The BLACK+DECKER LPHT120 for trimming tall hedges and shrubs or pruning over and around obstacles you want stability control and comfort to get the job done safely and quickly. This cordless pole hedge trimmer offers all that plus more. Weighing in at just 7.7 pounds its lightweight design makes it ideal for clipping tall hedges and hard-to-reach areas with surprising precision. It features a 180-degree five-position pivoting head that allows you to trim the top bottom or even behind a hedge cleanly and with precise level results. Because trimming hard-to-reach spots can be strenuous work we designed the LPHT120 cordless pole trimmer to be comfortable and easy to operate. Its 18-inch dual-action blade cuts quickly and easily through branches up to 7/16-inch and with 40 percent less vibration than conventional pole hedge trimmers ? reducing operator fatigue.