A high quality hedge clippersis an indispensable for many gardening friends Toolfor effective garden and landscape care. For professional use in parks and larger garden areas with a variety of trees, shrubs and hedgesOften a gasoline powered model is used. Handier electric or cordless hedge trimmers are more popular in the private sector because they are lighter, less maintenance-intensive and significantly quieter. Electric hedge trimmers with cable have the disadvantage of a limited range, in addition there is the danger that it may lead to a separation of the cable. With cordless hedge trimmers this danger does not exist, however the duration of the employment here depends on the Akkuleistung. Here is a more flexible way of working with a longer range possible because no interfering cable is present. The Nürtingen-based company Metabo was founded in 1924 and specializes in the production of various power tools. The main focus is on the fields of construction and metalworking, in addition, the manufacturer in the range also high quality hedge trimmers in different designs. The model variants are subdivided into the areas of battery technology and cable operation.

Metabo hedge trimmer – features and details

In the offer of Metabo there are variants with different cutting lengths of 45 to 75 cm. The Metabo hedge trimmer HS 45 offers the shortest cutting length of 45 cm and has a cutting thickness of 18 mm. At 75 cm, the model HS 8875 is the variant with the largest cutting length, the cutting thickness of this model is 26 mm. Both hedge trimmers are wired electric models and, like all Metabo devices of this type, have the Metabo S-automatic safety clutch, which ensures greater safety in operation thanks to mechanical drive decoupling during blockage. All models with cable have a convenient cable strain relief to prevent unintentional severing of the cable connector. Further cable variants are the hedge trimmers HS8865, HS 8765 and HS 65, each with a cutting length of 65 cm, HS 8855, HS 8755 and HS 55, each with a cutting length of 55 cm, and the HS 8745 with 45 cm. Cable and carbon brushes can be quickly and easily replaced with the hedge trimmer in a few simple steps. each Metabo hedge trimmer also has a patented mechanical quick stop. Battery-powered models include the AHS 36-65 V 63 cm cut length, AHS 36 V 53 cm cut length and AHS 18-55 V 55 cm cut length.

Important criteria for the purchase decision

Decisive for the purchase of one Metabo hedge trimmer is primarily the application of the gardening tool. Requirements such as the lightest possible weight, low volume and easy handling are also decisive criteria when making a purchase decision. With frequent overhead work, for example, a higher weight can be very stressful in the long term and thus have a negative impact on your own safety. With regard to the cutting length, a suitable size should be selected, as with larger plants a small cut surface is not recommended. Also, the ergonomic design of the Metabo hedge trimmer is very important for comfortable handling and also influences the effective working method with the garden tool. With cordless hedge trimmers, the battery performance is also an important decision point for the purchase decision, this should be chosen correspondingly high for larger applications. In the foreground in each case your own safety in the application of the Metabo hedge trimmer For example, it can be guaranteed in 0.3 seconds with well-thought-out functions such as the electronic quick-stop feature.