Makita UH6580 Review

The Makita UH6580 Electric Hedge Trimmer is a robust, durable and powerful electric tool. It cuts medium to large sized hedges quickly and easily thanks to its 65cm long cutting blade and 21mm branch capacity. It's a highly effective tool, with a powerful 670W motor that has an in-built clutch which protects the gears from blade lock when up against thick branches.

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We particularly like the stain-free shear blades (with an anti-abrasion coating) as they're very durable. We also like the blade tip guard that inhibits both kickback and gear damage. In terms of use, there are three grip areas which let you use the tool both comfortably and accurately. For safety, the tool will only start when two of the three grips are engaged.

About Makita

Makita are a well known and innovative brand of power tools, garden tools, and more. Their range includes chainsaws, wedges, brush cutters, line trimmers, hedge cutters, pumps, pressure washers, pruners, blowers, lawnmowers, grass shears, and more. They have a reputation for quality.

Specification

The features are as follows:

• Performance - The Makita UH6580 Electric Hedge Trimmer is designed for tough jobs. It has a large 65cm cutting length and cuts branches up to 21mm in diameter. It's a corded tool with a powerful 670W motor which has an integrated clutch that protects the gears from blade lock when a thick branch gets in the way.
• Blades - The trimmer has a stain-free shear blade with an anti-abrasion surface for durability purposes. There's also a blade tip guard which protects against both kickback and gear damage.
• Grip - The trimmer has a multi-grip system that not only makes using the tool more comfortable, but also lets you cut branches more accurately. It has a main grip and a sub grip for additional reach, and lets you cut both the top and sides of hedges easily.
• Safety - The Makita UH6580 Electric Hedge Trimmer has a two handed safety mechanism, so the blades only start when any two of the three grips are engaged. The trimmer will then stop when at least one of the switches is released. The tool also has an electric brake.

Summary

In summary, the Makita UH6580 Electric Hedge Trimmer is a well designed tool with an extra long cutting blade (65cm) and a high branch capacity (21mm). We particularly like the excellent design of the blades, including their durable anti-abrasion surface. We also like the two handed grip which offers more control, as well as enhances the tool's safety credentials. We rate the Makita UH6580 Electric Hedge Trimmer 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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