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MikeWaters 04-28-2008 03:28 PM
Hedge trimmers--gas or corded?
 
We have a B&D trimmer, but last time the battery was put in the charger, smoke issued.

It's $50+ for battery and charger, don't think cordless is a good idea anyway.

Corded sounds like a real pain, as I have hedges on three sides of the house.

So I guess I have settled on gas.

There is the kind that is like a normal hedge cutter, than the kind that comes on a pole, for hard-to reach places. I don't really need one on a pole right now.

Any recommendations on brands? I'm thinking about getting an Echo HC-150.

SeattleUte 04-28-2008 03:56 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeWaters (Post 214037)
We have a B&D trimmer, but last time the battery was put in the charger, smoke issued.

It's $50+ for battery and charger, don't think cordless is a good idea anyway.

Corded sounds like a real pain, as I have hedges on three sides of the house.

So I guess I have settled on gas.

There is the kind that is like a normal hedge cutter, than the kind that comes on a pole, for hard-to reach places. I don't really need one on a pole right now.

Any recommendations on brands? I'm thinking about getting an Echo HC-150.
Gas. The chargers have short life, the chords are too short. Gas.

hyrum 04-28-2008 04:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeWaters (Post 214037)
We have a B&D trimmer, but last time the battery was put in the charger, smoke issued.

It's $50+ for battery and charger, don't think cordless is a good idea anyway.

Corded sounds like a real pain, as I have hedges on three sides of the house.

So I guess I have settled on gas.

There is the kind that is like a normal hedge cutter, than the kind that comes on a pole, for hard-to reach places. I don't really need one on a pole right now.

Any recommendations on brands? I'm thinking about getting an Echo HC-150.
Do it by hand. With a good sharp hedge shears its not that hard.
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MikeWaters 04-28-2008 04:06 PM
I have a hand-hedge-trimimer. It sucks. and the volume of what I have to trim is considerable.

Plus, it has been a while since i have trimmed, and we are beyond "shaping". more like "war".

YOhio 04-28-2008 04:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SeattleUte (Post 214069)
Gas. The chargers have short life, the chords are too short. Gas.
I agree with what SU's yard service people told him. Go with gas.

landpoke 04-28-2008 05:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by YOhio (Post 214095)
I agree with what SU's yard service people told him. Go with gas.
Awesome.

cougjunkie 04-28-2008 05:31 PM
Mine is actually electric, I have a long extension cord and it doesnt really bother me. It never gets in the way and I have outlets all around the house. It is a lot better than dealing with all the maintence of a gas one.

RC Vikings 04-30-2008 05:40 AM
Once again I'm confused. Is this a sex or lawn question? I have a hard time telling on this board.

il Padrino Ute 05-02-2008 02:40 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by cougjunkie (Post 214198)
Mine is actually electric, I have a long extension cord and it doesnt really bother me. It never gets in the way and I have outlets all around the house. It is a lot better than dealing with all the maintence of a gas one.
I endorse this post. Electric trimmers with an extension cord work just fine.


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