Stihl HSA 45 Battery Hedge Trimmer with Built-in Battery

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The double-sided blade is 50 cm / 20 inches in length, using single-edged cutting teeth with a tooth spacing of 24 mm. The HSA 45 enjoys a maximum cutting diameter of 8 mm, but is still able to boast 40 minutes of runtime with the integrated battery. With this machine you will find you are easily able to trim thinner, annual growth, working smoothly and efficiently in great comfort. Cordless hedge trimmers: These are lightweight, quiet, environmentally friendly and have no need of petrol, engine maintenance or electricity plus there are no trailing cables to worry about. Without the cord or a petrol tank, you aren’t limited to where you can cut and although these were traditionally pretty pricey, recent advances have lowered their price. Expensive batteries and chargers however, can increase costs. Read our best cordless tools buyer's guide for more information on cordless tool systems.

Stihl is well known for reliable, well-designed garden tools for professional gardeners. However, this is the first cordless hedge trimmer aimed at those with smaller gardens.

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You will get a straighter cut on your hedges, if you move the hedge trimmer in an upwards motion when trimming. The HSA 45 has a handy tip protector at the end of the blades - this means you can trim closer to the ground without damaging the blades.

As with all Stihl equipment, you will have to collect from an authorised dealer. Here you will receive a detailed handover of the product to ensure you get the most from your new machine. Stihl HSA 45 price and availabilityStore the grass trimmer in a clean and dry area, preferably within a temperature range of 0-50º and with around 40-60% battery charge (2 green LED lights) STIHL Warranty Over on the right you’ll find two small holes. These are for the safety key. Without the key in-situ the trimmer will not fire up. Further safety is brought by the combination of grips needed to engage the tool. Additionally, the trimmer ships with a plastic blade cover. Yeah, it’s orange of course. Don't worry about running out of power either. The integrated Lithium-Ion battery comes with a convenient charge-level indicator and charging cable. With a speedy battery charging time of 145 minutes for 80% charge and 210 minutes for a full charge, you'll have up to 40 minutes of runtime on a single charge. That's a lot of hedge trimming!

Stihl HSA 45 Hedge trimmer – Very light cordless hedge trimmer with 20″ / 50 cm blade length and integrated battery The integrated battery cells mean that the tool is optimally balanced. The HSA is easy to handle. Its streamlined design creates plenty of room for manoeuvre. Soft handleWe have been impressed by Stihl’s battery-powered gardening equipment before. So, when we got word of the HSA 45 cordless hedge-trimmer, it was time to drop the long-handled shears. The STIHL HSA 45 draws its power from an integrated 18V lithium-ion battery. The battery is easily charged using the charger cable. Taking the trimmer out of its box for the first time I was relieved to see that the same Stihl quality was still in evidence. Remember, this is quite a lot cheaper than the next cordless trimmer from the company (HSA 56). The tool can only be used with the activation key. If the key is removed, the tool switches off to prevent it being started accidentally. The HSA 45 can then be safely stored and transported. When it comes to precision cutting, the HSA 45 shines. Its precision-ground blades ensure a clean, neat cut, so you can have your shrubs looking their best in no time. Plus, it's built with your safety and comfort in mind, featuring cut protection and a tip protector.