Toro 51596 18" 14.4 Volt Hedge Trimmer

by Toro

Product Features

• Dual action blades reduce vibration and provides clean, precise trimming
• 30 minutes of continuous run time
• Comfort grip handle for better control and less fatigue
• Assist handle for left and right handed users
• Two-year full warranty

Product Details

Product Manual [399kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 38.2 x 7.5 x 8.5 inches ; 7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000059MT4
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 51596
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #195,599 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Toro's 18-inch Hedge Trimmer is powerful, lightweight, and easy to handle with the power and durability to get the job done. The dual-action blades move in opposite directions reducing vibration and providing a cleaner cut. The Comfort Grip handle gives you better control and less fatigue, and there's an assist handle for left and right handed users. The thumb-release safety interlock prevents accidental starts and it features a powerful 14.4-volt battery giving you 30 minutes of continuous run time. It plugs into any household outlet for recharging.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good hedge trimmer, July 2, 2003

By 

Brian Holdridge "behold5" (Springfield, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toro 51596 18" 14.4 Volt Hedge Trimmer (Lawn & Patio)

I find the trimmer very well balanced and there is a minimium of vibration. The trimmer may not have the power of a corded version but not having to deal with a cord is well worth any small loss of power. It works well and has enough power for what I use it for. The charger also serves as a hanger for the unit. My only complaint is with the battery/charger. According to the owners manual, leaving the trimmer on the charger while it is plugged in over 24 hours may damage the battery. Toro recommends plugging the charger in a minimium of 3 hours before use. Otherwise the trimmer can hanger on the charger as long as the charger is unplugged. Maybe not a big deal if you remember to plug it in before you start your lawn care duties. It would be nice to plug in the charger, hang the trimmer on it and use it at will without some planning ahead of time.

In summary, it is a quality trimmer at a good price with a minor irratation.