Customer Reviews for Greenworks - 24V 20" Brushless Hedge Trimmer - Tool Only, Battery and Charger Not Included
Customer Rating
5
Used by Grammie
on August 16, 2018
Posted by: Bumbles06
from Virginia
Gender:Female
My daughter bought this hedge trimmer, loaned it to me for my hedge. I am a 75 year old grandmother and I found it simple and easy to use. It turned my all day trimming job into a half hour task. Love it.
I came across this trimmer while looking for something that was economical, easy to use, and that could work for many different types of trimming. The area I was planning to trim has some neglected boxwoods, overgrown flowerbeds (virtually abandoned), and even a large row of 10+ foot bushes that have been overgrown with briars and vines.
This trimmer allowed me to cut all of them without any trouble at all! It is also good for maintenance now that the areas are in better shape.
The length is great, having the added pole extension is even better! Balancing the trimmer and getting used to the trigger points (there are two that must be held to operate the trimmer) can be a little tricky at first, but you get the hang of it in no time.
Battery life was sufficient. You will probably get fatigued before the battery runs out, so perfect time to take a break from the heat, charge, and repeat!
Power is good. I was able to cut through some 2" diameter areas with minimal effort (do recommend tackling the thicker items on fresh battery charge).
Overall great trimmer and I would purchase again and recommend to any friends!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After opening the box, it didn't take long to assemble the Pole Hedge Trimmer. Inside of the box is the power head, hedge trimmer, blade cover, 24v battery, charger and user manual. The battery was fully charged in under an hour. The head could be pivoted in 7 different positions from a -30 degree to 75 degrees angle. The handle could be extended about 9 inches if needed. The hedge trimmer is easy to operate.To operate the trimmer, you would have to engage a lock out button a front trigger and a switch trigger. Don't worry, all triggers and buttons are in a place that is natural for the hand to be in.The trimmer did very well in cutting the hedge and with the extension, I was able to stay on one side of the hedge to do all of the trimmings instead of walking around the hedge to complete the job. The trimmer was powerful enough to attack some of the over grown stems that was quite thick from not being cut in a few years. The trimmer appears to be sturdy and well built. The only negative I see is that the trimmer might be a little top heavy for some, especially if you have it extended to the max. This trimmer is not only for trimming tall hedges or wide hedges, it could also be used to cut low near the ground of the hedges. Instead of bending down to trim the hedge along the bottom, all you need to do is readjust the head and hold the hedge trimmer pointing down and now you could clean up the bottom of the hedge. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who's looking for a pole hedge trimmer. No gas. No fumes. No cords. Very little noise. It's a winner in all categories.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This too is a convenient replacement for my corded trimmer. No set up, or dragging drop cords all over the yard & best of all, no cut cords! It's powerful enough for the small to mid-sized branches. For the large branches, your still going to want your pruning shears handy. I forward to using it in the spring and summer when my hedges & bushes really start to grow! I gave it only 4 stars because I think the extension system could be a bit better. Perhaps a push button & hole arrangement vs. the current tab-lock system.
We have a ton of Black-eyed Susans that needed to be dead-headed for the winter. This trimmer made quick work of the job and the battery lasted the whole time. It sure beats dragging around an extension cord.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wasn't sure this trimmer would be useful for regular trimming, but it actually worked quite well. I loved the pivot feature so I could adjust the angle of the trimmer bar. The pieces went together easily and the trimmer worked fine.
My only complaint is that it seems a better fit for greenworks' well-established 40 volt or 80 volt systems. I'm not sure why the decision was made to go with 24 volts.