cutting small to medium size hedges- Lightweight, ergonomic design - Comfortable and easy to use- Diamond ground blades - For a clean precise cut- Blades with 16mm tooth spacing - Lengths to suit less mature hedges- Complete with protective blade cover - Protects the blades when not in use- Lightweight at 2.9kg - Comfortable to use- Collecto clippings collector available as an accessory - Saves time tidying up- 2 year parts and labour guaranteeTechnical Data- Power: 420W- Blade length: 42/48/52cm- Tooth Spacing: 16mm- Cable length: 12m- Weight: 2.7-2.8kg
Advantages: lightweight, easy to use Disadvantages: minor design imperfection
...I have a hawthorn hedge alongside my garden about 20 metres long. I also have a few other plants in the garden that need trimming like cotoneaster, hypericum and pyracantha. For about 20 years a reliable Black & Decker kept things in check. Then the handle failed and I did a bodged repair that would have had any H&S guy frothing. By this season it was time to say goodbye and get another trimmer.
My experience told me to choose as light a trimmer as appropriate. That - and price - were the main factors when I checked out products on Ciao.
I selected the BoschAHS 42-16 as it seemed to meet my requirements. Amazon had the lowest price and free delivery was within 2 days.
The product was well packed and completely assembled. I was ready to be critical after bidding farewell to the tried and tested B&D but the Bosch product...
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Advantages: Ease of use, Decent reach Disadvantages: Chain can snap, Limitation of 8cm diameter branches
...The Bosch ASG-52 is a fine example of a power tool - just the sort of thing you'd hope to find in any self-respecting gadjet-freak's garage!
So what exactly will the ASG-52 do for you ? Well, it could probably take off a finger or two if you're not careful with it. This really is a chainsaw on a stick.
The stick is a sturdy plastic, two section, extendable pole that extends to around 2m (7-8ft). The chainsaw is an electrically powered mini-chainsaw - the chain being somewhat like linked sections of barbed wire. The saw will go through tree branches with ease - I've managed up to around 8cm (3") diameter branches.
This tool is so much easier than using a manual/'pull the rope' lopper and speeds up the task of pruning a tree dramatically.
On the downside - it's possible to trap the chain in a branch if you try taking on something took...
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...The Bosch PMS 400-multi- purpose saw is clearly one of the most versatile power tools ever produced. With it’s fast SDS tool- changing system, the PMS 400 universal saw can be rapidly changed from a handy saw, to a sander, a wire brush, a file, a rasp or even a polisher in seconds. It is lightweight, and has a single handed operation for ease of use, yet powerful enough to be used for a multitude of job’s around the house. For example cutting tree branches, smoothing wood, removing rust and deburring metal, the Bosch multi-saw nevertheless remains a specialist-sawing tool. In this mode it is equally suitable for rough sawing and precise carpentry is possible, thanks to two foot plates which are standard, one for accurate 90 degree cutting and the other for 45 mitres, for example picture framing. Also standard is a wire brush attachment...
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When I moved into my first house and had to finally start doing all of my own washing, cooking and cleaning the first thing that gave way was my desire to leave my hands soaking in water for 30 minutes every day while I washed up dishes and pots,... more
My misery with Indesit, and their non-functioning washing machines, is over. After two unsuccessful attempt to buy a properly functioning machine, I got myself a refund from Argos and headed off to a local electrical store where my wife chose a Bosch... more
Simply the best money i've ever spent!
For years I was buying machines on deals, sampling different brands, and usually realising just how true "buy cheap buy twice" is.
This time... I've been using the machine heavily for over a year adn its still... more
~~~ Why do we need a new machine?~~~
Several weeks ago, my husband made a comment, "This washing machine has done us well" I replied with "Thanks for that" Within 10 days the washing machine went wrong, on its final spin it made an almighty noise and... more
I spent about 100 pound and got One of the best hot beverages machines I found in the domestic kitchen appliances stores. I searched high and low for a good machine and got opinions of my family and friends circle and I've got to say this is a good... more
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