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Greenworks - 24V 1.25" Cutting Brushless Electric Pruner, Pruning Shear - Tool Only, Battery and Charger Not Included
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(96 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for Greenworks - 24V 1.25" Cutting Brushless Electric Pruner, Pruning Shear - Tool Only, Battery and Charger Not Included
Customer Rating
5
Awesome combination of power, comfort and features
on November 19, 2017
Posted by: wjalex4
from Ashville, AL
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my review of the Greenworks 24V Lithium-Ion Pole Hedge Trimmer #22242. This is a cordless trimmer that comes with the tool, 2Ah 24V battery and charger. The battery pack is compatible with other Greenworks 24V Lithium-Ion based tools.
Having cut through many extension cords using my corded hedge trimmer, and dealt with the continuous maintenance associated with 2-cycle gasoline engines, a powerful battery-based hedge trimmer was very appealing. Unpacking the Greenworks trimmer revealed a well-made product, thoughtfully designed for safety, comfort and performance.
Assembly entails attaching the main handle assembly to the trimmer head assembly. There are clearly marked arrows to ensure easy assembly. Once the two halves are together, simply fasten the trimmer head cam lock. While no tools are required for the assembly, I would like to note that the cam locks are adjustable for tighter fit, if desired, using a standard #2 Phillips screwdriver. No oil or any other additive is required. I charged the 24V battery pack for an hour before going back and seeing that it was fully charged by the charger’s LED indicators. The battery pack slides into the tool and securely clicks into position. Fully assembled, the hedge trimmer weighs about 10 pounds, but it is well-balanced and easy to handle.
The task of the day was an overgrown bridal wreath bush, with some parts about 7 feet tall and nearly the same width. The trimmer’s lock-out button and dual-trigger system combine safety with functionality. After a quick review of the manual, I found myself comfortable with activating the tool, while still assured that it could not be easily activated by an unwitting child or a careless grasp. The Greenworks pole hedge trimmer is super sharp, and sliced through the bridal wreath with ease. A few of the thickest branches, ½” in diameter, gave the tool momentary resistance, but the blade quickly won the battle and kept on going.
This tool was designed with the user in mind. The pole can be extended up to an additional 8-½” in length for comfort, or to help reach greater heights or depth in the task you are working on. To accomplish this, loosen the handle cam lock, adjust the handle shaft to the desired length, and then re-fasten the cam lock. Additionally, the head and blade can be pivoted into 7 offset positions, allowing for greater flexibility. To change the pivot, simply squeeze the large button and adjust the head, allowing it to click into the position you desire.
I ran the tool continuously for 38 minutes on the bridal wreath, and the power stayed strong and consistent on the single charge of the 24V battery. With the bridal wreath job complete, I turned my attention to a patch of overgrown privet, and kept on cutting for about another 7 minutes before detecting the battery beginning to wane. The battery required an equal 45 minutes on the charger to return to a full state of charge, well within a reasonable time period.
With a respectable 45 minutes of continuous runtime on a single charge, the Greenworks 24V Lithium-Ion Pole Hedge Trimmer will allow me to keep my hedges and shrubs trimmed and neat, without the hassle of fuel/oil mixtures or extension cords.
Having cut through many extension cords using my corded hedge trimmer, and dealt with the continuous maintenance associated with 2-cycle gasoline engines, a powerful battery-based hedge trimmer was very appealing. Unpacking the Greenworks trimmer revealed a well-made product, thoughtfully designed for safety, comfort and performance.
Assembly entails attaching the main handle assembly to the trimmer head assembly. There are clearly marked arrows to ensure easy assembly. Once the two halves are together, simply fasten the trimmer head cam lock. While no tools are required for the assembly, I would like to note that the cam locks are adjustable for tighter fit, if desired, using a standard #2 Phillips screwdriver. No oil or any other additive is required. I charged the 24V battery pack for an hour before going back and seeing that it was fully charged by the charger’s LED indicators. The battery pack slides into the tool and securely clicks into position. Fully assembled, the hedge trimmer weighs about 10 pounds, but it is well-balanced and easy to handle.
The task of the day was an overgrown bridal wreath bush, with some parts about 7 feet tall and nearly the same width. The trimmer’s lock-out button and dual-trigger system combine safety with functionality. After a quick review of the manual, I found myself comfortable with activating the tool, while still assured that it could not be easily activated by an unwitting child or a careless grasp. The Greenworks pole hedge trimmer is super sharp, and sliced through the bridal wreath with ease. A few of the thickest branches, ½” in diameter, gave the tool momentary resistance, but the blade quickly won the battle and kept on going.
This tool was designed with the user in mind. The pole can be extended up to an additional 8-½” in length for comfort, or to help reach greater heights or depth in the task you are working on. To accomplish this, loosen the handle cam lock, adjust the handle shaft to the desired length, and then re-fasten the cam lock. Additionally, the head and blade can be pivoted into 7 offset positions, allowing for greater flexibility. To change the pivot, simply squeeze the large button and adjust the head, allowing it to click into the position you desire.
I ran the tool continuously for 38 minutes on the bridal wreath, and the power stayed strong and consistent on the single charge of the 24V battery. With the bridal wreath job complete, I turned my attention to a patch of overgrown privet, and kept on cutting for about another 7 minutes before detecting the battery beginning to wane. The battery required an equal 45 minutes on the charger to return to a full state of charge, well within a reasonable time period.
With a respectable 45 minutes of continuous runtime on a single charge, the Greenworks 24V Lithium-Ion Pole Hedge Trimmer will allow me to keep my hedges and shrubs trimmed and neat, without the hassle of fuel/oil mixtures or extension cords.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
Worked like a champ and good battery time.
on November 19, 2017
Posted by: Sulli2
from Bentonville, AR, United States
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I spent some quality time with my 20 inch pole hedge trimmer. I just finished trimming 7 tall evergreen trees. In the past I have had to get the ladder out and move it around a lot to trim trees. My trees are between 8 and 10 foot tall. This trimmer handled this task in stride.
I had read that the battery would last around 40 minutes. I used the trimmer for at least 45 minutes and it still showed some charge left.
I great unit I would recommend for anyone with those tall bushes.
I had read that the battery would last around 40 minutes. I used the trimmer for at least 45 minutes and it still showed some charge left.
I great unit I would recommend for anyone with those tall bushes.
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
Trimmer is a beast
on November 19, 2017
Posted by: Jake C
from Cape Cod, MA, United States
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Right out of the box this trimmer seemed solid and very capable of doing it's job. It was easy to go through the start up and assembly instructions to get the trimmer into operation. Once the battery had a full charge I took the trimmer out to handle some of my taller shrubs that had been difficult to trim in the past.
With this tool there were no issues in reaching areas that were a problem in the past.
Adjusting the trimmer head made the job very straight forward, with much time was saved to complete those higher trim jobs. Overall feel was solid and handling was very intuitive with the safety of the two triggers to operate the blade on the shrubs. I'm very impressed by the ease of use and overall functionality of the trimmer.
The charging time did not take very long and the battery held up long enough to complete the bigger portion of the trimming needed to be done. While cleaning up the first round of trimming the battery had been charged back up to full capacity, ready to carry out what was lined up next for it.
With this tool there were no issues in reaching areas that were a problem in the past.
Adjusting the trimmer head made the job very straight forward, with much time was saved to complete those higher trim jobs. Overall feel was solid and handling was very intuitive with the safety of the two triggers to operate the blade on the shrubs. I'm very impressed by the ease of use and overall functionality of the trimmer.
The charging time did not take very long and the battery held up long enough to complete the bigger portion of the trimming needed to be done. While cleaning up the first round of trimming the battery had been charged back up to full capacity, ready to carry out what was lined up next for it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
4
great features!
on November 18, 2017
Posted by: ramdjd
from California, United States
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got had for week and work well thank for you product dun a good job
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
Convenient Trimmer
on November 18, 2017
Posted by: Old Dave
from North Texas
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The trimmer was easy to assemble. I was concerned that the battery would add weight, but that was not the case. The pivoting trimmer head made it easy to trim the top, front and back of a 4' X 30' X 18" hedge next to a wall. I completed my trimming of several bushes within an hour without any loss of power.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
Simply Terrific
on November 18, 2017
Posted by: AFASOXFAN
from Fairhaven, MA, United States
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I needed the ability to SAFELY trim tall hedges. This Greenworks pole hedge trimmer hits the mark. The multi positioning head allows me to trim tall hedges comfotably and safely.
The battery powered the trimmer for about 40 minutes and provided ample power to trim my abrovitaes and other hedges. The balanced feel of the pole is a plus.
The 4 year warranty gives piece of mind that the product is backed by greenworks and is durable.
Lastly, if safety matters to you when trimming hedges buy this pole hedge trimmer.
The battery powered the trimmer for about 40 minutes and provided ample power to trim my abrovitaes and other hedges. The balanced feel of the pole is a plus.
The 4 year warranty gives piece of mind that the product is backed by greenworks and is durable.
Lastly, if safety matters to you when trimming hedges buy this pole hedge trimmer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
Don't hedge your bets! Get this product now!
on November 17, 2017
Posted by: MumblyPeg
from Petaluma, CA, United States
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Here is the 24v hedge trimmer. I didn't look at the manual at all on purpose. I figured it should be simple enough to use without reading first.
Easy peasy! There were a few things I had to stop and think about for about 30 seconds thou, one was a safety feature (see below). There is a cool design on the extension tubes where you can add more friction to keep it extended.
First impressions and wonderments: 24v seems too weak to actually do anything. I have the 80v blower and it can blow the chrome off a bumper 9;-).
It's also fairly heavy. I'm no weakling, but I'm not a muscle-man either. After awhile, I appreciated its heft, tho: it was like a mini-workout.
This machine has tons of safety features! Besides the basic trigger, you have to slide a lever at hold it at the same time and THEN you have to squeeze the bar above it.
The pivoting head is fantastic! I was swinging this gizmo scythe-like, trimming the sides of a hedge and I didn't have to contort myself to make good trims.
Does it cut? You betcha! and it does it really well. I wanted to spend more time with it, but it was so fast, I finished earlier than expected. I had to trim juniper bushes, some with fairly thick branches (like the size of one of my fingers) and the blades on this trimmer handled them with ease.
OK, Pros:
• 24v is more than adequate.
• It's quiet.
• Trims fast (but curiously, the blades don't seem to oscillate as fast as a regular corded machine).
• The pivoting blade head. Once you try this, you'll never go back.
• The extension handle. You don't have to be up close to what you're cutting so you have a better view/perspective on what you're doing.
• Extremely well made.
• The slower cutting speed of the blade makes you THINK before you cut, instead of just cutting everything fast and then having regrets.
• No more cutting through power cords (oops!) or having to do the power cord dance.
• Three step safety features.
• Can cut through fairly large branches (about your finger's diameter)
• Easy to figure out how to work it.
Cons:
• Fairly heavy, but the balance is good.
• NOT compact! You have to find a place to store it so that your Significant Other isn't overly annoyed.
Easy peasy! There were a few things I had to stop and think about for about 30 seconds thou, one was a safety feature (see below). There is a cool design on the extension tubes where you can add more friction to keep it extended.
First impressions and wonderments: 24v seems too weak to actually do anything. I have the 80v blower and it can blow the chrome off a bumper 9;-).
It's also fairly heavy. I'm no weakling, but I'm not a muscle-man either. After awhile, I appreciated its heft, tho: it was like a mini-workout.
This machine has tons of safety features! Besides the basic trigger, you have to slide a lever at hold it at the same time and THEN you have to squeeze the bar above it.
The pivoting head is fantastic! I was swinging this gizmo scythe-like, trimming the sides of a hedge and I didn't have to contort myself to make good trims.
Does it cut? You betcha! and it does it really well. I wanted to spend more time with it, but it was so fast, I finished earlier than expected. I had to trim juniper bushes, some with fairly thick branches (like the size of one of my fingers) and the blades on this trimmer handled them with ease.
OK, Pros:
• 24v is more than adequate.
• It's quiet.
• Trims fast (but curiously, the blades don't seem to oscillate as fast as a regular corded machine).
• The pivoting blade head. Once you try this, you'll never go back.
• The extension handle. You don't have to be up close to what you're cutting so you have a better view/perspective on what you're doing.
• Extremely well made.
• The slower cutting speed of the blade makes you THINK before you cut, instead of just cutting everything fast and then having regrets.
• No more cutting through power cords (oops!) or having to do the power cord dance.
• Three step safety features.
• Can cut through fairly large branches (about your finger's diameter)
• Easy to figure out how to work it.
Cons:
• Fairly heavy, but the balance is good.
• NOT compact! You have to find a place to store it so that your Significant Other isn't overly annoyed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
No more ladders, no more extension cords
on November 17, 2017
Posted by: Haganjeff
from Murfreesboro, TN, United States
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have 3 Greenworks tools using the same 24v battery. I have been very impressed with them and the ease of swapping out batteries. I have previously used an electric hedge trimmer which is not only cumbersome, but has resulted in 2 accidents cutting the cord!
This 24v Hedge Trimmer seems just as powerful as my electric trimmer and can cut branches up to 5/8 inch. The attached picture of my side yard hedges is one example where this tool comes in handy. I had to to use a small step ladder with my old trimmer to level the tops. The extended reach of this unit let me top trim easily. Not only the tops, but I have discovered the extension makes the bottoms of bushes much easier to trim as well.
I don't know the exact run time since I can trim all my bushes on one battery. The good news is I also use the same battery for my string trimmer and blower, so with 3 batteries I will never have range anxiety!
The only con I would say would be the weight for someone that doesn't have a a lot of strength. I am a big guy and my arms tired quickly working the tops of the bushes. This may also be a testament to the robust build quality.
All in all, another great product from Greenworks!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com