Would this trimmer be good for use on topiaries as well as intricate shaped plants? Plants types are waxed leafed privots , ugenia, boxwood &amp; spruce
467804
It cuts through anything I throw at it from shrubs to small evergreen limbs to vines. It is lightweight and easy to use to shape shrubs the way I want.
1419191
This is the trimmer for you. I was able to trim hedges and small branches that were in the way with very little effort. I believe the trimmer is light weight and can go through an azalea brush as easily as expected.
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.
1572171
This unit is a string trimmer, so I doubt it would trim hedges as the string would just break off eveytime the string strikes the limbs of the bush. I recently purchashed a Black & Decker TR117 3.2-Amp Hedge Trimmer, 17-Inch just for the purpose of trimming hedges. I have not reviewed the trimmmer as yet because I have not had the opportunity to use it.
758776
It can but it's really a hedge trimmer. Weeds might get caught up between the blades thus slowing your progress. A string trimmer would work better on weeds but I believe this unit would suffice .
1322590
It should work however I would consider a gas powered tool like a weed eater with a brush blade depending on amount and size. This would work great for finger thick vines but smaller stuff would give and not cut as easy.
1272020
Another guy asked a question just like this. Someone said this blade worked with a variety of Andis trimmers. Look into the return policy and experiment. Then let me know how it works out.
838472
It does a good job on maple leaves, but it will be a lot of work--especially if they're wet. Like the previous reply, it has a small top...I would recommend a bigger shredder or a willingness to spend a lot of time at the task.
939759
It is a fine machine. One of my favorites. It works great for tall grass. It is less great for shrubs and other vegetation with stalks--the string is tough, but it breaks on hard stems. elw
1330299
The only way I have used it as a trimmer is with the string whip in the normal position with a slight tilt and working to the side. Essentially it completely removes all above ground grass from the border you are working against to several inches back from the border. Not the best of solutions for this use! My daughter has a less expensive brand with a flexible drive shaft that you can shift the head so it is vertical. That works better obviously but it is not as rugged as the Husqvarna with the solid drive shaft.
1848211
Yes, but it is the large trimmer. It would be difficult to use for trimming around the mouth or other areas that require detailed work.
1915836
No. I don't recommend this trimmer. Mine broke at the linkage that drives the cutting blades. Seized-up, and would no longer work at all.
1496047
I don't know the plant, but you might be changing the lines a lot. I would get a bicycle handle brush cutter with a metal blade--Stihl or other--price is roughly comparable. The brush cutter will cut anything you've got short of trees. elw
51120
I have used it for trimming branches, it worked well, as long as the branches aren't bigger than the blade
1187721
Honestly, I would say no. The trimmer is only good for its intended purpose, as a grooming kit. As this trimmer has limited accessories does not have a spacer for cutting hair as a normal hair cut. The fitting is too short. Hope this helps.
939761
It should do fine, but be sure to have more cutting line on hand. Some of those thick stocky stems are like steel and use up your line. We have cut small saplings of bushes back with it and it has worked well.
1682196
Had one-it worked good for about 5 years.-trimmer quit working about 4 years ago. All went in the trash.