Hedge Trimmer Shopping

[Lynden]

I've got a corded Little Wonder. Bought it used years ago from a local tool rental shop.

Hedge Trimmers – Electric – Little Wonder

www.littlewonder.com

Current model ^^^^

 

[slimpickins]

I don't think they come with trigger locks anymore. It's a safety issue. With a trigger lock, you might be tempted to try one handed triming and then you might be cutting a finger instead of a cord. I think they all have a double hand interlock now so you have to keep both hands on the tool.
I have the 40v Ryobi and it has been great. I've used it a couple of seasons already with no issues. It will cut up to 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch wood branches without stalling. I love the swiveling handle that allows you to easily rotate the handle in 45degree increments, which really saves stress on your wrists.
I also have the 40v brushless string trimmer and 3 of the 40v blowers, even though I only bought one. Found one in the recycle bin with a cracked tube (no battery) same as the one I bought with the adjustable handle and the other was a lower model (no adjustable handle) found at a garage sale for $30 or thereabouts.

 

[WinMod21]

I don't think they come with trigger locks anymore. It's a safety issue. With a trigger lock, you might be tempted to try one handed triming and then you might be cutting a finger instead of a cord. I think they all have a double hand interlock now so you have to keep both hands on the tool. ~

That's what I've been presuming. =( Still haven't found one with a trigger lock. Maybe the corded ones no longer have them either? Anyways, I've always done a lot of 'one handed trimming' on tall trees & bushes where it's hard to reach with two arms simultaneously from high on a ladder &c. Manuevers that perhaps resulted in the cords being cut.