Ryobi OPT1845 Review

The Ryobi OPT1845 18V ONE+ Hedge Trimmer is a cordless, adjustable and easy to use pole hedge trimmer which lets you cut tall hedges neatly. It has a long 45cm cutting length for quick use, an 18mm branch capacity, and diamond ground blades for producing a clean cut. The trimmer is a cordless tool, giving you a high level of freedom and manoeuvrability.

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We particularly like the adjustable nature of the trimmer. It has a telescopic handle which increases the tool's reach to 2.9 metres when fully extended. It also has an adjustable 4-position cutting head which has a range of up to 115 degrees. The trimmer is therefore ideal for cutting hedges at awkward angles. You can also cleanly cut the tops of hedges.

About Ryobi

Ryobi are a brand of home, DIY and garden tools. Their range is large and includes lawnmowers, grass trimmers, brush cutters, grass shears, shrubbers, pole saws, blowers, chainsaws, sprayers, and more. Ryobi is an innovative brand which sells high quality tools.

Specification

The features are as follows:

• Performance - The Ryobi OPT1845 18V ONE+ Hedge Trimmer is a well designed pole trimmer which cuts branches on hedges/bushes up to 18mm in diameter. It has a 45cm cutting width for quick/efficient cutting, and the blades are diamond ground to produce clean cuts.
• Cordless - The trimmer is battery powered, meaning there are no power cables to get in the way. It takes a single lithium-ion battery. Note that the tool can be bought with or without a battery and charger. Its battery is also compatible with other cordless Ryobi tools.
• Adjustable Handle - The trimmer's handle can be extended, making the reach of the tool as high as 2.9 metres. This feature eliminates the need for a ladder in most cases. It lets you cut the tops of hedges neatly.
• Adjustable Cutting Head - The Ryobi OPT1845 18V ONE+ Hedge Trimmer has an adjustable cutting head with four positions up to 115 degrees. This feature also helps with cutting the tops of tall hedges, and lets you use the tool at different angles.
• Accessories - Included with the tool is a protective blade sheath and a shoulder strap for comfort.

Video

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Summary

All things considered, the Ryobi OPT1845 18V ONE+ Hedge Trimmer is a high performance, adjustable and cordless hedge trimmer which is capable of cutting tall hedges. We particularly like its extendible handle (that gives the tool up to 2.9 metres of reach) and its adjustable 4-position cutting head. We also like its lightweight, highly manoeuvrable and clean-cutting design. We rate the Ryobi OPT1845 18V ONE+ Hedge Trimmer 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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