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Black & Decker Hedge Hog XR 24-Inch Extended Reach Hedge Trimmer #HH2410
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List Price: $99.00
Our Price: $96.79
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Manufacturer: Black & Decker
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Black & Decker
EAN: 0028877453422
Feature: Extended-reach hedge trimmer cuts hedges and shrubs up to 3/4 inch in diameter
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Label: Black & Decker
Manufacturer: Black & Decker
Model: HH2410
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Black & Decker
Studio: Black & Decker
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Features
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Extended-reach hedge trimmer cuts hedges and shrubs up to 3/4 inch in diameter
In-line body design and pivoting 2-position wrap-around handle to reach and shape hedge tops
Pre-hardened steel blades; dual action for faster cutting and 40% less vibration
Oversized handle for comfort; large built-in triggers turn on tool from many different gripping positions
Blade length: 24 inches; weight: 5.9 pounds; 2-year full warranty; comes fully assembled
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Customer Rating:
Summary: I like it
Comment: I needed a trimmer with good reach and durability for monthly trimming of a large pyracantha hedge (100' x 12' x 4'). I found this trimmer on closeout at a local store for a song so I gave it a try. After one season, the trimmer has had no problems. I've had no problems with lack of locking 'on' feature. Make sure you release the safety switch after the unit is started. Keeping a death grip on that switch may tire your hand. Folding feature is nice for those awkward, hard to reach areas. The blade can be a little sharper but it's not bad. I really like the reach it gives with the large loop handle (use two hands for max reach). Dual action blade damps the vibration for more comfortable cutting. Compared to my previous trimmer (Ryobi 20" dual action), I can finish the chore in about third less time with less effort.
Customer Rating:
Summary: bad design, bad product
Comment: Allow me to get to the point- this product is poorly designed and it's performance matches the design. They seem to have geared this trimmer towards trying to protect people who would hurt themselves with a product that would actually do the job right. There are so many safety features that you could probably give this to pre-schoolers and let them go to town without any worries. Unfortunately, if you're actually looking to trim your hedges you will definitely be disappointed. Be prepared to make many passes to get a neat cut and have soar fingers from having to constantly hold down the lame safety feature to keep the blades going. Then be ready for certain features to quit working and make your job even more difficult. My advice- buy a Stihl- their products rock and are made to get the job done (unfortunately not available at Lowes or Home Depot). The hedge hog serves no useful purpose.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Tripped by Safety
Comment: This trimmer is quiet and a very efficient cutter. The 24" blade length makes trimming large hedges and bushes easy. The folding feature is useful only for short hedges. I tried it on one bush that was about 7" feet tall and missed some in the center since I couldn't see where I was cutting.
The on-off switch is designed to require two switches to be operated at the same time to keep the trimmer operating. There are switches on the left and right sides of the hand grip so it can be operated by either hand. To operate the machine, one switch must be pushed toward the blade and then the other switch depressed with the remaining part of the hand. Both switches are sporing loaded and must remain activated to operate the trimmer. I found the switches very tiring to hold on for very long, say 10 minutes. The spring in the first switch one has to depress is very strong. The second right hand switch had to be depressed very tightly against the handle to operate. The slightest release of pressure resulted in the trimmer stopping. The left hand switch did not have to be depressed nearly as far to operate the trimmer. It is very difficult to hold the switches on continuously for very long. I found the trimmer stopped as the pressure from my hand relaxed after cutting for a few minutes.
The mechanical portion of the trimmer seems well made, but the operation of the switch to turn on the trimmer is too tiring to use this trimmmer for anything but a short trim.
Customer Rating:
Summary: All looks and no performance
Comment: Twice now this machine has jammed on me while trying to trim a simple little 12" inch high box hedge. Don't even think about trying to use it on a normal sized hedge. You also expend so much energy holding the power trigger on, which effort is responsible for you breaking out in a heavy sweat. Another design triumph of form over function.
Look for someone else's product - there are a number out there whose design aims are simply that the product must be capable of doing a job of WORK.
You get the picture - this is the most pathetic piece of yard equipment I have the misfortune to own.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Nice features, but lasted only a couple hours.
Comment: Used once to trim 6 round hedges. Gears broke through side of plastic housing. It's all jammed up now, and no doubt has a shredded gearbox. I tried cutting about three 3/4" branches with it. It's not really up to that task. In fact, it's no longer up to any task. As others allude, the switch is very cumbersome to use -- a poor design. The pivot worked easily, and was handy while the unit was working. Life = 2 hours. A major disappointment. Hope you didn't already buy one.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Gives clean cuts up to 3/4" thick. In-line body design allows for greater control and more accurate cuts. Oversized 2-position pivoting handle allows user to trim tops of hedges with increased comfort and control. Dual action Hedge Hog shearing blades cut branches faster and easer. Double gear reduction motor transmission delivers more power for cutting through thick hedges or shrubs. Specifications: 2.6 Amp motor, 2,600 SPM, 24" blade length, 3/4" maximum cutting capacity.
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