Black & Decker 17-Inch Hedge Trimmer #TR1700

• Hedge trimmer ideal for work on small bushes and shrubs; easy-to-use, lightweight, compact design
• Increased safety and convenience with lock-on switch, lock-off switch, and cord retention system
• Pre-hardened, rust-resistant steel blade; comes fully assembled
• 3300 cutting strokes per minute; cuts stems and branches up to 3/8 inch thick
• Blade length: 16 inches; weight: 4-2/5 pounds; 2-year full warranty

Amazon.com Product Description:
The Black and Decker hedge trimmer is ideal for work on small bushes and shrubs and comes in a lightweight (4-1/2-pound), compact design, making it easy to use. The 17-inch rust-resistant steel blade is pre-hardened to stay sharp longer and provide cleaner cuts; the trimmer provides 3300 cutting strokes per minute and can sever stems and branches up to 3/8-inch thick. The trimmer features a lock-on switch for continuous running, a lock-off switch to prevent accidental starting, and a cord retention system to protect against accidental unplugging for increased safety and convenience. This product comes fully assembled and is backed by a 2-year full warranty.

Great Product:
Very happy with the 17" B & D hedge trimmer. Did a little research and found it was highly recommended by Consumers Reports magazine. Had an older version for 15+ years, and it finally gave out. Don't consider a heavy machine unless you're a body builder! After many hours of trimming you'll be glad you chose this size. Longer blade and heavy weight don't help. I have been using this trimmer for about a month now and love it.

trimmer:
It cuts very good and is light for me to handle. It has a little trouble cutting limbs larger than a half inch in diameter.

Hedge trimmer a good buy:
I am pleased with the quality and the price of the Black & Decker hedge trimmer. I've used it extensively and it works great!

Hedge Trimmner:
I used the hedge trimmer the first time and it worked wonderfully well. I have a group of bushes that grow fast and produce large offshoots. The trimmer handled them handily, I am looking forward to many years of use. Chas

Does ok on smaller bushes:
This works well if you have smaller hedges to trim. Anything more than half an inch thick and this thing completely locks up. It's ok for light duty.