Black & Decker HH2450 Hedge Trimmer
Black & Decker HH2450 Hedge Hog 24-Inch 3.3 amp Electric Dual-Action Hedge Trimmer
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Product Description
The Black & Decker Hedge Hog dual action hedge trimmer with extra long blades is especially useful on taller and wider hedges and shrubs, with an inline motor design which delivers improved balance, control and precision. Using a patented blade design, this tool is strong enough to cut through branches up to 3/4 inch thick and offers dual action (both blades move) for faster cutting and 40 percent less vibration for comfort. This hedge trimmer also features a powerful 3.3 Amp motor with gear reduction for added durability; a lightweight 6.2-pound construction; full wrap-around bale handle with soft rubber grip for increased comfort and control; and extra long 24-inch pre-hardened steel blades for extended reach, even cutting, and long-lasting sharpness. Built with a lock-on switch for continuous running, a lock-off switch to prevent accidental starting, and a built-in cord retention system to avoid accidental unplugging, this convenient hedge trimmer comes fully assembled and is backed by a 2-year warranty.
Details
- Patented blade design for fast, dual-action cutting of branches up to 3/4-inch in diameter
- 24-inch blades made of pre-hardened steel offer superior durability and reach for trimming larger hedges
- 3.3 Amp inline motor delivers 2,900 strokes per minute for dependable operation
- Reduced vibration, soft grips, and well-balanced body for improved user comfort and more precise handling
- Weighs 6.2 pounds; backed by a 2-year manufacturer warranty
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Given it’s light weight, this is a remarkably powerful machine. 1/4″ branches are no problem at all. It is well balanced and light enough for one-handed operation when you are stretching to reach that elusive branch from your ladder. I am replacing a 12 year old B & D trimmer that finally died, so I am optimistic about the longevity of this one.
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Good balance for the long reach of this trimmer. Ample power to do the job, and the HH2450 makes it (relatively) easy in the doing. Best performance of any of several hedge trimmers I have used.
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UPDATE 2/18/2010:
Just to update, I have used this to cut through very thick ivy, etc., and it is still going, and cutting fairly well. I should also note that I have not maintained this at all. I have not cleaned or oiled the blades, etc., and it still works very well. I am VERY pleased with this and recommend it VERY highly
This is a really great trimmer. It handles thick branches very well. I cut half inch branches easily enough. It is well balanced, and I was even able to use it with one hand when I really had to stretch (I would not recommend this, as it is a bit dangerous). One thing that many people do not consider with these electric tools, sometimes, the extension cord releases easily. This is not the case here, I am happy to report. I am very happy I bought this. It makes my hedge trimming very easy. It is easy to maneuver, and I think you will be very happy using this product.
June 2008 addition:
Okay, almost a year has passed and this thing is still going strong. It cuts like butter….still. It is easily the best garden tool purchase I have made, and I have made some good ones. It does not bog down unless the branches are REALLY thick (read: do not fit between the teeth completely). Look no further and buy this trimmer. It’s just great….the only annoyance is that the plug comes out easily using my new extension cord…..ehem….it seems while I was using the trimmer to clear out more ivy than anyone can imagine, the cord got hidden underneath some of the iyv I had not reached and when I did get to it I might not have been…..ehem….paying as much attention…..cough, cough….as I should have, and, well, you know, ehem, the trimmer stopped working. When I looked down I saw the cord was still plugged into the trimmer, but then I noticed the dangling piece of cord about 8 feet down and am happy to report that if needed this thing will cut through a 12 gauge extension cord with ease and better than any wire cutter! Luckily for me, I did not get any kind of shock, etc., (of course, it was plugged into a GFCI outlet). That’s the good news. The bad news is I threw out the extension cord which, at 100 feet, costs almost what the trimmer cost. The good news is my friend later informed me that it is an easy fix to splice the wires back together. Bad news is, he told me this AFTER the garbage men took the garbage…..Lesson learned, and I only mention this in the hopes that everyone who reads this takes better care than I did. All joking aside, this could have had a completely different ending, and I am quite lucky to be able to edit this review. I can only imagine what might have happened if I were standing in a puddle, or something (I don’t want to test the GFCI). So, since it only cost me a new extension cord, I figure I got away cheap.