Both the battery and charger are compatible with all the other tools in the range, saving you money in the future when you expand your tool kit. This costs ВЈ199 for the hedge trimmer, battery and charger or ВЈ109 for the tool on its own. Is the Stihl HSA 56 hedge trimmer good value for money? This is ideal for trimming larger, more mature hedges and shrubs and for working in larger gardens for extended periods of time. Who is the Stihl HSA 56 hedge trimmer most useful for? Only the instructions, which are generic and not very clear, let it down. The blade guard is stout and sturdy and feels built to last.

The handle doesnвЂ™t rotate but the blade has a tip protector to prevent it getting damaged or cutting fences and walls that are nearby.

When the battery is pushed in fully itвЂ™s ready to go. The battery is held securely but is not connected so you can safely carry it around the garden and it wonвЂ™t start accidentally. It has a safety lock on the handle and the battery is top loading, with a neutral locking position. ItвЂ™s quiet, comfortable and well balanced and is easy to use, with good safety features. With a wide, 30mm tooth spacing on the blade this hedge trimmer cuts efficiently and can cope with even mature, woody growth well. What is the Stihl HSA 56 hedge trimmer like to use? The hedge trimmer can be bought on its own or in a set with a battery and charger and has 45cm-long blades.

The batteries have a charge indicator signalling how much charge is left via four LED lights and the chargers have lights to indicate when the batteries are charging and when theyвЂ™re fully charged. Powered by 36V lithium-ion batteries, there are three Ah size batteries to choose from and two fast chargers and all are compatible with any of the tools in the range. This cordless hedge trimmer is part of the Stihl Compact Cordless Power System.

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