I've used an electric B & D trimmer for years. It's been a workhorse but I no longer am, and wanted to make my job easier. ru-vid.comUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG Around the corners, the small side yard etc. was a pain to run the cord out to, so I bought this thinking I'd use it for touch-ups and hard to reach places. Well, I haven't used the corded one since!This is so light weight and so much easier. It has all the power I need because I start wearing down after about 20 minutes and I haven't run out of battery yet. It takes about two hours to charge. I've used it about twice a week for a month and still have line left too. My favorite feature is the blade inside the shield that keeps the line trim to where I don't even have to think about it. You can see from my pic that it's been heavily used and I probably should clean it more often. Very happy with it.
Love my HSA 26. I don't have a lot of shrubs but the ones I have are a centerpiece of my front yard at my home. Having these handy and cordless means that I keep them always looking trimmed and clean. No fuss with cords and petrol just take my time with slow, even strokes. When I finish mowing, I can follow-up around trees with the grass attachment. This really puts the finishing touches on the lawn and garden. I can have the shears in onw hand and a martini in the other (shaken not stirred). Thanks for sharing mate, Shears!
Working out of a trug a lot of the time in deep well established boarders with limited space to work that would be ideal for back shrub tidy ups. Well worth a consideration.
Thanks for doing this video. I had seen a battery hedge trimmer by another company, and since I have very damaged hands, and nerve damage in my shoulders, I didn't like the feature it had of having to hold the on button constantly. I've had hand held Vacuums like this, and it's a nightmare, limiting how much I can do. Watching your video... appreciating the innuendo humour aside... has made me choose this one instead. I also found it to be a better price, and being able to still beat the other company, even with a second battery added. I'm well happy. Now just have to wait to try it out 😁
@@TheFullyChargedGardener I now have my trimmer, but I forgot to order blade spray at the same time. I'm now looking, and there appears to be different ones, a multi spray, and resin spray. Do you have a recommendation as to what I should actually be using to best protect it, please? 😁
@@thenodiggardener Multi spray as protects machine housing as well as blades....but, if yuh gonna be trimming loads of sappy shrubs, resin. Spray the tool after every use and be sure to wipe off excess.
Bought one of these a couple of years ago for trimming ivy on house. Battery is a piddly 10.5 v which last around half an hour. Main problem is weak motor and slip clutch which constantly kicks in at the sniff of any shrubs which is remotely overgrown. It is lightweight and manouverable and is well built ~ however the reality is it is not neraly man enough for the job, even when new. I am looking to replace it with another make with more powerful battery and motor. Hopefully next time slip clutch will be man enough for the job with the replacement. I originally chose Stihl because of excellent reputation. Sadly in the case of this trimmer it is not the case.
LOL. I've seen some videos where the guy is cutting a hedge using a pole hedge trimmer at such a fast speed it actually looks like he's in a samurai sword fight.
Without the risk of repeating myself from your tobisho shears video i bought these as well. Like you I prefer using shears but I have so much topiary that last year my wife helped out using shears & tobisho clippers however as her hands are not use to the clipping action her hand swelled up the next day I had to take the blame. These Stihl clippers are easy to use for a beginner & caused her delicate hands no issues & are a useful addition to my armoury. I have lots of box balls & taxus cuspidata niwaki so clipping is a constant task ( not a chore because I find it relaxing) Beautiful garden by the way bang up my street if you excuse the pun!
A load of balls. No, actually it was a nice considerate video, taking into account the limitations and needs of older people with limited mobility. Good video.
Hi, you guys will definitely be seeing more of the gardens in future videos. And I would be more than happy to make some more, how to videos. 😀 Thank you for watching
I bought one of these a couple of years ago. Wasn't for me and went back to the normal hedgecutters, but has obvious plus points and shouldn't be discounted until tried.
I don't know...I use a combo of srihl hs82 rc and okatsune hand shears depending on size and accessibility. These look a little underpowered as though they drag a little.
I am liking the reviews you do, and you have helped me, not that I needed much persuasion towards Stihl. However, your Japanese shears cost the same as these shears? So surely this comes down to artistic license more than actual functionality?
The Niwaki shears I use are £400 more expensive than this little unit. I just wanted to show another option for those who may find hand shears hard work. 😀 Thank you for watching
Went to my local Stihl dealer in Australia to be told they don't sell these anymore. But I see Bosch make 3 different types. Have you ever used any other brand? Cheers
I've tried a Bosch equivalent - I found the run speed to be too slow to be useful. Do these work at a similar speed to other Stihl battery hedgecutters?
Ed Hahn I Am 100% Sure. The HSA 26 and the GTA 26 take the same battery - if you watch the video, I actually demonstrate this. The HSA 25 uses a different battery.
I brought one of these ok, But it is somewhat very flimsy! In other words it’s NOT that powerful! The manufacturer should improve on its battery 🪫 power & the quality of the metal blades that cut stems & much thicker branches etc ! I’m Not at all impressed with it SORRY! But that’s just me ! 😕🥺🤦🏻♂️
Dude! You spent the first 5 minutes of the video repeating obvious things. We don't need you to tell us that you can't take care of a huge park with an handheld battery powered tiny tool. Just show how the bloody thing works!
