at what angle or degree does the blade pivot or tilt so i can trim the tops of trees and hedges
1970900
The blade pivots to 90 degrees. My experience is that to cut stuff that is high off the ground it is best to use a tall step ladder and keep the blade at a lesser angle.
1970901
Hi Asoneh!I'm looking at the instruction book that came with the hedge trimmer. It says it can be set in 6 positions. From looking at the accompanying diagram it covers about 120 degrees. When I trim the top of my hedges though I get on a ladder and cut it straight across without using these adjustments, so I have never used that feature. Hope this helps!Jim Higgins
1970902
The blade pivots 90 degrees down and 45 degrees up. Nice for odd trimming. Rich
610143
From the Manual: ADJUSTMENT OF THE TRIMMER HEAD ANGLE TO THE SHAFT Use both of your hands, one grips the shaft, another on the head, then apply adequate force to adjust the trimmer head to the most comfortable position. The ratchet mechanism will make a heavy clicking sound which is normal and not a defect. Edging Unscrew the upper locking knob (3) and rotate the main and auxiliary handle to 90" with cutting head (See Fig K). Retighten the upper locking knob. Adjust trimmer head angle to be the lowest horizontal setting. Then position the wheel on the ground for edge mode. The guard has two white line guides to indicate the cutting line position. Align these marks with the edge of your lawn. While edging allow the tip of the line to make contact. Do not force the line. The rotation wheel helps protect the unit and keeps the unit from contacting the ground. Take extra caution while edging as objects can be thrown from the trimmer line.
821803
This is difficult. From the fulcrum (the pivot point), the blades extend about 3 inches. The cutting edge on one blade is about 2.5 inches and about 2 inches on the other because of a notch meant to retain round material (like flower stems) to be cut by the other blade.
2007702
I'm not sure but if it won't jam the blades it should. Also I think you would need to use the hedge trimmer attachment.
1068565
The pivot is on a removable plate. The pivot is offset on the plate and has to be positioned for circle ranges or removed to use the edge guide.
538515
Not sure of the edge angle, but the one I received was not a saber grind it is a full flat. S30V is fantastic steel and Spyderco goes does it really well.
328569
The "scissor" action of the blades is between two and three inches. You'll be able to cut palm fronds off of the tree at their base easily, but trimming the wide flat portion of the fronds would not be easy/possible with this tool. BTW I used this tool all weekend trimming tall pines and holly and could not have survived without it.
1149789
blade is angled and can push snow to right or left ; you can flip blade on next pass or keep angled the same to keep pushing snow in same direction. I start in middle of driveway and can keep angle going towards outside. think of it like a snow plow pushing snow in front and off to the side also.
1292309
It changes the angle of blade from straight up and down to leaning forward if you remove the blade and place finger on the blade roller guide and move switch it either moves roller forward or backwards to change the blade angle hope
59691
Trimmer extends about 1 1/2 feet + works well on topping high hedges, but, yes, fully extended in the horizontal (90 degree angle) gets to feeling heavy quite soon. But, mind you, I'm an old man of 79 still taking care of my tall hedges. Couldn't do it without this trimmer.
2136872
It will cut any degree angle, if you can reverse the work piece. otherwise any angle up to 45
795404
handles do not extend/ from handle to pivot is 28.5 ... when open 90 degrees there is a 1 1/4 inch purchase ... to get full 2 inch purchase, handles must be open all the way, almost 180 degreesthe pivot gear gives a great mechanical advantage, cutting branches like butter ... but cutting more than 1 1/4 inch is rather clumsy because you have to open handels too wide, its doable but clumsy
743668
Yes, it can be used to trim palm tree fronds at appropriate angle. Just make sure to take safety precautions first. Don't overreach.
2268426
Only on the presets with the model I bought. I believe the model up has locks on it that will allow you to cut at any angle.
476525
I found keeping the blade straight and standing back from the tree (instead of right underneath) best for cutting. You pull the blade towards you to cut, lift the blade place it on the branch and pull towards you lift blade and place it into the cut and repeat till cut off.
551710
The 9" wood blades I bought are offset ( every other blade) and about every 5-6 teeth is a deeper trough. Cuts through 2" live wood ( Mesquite) with ease...great blade for pruning.
1261950
The factory (mulching) blades will be fine and that's what I use. Look for a decent angle on the back of the blade (creates lift). Or just try it out and see how much you collect.