Does a great job for my 10 foot high hedge. When you first use it, don't just jump right into the job. Stand in a clear space to get a feel for control and always use the strap. The strap length adjustment seems pretty good right out of the box. Once you get the hang of it practice small areas first and by the end of the first job you will be a real pro. I walk the length of the hedge chopping off the tops and then go back over the hedge standing in place making a circular motion over the hedge where it is not safe to walk. Very easy doing the sides with a sweeping up and down motion.
I just finished cutting my hedges, which run along 2 sides of my home. One hedge is 75’ long and 16’ high, the other is 65’ long and 12’ high, this trimmer saves so much time over my 24” trimmer it was unbelievable!! I was able to face the sides without having to use a ladder very much and when trimming the top was able to trim a much larger area when I was at the top of the ladder. It is a little heavier when fully extended but I was able to use it but took a few breaks for water and rest ( I’m 60 years old). Bottom line, excellent product and wished I bought one years ago!!!
Used this device just one time so far but, it seems to be we'll designed for trimming "hard to reach" elevated bushes - Forsythia bushes in this case. Worked well.
I absolutely love this trimmer. It use to take me over 2 hours to do my hedges on both sides. This machine has cut down my trimming time to half. I love how you can angle the trimmer to cut over onto the other side. No more reaching for the taller hedges.