There are three things that come in the box; the main unit, the 10 m power cable and the instruction manual. Before getting to work, all you need to do is unscrew a cap to connect the power cable, and remove the protective blade sleeve. As mentioned, the safety trigger and on/off trigger need to be held down at the same time to start the machine. This means the hedge trimmer cannot be started without both hands on it at once, so you’ll always have control over the machine. The other massive benefit is the weight of this model, making it easy to use without too much physical exertion. The soft grip handles make it a very pleasant experience to tidy up your garden.

Trimming the hedges in your garden shouldn’t count as a workout. The Bosch AHS 45-16 weighs only 2.6kg (5.7lb), allowing you to handle it with ease. The first thing I noticed about the design of this hedge trimmer was its lightweight build. At just 4.6 kg, it was very easy to lift out of the box. This hedge trimmer felt very safe to use overall. It comes with extremely detailed safety instructions in multiple languages, and the ease of assembly means there’s not much that could go wrong during set up. Comfortable to work with in any position, for both vertical and horizontal cutting, the hedge cutter is designed with optimum balance Reach for the stars without encountering a steep learning curve or an astronomical price tag, with one of the best beginner telescopesStorage & Home Clearance Furniture Clearance Garden & Outdoor Clearance Lighting Clearance Electrical Clearance Tools Clearance Paint & Decorating Clearance Flooring & Tiling Clearance Building & Hardware Clearance Bathrooms & Plumbing Clearance Kitchens Clearance It’s worth mentioning that the RSPB would prefer that we didn’t cut some kinds of hedges between March and August. That’s because some birds nest in hedges, so for example in Scotland gardeners have been asked to keep their clippers in the garage until sparrows have fled their nests. Good call.

However, whilst 4.6kg is light, it’s still heavier than some other trimmers on the market. For instance, the Bosch AHS 45-16 (which is DIY Garden’s top recommendation when it comes to hedge trimmers), weighs just 2.6kg. As with all powerful garden tools, safety equipment is still highly recommended. I wore a hard hat and protective eyewear, and of course you should wear sturdy shoes and avoid loose-fitting clothing. Another affordable, corded, lightweight hedge trimmer, the Flymo Easicut 460 rings in for less than sixty notes and delivers a very comfortable and easy to use cutting system.The 3.6V Lithium Ion battery runs for 40 minutes between charges (recharging takes about 3.5 hours), there’s a choice of an 8cm grass blade and 12cm shrub blade, and the tool-free blade switching couldn’t be simpler.