![]() All-in-all, Craftsman got the ergonomics of this trimmer right. There’s the (undoubtedly legally mandated) hand guard to prevent you from sliding your hand into the blades (which would be pretty difficult to do anyway), but then it doesn’t interfere with anything either. There’s padding in just the right place for your forward hand, and the controls and adjustments are well-thought-out and easy to use. ![]() The tool comes in two pieces the lower part, comprising the grip, controls, and battery screws into the forward part which contains the motor and blades, which themselves can be tilted into five positions (two in each direction from straight). The grip is comfortably padded with a rubber-like material in the right places, making the grip very comfortable to hold. The Craftsman V20 18-inch Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer is a 79-inch-long tool (18 of those inches being the blades). But I suppose there’s a little Freddie Kruger in each of us. But mostly I see them relegated to props in horror movies. Of course serious horticulturists, and those with OCD, still use the hand-tool version at least occasionally if you do, Craftsman continues to make a good pair. Now, of course, cordless versions are the thing to have, a long extension cord also being a pain to manage. Electric hedge trimmers were a real Godsend then, and most people today have grown up with them. As a kid I had the hand-tool version, which frankly was a serious pain the patootie to use. In the old days (by which I mean when I was very young) electric hedge clippers were a new thing. Bottom line: I’m quite happy with this tool, and I’d suggest that you look at it for your own needs, Especially for Fall and Spring chores. I’m not a professional landscaper so I speak as a homeowner here. ![]() The Craftsman V20 18-inch Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer ( Model CMCPHT818D1) is a handy tool that has made my life easier (and safer) for a few days a year. Craftsman V20* 18-inch Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer
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