The trimmer is not as powerful as a normal corded Bosch electric hedge trimmer I own but that was expected. As much as I like that the pole extends without needing to add separate pieces, there was too much flex in the shaft.

The front section houses the motor and blade assembly, and the rear contains the handles, battery, and trigger unit. Luckily, I’ve got a friend with a farm and a simply enormous hornbeam hedge that had gone wild over the past year. Crucially (but only if your arms are long enough) you can adjust the angle of the cutting head without removing the strap. Invaluable at the extra cost, the demonstrators were professional and thorough, a great introduction to the mower.

You can certainly smooth the tops of bushes and reach high branches, but don’t expect to do it all afternoon without breaks every few minutes. Although you couldn’t run the pole trimmer continuously even with two batteries, it’s only a DIY level bit of kit. You can calculate your postage charge for Bosch UNIVERSALHEDGEPOLE P4A 18v Cordless Telescopic Pole Hedge Trimmer 430mm before you checkout.

If you have tall hedges and don't want to have to keep getting up and down those wobbly step ladders, then the Bosch UniversalHedgePole 43 cm cordless telescopic - 18 V hedge trimmer is for you! I’m relatively strong, but I needed to take frequent breaks when trimming the top of the hornbeam hedge especially. Whether you have questions about our products, need advice on maintenance and care, or require support after your purchase, we are always ready to provide prompt and helpful assistance.Our team consists of knowledgeable experts who stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements. It’s thanks to Bosch’s electronic Anti-Blocking System that it doesn’t get tangled up on tough branches. One of the things that makes telescopic pole trimmers safe to the user is the distance between the cutting blade and your flesh.