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A petrol long reach hedge trimmer is a fantastic tool for any gardener who has to deal with cutting high hedging or tall shrubs in the garden. The main reason that these trimmers are so popular is that they make it possible to cut even tall hedges in safety as there is no need to climb up a ladder.

A long reach hedge trimmer is obviously going to be a little more difficult to manoeuvre than a general purpose one and the trick is that the first thing you should look for is how well balanced the machine is. It is no good trying to economise, buying a cheaper model and then finding that the balance is so bad, that your back and shoulders are aching so badly after about an hour’s use that you have to stop before you finish the job.

Exhaust gasses will not blow into your face, they will be vented right away from you when you use one of these trimmers. So, you need not worry about the possibility of breathing in carbon monoxide or any other exhaust gasses. If you have any worries at all, if you hold one of these machines as you would when using it, it is easy to see that there is no cause for concern there.

One of the main joys for me of owning a long reach trimmer is that I can rotate the cutting bar through 90 degrees and cut the top of my hedge nice and neatly whilst still keeping both feet planted safely on the ground! You need to look for one that has articulating blades or it may be described as an adjustable cutter bar head. In either case, you will be able to use your trimmer with blades set at the most comfortable working angle for you which will enable you to get the job done with minimal effort and maximum efficiency.

Eye protection is vital when working with any hedge trimmer and even more so when you think that you will be looking up when using your long reach trimmer. The only slight drawback of a petrol machine is the noise. Although an electric hedge trimmer is not so noisy (which might make it more popular in the neighborhood), all you need is a good set of ear defenders when working.

A petrol long reach hedge trimmer keeps you safe as you will not have any fears about falling from a ladder or platform and you will get the job done quicker too! The vast majority of people who have used a long reach model will never go back to climbing ladders to cut their tall hedges once they have experienced how easy it is to do from the safety of the ground!