hedgetrimmer for a lady

[macmac]

My husband was talking to a former workmate, a lady in her early 70s,she's not a keen gardener but asked his advice about buying a hedgetrimmer that she could use.
Frankly we have no idea and we wondered if anyone here has any suggestions ?
Mine would be to get a man in ! ;D
She says she's been told Black and Decker aren't up to much? I don't think it's much of a hedge but we haven't seen it so not really sure.

[macmac]

[Robert_Brenchley]

I'd suggest a decent cordless job. I use a Flymo Sabre Cut; the weight is in the battery, which goes on your waist, and it's quite manageable. It's extendable, and does the top of the hedge with no problems.

[macmac]

thanks Robert I've found it on Amazon and I'll send her the link  :)

[Lishka]

I'm coming late into this and p'raps you've got it sorted but my first question would have been = cordless or corded?

I ask because I'm a bit disabled in my arms and any cordless (therefore battery) equipment is an absolute no-no.

If the lady wants/needs a lightweight corded hedgetrimmer I'll go to my shed & see what I bought this season (a replacement for something I've had for 5+yrs). Lightweight and cheap and does the job 8)

Lishka

[macmac]

please lishka,because as much info as possible when making a choice ,thankyou

[Robert_Brenchley]

That's why I suggested on which has a battery which goes on your waist. It's a big piece of equipment, but it has the advantage that you don't have to climb on anything to cut the hedge top. Look around, find a few other reliable alternatives, and discuss them with her.