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Earthwise CVPH41018 18 Inch 2 8 Amp Corded Electric 2 in 1 Pole Handheld Hedge Trimmer
Last Updated: January 2, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Hair
71trimming, pole, hedge trimmer, hedges, hedge
+93%
-7%
" ... I love this trimmer. ... "
" ... Great trimmer and I don’t have to fiddle with gas and oil additive. ... "
" ... It is heavy duty and will cut thick stuff. ... "
" ... Clippers work really well for branches of expected size. ... "
" ... This worked great for trimming our tall bushes! ... "
" ... I love this hedge cutter. ... "
" ... But it is near the lightest of hedge trimmers available on a pole, so, I knew what I was getting into. ... "
" ... Wish there was a version of this that had the motor in the grip portion vs the cutting portion. ... "
Build Quality
25heavy, extension, hedge, extended, weight
+76%
-24%
" ... Seems well built. ... "
" ... Have not used the pole attachment yet, so I cannot comment on that. ... "
" ... It is heavy duty and will cut thick stuff. ... It will get heavy if you are using the pole I am in good shape and I'm not not wimpy. ... "
" ... The connections are extremely well designed at both ends of the pole so I feel they'll hold up without issue. ... "
" ... Extension arm reaches where I need it to. ... "
" ... The included neck strap attached to the pole can help to counterbalance the weight and make it easier to handle when the pole is extended. ... "
" ... Very sturdy and easy to use as a normal hedger or using the pole. ... "
" ... This is a very flexible tool that allows me to reach high and trim the top of an 8-foot high shrub without having to use an unsafe ladder. ... "
Ease of Use
19easy to assemble, difficult, pole, extension, setup
+89%
-11%
" ... Not super lightweight with pole but super easy to switch from pole to normal and back. ... "
" ... Easy to put together and operate. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... It is a nice setup. ... "
" ... Easy to switch from pole to hand held ... "
" ... It makes the job much easier and funnier. ... "
" ... This made it all so easy. ... "
Comfort
18arms, pole, shoulders, extended, strap
+72%
-28%
" ... Worth the sore arms for the job it does. ... "
" ... Though holding upright for extended time can wear you down. ... "
" ... Easy to switch from pole to hand held ... "
" ... Working with two hands is way easier than with one and almost twice as fast. ... "
" ... Fully extended takes some upper arm strength although the strap helps a bit there. ... "
" ... I like the adjustable angle as well. ... "
" ... The adjustable head angle is a great feature too. ... "
" ... Yes, it is heavy but I took a luggage strap,attached it to what I felt was a good pivot point and looped it like a sling around my neck and shoulder and now I am strong enough to use it without getting a hernia. ... "
Size
17little heavy, fully extended, weight, hedges, tall
+59%
-41%
" ... Works great for tall hedges. ... "
" ... Used it to replace a much heavier similar design by Homelite ... "
" ... It is very powerful for it's size and weight. ... "
" ... Yes it's a little heavy when you have it extended the entire length, but lighter wouldn't do the job as well I'm sure. ... "
" ... and gets heavier the longer I use it. ... "
" ... Good power for larger limbs (1/2 to 3/4 inch diameter). ... "
" ... It works well, has plenty of power and is very versatile. ... "
" ... A little heavy when extended, but does the job very well ... "
Price
16money, worth, well worth, value, spent
+94%
-6%
" ... But it was definetly a good value. ... "
" ... Great tool for the money. ... "
" ... For the price, I think it is a very good deal. ... "
" ... The money I spent on these two items was less than hiring a pro. ... "
" ... I would recommend it at a fair price. ... "
" ... After looking for a while for something like this - it came up as Amazon rated and the price was right. ... "
" ... Great value also. ... "
" ... Worth it for the price ! ... "
Weight
10heavy, little heavy, fully extended, job, extended
+40%
-60%
" ... The weight imbalance was just too much to even bother. ... "
" ... My only complaint is the weight of the system. ... Again my only complaint is the weight. ... "
" ... It's just too heavy. ... "
" ... However, this thing is way too heavy! ... "
" ... Just wish it was a little lighter in weight as I have a balance problem. ... "
" ... Only drawback is the weight. ... "
Overall performance
9done, performance, looks, little heavy, heavy when extended
+100%
" ... but gets the job done. ... "
" ... Looks like it is a bit bulkier than it needs to be, but for that price you're just looking to get the job done. ... "
" ... It makes the job much easier and funnier. ... "
" ... Did the job well. ... "
" ... four stars for quality and performance. ... "
" ... A little heavy when extended, but does the job very well ... "
" ... does great job . ... "
" ... It does the job, and then some! ... "
Product Reliability
8worked, years ago, year, used, hedges
+88%
-13%
" ... (I could have 15 years ago LOL). ... "
" ... I'm hoping this tool lasts a long time. ... "
" ... Worked Perfectly for me. ... "
" ... It has worked flawlessly for many years now. ... "
" ... Worked quite well! ... "
" ... I have been using the chain saw occasionally for the past year and it has held up really well. ... "
" ... No problems with it after about 6 mos of use. ... "
Fit
8extended, weight, trim, little heavy, hedges
+63%
-38%
" ... Easy to switch from pole to hand held ... "
" ... Works great, have not had any jams. ... "
" ... The pieces seat well together, and the motor has plenty of power for hedges (or maybe a small maple tree . ... "
" ... Yes, it is heavy but I took a luggage strap,attached it to what I felt was a good pivot point and looped it like a sling around my neck and shoulder and now I am strong enough to use it without getting a hernia. ... "
" ... Wish there was a version of this that had the motor in the grip portion vs the cutting portion. ... "
Setup
4setup, easy
+100%
" ... It is a nice setup. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... The directions were great, assembly easy, trims the shrubs fantastically. ... "
Capacity
4shrubs, property, hedge, bushes, 10 feet tall
+100%
" ... I use it to trim the tops of small trees (8-10 feet tall) and it works beautifully. ... "
" ... We did bushes also finally our yard is groomed ... "
" ... My property is ringed with 5'-8' shrub walls, and this handled it pretty well - even the woody stalks up to 1" thick (with a tiny bit of patience). ... "
" ... Combine this with the chain saw version and you can do most of your own yard. ... "
Marketplace
4used, took, today, received, described
+100%
" ... I bought it through the Amazon Warehouse saving me even more! ... "
" ... So I took out my trusty HS50 and took some pics. ... "
" ... works as described ... "
" ... Received this yesterday and used it today. ... "
Storage
4trim, milk, hedges, gallon, bushes
+50%
-50%
" ... Hold a gallon of milk (7.5 lbs) out at arms length for a while and you’ll get the idea quickly. ... "
" ... I don't think I could trim those hedges - they are really tall. ... "
Design
4design, heavier, get the job, done, bit
+100%
" ... Used it to replace a much heavier similar design by Homelite ... "
" ... Looks like it is a bit bulkier than it needs to be, but for that price you're just looking to get the job done. ... "
" ... Very cleaver design. ... "
Band
3weight, included, extended, time, pole
+100%
" ... The included neck strap attached to the pole can help to counterbalance the weight and make it easier to handle when the pole is extended. ... "
" ... We used the extension,the strap included helped with any weight problem ... "
" ... Though holding upright for extended time can wear you down. ... "
Features
3features, telescoping, switch, lock, feature
+100%
" ... It's durable and very handy with the telescoping features. ... "
" ... I liked the angle cut features. ... "
" ... Also (this is no fault of the manufacturer) they have a safety feature that once you let go of the handle it shuts off. ... "
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