Long Reach Hedge Trimer

ShellDIY104 · Post by **ShellDIY104** » Mon Sep 09, 2024 1:46 pm

I bought this one a year ago: Milwaukee M18 FOPH-0 18V FUEL Outdoor Power Head Garden Multi-Tool With Quik-Lok which has multi tool capability including a long reach trimmer. Can't fault the trimmer and power but the weight does become an issue after 1 hour of use. I resorted in making an additional strap hook as the position of the hook that is already on the main body does a terrible job at distributing the weight. Would be a brilliant tool if they had thought more about this when designing.

etaf · Post by **etaf** » Mon Sep 09, 2024 1:57 pm

ShellDIY104 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2024 1:46 pm I resorted in making an additional strap hook as the position of the hook that is already on the main body does a terrible job at distributing the weight. Would be a brilliant tool if they had thought more about this when designing.

i had to do the same on the Stihl , Adjustable hedge trimmer cordless - put a couple of tiewraos around the handle so i could move the strap around and balance - based on how far i had it extended

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Mon Sep 09, 2024 2:14 pm

I know what you mean, I have an Echo petrol pole hedge cutter. This tool is bloody heavy due to the steel shaft and even the support strap makes my neck ache as well as my arms. I have an Oregon harness for my brushcutter that distributes the weight well see https://www.screwfix.com/p/oregon-trimm ... size/6191v with this in mind I saw this https://www.gaywaysltd.co.uk/husqvarna- ... rness-p745 but never got one. It might be worth a look.

DWD

moderator2 · Post by **moderator2** » Mon Sep 09, 2024 2:20 pm

Split from original 2022 thread which can be found here viewtopic.php?t=106702

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Tue Sep 10, 2024 10:44 am

Do not bother with the Oregon harness as I was using my pole clippers today and I tested it on the harness, it was no use as it inhibited the sweep. My arms still ached. As you were.

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