electric hedge trimmers

[WEEDKILLER]

Hi all im looking at buying a electric hedge trimmer which ones do you reccomend im not a profeshinal just for home use Thanks in advance

[kakegc]

G'day weedkiller, I don't reckon you'll find too many guys on here that use electric hedgers mate! ;) (that should probably tell you something? :i dunno: )

Try the choice website or maybe ask the checkout girls at bunnings which ones get returned the most & avoid that brand.

Cheers, Kevin........... :)

[just john]

THE ONLY THING I CAN SAY ABOUT THE ELECTRIC TRIMMER IS
THE %^$$%#@ POWER LEAD IS IN YOUR FACE CONSTANTLY :frightene AND IF YOU DONT CUT INTO THAT WITHIN THE FIRST COUPLE OF USES YOUR GOING WELL SO IF YOU CAN AFFORD A PETROL TRIMMER IT MAKES THE JOB A LOT QUICKER, NEATER AND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL -SAFER :wave-hi: :wave-hi:

[heggie]

well what i would say is like any other electric power tool , is go for a well known brand , bosch, black & decker, makita etc. but i would stay clear on ozito , gmc. (cheap stuff) i have used Dewalt for years and they are very good but i dont think they make trimmers ... good luck
cheers heggie

[m287j]

Go with a trusted brand like Ryobi or something, i am sure Bunnings can help you.

Like the others have said before me, i don't think any of us can recommend one as we all use petrol units.

If i where you i would spend a bit extra and get a petrol unit anyway, far safer and you cannot put a price on safety.

[lethal]

well what i would say is like any other electric power tool , is go for a well known brand , bosch, black & decker, makita etc. but i would stay clear on ozito , gmc. (cheap stuff) i have used Dewalt for years and they are very good but i dont think they make trimmers ... good luck
cheers heggie

I have had an ozito dropsaw for over 4 yrs and it has been used on dozens and dozens of landscaping jobs and it still goes like new....I will tell you however why I bought such a cheap saw...I had the makita dropsaw on the ground and I had finished using the jackhammer(the real big bugger kango hammer) and I just let it go and it landed on the saw and snapped it, so I had to rush into the bunnings down the road and quickly grab a new one to finish the job, I didn't expect it to last too long, but hey, I got lucky!! ;frosty;

[heggie]

I have had an ozito dropsaw for over 4 yrs and it has been used on dozens and dozens of landscaping jobs and it still goes like new....I will tell you however why I bought such a cheap saw...I had the makita dropsaw on the ground and I had finished using the jackhammer(the real big bugger kango hammer) and I just let it go and it landed on the saw and snapped it, so I had to rush into the bunnings down the road and quickly grab a new one to finish the job, I didn't expect it to last too long, but hey, I got lucky!! ;frosty;

nothing wrong with cheap tools lethal as long as you know their limitations,i am a bit of a tool freak and worked in the carpentry trade
for years and i like my brand name tools , using them everyday you need good tools and they last longer than your cheap stuff. but i also have a $17 hammer drill from bunnings which is 3 years old and still goes well. :i dunno: cheers heggie