When I purchased the hedge trimmer I got what I expected plus a little more. Since I own one of the lawn mowers I knew that the trimmer was going to have all the power I hoped for. It did! I also expected that it might be a bit heavy. I am 75 and in good shape but I thought the battery and the long high quality blade might be a bit much. I found that it was considerably heavier than my old small electric trimmer. BUT it is well balanced, easy to handle and cuts beautifully. The battery seems to last forever. It outlasts my needs with most of its charge still there. My bushes have never looked so good. The fact that I may break the job into 2 or 3 pieces is totally offset by the ability to do the job 2 to 3 times faster than with my old trimmer.
Nice hedge trimmer but way too heavy for me to handle. I wish I had known how heavy it was before I purchased. I did not see the weight posted online. I probably should have called to check on it. I gave it 4 stars because it appears to be a well built tool. I have not used it since its way too heavy for me to hold and operate so I cannot give a full review. Wish I could return for a smaller more lightweight one.