Cordless Hedge Trimmers Make Yard Work More Convenient
The best thing that can be said about cordless hedge trimmers is they do not require a long extension cord trailing the user around the yard. In addition to the cost of a good, heavy duty outdoor cord, cordless hedge trimmers can go great distances away from the house without the drain of a long cord being an issue that affects the trimmer's operation. When a cord of over about 100-feet long is used, the power drawn by the trimmer can cause the extension cord to become warm and if it is not made of sufficient gauge wire can start to burn.
One of the advantages is not having to fight with an extension cord while trying to keep the hedges looking neat. The idea is to keep the business end of the hedge trimmer in front of the user and the cord behind them. When using cordless hedge trimmers this is not a concern and the trimmer can be turned in nearly every direction without fear of cutting into the cord.
Trimming hedges that are located far from an available outlet is also easier with cordless hedge trimmers as some corded trimmers will lose power over distances over 1000-feet. While heavier extension cords can help deliver the full power to the unit in far off land, they are also larger, heavier and harder to handle.
Many Cordless Units Not Only For Small Jobs
Many people have the opinion that cordless hedge trimmers are only good for extremely small jobs and will not help them with larger hedges. Many of the batteries can provide working power for up to 30-minutes, normally more than enough time to take care of the average hedge. However, for those that will take longer, additional batteries can be purchased and kept charged and ready to use so they do not have to quit working when the battery dies.
It is also a good idea to keep a spare battery ready to go when working with cordless hedge trimmers to insure that any delay in getting the job done is backed up with additional power. The cordless hedge trimmers are also safer to use outdoors if the hedge or surrounding grass is damp. Everyone knows that using an extension cord around water is not the best idea in the world and working with cordless units can remove the potential for shock. Working on taller hedges is also simpler and safer with a cordless trimmer without a cord to get tangled up in the user's feet.
