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MikeWaters · 04-28-2008, 03:28 PM

We have a B&D trimmer, but last time the battery was put in the charger, smoke issued.

It's $50+ for battery and charger, don't think cordless is a good idea anyway.

Corded sounds like a real pain, as I have hedges on three sides of the house.

So I guess I have settled on gas.

There is the kind that is like a normal hedge cutter, than the kind that comes on a pole, for hard-to reach places. I don't really need one on a pole right now.

Any recommendations on brands? I'm thinking about getting an Echo HC-150.

SeattleUte · 04-28-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

We have a B&D trimmer, but last time the battery was put in the charger, smoke issued.

It's $50+ for battery and charger, don't think cordless is a good idea anyway.

Corded sounds like a real pain, as I have hedges on three sides of the house.

So I guess I have settled on gas.

There is the kind that is like a normal hedge cutter, than the kind that comes on a pole, for hard-to reach places. I don't really need one on a pole right now.

Any recommendations on brands? I'm thinking about getting an Echo HC-150.

Gas. The chargers have short life, the chords are too short. Gas.

hyrum · 04-28-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

We have a B&D trimmer, but last time the battery was put in the charger, smoke issued.

It's $50+ for battery and charger, don't think cordless is a good idea anyway.

Corded sounds like a real pain, as I have hedges on three sides of the house.

So I guess I have settled on gas.

There is the kind that is like a normal hedge cutter, than the kind that comes on a pole, for hard-to reach places. I don't really need one on a pole right now.

Any recommendations on brands? I'm thinking about getting an Echo HC-150.

Do it by hand. With a good sharp hedge shears its not that hard.
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MikeWaters · 04-28-2008, 04:06 PM

I have a hand-hedge-trimimer. It sucks. and the volume of what I have to trim is considerable.

Plus, it has been a while since i have trimmed, and we are beyond "shaping". more like "war".

YOhio · 04-28-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SeattleUte

Gas. The chargers have short life, the chords are too short. Gas.

I agree with what SU's yard service people told him. Go with gas.

landpoke · 04-28-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by YOhio

I agree with what SU's yard service people told him. Go with gas.

Awesome.

cougjunkie · 04-28-2008, 05:31 PM

Mine is actually electric, I have a long extension cord and it doesnt really bother me. It never gets in the way and I have outlets all around the house. It is a lot better than dealing with all the maintence of a gas one.

RC Vikings · 04-30-2008, 05:40 AM

Once again I'm confused. Is this a sex or lawn question? I have a hard time telling on this board.

il Padrino Ute · 05-02-2008, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cougjunkie

Mine is actually electric, I have a long extension cord and it doesnt really bother me. It never gets in the way and I have outlets all around the house. It is a lot better than dealing with all the maintence of a gas one.

I endorse this post. Electric trimmers with an extension cord work just fine.

04-28-2008, 03:28 PM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Hedge trimmers--gas or corded? We have a B&D trimmer, but last time the battery was put in the charger, smoke issued. It's $50+ for battery and charger, don't think cordless is a good idea anyway. Corded sounds like a real pain, as I have hedges on three sides of the house. So I guess I have settled on gas. There is the kind that is like a normal hedge cutter, than the kind that comes on a pole, for hard-to reach places. I don't really need one on a pole right now. Any recommendations on brands? I'm thinking about getting an Echo HC-150.

04-28-2008, 05:31 PM	#7
cougjunkie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 5,741	Mine is actually electric, I have a long extension cord and it doesnt really bother me. It never gets in the way and I have outlets all around the house. It is a lot better than dealing with all the maintence of a gas one. __________________ LINCECUM!

04-30-2008, 05:40 AM	#8
RC Vikings Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rexburg, Idaho Posts: 2,236	Once again I'm confused. Is this a sex or lawn question? I have a hard time telling on this board. __________________ "I always rode to my limit. If I won by three minutes, that's because I couldn't make four." Eddy Merckx

04-28-2008, 04:06 PM	#4
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I have a hand-hedge-trimimer. It sucks. and the volume of what I have to trim is considerable. Plus, it has been a while since i have trimmed, and we are beyond "shaping". more like "war".