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Technical Details
- Easy blade adjustment
- Powerful motor
- Telescopic pole
- Cutting capacity 17mm
Product Specifications
Part Number RYBRPT400
Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Ryobi 400 watt articluating pole hedge cutter is a ideal cutter for long reach hedge trimming. With a clean cutting blade action for a quality finish and double sided blade for cutting in both directions. This model comes complete with a soft grip handle and trigger and has a soft grip stabilizing handle.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
My previous standard hedge trimmer, a basic flymo one was disappointing, regularly getting jammed due to worn teeth on the internal gears then finally the motor going up in smoke. I was looking for something better and always found it a struggle to reach with a ladder and a standard hedge trimmer. I was pleased to find this pole type trimmer was available.
It is not that light and a bit awkward when fully extended, as mentioned by other reviewers, but I found it was manageable and as it took much less time than before was not a problem. Fully extended it has a reach of around 6ft. Some hedge parts that previously required a ladder could be done from the ground, some safety goggles are a good idea to protect from falling leaves and twigs. The tops of the bushes could be cut from a ladder without having to actually climb in between the branches and leaning too far from the ladder as before.
I'm not sure on the durability yet but it cuts cleanly and quickly and the lightweight fibreglass handle feels solid. The motor cuts the thickness of branches that fit into the blade slots without struggling.
Not perfect but I am pleased with it and wish I had bought it before as it makes hedge trimming a much quicker and easier job.
It is not that light and a bit awkward when fully extended, as mentioned by other reviewers, but I found it was manageable and as it took much less time than before was not a problem. Fully extended it has a reach of around 6ft. Some hedge parts that previously required a ladder could be done from the ground, some safety goggles are a good idea to protect from falling leaves and twigs. The tops of the bushes could be cut from a ladder without having to actually climb in between the branches and leaning too far from the ladder as before.
I'm not sure on the durability yet but it cuts cleanly and quickly and the lightweight fibreglass handle feels solid. The motor cuts the thickness of branches that fit into the blade slots without struggling.
Not perfect but I am pleased with it and wish I had bought it before as it makes hedge trimming a much quicker and easier job.
64 of 65 people found the following review helpful
I have been cutting my 120ft of conifer hedge every September for the past 15 years. They are 14ft to 16 ft high, so I was looking forward to Ryobi's new solution.
The other feedback comments about the sheer leverage of the cutter at the end of a long pole are accurate, so I won't add more to this. Using this device is hard work on the arms!
The cutters seem very sharp and cut easily.
Wear eye protection and keep your mouth closed - the cutting fall directly onto the operator.
Major drawbacks are (for me):
1) If your hedge is over 2 ft wide at the top. The cutting blades won't reach the bits in the middle - ever if you have access to both sides of the hedge.
2) If the hedge tapers towards the top the cutters won't necessarily lock at the correct angle.
For these two reasons, I still had to get out my huge step ladders and finish the job off with an ordinary hedge trimmer.
It's a good tool, but if I'd hired one to try it out first, I may not have bought it. Of course, if your hedge isn't as wide and if it's absolutely vertical, these problems won't occur.
The other feedback comments about the sheer leverage of the cutter at the end of a long pole are accurate, so I won't add more to this. Using this device is hard work on the arms!
The cutters seem very sharp and cut easily.
Wear eye protection and keep your mouth closed - the cutting fall directly onto the operator.
Major drawbacks are (for me):
1) If your hedge is over 2 ft wide at the top. The cutting blades won't reach the bits in the middle - ever if you have access to both sides of the hedge.
2) If the hedge tapers towards the top the cutters won't necessarily lock at the correct angle.
For these two reasons, I still had to get out my huge step ladders and finish the job off with an ordinary hedge trimmer.
It's a good tool, but if I'd hired one to try it out first, I may not have bought it. Of course, if your hedge isn't as wide and if it's absolutely vertical, these problems won't occur.
131 of 134 people found the following review helpful
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This arrived requiring about five minutes to unpack and assemble. Assembly was straightforward and trouble free.
Once assembled, operation is also straightforward. The telescopic element is easy to operate and lock into place. I managed to "over lock" it once, and struggled to release the lock again afterwards, especially with tired arms, so learn from my mistake!
The weight of the motor etc is firmly towards the end of the pole, which means that at full extension it is quite hard work to hold and you will end up with tired arms - unless you are considerably stronger than me.
A 400 watt motor may not sound like much, and the maximum branch thickness is not huge, however the cutting blades are sharp and work well, and the cutter made short work of the difficult to reach bits of hedging for which it was purchased.
Once assembled, operation is also straightforward. The telescopic element is easy to operate and lock into place. I managed to "over lock" it once, and struggled to release the lock again afterwards, especially with tired arms, so learn from my mistake!
The weight of the motor etc is firmly towards the end of the pole, which means that at full extension it is quite hard work to hold and you will end up with tired arms - unless you are considerably stronger than me.
A 400 watt motor may not sound like much, and the maximum branch thickness is not huge, however the cutting blades are sharp and work well, and the cutter made short work of the difficult to reach bits of hedging for which it was purchased.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Best Purchase yet
This is one of the best buys i have ever made!
Easy to assemble upon delivery and very easy to use, i have no issues with the weight of the motor - balance is the answer... Read more
Easy to assemble upon delivery and very easy to use, i have no issues with the weight of the motor - balance is the answer... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Moto
great tool
A good quality tool at a good value price. It's easy to use and the extending pole can be locked in any position from fully closed to fully open. Read more
Published 1 month ago by John, Bangor N.Ireland
Ryobi articulating pole hedge cutter 400 Watt
I was after a pole hedge trimmer more powerful than a cordless, but cheaper than a petrol, I had read the reviews that this item was heavy to use, but price swayed me, I have... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Graham Eastes
Ryobi pole cutter
Love this product. It went together easily, once I remembered to remove both rubber bungs, and it feels very substantial and well made. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael Dennis
Good product for price, poor instructions.
Usual fast delivery from Amazon. Item seems well made and considering the price I paid, good value. The instructiions have a surplus of warnings, cautions and danger notices but... Read more
Published 2 months ago by wilco
A bit heavy but does the job
I did all the research and read the reviews but was still undecided about this product due to the difficulties most people had in assembling it and the prospect of wielding 5kg at... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Geoff Howard
Does the job well
It has been said by many others, this tool is heavy but powerful and does the job well. Prompt service from Amazon and there were clear instructions enclosed to remove rubber bungs... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Woodcarver
Works but with big reservations
I have been cutting my 120ft of conifer hedge every September for the past 20 years. They are 14ft to 16 ft high, so I was looking forward to Ryobi's new solution. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. A. J. Gadd
Somewhat heavy but used with care it works fine.
This order was delivered quickly and was well packaged.
Assembly was easy ... with a little care. Read more
Assembly was easy ... with a little care. Read more
Published 6 months ago by R. Payne
hedge trimmer
I found the hedge trimmer very good but you need to be a strong young guy to handle it because it is very heavy
Published 6 months ago by jackhigh
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