The brushless motor on this cordless hedge trimmer allows you to complete the heaviest duty cutting tasks with ease The Makita DUH502Z is a Body Only 18V Brushless Hedge Trimmer with a 500mm double-sided blade, suitable for both the professional gardener and gardening enthusiast. It has a fully brushless motor that provides outstanding power when trimming hedges and bushes and features 3 different speed settings to suit the application. It is lightweight and durable, with a 5 position rotating rear handle to help gain access into hard-to-reach places as well as overhead. The ideal gardening tool to add to your kit this season. Sold without battery or charger in a cardboard box. Features: Brushless motor provides increased power output and longer run time compared to other models Variable speed control (3-speed + trigger) Constant speed control Electric brake for optimum user safety 5 position rotating rear handle Soft start Ergonomic soft grip Reverse button Equipped with Battery protection circuit: designed to protect the battery from damages due to over discharge, high temperature or overload current Comes with: Blade cover Specification: Blade Length: 500 mm Blade type: Double Sided Max Branch Diameter: 23.5 mm Strokes per Minute: 0 - 2,000 / 0 - 3,600 / 0 -4,400 spm Net weight: 3.8 - 4.5 kg Noise sound pressure: 81.3 dB(A) Noise sound power: 86.8 dB(A) Noise K factor: 3 dB(A) Vibration no load: 2.5 m/sec² Vibration K factor: 1.5 m/sec²