I have a 50' row of Arborvitae shrubs that are 15' tall and 8' to 10' wide, and the kicker is that you can't get to the back side of the shurbs, so all trimming must be done from one side. As you can guess, giving them a haircut is quite a job. In the past I have rented a long handled gas powered trimmer, but when I tried to rent it this year they said that it had broken and since there was hardly any demand for it, they weren't going to replace it. A couple of years ago I paid a lawn care guy to trim them for me but that cost me $500, so I wasn't wanting to do that again. So, after researching online I bought the GarCare pole hedge trimmer. Just got through trimming the shrubs so thought I'd post a review while it is still fresh in my memory. I obviously can't speak to longevity of the device, but I can definitely speak to the features.
Ok, let's start with the CONS:
For me, there's only one, actually. As others have stated, it is definitely heavy, especially if, as I did, you are standing on the 2nd from top step of a 14' ladder and using the trimmer in fully extended mode, trying to reach the far side of a 10' wide row of shrubs. It's doable, but it's definitely not easy. It would be really terrific if they made a model with the electric motor at the end of the handle (like the long pole gas trimmers) rather than at the cutting blade, although I know that raises the complexity of the device. In any case, I almost don't want to list this as a "CON" because the device definitely works as designed and intended. It might be better to call it an "observation" rather than a "con", but it's definitely something to be aware of if you are looking at purchasing this trimmer.
Ok, now for the PROS:
The "laser" cutting blade is SHARP!!!! This thing cut through my 1/2 to 3/4" thick shrub stems with ease. This is extremely important since, as noted above, when you are holding this at full extension you want it to cut fast so that you don't have to hold it fully extended any longer than necessary. This thing just blazed through my shrubs. Amazing!
The build quality seems to be excellent. I was a bit worried that something that extends as long as this does might be flimsy when extended, but it isn't. The slider connections are solid and well designed and the tube slider slides effortlessly. I was constantly adjusting the length from as short as possible to full extension while standing on the aforementioned 14' ladder and never had a problem getting the adjustment that I needed.
So, in summary, this trimmer was a terrific purchase! Hopefully it will stand the test of time, since I plan on using it for years to come. Unless, of course, they come with a model with the motor built into the handle end... ;)
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GARCARE is a professional company designing and manufacturing garden tools. Now GARCARE has a cord hedge trimmer, Li-ion hedge trimmer, front motor pole chain saw, vacuum blower, pole saw and pruning shears, etc. GARCARE occupies an area of 15000 square metres and has more than 300 employees. The production capacity is more than 600,000 PCS per year. Many customers have good reviews of garden tools that do the job efficiently and reliably.
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Product Description
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Compact & Lightweight
At only 8.2 lbs, you can hold this pole saw up high for long stretches without getting tired.
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Telescopic Aluminium Pole
Rotate the orange locking knob to adjust the length of the pole for long reach.
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Adjustable Cutting Head
100° adjustable cutting head in 6-position, which can provide precise cutting.
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Dual-action Cut Blades
5/8 inch dual-action cutting blades provide secondary precision cuts.
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| power source | AC | Battery Powered | AC | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | AC |
| blade length | 18 inches | 20 inches | 18 inches | 22.4 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches |
| cutting width | 0.63 inches | — | 0.63 inches | 33 inches | — | 0.63 inches |
| material | High Carbon Steel, Plastic | Rubber | High Carbon Steel, Plastic | Aluminum | — | High Carbon Steel, Plastic |
| weight | 8.3 pounds | — | 11.5 pounds | — | — | 8.19 pounds |
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FANTASTIC PRODUCT!!
I have been using a gas hedge trimmer for years. It does a good job but is very,very heavy. We have a bush in our front yard that is about 10 feet tall. In the past I have to drag out the ladder, fire up the trimmer and stand on the ladder to trim the top and sides of this bush. I cannot reach the back closest to the house from the ladder so I have to climb through the bush. A few weeks ago I lost my balance and thought for sure I was going to end up in the bush with the trimmer. I decided enough was enough and went on a mission to find something different. I was very intrigued with this trimmer. The concept of being able to stand on solid ground and reach not only the top but all sides of the bush. I love the way with the push of a button the head pivots to multiple different angles. The telescoping handle allows me to extend the trimmer for trimming where I could never reach before. It is lightweight which for me is a big deal as I am a medium sized woman. I am extremly pleased with my purchase and the fact that I will no longer be entertainment for all my neighbors!!!!
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