Karcher PHG 18-45 Review

The Karcher PHG 18-45 Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer is an adjustable, well designed and convenient to use trimmer. It has a 45cm cutting length, a tooth gap of 18mm and diamond ground blades, all three of which let you trim hedges neatly and quickly. It also has an integrated sawing function which is particularly useful for extra-thick branches. The trimmer is cordless, giving you ultimate freedom over where it's used.

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The trimmer is highly adjustable. It has an extendible handle which gives you up to 4 metres of reach, removing the need for a step ladder in most cases. It also has an adjustable cutting head with four angles up to 115 degrees, including horizontal and vertical. It also has a sweeper attachment which prevents clippings from getting stuck in hedges, instead letting them fall on the ground for easy disposal.

About Karcher

Karcher are a brand of home and garden tools/machines/equipment. Their range includes pressure washers, lawnmowers, patio cleaners, pumps, watering systems, push sweepers, hedge trimmers, cordless shrub shears, chainsaws, powered tree loppers, and of course much more. They have a reputation for innovation.

Specification

The features are as follows:

• Performance - The Karcher PHG 18-45 Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer has a 45cm cutting length, a tooth spacing of 18mm and sharp diamond ground blades. It can therefore cut hedges with thick branches quickly, effectively and cleanly. It also has an integrated saw function that handles thicker branches with ease.
• Cordless - The trimmer is cordless, letting you take and use it anywhere, and without having to worry about any power cables. Instead, the trimmer is powered by a rechargeable 18V Karcher battery which is compatible with other Karcher tools. Note that you can buy the trimmer either with or without the battery and charger (for example, if you have a battery that came with another Karcher tool).
• Reach - The trimmer's handle can be extended in such a way to give you a maximum of 4 metres of reach. Such a long reach allows you to cut tall hedges without needing a step ladder.
• Adjustable Head - The Karcher PHG 18-45 Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer has an adjustable cutting head which offers four angles in a 115 degree range. You can cut hedges with the head horizontally, vertically, and in between.
• Shoulder Strap - The trimmer has a shoulder strap which distributes the trimmer's weight in a more comfortable manner, thereby reducing arm/shoulder fatigue. The strap is ergonomically designed.
• Sweeper Attachment - A handy sweeper attachment make cuttings land on the ground instead of getting stuck inside the hedge. This allows you to sweep them up and dispose of them later.
• Lightweight - The trimmer weighs 4.2kg.

Summary

Overall, the Karcher PHG 18-45 Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer is a high performance trimmer which makes cutting hedges, bushes and shrubs quick and easy. We particularly like its adjustable design, including its extendible reach of up to 4 metres and its adjustable cutting head which lets you set the head's angle in four positions up to 115 degrees. We also like its cordless design, shoulder strap and sweeper attachment. We rate the Karcher PHG 18-45 Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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