Stihl HSA 45 Hedge trimmer – Very light cordless hedge trimmer with 20? / 50 cm blade length and integrated battery. The HSA45 hedge trimmer from Stihl is part of the cordless domestic range of garden machinery which has proven to be a fantastic addition to the Stihl cordless range. Battery powered machinery is becoming more and more popular with some customers preferring to take advantage of the environmental benefits, including noise levels as well as the cost of running and ease of use compared to petrol machinery. The battery technology itself is going from strength to strength in terms of performance and longevity and charge times etc. The HSA45 is a lightweight hedge trimmer at only 2.3kg, compact and manageable, but also offers excellent performance for the domestic user and all at a fair price. The trimmer comes complete with a 20 inch blade (50cm) approximately and a 24mm tooth spacing for trimming annual growth on hedges and a blade tip protector. The battery itself is integrated into the machine, meaning there is no need to remove the battery to charge it up, to do so simply plug the charger lead (supplied) into the charging point on the machine and plug into a normal mains socket. The charge level indicator will let you know exactly what level of charge the battery is at at any given point in time. To help prevent blades sticking and to keep the hedge trimmer blades in good working order it is recommended that a small application of resin solvent is applied after each use and then run the machine for a few moments to coat the entire surface of the blades and dissolve any sap or resin that has accumulated during the cutting process. Part of the AI Line, this very light cordless hedge trimmer has great cutting performance and is perfect for trimming branches in your home’s outdoor spaces. The double-sided trimming blades are ideal for maintaining annual growth of up to 8mm in diameter. The blades feature integrated cut protection and a tip protector to help protect against wear. The battery charge level can be easily seen at all times, so you know exactly when you need to charge your hedge trimmer. Weight: 2.3 kg. Battery charging time: 145 min/210 min (80%/100%). Run time up to 40 minutes. The integrated battery cells mean that the tool is optimally balanced. The HSA is easy to handle. Its streamlined design creates plenty of room for manoeuvre. Thanks to the two-hand control device and soft handle with lever lock function and lever, the user always has the cordless hedge trimmer safely under control. Tip protector with hanging eye. The tip protector protects the tip of the cutter bar against damage when working close to walls and the ground. The hedge trimmer tip protector is fitted with an integrated hanging eye for wall mounting. The remaining working or charging time can be viewed at any time by pressing the button. Four LEDs light up, or flash green or red, to indicate the charging state or problems. The tool can only be used with the activation key. If the key is removed, the tool switches off to guard against unintentional activation. The tool can be safely stored and transported. The STIHL HSA 45 draws its power from an integrated 18V lithium-ion battery. The battery is easily charged using the charger cable. The STIHL cordless tools are so quiet you don’t even need to wear ear protection. The single-sided precision-ground and double-sided cutting blades produce a very clean cut when trimming hedges. The 33° cutting angle delivers excellent cutting performance. The blade teeth geometry allows cutting of twigs up to 8 mm thick.
