Product Features:

• 3.8 Amp motor; 22-inch, pre-hardened, rust-resistant, longlasting steel blade
• Lock-on switch for uninterrupted performance; lock-off switch means no unintended start-ups
• Weighs 5.79 pounds; 2-year warranty

Product Description:

Includes 22-in Electric Dual Action Hedge Trimmer - HT512R

Customer Reviews:
VERY HAPPY WITH PURCHASE
We were in desperate need of a new hedge trimmer. The blades on our old one (Black & Decker - 5 years) were so dull that it mangled instead of cut and it took a couple of sweeps to get anything done. There were so many choices that it was hard to decide. We went to a store to check out different models and decided on a B&D Hedge Hog model that Consumer Reports listed as a "recommended buy." But then I came across this model on Amazon and although this one had a 2" shorter blade, it was lighter, cheaper and had more power (3.8 versus 3.2 amp). There was only one review but I decided to take a chance. After successfully trimming the hedges and some small bushes, I am very happy with the purchase. It easily went through the hedges and even sliced through 3/4" branches. I highly recommend this hedge trimmer - it is a bargain!

June 14, 2010 (Nashville, TN USA) | Rating: 5

Great trimmer for the price
I got this to do light trim work around the house. I did require it to be able to handle my JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Hetzii Columnaris' which it did quite well. It cut through an occasional 3/4" without bother. And of course I cut my outdoor extension cord. :-)

January 6, 2010 | Rating: 4

Dual-Action blades make a HUGE difference
I upgraded to this model from an extremely old and cheap B&D hedge trimmer that was falling apart. My, what a difference! This trimmer has much more power, but even less vibration and noise! The dual-action blades are definitely worth the money. The trimmer cuts through branches instead of chewing through them like my old trimmer. What used to take multiple passes now only takes one. With my old trimmer, I never had to worry about messing up the shape of my bush because it would always get stuck if I cut in too deep, but with this trimmer, it goes right through without slowing! The lopsided olive tree in my yard stands as proof. B&D claims that it can cut branches up to 5/8" in diameter, but I wouldn't use it to trim too many of those branches because it seems to struggle as you near 1/2". Since it's more powerful, however, the teeth are also spaced farther apart, making it easier to accidentally lop off a finger. Be very careful. It is also heavier than my old trimmer, but the ease...

August 2, 2010 | Rating: 5