and it gives no headaches.
- Packaging: Ordered from Amazon, my first emotion was one of concern. The trimmer came in its retail box, scotch-taped and looking a little battered. I's an odd-shaped box that follows the trimmer's shape and was afraid that the blade might be broken but, lucky me, all was fine. Packaging could be better.
- Assembly: Not much assembly required. The only thing that needs attaching is the handle. A one minute job.
- Manuals: There's not much you need to know about operation and it's all in the manual which comes with some illustrations of proper bush-trimming techniques. And, if you don't understand English, there's a French version included too.
- Operation: Once a chord (NOT INCLUDED) is attached, you are ready to cut. The trimmer is light enough for me to operate it with one hand for minutes at a time without getting tired - when I do the tops of some of our taller bushes.
- Safety: You need to pull a trigger and to squeeze a lever for the trimmer to operate but I can do both with one hand so I would NOT call this 'child proof'. Must be careful not to cut the power chord and, of course, you must take the customary common-sense precautions when operating a live cutting device.
- Performance: It cut through our bushes like a butter knife cuts through butter. I imagine it would have some difficulties cutting through thicker growth but in our case, where everything we need to cut is rarely over 1/4 inch thick, we had no problems, whatsoever.
To conclude: if you have a long enough power chord and you are not engaged in any heavy-duty trimming activities, this can be your tool. I know it's mine. The only issue, as I mentioned, was the packaging but this is not what I am reviewing here. The trimmer itself deserves the 5 stars and the 5 stars it gets.
P.S. - My wife just managed to cut the chord while trimming. She says that she understands how this works now and it won't happen again.
Description of Black & Decker HT018 3.0 AMP 18-Inch Electric Dual Action Hedge Trimmer
18" Electric Hedge Trimmer, 2.6A, 4.9 LBS With 3 Sided Comfort Handle, Lock On Button For Continuous Running, Lock Off Button To Prevent Accidental Starting, Cord Retention To Prevent Trimmer From Coming Unplugged & Pre Hardened, Rust Resistant Steel Blades To Stay Sharp Longer.A slim, easy-to-handle tool, the Black & Decker HT018 Hedge Trimmer cuts through branches up to 5/8 inches in diameter quickly and easily, leaving you with neatly trimmed hedges and shrubs. Featuring a 3.0 Amp motor that delivers 3,400 strokes per minute and 18-inch dual-action blades crafted from pre-hardened, rust-resistant steel, this dependable trimmer also works to minimize vibration for a more comfortable operator experience. This tools also features a three-sided comfort handle and offers a lock-on switch that means you don't have to hold down a trigger during longer jobs, a lock-off switch that prevents accidental startups, and a cord-retention system that ensures your extension cord doesn't come unplugged while you're working. As an added bonus, electric power means that you never have to worry about sticky pull starts, nasty fumes, or recharging batteries. The HT018 weighs in at just 4.9 pounds, and it is backed by a 2-year warranty.
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