Gracious Gardens Corded Extendable Pole Hedge Trimmer 550W
Gracious Gardens Corded Extendable Pole Hedge Trimmer 550W 2.5M Telescopic Hedge Trimmer Long Reach Hedge Cutter with 4 Position's, 10m Cable and Shoulder Strap Included
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| Dimensions: | 250 x 10 x 17 cm; 4 kg |
| Model: | GGLRHT |
| Part: | GGLRHT |
| Manufacture: | Gracious Gardens |
| Dimensions: | 250 x 10 x 17 cm; 4 kg |
Easy to use
This extendable trimmer is well designed and easy to use . Good instructions, especially concerning safety. The assembly is simple but the instructions could have mentioned that there are “flats” that
need aligning for the parts to slide together. Good price and not too heavy for a pensioner.
Good bit of kit but heavy
We have two longish hedges in a medium sized garden but they are quite deep and can’t get depth of cutting done with standard hedge cutter so bought this.
On positive – good value for money and does the job. Lot of plastic and only used once for 2 hours so far but so far so good. Seems sturdy enough.
Huge negative – very heavy. I’m fairly fit but this was a struggle to keep holding for any length of time.
But I persevered and job done.
Heavy but easy to use
Good value but heavy (ish) but easy to put together and use. Haven’t figured the darn strap out yet but when I do I guess it will be even easier to use!!
Hedge trimme
Used it for the first time and I was extremely impressed with it , it was like going through butter with a knife . Much safer than climbing on steps or up a ladder. It is heavy though due to the axis being changed when you extend it to its maximum, all the weight is furthest away from you which can make your arms ache especially as I am in my seventies . Younger people shouldn’t have a problem. Delivery super quick I would definitely recommend.
Powerful cabled Telescopic Hedge Trimme
This product was purchased due to prices on the market cabled vs battery .
It was used to cut and trim my garden hedges, overall its quite powerful and cuts quite well however the product is quite heavy.
It would be best to use it in intervals if you struggle with the weight but there is the option to change the trimmer into different angles. Overall decent product but I have only had it for less than 2 months, so will see how long it lasts.
Heavy but does the work
Yes it’s heavy but the shoulder strap helps take the weight. It took me a while to really feel comfortable using it, but once I was in the best position, it was easy enough to use. I got through a huge section of hedge in about 20 minutes all told, so while the weight is a challenge, I know I’m not going to be holding it for long. Easy to put together out of the box, only takes a minute or two. Dismantles to go in the shed. What’s not to like?
If you are reading this review it may well be because you want an extendable pole hedge cutter at the lowest price point. Short story yes worth the money, buy with confidence. It is easy to assemble, i did not realise that the hedge cutting head comes off completely, making maintenance and storage easier. As with my smaller hedge cutter i always oilnthe blade both before I cut and after ( hoping to prevent sap from sticking to the blades ) my other hedge cutter was a cheap Aldi one and still going strong after 8 years with just this minimal maintenance. I wanted an extendable one to get to the top of my conifer. It is top heavy as other reviews have mentioned, and can make you become fatigued quickly if doing in direct sunlight ( my bad ). I considered petrol, cordless and corded.
Petrol has issue of storage over winter due to e10 fuel, and they are more expensive, but they are better balanced. If you use the hedge cutter regularly then that may be viable for you.
Cordless, i don’t trust longevity of cheap cordless batteries, i wouldn’t want it to go flat over winter and then be useless next year, trying to get a battery for my unbranded item. I find they have less cutting power sometimes also.
Branded cordless, to match my drill, 350, nice if you have that to spare or professional, mot for me.
Corded, obvious cord drawbacks, but should keep working for a decent amount time and handle winter storage no problem. Minimal maintenance too.
The cord attachment is the lower part of the handle and it means that the cord is kept far away from the cutting blade at all times, friendlier to use than my short hedge cutter and less annoying. The shoulder strap works although i don’t use it as it gets in my way, but it can be positioned to where you need it. Extending is easy with a good feeling locking mechanism. Adjustable head angle is again easy, making changes whilst using effortless.
longevity is something know one knows with these cheap brands, its a gamble. Very happy with my purchase, would recommend to others.