Black & Decker NPT318 18-Volt Cordless Electric Pole Hedge Trimmer
- Designed for trimming shrubs and hedges with a height of 10 feet
- Pre-hardened, machined steel, 18-inch, dual action cutting blade won’t create excessive vibration
- Battery supplies 2,400 RPM and up to 50 minutes of performance on each charge
- Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.1 x 45.2 inches (WxHxD); weighs 8.1 pounds; 2-year warranty
- Comes with one 18-volt pole trimmer, one 18-volt battery, one 18-volt battery charger, carrying bag, and blade sheath
Product Description
Usable length of 6.5′, provides reach of up to 10′. 180 degree pivoting head locks into 5 positions for cutting high and low growing hedges. 18″ dual-action cutting blade with 7/16″ gap for smooth, comfortable trimming of hedges and shrubs. 18-volt batter y-powered for hassle free trigger starting. Unit disassembles for easy storage and transport. Carry bag included. SPECIFICATIONS: 18-Volts, 2,400 RPM, up to 10″ range, 78″ overall length, 7/16″ branch size. 8.1 lb. tool weight.Amazon.com Review
This quiet, clean-running cordless tool is ideal for anyone who needs to clip tall, awkwardly-sited, or hard-to-reach hedges and shrubs. It effectively trims to a height of ten feet, thanks to two interlocking components that form an extended pole shape. The hardened, machined steel 18-inch cutting blade is exceptionally durable and features dual action to minimize vibration and increase user comfort. The 180-degree pivoting head adjusts to five differ… More >>
Black & Decker NPT318 18-Volt Cordless Electric Pole Hedge Trimmer
Well, it is cordless, and prevents myself from cutting the extension cord to the electrical outlet, as I have done so many times before, therefore shorting out the breakers. Much easier getting the bushes, although it feels extremely heavy if lifting over 4 feet. If the bushes are a little thick, it gets stuck. More for light trimming, sculpting I guess. It serves it’s purpose.
This product exceeded my expectations. I now use it in situations where a standard hedge trimmer is used. I fin it easier to use. The length of the pole is proper for trimming most hedges tha in the past required a ladder to reach the top. Now, I can stand on the ground and reach the upper reaches. It does require some arm strength though the weigh tis balanced with the battery in the handle.
After a short learning curve this trimmer made short work of my tall bushes. The only negative I experienced was the weight and balance when trimming at the maximum reach. Heavy use of this item will give a great upper-body workout.Black & Decker NPT318 18-Volt Cordless Electric Pole Hedge Trimmer
within 20 min of its first use the motor started to smoke. It was left to cool down for an hour then resumed use. Again smoke. It was sent back to the vendor. I will not replace it.
This is one of those things that you aren’t sure will work when you buy it, although you hope it will.
Well, this is worth the money in my case. I have shrubs that are eight feet high and about six feet thick.
Previously I used a gas powered trimmer while standing on an eight foot stepladder. Gets old fast and hurts your arms after reaching out so far. This electric pole trimmer can trim the top without a ladder and with a short ladder can reach across the top. My only concern was whether the battery would last long enough or provide enough power. Both concerns were needless. I have never ran out of battery power in 30 minutes of trimming.