Gardening and Horticulture - Hedge clipper/trimmer suggestions wanted

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Zathrus
09-30-02, 08:35 AM
I had a small (16" or smaller) electric hedge/bush trimmer that I was given by a family member. This weekend it gave up the ghost (wouldn't turn off, then smoke started coming from the motor when I yanked the cord), so it's time for a new one.

I'm not sure what to get as a replacement - I know I want electric, since my yard isn't that big and 2-cycle gas engines are just a pain to deal with. I have a mixture of small shrubs and massive (8-10 feet tall) hedges that I have to trim.

I've looked online at standalone trimmers and also the hedge trimmer attachment for Ryobi Trimmer Plus equipment (I have the 137r). The attachment is more expensive, has a smaller blade length (16" vs 20-22"), but I'm wondering if it would help me cut the big hedges better. Anyone have any experience with one?

Don't have a real preference on add-on vs separate, just want to get something that will do the job.

marturo
09-30-02, 01:46 PM
Hi Zathrus,

I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you. However if you are not getting any bites here, you may want to repost your question in the Tools Forum.

Or I can transfer it for you, just let me know :)

Marturo