| Location | Meadowbank |
| Manufacturer | Makita |
| Model | DUH523 |
| Size | 18 volt / 520mm cut |
| Weight | 4 |
Hedge trimmers cut and shape new growth from hedges, bushes and shrubs. They can be used in topiary sculpture if you’re ambitious!
Hedge trimmers should not be used to cut branches, boughs, or wood that’s already been removed. For these, consider using a bush saw, hand saw, lopper, or pruning saw depending on thickness.
For pruning plants and fine shaping, consider secateurs for thin growth and garden shears for medium growth.
Hedge trimmers come in multiple blade lengths ranging from 30cm to 75cm: For a smaller hedge or for a single bush or shrub, choose a blade under 50 cm. For a larger hedge, you can go up to the maximum length blade. Keep in mind that the longer the blade, the heavier the trimmer will be.
*** BODY ONLY***
YOU WILL NEED TO RESERVE A CHARGER AND A BATTERY SEPARATELY. SEE THE BOTTOM OF THIS DESCRIPTION FOR A LIST OF COMPATIBLE CHARGERS AND BATTERIES.
WHAT IT DOES
This is a cordless, 18v battery powered hedge trimmer perfect for those back gardens with no electricity. It's safer, lighter, and easier to maintain than a petrol version, and represents ETLs wish to move away from petrol powered tools. This mower was paid for by our yard sale in October 2021.
ABOUT THIS TOOL
Blade length 520mm
Weight 3.4kg
Overall length 938mm
SAFETY INFORMATION & PPE
Safety glasses – Essential
Ear protection – Essential
Safety glasses, ear protection, and other PPE are available for a suggestion donation in both of our depots.
Compatible Makita chargers:
ETL1470 / ETL1471 / ETL1472 / ETL1473 / ETL1474 / ETL1475 / ETL1476 / ETL1477 / ETL1496
Compatible Makita batteries:
ETL1488 / ETL1489 / ETL1490 / ETL1491 / ETL1492 / ETL1493 / ETL1494 / ETL1495 / ETL1497 / ETL1498 / ETL1499 / ETL1500 / ETL1501 / ETL1502 / ETL1503 / ETL1504 / ETL1505
- Safety glasses – Essential
- Ear Protection – Essential Safety glasses, ear protection, and other PPE are available for a suggested donation at check out.
YOU MAY ALSO NEED
* Rake and container – Recommended Hedge trimmers do not collect the material that they cut, so you will need a rake and a container to collect and dispose of debris.
HOW TO USE IT
Before starting, check your hedge for wildlife.
Use two hands to guide the blade along the growth that you want to cut.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Note this video is a general introduction and is not specific to this exact tool. We always advise reading the manual if provided below, especially the safety advisories, before using any tools.