Mtools Job Tip: A job cut out for you
It may still feel a little cold right now, but spring is really about to begin. Usually a time when your whole garden suddenly seems to be in bloom. Overgrowth then lurks. With a Makita hedge trimmer or Makita pruning shears, you'll be nicely ahead of a wild jungle of a garden. One piece of advice, make sure you have a perfectly kept hedge at the beginning of spring, then you can enjoy it extra long. As a tip, we've listed a few Makita hedge trimmer and Makita pruning shear options for you, so you can enjoy a manicured garden all spring and summer long.
The Makita hedge trimmer has been awarded gold
It is not only our favorite, but also that of the Consumers' Association. The Makita UH4570 hedge trimmer is also the best hedge trimmer of 2015 according to the Consumers' Association. The Makita hedge trimmer goes effortlessly through soft and hard wood and gets a fat 7.9 from the Consumers' Association for it. Above all, the electric hedge trimmer is lightweight and has a maximum cutting capacity of 450 mm.
Because of these features, the Makita hedge trimmer is recommended when trimming, or shaping all kinds of hedges. Boxwood, Hedera, Beech, Rhododendron or Firethorn, with the Makita UH4570 hedge trimmer you cut them effortlessly into shape with this compact but extremely powerful hedge trimmer.
Features of the Makita UH4570 hedge trimmer:
- Power consumption: 550 watts
- Maximum cutting capacity: 450 mm
- Blade distance: 28 mm
- Maximum branch thickness: 18 mm
- Number of cutting movements: 1,600 min-1
- Weight: 3.6 kg (EPTA)
Ideal for heavier pruning work
Besides its power, the very powerful 550 Watt hedge trimmer is very easy and comfortable to use. Ideal for trimming thicker and woody branches. The Makita hedge trimmer is equipped with a slip clutch. This protects the sharp blades from suddenly locking, very important! The electric safety brake ensures safe pruning with confidence. The 3-fold rear handle gives you optimal control of the hedge trimmer, useful when sculpting. This also keeps the cable away from the sharp blades.
Read all about the consumer test? Then check out the June 2015 edition of the Consumers' Association.
Prune like the best with the Makita 2x18V Pruning Shears
A good pair of pruning shears always comes in handy, especially around this time. Makita pruning shears deliver exactly what you need. For example, you'll effortlessly cut branches up to 33 mm.for example. The ergonomic harness for the batteries and the ultra light weight also give you optimal comfort while working. Batteries are often a problem with secateurs, not with the Makita 2x18V Secateurs. The Makita secateurs are easily interchangeable and can also be used on all kinds of other equipment.
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