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Battery-powered hedge trimmers
Spider my next door neighbour has a battery pack one I think, that is a
battery which is in a pouch around her waist. I know it is very lightweight and I will see what it is and give you the details. I know what you mean about the heavy machines. Since my second major operation I am weak in the left arm and the mains hedge trimmer I have, purchased when I was a lot younger with a huge garden, gets too heavy after a few minutes, especially when working up a ladder. I know exactly what you mean and want and will have a word with Julie or Steve when they come in re the small one Julie uses Mike "Spider" wrote in message ... I am on the verge of acquiring a hedge trimmer, and would be grateful for advice and comments from other users. It will be used for two small Euonymous hedges (about 40ft long in total), and a large yew specimen-cum-topiary. It needs to be cable-free and, since I don't fancy working with a petrol-powered machine, that means battery-powered. For those who don't already know, I am a lady spider, so I would need to avoid the heaviest machines, but I don't want a flimsy 'toy' model, either. Having looked at one or two online, the gripping handles look huge for a lady's hand, so that might be an issue. Advice from anyone would be appreciated, but I am keen to hear from other ladies on their opinions re bulky handles. Safety is also a concern and I know some models have two brakes rather than one. How much is this necessary/essential? How easy are they to use? Lastly, although I intend to buy two batteries, comments on length of charge and charging time would be helpful. Also, does charge and charging time deteriorate over time? Cost isn't an enormous issue, but I come from Yorkshire so I don't want to throw money away ;~). Thank you for your time. -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay |
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