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I discovered that the brushes are in fine fettle - only about 1/4 worn by the look of them (after about 3 years' hard use). So why the hell did it stop? Funny thing was, when I plugged it in to try it again 2 days ago, it started up fine. I went to the hedge, started cutting, and a minute later it stopped dead again (btw: the cutters are _not_ jammed). I will say though, that my hedge trimmer doesn't use a circlip. I've had at least two replacement blades on it, and no brush changes. Or choose from a range of Bosch Mid-Priced Hedge Trimmers, such as Bosch Universal HedgeCut 60 Electric Hedge Trimmer, or the cordless AHS 55-20 LI.
Affordability, power, ergonomics and comfort. These are all the things that make the Bosch AHS 45-16 the perfect hedge cutter for smaller hedges. While it’s only the smallest of the Bosch hedge cutter line, it still delivers amazing performance thanks to its 420W motor and should cut easily through most hedges found in the average UK garden. Alternatives Options If you have a garden with smaller hedges that don’t need too much maintenance, it’s hard to see past the Bosch AHS 45-16. It’s extremely affordable, does the job well, and you won’t feel too tired after using it because of its lightweight and ergonomic design.It's looking impossible, so far, without dismantling every single component of it. And in any case I'm now stymied by a circlip which is holding the cutter assembly in place. People mostly seem to be impressed by how easy it is to use, allowing them to finally get on top of trimming their hedges before they get out of control. I have an AHS 55-26 trimmer -- a superb machine. However it stopped working the other day - dead as a dodo (and no traumas such as being dropped). I've had it 3 years; it gets pretty heavy use.
Okay, now that you’re familiar with hot the AHS 45-16 compares to other Bosch models, let’s get into the details and see what exactly makes this model so special. Key Features The ergonomic design of this hedge trimmer enhances user comfort and control during operation. The well-balanced weight distribution allows for effortless maneuverability, reducing strain and fatigue on the arms and hands.
Bosch Universal HedgeCut 50 Electric Hedge Trimmer
The biggest win here is not so much that it works again, but that I now know how to take one of these apart, and with confidence.
The 3.6V Lithium Ion battery runs for 40 minutes between charges (recharging takes about 3.5 hours), there’s a choice of an 8cm grass blade and 12cm shrub blade, and the tool-free blade switching couldn’t be simpler. The real draw here is the weight: at just 530g you won’t end up with a bad case of Gorilla Arm after using it for protracted pruning. You wouldn’t want to prune a Victorian maze with it, that’s for sure, but for relatively titchy topiary, it’s ideal. How to buy the best hedge trimmer for you I'm not any kind of electrical fellow, and so have no circuit testers etc. I just poked the switches that I found, and eventually decided that *maybe* the main ON switch (the big orange one in the handle) had lost its alignment with the tiny electrical switch that it bumps, when you squeeze the handle to start cutting. But hardly likely, I figured. But anyway ... Fret not because we've gathered together a fine tranche of hedge clippers that perform the task of hedge trimmery with exemplary skill. As with T3’s Best Strimmer, Best Cordless Lawn Mower and Best Chainsaw buying guides, we've included the best hedge trimmers at a variety of price points here, making sure there is a top-rated model for every budget. We've also included some buying advice at the bottom of this article that we think will help you find the best hedge trimmer for your needs.And be careful where you use solder, as solder is not to be used in every location in an appliance. Solder is not good at mechanical loads (it's not glue), and it melts if the electricals it's applied to get hot enough. It also makes stranded copper wire too stiff and encourages wire breaks where it is used. If, for example, wire near it flexes and bends a lot. As with most power tools, the main choice is corded or cordless: a battery-powered devices’ running time is of course limited by their battery, but corded trimmers run the risk of accidentally cutting the power cable and possibly being too far away from a mains source. Which reminds us – always put an RCD on the plug your power tool’s connected to. I will ask a mate if he has circlip pliers (?), but meanwhile: has anyone here done this? Is there "an easier way" to get at the brushes (which I can almost see through the vents). Worx garden products have really impressed this writer and not just because every product I’ve tested of theirs performs the task it was made for, but also because I’m fond of the company’s product designs. Granted, branding and looks shouldn’t play a part in choosing garden gear, but every time I see a WORX product I just want to get my hands on it (witness the company’s LeafJet blower or Landroid M500 robot mower). In the pantheon of garden products, their stuff screams ‘buy me’.
My lamp in the bedroom has that knot, because I made the lamp in shop class :-) That's where we were taught to use the knot. Bosch’s entry level hedge trimmers include the Bosch Electric Hedge Trimmer (AHS 45-16) a well balanced tool with ergonomic handles that provide a more comfortable work position.
Electric hedge trimmer
By far the biggest challenge was getting it apart; there's nothing in Google/Youtube for dismantling this particular model, although I could garner general hints from one or two of the hits that there are, for "hedgetrimmers". I've got some other item here, that has a knot inside and a post it goes around. It was put there to secure something inside from moving.