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Black & Decker LHT120 22-Inch 20-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless HedgeHog Hedge Trimmer
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Sep 28th, 2011 |
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Black & Decker LHT120 22-Inch 20-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless HedgeHog Hedge Trimmer
- 20-Volt Max Lithium Ion battery has a longer lifespan and retains its charge 5X more than similar Nicd batteries
- 20-Volt lithium ion battery provides longer life, lighter weight
- Extended 22-Inch Blade Provides a Smooth and Level Cut
- Shearing Blade Cuts Faster Than Other Cordless Units With Branches up to 3/4-Inch Thick
- Up to 30 Minute Run-Time Trims up to 1200-Square Feet per Charge
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Smooth and well balanced,
When I first ordered this trimmer I was a sceptic, as my experiences with cordless yard tools has been disappointing, but the convenience persuaded me to give it a try. The devices box was a bit mangled (the larger Amazon box was fine), but it survived the trek intact. I threw the battery in the charger, which does a relatively quick job of charging such a big battery, but do know that a full charge tends to take up most of the day.
When I first slapped the battery on and tried out the unit, I was struck with how smooth it was. At first I attributed it to sheer weakness, but alas the claimed vibration reduction does work, as it certainly isn’t week. The overall balance is also a plus, as it makes it a breeze to control, which is due in part to the lithium ion battery. It not only means no cord to drag or get cause, but it also means no big heavy battery either. All in all it’s a success, and I’m sure my wife will appreciate not having frshly planted annuals torn up due to the unattentive cord management.
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|trimmer,
This works as well as any other brand and the blades are nice and sharp so they cut the instant they touch but what I love about it is the new style battery. It’s so light weight and makes it so much easier to handle the trimmer. My old one has the big heavy battery and my hands have arthritis so it makes them hurt just holding it to use within a few minutes. This one does not. I can use it for half an hour and my hands don’t get sore. The battery stays charged much longer too and it seems as if it has more power than my old one. My old one is just 5 years old and the same brand so not an archive….just heavier because of the battery. I feel safer using this new one when I’m cutting sideways holding it that way because it is so light to handle. I’m very glad they re-designed the battery pack. The long cutting blade lets you trim quickly.
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|A worthy trimmer with some quibbles,
[This review was written by my husband, who will be the principal user of the tool.]
This battery operated hedge trimmer is lightweight and has a design that allows for comfortable use. The blades occasionally got caught up on twigs, smaller than the 3/4″ twigs that it is reportedly able to handle.
The blades never need to be sharpened. Further, nicks on the blade (as might be generated by accidentally hitting a hard object) need not be removed as long as the nick doesn’t interfere with the movement of the blade. Nicks that do interfere with motion can be removed with a fine file. The fact that the battery pack can be used on other Black and Decker tools is a nice convenience.
The battery charger and battery pack must be handled with care, and there are lengthy instructions on how to do so. Some warnings were not obvious to me. For example, the battery should not be stored in a toolbox or drawer with loose nails or screws because these could short-circuit the battery’s terminals and start fires. Including a plastic cap for the battery terminals could have circumvented this problem. It was also not obvious to me that it is dangerous to leave the battery charger plugged in without a battery in the cavity. If the terminals are that accessible, a plastic cap should have been supplied to keep fingers and debris from the terminal cavity. I found it disconcerting that the latter warning was not as prominently displayed as some more obvious ones, like “don’t pull out the plug using the cord.”
The blade sheath is made from thin vinyl and will likely be damaged after relatively few uses, especially given that it is not that easy to slip over the blade. A hard plastic sheath would solve both problems.
The trimmer comes with a two-year warranty. A defective trimmer may be returned to participating retailers for exchange (usually within 30 to 90 days). After that it must be taken or sent (prepaid) to a Black and Decker Service Center.
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