Consumer ratings: Black & Decker HT020
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Category: Lawn & Patio
Brand: Black & Decker
Model: HT020
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Black & Decker HT020 Consumer Report
Black & Decker HT020 Review by Bill Seward (North Carolina)
I bought this to replace an original Hedgehog, an HT1000, that died after many years of use (and probably over use). Unfortunately, I had to buy it locally rather than from Amazon, which cost me an extra $25. That's the price you pay for equipment failure in mid-job. :-)
It weighs perhaps 2/3 of the old trimmer and vibrates perhaps 1/2 as much. Still tiring to use for long periods, especially stretched out trying to reach the middle of a big bush, but far less tiring than the original.
The extra reach over the 16" trimmers is amazingly helpful. For the first time at this house, I didn't need a ladder to trim. The cord minder seems to work better than the original Hedgehog as well. The cord never came out once.
After about 3 hours use, I'm very satisfied with the trimmer. Worth what I paid for it locally; more than worth the Amazon price.
I'd like to address a couple of things I saw in other reviews. First is a question about the handle being "too small to get leverage". How much leverage do you need to put on a hedge trimmer? Unless you're trying to force it through something you shouldn't, the handle is just fine.
The complaints that it won't cut through the 1/2" as advertised. Yes, that's a legitimate beef, but you shouldn't be doing that anyway with an electric trimmer. I'm pretty sure that's what killed my first trimmer. Use loppers and pruning saws for stuff that big. (You probably also ought to trim more often as well.)
Remember, this is not one of the big gas trimmers. You want arms like a gorilla, feel free to buy one. They do a tremendous job, but they get heavy for us occasional users. Unless you own an estate, this unit should do the job nicely.
Black & Decker HT020 Review by Stephen Schultz "S. S." (Greenville, SC USA)
I have a B&D electric hedge trimmer that I've been using for over a decade now. It still runs fine, but I was noticing that it was getting dull. Since I am very pleased with Black and Decker and their products, I bought a new trimmer from them again. I love this trimmer! I immediately noticed a big difference in the cutting ability (not only because it is sharper but because the teeth are also larger). It was cutting branches I wouldn't have thought about cutting with my old hedge trimmer. I wish I bought this years ago. I don't know how I was able to stay with my old trimmer for so long!
The 20" cutter is nice. Not only is it 2" longer than my old trimmer, but the teeth are significantly larger and sharper. The locking feature is nice, so I can lock it on and trim away. I like the handle too, so I have somewhere to grab when I trim the sides of my bushes. Overall, I am very pleased with this model and I'll probably have this one for a decade now.
Black & Decker HT020 Review by Bigdog
I purchased this to replace my old B&D Hedgehog trimmer, which finally gave up the ghost after about ten years of hard use.
This trimmer has a more powerful motor, and wider cutting blades, so it can handle larger branches.
Impressions from the first use:
1. Cut like a hot knife through butter on small branches. I'm sticking to those and using a saw or pruner for larger ones, as I think the larger ones are what kill these things.
2. It does have BOTH a lock on and lock off feature. A previous reviewer said there is no lock on. Sorry, he's wrong. I used the lock on myself, and, both the box and B&Ds website state it has a lock on, if you don't want to take my word for it. The lock on is a little "touchy" to get engaged, but once it's locked on, it works.
3. It's very light.
4. The cord clip is a great improvement over the previous version, which constantly came unplugged.
All in all, a good value for the money. For occasional/homeowner use.
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Includes 20-in Electric Dual Action Hedge Trimmer - HT020R
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