Buy Black & Decker NPT318 18-Volt Cordless Electric Pole Hedge TrimmerBlack & Decker NPT318 18-Volt Cordless Electric Pole Hedge Trimmer Product Description:
- Designed for trimming shrubs and hedges with a height of 10 feet
- Pre-hardened, machined steel, 18-inch, dual action cutting blade won't create excessive vibration
- Battery supplies 2,400 RPM and up to 50 minutes of performance on each charge
- Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.1 x 45.2 inches (WxHxD); weighs 8.1 pounds; 2-year warranty
- Comes with one 18-volt pole trimmer, one 18-volt battery, one 18-volt battery charger, carrying bag, and blade sheath
Product Description
Take the work out of yard work and turn it into fun with this Black & Decker pole hedge trimmer. The head and power ends connect for a useable length of 6-1/2' and a reach of up to 10'. The 18" dual-action cutting blade has a 7/16" gap for smooth, comfortable trimming of hedges and shrubs. Other features include a 180° pivoting head that locks into 5 positions for cutting high and low growing hedges; cuts branches up to 7/16" in diameter; and it disassembles for easy storage and transport. Carrying bag included. Imported. Overall length: 78".
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114 of 114 people found the following review helpful.
Useful machine for strong users
By M. S. Davenport
That may seem like an odd title for a review on a Hedge trimmer but if you've read the review by "Frank" you'll understand. The NPT318 is an amazing machine.I have the worst kind of hedges -tall 6-9feet, difficult to reach because of cramped space/sloping ground and encroaching citrus trees. The hedges are mainly bougainvillea which has awful thorns. The citrus have thorns too.It is hot and the hedges are overgrown because of record winter rains.In addition , I am not particularly strong. So, this is a good test situation.Yes this machine is difficult to operate at full reach horizontaly, but the alternatives are worse. I have used a 2-cycle hedge trimmer - a viscious ,noisy ,stinky beast. It is heavier! I bought my Dad a 240volt (yes off the mains for use in U.K.) German pole hedge trimmer. It is more powerful but just as unwieldy .In addition you have the power cord to deal with.I found the run time ideal - it still had plenty of charge after 45 minutes attacking the bougainvillea.By then I needed a rest anyway. I charged it during lunch and then attacked some more hedge. Some of this required me to use it at full stretch - I am 6ft with long arms +the pole -yes these are monster hedges. The machine worked perfectly. The alternative is wobbling on a step ladder ,juggling a power cord and trying to avoid the thorns. So far I've done all my hedges and the neighbor's without a scratch. It is far too hot to wear a shirt and using my old B&D with a power cord+ step ladder I would look like someone from a crucifiction scene in the movies by now. The combination of citrus and bougainvillea is bloody!My suggestins to B&D to improve the NPT 318 are:1.Increase the voltage from 18v to 24v. This will increase the run-time/decrease motor weight/increase power.2.Make the battery and charger interchangeable with other B&D equipment.3. Use lighter-weight metals(magnesium alloy?) for the blade and pole. The weight of the battery isn't a problem because of it's location on the handle.4. Consider offering an extending pole like Remington use on their pole chain saws.5. Design the NPT 318 so you can use it without the pole - like a conventional cordless hedge trimmer.6. When Black & Decker have a prototype they can test it on my bougainvillea !:-)
41 of 41 people found the following review helpful.Pleasantly surprised..
By Dallas Electronics Fan
When I needed a pole trimmer, the reviews in Amazon convinced me to give this one a try. First time out I used it for about 30 minutes (combined sustained operation). The battery held up admirably with no sign of losing power. It trimmed through everything up to about 1/3 of an inch without a problem. 1/2 an inch and above slowed it down and stalled it on several occasions. I bought this with the knowledge that this isn't a gas powered unit or heavy duty electric model with that kind of performance. My high trimming is mostly ligt duty and a good match for what this trimmer is capable of. It can be a little unwieldly but if you can operate a gas powered or heavy duty electric weed eater, this won't be a problem. I have other battery powered tools and usually get two to three years of light duty service before the battery stops holding a charge. I'd guess similar service from this. Replacement batteries are about 50 dollars. Note that you should store batteries inside or in an otherwise climate controlled environment (above +/- 60 degrees F). It's very quiet relative to another electric trimmer I own. In summation, if you need the reach of a pole trimmer for light duty and short duration trimming (+/- 20 minutes in my estimation), I can recommend this one.
49 of 53 people found the following review helpful.
A Lot Shorter than Advertised!
By Thomas J. Migliore
After dropping $250 a year into having a landscaper trim my hemlocks (12 feet high-which is the only thing he does, I do all the rest anyway) I thought it made sense to buy my own hedge trimmer that was capable of long reaches. I spotted this unit for $129.00 in Lowes last year, but this year they don't have it. It turns out on Amazon it is cheaper anyway. My disspointment is the overall length. It is clearly marked on the box that the unit is 10 ft end to end, when in reality it is only about 6'5". I fiddled with it for 20 minutes figuring it must extend. I called B&D customer service and the nice girl on the phone explained "they didn't do a good job of describing the machine, it's 10 feet when you extend your arms". I gotta tell you - I'm 6'6" and even so there's no way my arms extend 3.5 feet.I think based on the reviews this machine will still work OK - but buyer beware - it doesn't have the reach that is clearly labeled on the box.
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