| Black & Decker HT020 3.8 amp 20-Inch Electric Dual Action Hedge Trimmer | 
| Brand: Black & Decker
List Price: $97.01
Buy New: $50.99
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Rating:  9 reviews
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Memorabilia: No
Size: S
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 39.5 x 8 x 6
MPN: BDKHT020
Model: HT020
UPC: 885911018289
EAN: 0885911018289
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Quickly and easily trims hedges, bushes, and shrubs | | • | 3.8 Amp motor; 2-inch, pre-hardened, durable steel blade | | • | Lock-on switch for uninterrupted run-time; cord retention system | | • | Weighs 5.58 pounds; 2-year warranty | | • | Three-sided handle for longterm comfort |
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Product Description
- 20 blade for extended reach- Powerful motor for superior cutting performance- Dual-action blades cut branches faster with less vibration- 3-sided comfort handle- Lock-on switch for continuous running
Amazon.com Product Description
Efficient and powerful, yet lightweight enough to operate with just one hand--even while reaching over your head--this electric hedge trimmer from Black & Decker helps keep your yard looking its manicured best. Designed to trim hedges, bushes, and shrubs quickly and easily, the HT020 owes its robust performance to a 3.8 Amp motor and 20-inch, pre-hardened, rust-resistant, longlasting steel dual action blade that cuts through wood while creating 40 percent less vibration than other models. The blade can also extend to reach even high and hard-to-reach areas. Additionally, this tool features a lock-on switch to ensure uninterrupted run-time, and a three-sided handle with soft grips for a secure, comfortable hold. For added peace of mind, a convenient cord retention system protects against unintended unplugging while you're working.
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 Blades dull easily. No economical replacements easily available. July 25, 2010
Barthbill (lowse ahnhaylayse)
This was great when I first used it. However, the blades grew dull very soon, and cut the heavy stuff poorly and thinner stuff just jammed it instead of being cut. I found no replacement blades anywhere in Los Angeles county. the price of replacement blades (of equally low quality) and the exorbitant shipping make this a poor purchase.
With blades that stayed sharp longer and convenient replacement, I would give this 4 or 5 stars.
I ended up buying a second hand Craftsman US made trimmer and had the blades professionally sharpened. They have stayed sharper longer, by far.
 A cut above June 16, 2010
Chris Harlow (Birmingham AL)
Just as advertised - shipped quickly. For an electric trimmer I found it sharp and powerful to make easy work of shrub trimming.
Great Hedge Trimmer May 12, 2010
Gordon Delchamps (Frederick, MD)
This is a great hedge trimmer. Lightweight, easy to handle, and cuts through 3/8" wood with ease.
 Does the job, but poorly designed November 22, 2009
Stoney (Miami, FL)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
BACKGROUND
I bought the HT020 to replace an 18" 2.6 amp B&D "Hedgehog", which was a great disappointment--it did not have the power to trim the often 1/4" thick branches of my Ixoria hedge. It even had difficulty cutting 3/16" branches.
After the 2.6amp B&D Hedgehog, I purchased a used ($300+ when new) gasoline "Little Wonder" trimmer, which cut the hedge, including ½ branches like warm butter. However, although possibly the lightest gasoline trimmer you can buy, it was heavy and therefore tiring to use, and needless to say very noisy. Moreover, I don't get along with small gasoline engines, and always found it very hard to start.
So, with trepidation, I purchased the HT020, the most powerful electric hedge trimmer that I could find with good reviews and a reasonable cost.
CAVEAT #1
According to the Amazon description, taken from B&D literature, "this tool features a lock-on switch to ensure uninterrupted run-time" -----NOT TRUE---- There is a "lock off" switch which has no purpose than to prevent accidental operation. The "on" switch is a "momentary" switch (that you CANNOT lock on), which you have to hold on for the trimmer to operate, which means often straining your wrist at uncomfortable angles for long periods of time.
CAVEAT #2
Also according to the Amazon description, the trimmer features, "a three-sided handle with soft grips for a secure, comfortable hold". -----NOT TRUE-----. First, the grip is not soft, it is hard plastic. Secondly the three-sided handle is small and very near the trigger grip, which means that both of your hands are close together, resulting in little leverage and little control, meaning that you have to strain your muscles to operate the unit. The result is that the HT020 is tiring to use, and accidents are more likely.
COMPARISON My 18" 2.6amp BD Hedgehog (although wimpy) has a much larger "3-sided handle", and a wider distance between the trigger grip and the "3-sided handle" and therefore a much safer, more controllable, less tiring grip. The handles on my "Little wonder" are actually nearly 2' apart (and even adjustable) giving superb balance and control.
CAVEAT #3
Also according to the Amazon description, the trimmer, "cuts though wood". -----NOT TRUE----- It doesn't cut, although it can quickly "nibble" through ½" branches.
COMPARISON: My "Little Wonder" actually cuts leaves and branches, leaving a much neater appearance which is probably healther for the hedge.
CAVEAT #4
As to the claimed longevity of the blades, I have doubts, after trimming 50' of hedge the cutting edges look significantly dulled.
THE VERDICT
Given the significant caveats above, the HT020 does the job, quickly nibbling-through 3/8" branches; 1/2" branches a little slower.
Black & Decker 3.8 AMP 20-inch Electric Dual Action hedge Trimmer September 24, 2009
Esther M. Shultz (Roswell, Ga.)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This trimmer lived up to all the descriptions on the site. However, as an older woman, I found that I couldn't use it for a long period of time on tall hedges. My shoulders ached after a while if I didn't take a break. The trimmer cut quickly and evenly, as long as I held it straight. The longer blade made it easier to cut wide bushes without having to get on a ladder to reach towards the back.
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