- Versatile cordless electric hedge trimmer designed for increased mobility and ease of use
- Cuts branches up to 7/16-inch thick
- Features double-action, 2-sided quadblades made of hardened steel
- High power 18-Volt motor and NiCad battery system; 1700 mah; recharges in 1 hour; wall charge rack included
- 22-inch blade length
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The American Gardener ReadyHedger 18-volt hedge trimmer is a versatile cordless electric trimmer with double-action quadblades made of 22-inch hardened steel which can cut branches up to 7/16-inch thick. The high power 18-volt motor and NiCad battery system can recharge in one hour, has a 1700 MaH capacity, and the wall charge rack is included. With a comfort switch for hassle-free start-up, this hedge trimmer is especially designed to give you increased mobility and ease of use.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very impressed,
By "ctemkin" (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: American Gardener ReadyHedger 18-Volt Electric Hedge Trimmer RH18 (Lawn & Patio)
I just tried the trimmer out for the first time, having left the battery in the charger overnight. I had purchased it because I injured my left shoulder and wanted something lighter than the gasoline-powered trimmer I already have. I expected that it would do at least a decent job on trimming my hedge, although I figured that I would have to do the job in stages, because the hedge is about 100 yards long and between 3 and 4 feet high. Much to my surprise, the trimmer did the entire hedge on one charge and seemed ready to take on something else. Because it is so much lighter than the gasoline model, I found it easier to hold the blade level and to avoid any mistakes. It was also great to be able to turn it on and off and on again without the hassle of restarting a gasoline engine. I am extremely pleased with it.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Trimmer, Fragile Top Handle,
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This review is from: American Gardener ReadyHedger 18-Volt Electric Hedge Trimmer RH18 (Lawn & Patio)
The hedger runs for about 45 minutes and goes through 1/8 inch branches easily. Anything larger will jam the blades. The top handle is not well designed. It takes a lot of stress on the two round/angled connection points to the body. After a couple of weekends, the top handle broke off. American Gardener (through a repair company called Utility Electric) sent me a replacement handle. I've learned to try and put most of the stress on the trigger handle and use the top handle gingerly. This hedger beats dragging a cord around. I have not tried the Black and Decker or Toro cordless for a comparison.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Light duty and unreliable,
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This review is from: American Gardener ReadyHedger 18-Volt Electric Hedge Trimmer RH18 (Lawn & Patio)
I have owned the American Gardener RH18 for a couple years and it never worked well. First it is light duty and can not handle twigs as large as the cutter bar will accept even on a full charge and then it jams and you have to clear out the jammed twig which can be dangerous if you do not remove the battery.
Then shortly after owning it on a jam it quit working. The motor ran but the blade did not move. I took the bottom cover off and could see where the blade end had come off of the orbital mechanism. I was able to get it back on but it would come off on a regular basis when a jam occured. The problem is the blade is secured to the orbital mechanism with a metal strap that goes on top and then is held in place by the plastic bottom cover. To make matters worse the bottom cover is held on by bolts and screws that attach to four skimpy plastic supports. One of them broke off after about the fifth repair to the unit. To be fair I never had the unit factory serviced because shipping to and back would have been cost prohibitive but I was not impressed with the internal structure though the motor and gears themselves seemed solid and all metal. After all that I went to Lowes and bought a cheap Task Force corded hedge trimmer for $35. That thing devours hedges with a vengance and never jams. If I had a lot of hedge trimming to do I would probably have bought a Makita hedge trimmer.
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