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| Part Number | FLSABRECUT |
| Item Weight | 8 Kg |
| Product Dimensions | 81.4 x 17.4 x 16.4 cm |
| Item model number | FLSABRECUT |
| Power Source | Cordless |
| Plug Format | G - 3 pin British |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B000S5JECC |
| Best Sellers Rank | 987 in DIY & Tools (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 7 Kg |
| Delivery Destinations: | Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered. |
| Date First Available | 18 Jun 2007 |
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Product Description
Adjustable telescopic handle design for comfort in use Trimming, Edging and Shrubbing mode. Comes complete with storage brackets for easy storage and charging.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
79 of 80 people found the following review helpful
By Big Bill
I bought this for a tall deep hedge that needs cutting just two or three times a year. It worked well for those two or three times but now it simply won't cut. It's out of warranty and so I opened it up to see if I could see what was the problem. I noted that the adjustable, non-moving blade was for some reason linked around the mechanism that moved the other blade. Due to what appears to be a design fault (I'm not an engineer), the rotating mechanism that works the moving blade can force the non-moving blade to move, thus creating a situation where the blades are in a position where they won't cut. Hence, adjusting the position of the non-moving blade provides only temporary relief, as it is soon forced to move again.
The provided instructions say nothing of this, or even how to adjust the blade. Theoretically, it has to go for a service to get it fixed but can it be fixed? Getting it serviced and fixed is likely to cost more than buying a new alternative product. I'm very disappointed. I have had no more than about ten hours use out of it.
The provided instructions say nothing of this, or even how to adjust the blade. Theoretically, it has to go for a service to get it fixed but can it be fixed? Getting it serviced and fixed is likely to cost more than buying a new alternative product. I'm very disappointed. I have had no more than about ten hours use out of it.
116 of 118 people found the following review helpful
I spent some time looking around for a long reach , battery hedge cutter. I even purchased another but the battery was too smal for such a job. The Sabre is excellent nice design , reach is great for about an 8 foot hedge with the ability to cut the top with the easily flexible head and unlike most a decent size cutting blade. This is possible because of the seperate and large battery that you can wear seperately. I used it on a large hedge and it coped easily, if a little heavy after a while .
Subsequently have had to return the charger and be careful with the blade section undoing slightly and disconnecting , dealer tells me they see a few that are 'broken' but just push it back in and lock it and away you go ! Still a great buy .
2012 update: Still going strong but had to replace the batteries, you do not need Flymo ones, just open it up, pleanty of people sell these standard batteries much cheaper.
Subsequently have had to return the charger and be careful with the blade section undoing slightly and disconnecting , dealer tells me they see a few that are 'broken' but just push it back in and lock it and away you go ! Still a great buy .
2012 update: Still going strong but had to replace the batteries, you do not need Flymo ones, just open it up, pleanty of people sell these standard batteries much cheaper.
111 of 115 people found the following review helpful
By S. Knight
Fed up having to use your extention lead or cutting through the cable every time you attempt to give the hedge a trim?...........well this Sabre cut hedge trimmer complete with 24 volt battery pack and charger could be just what you need.
My hedge in the back garden is about 15ft high by 30ft wide so the fact this trimmer is extendable for a greater reach of up to 3.2 meters and has a tilting head is a real bonus.
The battery pack goes over your shoulders and has a belt that ties around your waste but beware it is a little heavy.
You can cut up to 330m2 on a single charge but it can get a little frustrating if you haven't charged the battery pack enough and you run out of power before finishing the job in hand so do bare this in mind and plan things the day before.
All in all an easy to use hedge trimmer that reaches the parts other trimmers cannot reach.
My hedge in the back garden is about 15ft high by 30ft wide so the fact this trimmer is extendable for a greater reach of up to 3.2 meters and has a tilting head is a real bonus.
The battery pack goes over your shoulders and has a belt that ties around your waste but beware it is a little heavy.
You can cut up to 330m2 on a single charge but it can get a little frustrating if you haven't charged the battery pack enough and you run out of power before finishing the job in hand so do bare this in mind and plan things the day before.
All in all an easy to use hedge trimmer that reaches the parts other trimmers cannot reach.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By spud
Amazon Verified Purchase
First time i used this, i thought it was great, did exactly what i bought it for,made short work of my untidy bushes.
Second time though, i had only had it switched on for about two minutes, when it made a popping sound and stopped abrubtly, and then smoke and a strong smell of burning came from the hedge trimmer unit.
So I probably got about 20 minutes use altogether before it blew up!!!!!!
So all i can say is make your own mind up, but i know what i would do!!!
Rang flymo as it was only a few months old and was still under guarantee, but didn't seem that interested,just said contact amazon and ask for a refund,so that is what i have done.
Doesn't help the half cut bush in the garden though.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hassle free with amazon though, brilliant customer service,as always.
Second time though, i had only had it switched on for about two minutes, when it made a popping sound and stopped abrubtly, and then smoke and a strong smell of burning came from the hedge trimmer unit.
So I probably got about 20 minutes use altogether before it blew up!!!!!!
So all i can say is make your own mind up, but i know what i would do!!!
Rang flymo as it was only a few months old and was still under guarantee, but didn't seem that interested,just said contact amazon and ask for a refund,so that is what i have done.
Doesn't help the half cut bush in the garden though.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hassle free with amazon though, brilliant customer service,as always.
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
I have a large, tall hedge which I maintain with a petrol powered hedge clipper. However, I've always found it very difficult to get to the higher parts of the hedge, and using a ladder is hard work and precarious. I pondered for a long time on buying a petrol powered long reach trimmer, but they cost about £300, and it's only a small amount of hedge that I can't reach. So, after a lot of deliberatiion, and encouraged by the reviews here, I bought the flymo.
As you'd expect, it's no where near as powerful as a petrol trimmer. However, it has coped pretty well overall. It stuggles with the laurel parts of the hedge, which is very thick and green, but for other less dense parts it does very well. Even though the battery is on a belt (which is a clever idea), it's still pretty weighty when you're leaning over, but you can rest it against your hip to take some of the weight. It's well enough made and the articulating head is easy to adjust to find the right angle.
So overall I'm pleased enough to give it 5 stars, as it does the job I had in mind. If you had a fairly small hedge, this trimmer might be enough on its own to cope with the whole job. For me, it's a very good complement to a petrol timmer to get to those few, hard to reach spots.
As you'd expect, it's no where near as powerful as a petrol trimmer. However, it has coped pretty well overall. It stuggles with the laurel parts of the hedge, which is very thick and green, but for other less dense parts it does very well. Even though the battery is on a belt (which is a clever idea), it's still pretty weighty when you're leaning over, but you can rest it against your hip to take some of the weight. It's well enough made and the articulating head is easy to adjust to find the right angle.
So overall I'm pleased enough to give it 5 stars, as it does the job I had in mind. If you had a fairly small hedge, this trimmer might be enough on its own to cope with the whole job. For me, it's a very good complement to a petrol timmer to get to those few, hard to reach spots.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
I've bought two of these over the last four years and took both back with in a short space of time.
I think it has a design flaw. After doing a lot of trimming the thing becomes weak, like the mechanism inside has worn teeth or something.
Battery on your waist is too heavy and cumbersome too.
There are more reliable options out there, probably cost a bit more but they'll last a lot longer.
I think it has a design flaw. After doing a lot of trimming the thing becomes weak, like the mechanism inside has worn teeth or something.
Battery on your waist is too heavy and cumbersome too.
There are more reliable options out there, probably cost a bit more but they'll last a lot longer.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Broken after 2 years
Bought this just over 2 years ago and used only 2 to 3 times a year. Cuts well, although the controls and battery position are a bit awkward. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Mr Boat
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent product
How did I cope for so long with the old, heavy mains hedge trimmer? This is a great product - lightweight, portable and with a very long reach. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Mr. R. C. Whale
3.0 out of 5 stars
It is OK
This tool is portable but I use a powered one for the main work and then use the portable for the odd bits, it does a job for me but would not purchase thsi to do a large hedge.
Published 1 month ago by Michael Kilmister
5.0 out of 5 stars
sabre cut cordless good light machine
This is the second m/c ive bought.in the last 10 yrs.
Its pretty light, & the charge lasts 2 hrs plus, & reaches to the tops of my hedges
Its pretty light, & the charge lasts 2 hrs plus, & reaches to the tops of my hedges
Published 1 month ago by Rees.G.Thomas
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dead as a Dodo after 3 or 4 uses
I bought my Sabrecut some 4 years ago and thought it would be very useful in my new home and save on messing around with cables etc. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gemkeepur
5.0 out of 5 stars
trimmer
as on the box it is great easily manouverd to get the job done,battery lasted ok ,look forward to be using it for a long time
Published 1 month ago by david delima
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Good Quality Product
We always buy Flymo because we know what a trusted and good quality brand it is - it hasn't let us down yet!
Published 2 months ago by Bec
3.0 out of 5 stars
Broken after two years
I cannot recommend this product. The blades are driven by an offset cam held by a pin. The cam slips fusing the blades together. Read more
Published 3 months ago by nick c
4.0 out of 5 stars
Versatile Trimmer
The sabrecut is a good product it is great for trimming awkward to reach places, and with the extendible handle you can trim the top of tall edges with out using step ladders. Read more
Published 4 months ago by sandra
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don,t buy
Powerless,battery cumbersome,reach poor.WIll only cut thinnest of items. Battery heavy. As the controls need two hands and they are poorly placed the benefit of an extending the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Chardo
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