Efficiency features include an angle change lever for quick and easy adjustments to the blade angle, and 180 degree blade adjustment that allows the blade to be positioned along the shaft for convenient transport and storage.

This is a garden multi tool with the correct attachments it can be used as a hedge trimmer, pole saw or a cultivator. Run time up to 117 minutes when using the BL1860 Battery, 97 minutes with the BL1850 Battery and 75 minutes when using the BL1840 Battery. As best I can tell, the Stihl unit and accessories are almost 50% dearer than the Makita equivalents in the places I looked. With any of the tool heads attached and the two 18v batteries clipped into the motor housing, the overall balance of the complete machine is excellent with the loop handle perfectly positioned for complete machine control and manoeuvrability.Product dimensions are stated with a battery / batteries, if they affect the overall dimensions of the product. The Makita DUX60Z is the main drive unit for a family of garden attachments including line trimmer, hedge trimmer, pole saw, cultivator and edging tool and is powered by 2 x 18v Li-ion batteries connected to the 36v brushless motor. the makita cordless version may be about as powerful as a 900w KM94 but not as powerful as the more powerful combi stihls engines in range. This Makita twin 18v / 36v cordless multi-tool system for landscape maintenance operations together with a range of quick-fit attachments including the newly introduced Brush Cutter and Linetrimmer in addition to the Cultivator, Pole Saw, Hedge Trimmer and lawn Edging Tool.

It has a 20” double-sided blade with 13 angle settings for efficient trimming of overhead and low-lying hedges. The versatile attachments are easily fitted with a tool-less slide joint coupling with a simple clip-lock fixing the attachment securely in place. Efficiency features include a translucent bar oil tank with adjustable automatic chain lubrication, with a steel drive shaft engineered for lower vibration and longer service life. The unit has a 3 speed electronic gearbox high/medium/low, reverse gear which is particularly useful with the line trimmer heads for untangling the head plus a soft start to protect the user on start up.This DUX60Z Split-Shaft Multi Tool is a body only machine - attachments, batteries and chargers are sold separately. This Makita BR400MP Power Brush attachment is designed for use with the split-shaft DUX60 gardening multi-tool head and the new 40v MAX XGT UX01G. If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom, then you're welcome too.