BLACK+DECKERElectric Hedge Trimmer, 16-Inch (BEHT100)

Core Specifications- Blade: 17" dual-action hardened steel- Power: 3.2 Amp electric motor (corded)- Weight: 5.3 lbs- Cut Capacity: 5/8" branch thickness- Vibration Control: 30% less than standard modelsKey Advantages1. Precision Cutting- Dual-action blades create scissor-like cutting motion- Laser-cut blade gaps prevent debris clogging- Ideal for formal hedges (boxwood, privet) and topiary work2. Ergonomic Design- Full-wrap rear handle enables vertical/horizontal cutting- Rotating rear grip (140°) for wrist-friendly positioning- Lightweight build reduces arm fatigue (45min+ sessions)3. Maintenance Simplicity- Oil-free operation (self-lubricating blades)- Tool-free blade tightening system- Weather-resistant motor housingPerformance Considerations⚠️ Cord Management- Requires 14-gauge extension cord (not included)- 100 ft max recommended distance from outlet⚠️ Edge Retention- Blades stay sharp for ~25 hrs of runtime- Sharpening kits cost $12-18Usage Tips✅ Always cut in downward sweeping motions✅ Clean blades with WD-40 after rainy-day use✅ Store hanging vertically to prevent warpingComparative Value- Best For: Urban yards <0.5 acre with 3-6' hedges- Warranty: 2-year limitedWhile less mobile than battery-powered alternatives, this remains a top choice for budget-conscious homeowners seeking reliable shrub shaping. Its corded design ensures consistent power for intricate detail work

***product does not come with cord so make sure you have onethe negative reviews gave me pause but I am a fan of small black&decker products so I just bit the bullet and got this one. This is my first electronic trimmer and I love it so far! Cuts on certain branches are not clean cut like how it would be if I used shears... not sure if I'm doing it right but it gets the job done. I was able to prune my old Azalea bushes that have woody branches.it took me awhile to put on the shield thing, you have to push it in to lock it into place and then screw on the screw. It was confusing because it fit well on the trimmer so I didn't realize I had to push it in further so that it lines up with the machine's grooves.also, a little silly but I did cut my cord a little so you still have to be careful where the cord is relative to the blade...

Works well, nice and sharp. Good power. Have trimmed 3 bushes twice with it.I'll report back when I have some more use on it. The hand guard is cheap and gets in the way. You don't need it.

This is a great hedge trimmer for the price. It’s small enough that it’s easy to maneuver, but long enough that it can work through a hedge quickly. It does not come with an extension cord, but as you can see in the attached photo, you just plug one directly into the back of the tool. There is also a somewhat hidden screw that has to be removed in order to place the guard that comes with the trimmer in front of the blades (circled in the attached image.) I do wish that this hedge trimmer came with a cover for the blades so it could be stored more safely and it does have a little bit of trouble getting through thicker or denser branches. However for cleaning up the box woods around my house it does the job just fine and I am very happy with how well it works given how affordable it is. It is much more efficient than trying to trim shrubs by hand with shears.

Great value and gets the job done!!!!

Any review that says the guard is lose/falls off is by someone who DID NOT LOOK at the DIRECTIONS... a single screw must be removed and then tightened THRU GUARD to keep it in PLACE!!!

Well worth the money!!! Easy to operate… lightweight. Would def recommend this item if your looking for a Nice hedge clipper!!

Excellent trimmer. This is a replacement for a trimmer that we’ve had for nearly 20 years, it worked well and probably would still be working had it not gotten destroyed in a fire.Handy to use, lots of power, will trim anything you can get into the blades.