Black & Decker HS1010 Hedge Hog 20-Inch 2.8-AMP Dual Action Hedge Trimmer

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Product Description

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The Black & Decker Hedge Hog dual action hedge trimmer is designed for cutting thicker branches, especially overgrown and older hedges and shrubs, with a patented blade design strong enough to cut through branches up to 3/4 inch thick and featuring dual action (both blades move) for faster cutting and 40 percent less vibration for comfort. This hedge trimmer also features a powerful 2.8 Amp motor; a full-sized, three-sided handle for added comfort and control; and 20-inch pre-hardened steel blades for extended reach, even cutting, and long-lasting sharpness. Built with a lock-on switch for continuous running, a lock-off switch to prevent accidental starting, and a built-in cord retention system to avoid accidental unplugging, this convenient hedge trimmer comes fully assembled and is backed by a 2-year warranty.

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The Black & Decker Hedge Hog HS1010 Hedge Trimmer is a precise, well-balanced tool that's up to the task of keeping hedges and shrubbery neatly groomed. This trimmer features dual-action blades that provide fast cutting with reduced vibration for increased user comfort, and these blades are crafted from pre-hardened, rust-resistant steel for superior durability, so you can feel comfortable slicing through branches up to 3/4-inch in diameter. Additionally, the extended reach provided by these 20-inch blades allows you to shape larger bushes safely. Behind the cutting power of this hedge trimmer is a powerful 2.8 Amp inline motor that delivers 3,300 strokes per minute. Lightweight at just 6.0 pounds and offering a full-size wrap-around handle with a soft grip and intuitively placed trigger, this tool is designed to keep you comfortable and in full control. The HS1010 also offers a lock-on switch, a lock-off switch, and a built-in cord retention system that prevents your extension cord from coming unplugged as you work. Plus with corded power, you never have to worry about tricky pull starts, mixing gas and oil, or dead batteries. This tool is backed by a 2-year warranty.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.2 x 34.1 inches ; 7.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B00005V5N9
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: HS1010
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #66,568 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor design--chews branches off, June 18, 2002

By	Bruce J Harris (Kalispell, MT USA) - See all my reviews

I am a retired quality control manager and impatient with tools that don't work. I returned this hedge trimmer after using it one half hour to cut tender new growth less than 1/8 inch diameter. As you sweep the trimmer bar across the hedge, the branches bend while the blade chews away at them. Many looked like they were torn off. It's bad for the hedge and hard work as you have to go back over and over the same place.
I gritted my teeth and bought a Little Wonder 19 inch elecric hedge trimmer that cost three times as much, but it is a joy to use--the branches fall away, cut cleanly.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars HS 1010 Hedge Hog, July 5, 2004

By A Customer

I agree with two out of three of the other reviews. The Hedge hog runs smooth, but does not cut small growth. It just smashes them, and leaves the stem hanging on the bush. This is probably due to the very short (1/8") cutting blades. I don't like to be negative, but just wanted to alert others to this problem. I bought a Black&Decker HT-2000 with the old fashioned large blades, and it works great.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Black & Decker Hedge Hog HS1010, March 7, 2003

By A Customer

This double action hedge trimmer is no better than one I bought 20 years ago. (And Quit using after half a season). The reason for the displeasure is that it does not cut the branches off cleanly, it chews or nibbles at them until some of them fall off. As with all their other models the blade moves much too fast. The double action models only add to the problem.

Last summer I used a German manufactured hedge trimmer that operated much slower. It had llolypop shaped tines that actually held the branches forcing them into the blades rather than away. This trimmer worked with ease and cut branches of all sizes on hedges and various types of bushes and ornamental trees. Unfortunately this unit was a European model that operated on 220 volts and they do not manufacture a 110 volt model for export.