BLACK+DECKER BEHTS401-QS Corded Hedge Trimmer 500 watts 550 millimeters

The BLACK+DECKER 500 W Corded Hedge Trimmer is a mains-powered tool for maintaining medium-sized garden hedges and shrubs. With a 550 mm cutting length, 22 mm tooth spacing and a stated maximum branch thickness of 22 mm, it is configured for trimming broad hedge sections and established growth. The 500 W motor provides the rated output for regular domestic shaping and branch cutting. These specifications suit routine maintenance where blade reach and branch capacity matter more than cordless mobility.

An ergonomic handle layout supports controlled movement across the face and top of a hedge. The secondary handle provides an additional contact point for guiding the cutting head during each pass. Because both handles are integrated into the main body, the trimmer retains a conventional handheld form rather than an extended-reach configuration. No telescopic handle is fitted, which is relevant when comparing it with tools intended for tall hedges. The handle arrangement is therefore focused on control at normal working reach.

Mains operation requires access to a suitable outdoor electricity supply throughout use. No rechargeable battery is used, so operation is not limited by battery capacity and there is no charging stage between sessions. This power arrangement also means mobility depends on the available electrical connection, unlike a cordless hedge trimmer. For gardens with accessible mains power, the format avoids managing batteries, spare packs or chargers. The tool is intended for homeowners and gardeners carrying out regular hedge shaping around a powered garden area.

• Double-blade configuration for hedge shaping and branch trimming.
• Blade operates at 1,835 strokes per minute.
• Rated sound power level of 98.5 dB.
• Rated sound pressure level of 89 dB.
• Vibration emission is specified at 3.3 m/s².
• Black and orange exterior finish.