BLACK+DECKER Cordless Hedge Trimmer

Review of the BLACK+DECKER Cordless Hedge Trimmer

As of this writing, there were 1,744 customer comments and 170 answered questions on Amazon. I’ve read through the feedback and condensed the results into this review. I hope that this helps you find the right hedge trimmer to meet your needs and fit your budget.

Best Features

check Lithium Battery holds charge well
check Battery charges back up in an hour
check Light weight
check No cord to contend with
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Item Specifics

The BLACK+DECKER Cordless Hedge Trimmer is a powerful 40-volt lithium ion rechargeable battery that delivers a lot of power. It has a long run-time made to complete the toughest of jobs. The 24-inch dual-action blade delivers less vibration than a single action blade. The shearing blade is made to quickly cut branches up to 3/4 inches thick. The full wrap-around front handles provide a comfortable gripping area in all ways that you hold this hedge trimmer. Up to 6,000 square feet of hedges can be trimmed per battery charge.

Lithium Battery

One common praise that I read over and over again for the BLACK+DECKER Cordless Hedge Trimmer is that the battery is very powerful, holds a charge for a long time and it recharges fully in a little less than an hour. The black and decker 40-volt lithium-ion system offers many benefits over the older types of batteries. The lithium type of battery is able to hold more power in a compact sized battery. Lithium batteries also have a longer life cycle than other types of batteries.

The following comment represents what a lot of others were also saying, “I initially had some trepidation about a battery powered cutting tool. Not anymore. I used this trimmer for 2 hours before the battery ran out. It required less than an hour to recharge.”

Do Not Have to Contend with a Cord

One of the best things about cordless is that you don’t have to drag around a cord. A cord could also potentially get in the way and get cut, or you could trip over it or get caught up in it while on a ladder. One of the best benefits of the BLACK+DECKER Cordless Hedge Trimmer is that it is cordless.

Must Hold Trigger: Safety Feature or a Pain?

In order to keep this hedge trimmer running, you must hold the trigger. I personally would like this feature just like I like my chainsaw to stop turning when I release the trigger. It is a safety feature that is there to help prevent you from being injured should you fall or loose your balance. But some customers felt that holding the trigger down caused hand fatigue. Here is one customer who explained why he was dissatisfied with this feature, “Why I did not give it a 5 star is the locking mechanism. You have to hold the trigger on causing fatigue in my hands. My corded B&D I could lock the unit on.”

Pros

plus Powerful Battery
plus Lightweight
plus Cordless

Cons

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