BLACK+DECKER GTC1843L20-QW 18 V Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer, 430 mm

The BLACK+DECKER 18 V Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer is a battery-powered tool for routine maintenance of tall and medium-sized hedges and shrubs. Its 430 mm double-action blade has 12 mm tooth spacing and a rated maximum cutting thickness of 12 mm, suiting regular garden growth and smaller branches. Cordless operation removes the need to manage a mains lead or fuel while working along boundaries. The pole format is intended for sections that are difficult to reach with a conventional handheld trimmer.

The trimmer weighs 3.2 kg including its battery, an important consideration because the pole places weight away from the operator during raised work. Its non-slip grip supports control when moving between the sides and top of a hedge. The pole configuration gives an approximate total reach of 3.5 metres. A 180° pivoting cutting head offers five positions, allowing the blade angle to be changed for horizontal and vertical faces.

Power comes from an 18 V 2.0 Ah lithium-ion battery, with a stated runtime of up to 45 minutes and a charging time of three hours. Both the battery and charger are supplied, so the tool has the core components required for cordless operation. The hardened-steel, diamond-ground blade provides the specified double-action cutting system. The pole is non-telescopic and does not offer height adjustment, so changes in reach rely on head angle and the operator's working position rather than pole extension.

• Blade speed: up to 1,400 strokes per minute.
• Vibration emission: 1.1 m/s².
• Acoustic ratings: sound pressure and sound power levels are each specified at 93 dB.
• Removable battery construction allows the power pack to be detached from the tool.
• Black and orange exterior finish.