Black & Decker NPT318 18-Volt Cordless Electric Pole Hedge Trimmer
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Black & Decker NPT318 18-Volt Cordless Electric Pole Hedge Trimmer
Customer Review: Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this product in September 2008 based on my positivie experience with the B&D cordless weed trimmer. I have used it to trim a 20 foot Bottle Brush and a 10 foot bush. I was able to trim both of these bushes, cut down weeds and blackberry brairs, and then use the battery in my B&D weed trimmer before it died. B&D claims the pole hedge trimmer will cut up to 7/16 inch branches. That is was I got and found the cutting action good. You can lock the head into different positions to the pole: 180, 90 degree, etc. You can use it for clearing ground growth, which is great. The rubber covering on the pole in front of the hand guard is very comfortable and makes handling the hedge trimmer easier. The disadvanges to this product are: 1. It is heavy and the weight is at the end of the pole (the cutting head). When you swing the pole to cut a bush the head it is going to want to keep moving. If you are on a ladder, you could lose your balance trying to stop it. My wife can not use it because of the weight. 2. The pole does not telescope. It is about 6 feet from the handle to the end of the cutting bar, but if you need more reach than that, you have to have the arm length and strength to supply it. 3. It only comes with one battery. Final thoughts, check the tension were the handle and the cutting head join. I notice mine did loosen during the job. Make sure your getting the best price. Prices vary across the internet and the various bricks and morter stores. Happy trimming.Customer Review: Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer
Summary: 4 Stars
Does an excellent job, and battery lasts about 45 minutes on one charge. I would have rated it 5 if the trimmer pole could be removed to allow close up trimming. The trimmer pole must always stay in place, making close up trimming impossible.Customer Review: Cordless electric pole hedge trimmer
Summary: 4 Stars
Does the job with those bushes where long reach is necessary. I had no problem trimming various types of bushes as long as the battery is fully charged. As the battery runs down the cutting power is diminished. If your bushes require more than 40-50 minutes to trim you might want to invest in another battery or you'll have to spread the job over several days.Customer Review: DOES THE JOB!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a heavy hedge trimmer, especially since I have to lift it above my head often to shape a 7 foot hedge that sits on a hill. UGH...But this machine does make my job easier, and that's what counts. I do not miss a long cord, but the battery is heavy, which is what makes it harder to operate. Once I became accustomed to its length and weight, it all became much easier to operate. But you will need upper body strength for tall jobs. I like this product very much and highly recommend it.Customer Review: Disapointed
Summary: 1 Stars
The release locks on, making it difficult to shut off. Bothersome at best but when the blades jam, which they seem prone to, if you can't get the thing to turn off you can fry the motor. Which I did.
Also wobbly pole connections and unbalanced weight, which is no big deal, just a nuisance.