Due to its energy efficient electric motor, it also runs super quiet, meaning that you don't have to wear ear protection or annoy your neighbours. The HSA 56 is part of the AK System of tools, which includes grass trimmers, hedge trimmer, chainsaws and lawnmowers and uses interchangeable batteries that can be swapped between tools in the range. In particular, you should check for nesting birds before trimming hedges, as well as checking for other small animals such as hedgehogs before trimming long grass.

Having never used a battery one before, the advantages are being able to use without the danger of cutting an electrical cable or tangling yourself up, great battery life too.Single-sided cutter blade with 30-mm tooth spacing, integrated cut protection in a droplet shape, and screw-on blade tip protector. For the HSA 56, we recommend the smaller capacity AK 10 battery as it is lighter and means the tool is perfectly balanced, but you can use the AK 20 and AK 30 battery in this tool. Using this Stihl cordless tool, you will notice a considerable weight reduction and quietness compared to petrol versions. In the first neutral position, the battery is secured in the tool but does not connect with the contacts, allowing for safe transport. Perfectly designed to trim hedges and bushes around the garden and job site, the trimmer comes with a 45cm double-sided blade with blade tip protection.

It does this though the double-edged, diamond ground blades that deliver a superb finish while the droplet shape on the blade guides twigs and branches for a quick and even cut. The range includes our new HSA 26 cordless shrub shears - a great little tool that makes trimming topiary and ornamental hedges a breeze.The STIHL HSA 56 cordless hedge trimmer designed for use on medium to large gardens and is ideal for both homeowners and professional contractors. The HSA 56 started life well, but after 2 years of very light use (maybe every couple of weeks domestic duty), it’s needed a gearbox strip down, rebuild with new bearings, having found absolutely no evidence of lubrication from the factory. These machines will be delivered using our own transport and our own staff to make sure you receive all the information and instruction you require. A: We recommend that you wear snug-fitting clothes, goggles, gloves and sturdy boots or shoes, and tie back long hair.