I want to trim a bed of minima jasmine at about a foot off the ground. Will the trimmer work if the whole unit (handle and all) is rotated 180 degre
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I think you'll find it much easier to just use the trimmer without the handle for something low like this. If the handle is attached and unit is in an L-shape, you would have to turn the unit upside down which makes it very awkward to reach the switch. You could also just extend the trimmer straight ahead and right side up which would give you some extended reach if you have a large bed, but it gets a little heavy.
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I don't understand what is meant by 180 degree rotation, but you can adjust the handle so that the blade can be level at a foot off the ground and the handle at about a 45 degree angle. It can be used that way for such trimming low shrubs, but the trimmer without the handle is so much lighter and versatile, I would bend over and use it without the handle. I use the handle only when I have to reach out because of the extra weight.
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The trimmer in itself works very well but with the extended handle it is heavy. If you mean to just flip the unit upside down, yes you can. However a button that is located near the side of the trigger must be depressed before the trigger will engage, which may be a bit of a trick if turned 180 degrees. Once the trigger is engaged the button no longer needs to be held. The trigger does not lock in position so it must stay depressed while in use. The extended handle in the normal direction of use will rotate the trimmer about 45, 60 and 90 degrees in the downward direction and in the upward direction approximately 45 and 60 degrees. The trimmer itself cuts really well and I rarely use the extension. The trimmer in itself works very well but with the extended handle it is heavy. If you mean to just flip the unit upside down, yes you can. However a button that is located near the side of the trigger must be depressed before the trigger will engage, which may be a bit of a trick if turned 180 degrees. Once the trigger is engaged the button no longer needs to be held. The trigger does not lock in position so it must stay depressed while in use. The extended handle in the normal direction of use will rotate the trimmer about 45, 60 and 90 degrees in the downward direction and in the upward... » Read More The trimmer in itself works very well but with the extended handle it is heavy. If you mean to just flip the unit upside down, yes you can. However a button that is located near the side of the trigger must be depressed before the trigger will engage, which may be a bit of a trick if turned 180 degrees. Once the trigger is engaged the button no longer needs to be held. The trigger does not lock in position so it must stay depressed while in use. The extended handle in the normal direction of use will rotate the trimmer about 45, 60 and 90 degrees in the downward direction and in the upward direction approximately 45 and 60 degrees. The trimmer itself cuts really well and I rarely use the extension. « Show Less
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Do you mean 90 degrees? Because the trimmer itself swivels into an "L" shape (90 degrees) so you can hold it straight down in front of you, swing it back and forth from side to side to trim ground cover. I'm not sure what you mean by 180 degrees, Anita. This unit is heavy and I thought I could do the same thing trimming my lantana. I ended up removing the pole and just using the trimmer itself to cut it. Also, the "on" trigger is a pain, because you need to keep it constantly depressed and it won't lock in the on position. I guess you'd have to use a hinge of duct tape to keep it depressed when you trim. It's great for me when I trim my high hedge in the back. I swivel the trimmer in a position that's comfortable to cut. Hope this helps.
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I don't believe so. You need a trimmer that uses a rotary blade. This is not that style.
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I cant remember don't use this anymore. I would recommend the wahl 99180 trimmer. It's way better
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Yes it can be for some smaller limbs down low. Then again, you could also use a bow saw for that type of trimming close to the ground. However the saw blade does have more leverage when used with one pole section.
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Yes it will work just fine...There are 3 settings and the lowest is so fine it will split a hair.Enjoy!
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I would not recommend this trimmer. My first was delivered and would not assemble and I am now waiting for the manufacturer to sent me a replacement for the second because it stopped recharging. If I had to do it again I'd spend a little more for a better trimmer.
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Dear, Unfortunately yes, another issue is that the accessory for adjusting the fine trimming is not working also(design deficiency) which make it really useless trimmer. Regards,
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Yes it will rotate. Should work just fine. It stands about 7 to 8 feet tall.
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I'm not sure but if it won't jam the blades it should. Also I think you would need to use the hedge trimmer attachment.
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Earl, since I never shave that close with this trimmer I can't say for sure. But I would guess that it would not. You would need a real shaver rather than a trimmer for that.
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For sure...I use it on my palm trees, which look like much bigger stalks than the summer sweet bush.The blade is only 5 or 6 inches so it's not a sweeping hedge trimmer, rather an individual branch trimmer. Good luck.
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The cutting head tilts to about 80 - 85 degrees. I don't find, by not tilting to a full 90 degrees, creates a problem trimming higher shrubs flat on top.
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Hi Mary - The critical issues in answering your question relate to the diameter of the shaft on your machine(s) and whether the blade's outside diameter (7in.) will fit within the business end of your trimmers. Mine is mounted on a Toro machine and works very well, but I have no experience with your machines. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer (The Rotary Corporation; www.rotarycorp.com/‎). They can guide you best
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There are a number of settings you can use. Or you can simply remove the guard and just use the blades for the trimming that you need. I think it would work, but I am not completely sure.
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This tool will work but you will need a ladder for that high a bush. The weight of the tool holding it high is hard for me, and had to tackle me hedge in short working times. The height of my hedge had to be done from a ladder but was done by someone stronger than myself. I wished this tool could break down to a standard hedge trimmer size also so I would have two hedge trimmers in one.
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Judging from enlarged photo of item on Amazon, it appears as if the shaft and handle would connect to the hedge trimmer. I, however, have had no experience with the hedge trimmer. My observation is only a guess.
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Yes it rotates in both directions which really helps when cutting the sides. I've had this tool for 2 growing seasons and it has held up well. I've been able to cut 200' of hedges in 2-4 hours depending on how long it has been since the last cut.