Makita UH5261

Not without vibration

With a working width of 520 mm and a weight of 3 kg, the Makita UH5261 electric hedge trimmer from the famous Japanese manufacturer Makita is excellent for trimming the continuous front of shrubs. The device is powered by a 230 V household power supply and allows you to fix its own cable 30 cm long and a plug-in extension cord for greater convenience in work. The model has a reliable double insulation, eliminating the possibility of electric shock. The device is equipped with a 400 W electric motor, which provides knives with double-sided blades and a special hardening coating with a stroke rate of 1600 rpm. Unfortunately, the engine power is not enough to cut branches with a thickness of more than 10 mm, and the accompanying vibration of 6.7 m / s² is above average.

Two switches out of three

There are as many as 3 switches on the body of the brush cutter, which, along with the convenience of different ways of working, provide a protection mechanism against accidental start of the tool. In order for the knife blades to start moving, you must simultaneously press any 2 switches. The electric knife run-out brake instantly stops the movement of the blades when one of the pressed switches is released. The lower blade plate is attached to the bar with ball head screws, which do not interfere with the smooth running when pruning bushes. Pleasant matte plastic front and back handles have anti-slip properties, guaranteeing a comfortable grip of the tool. Additional protection of the user's hands with a tinted translucent shield eliminates the possibility of unexpected injury during operation. The device is completed with a convenient plastic cover covering the tyre with knives during storage.