Lightweight yet powerful, this Makita hedge trimmer impresses with its cutting capabilities and 1350 strokes per minute The Makita DUH523RT Hedge Trimmer is part of the LXT range, lightweight yet powerful. This garden tool is suitable for both the professional and garden enthusiast, making light work of all hedge trimming tasks thanks to its sharp 520mm blade that can be removed without disassembling the housing. The blade also features a nickel plating that contains a high anti-abrasion surface for long-lasting coating and blade life. The battery warning lamp shows you how much power is left so that you never run out of charge unexpectedly. Features: The rubberized soft grip provides a comfortable and sure grip for use all day long Stain-free shear blade surface of glittering silver obtained by non-electrolyzed nickel plating that features high anti-abrasion surface for long-lasting coating Anti-vibration structure; 5 cushions absorb vibration from blade and motor-crank section for optimum user comfort The blade can be removed and changed without disassembling housing - fast and fuss-free Battery capacity warning lamp Blinking red; Battery power has been nearly used up. Solid red; Battery power has been used up (Battery protector will shut off the power.) Comes with: 1 x BL1850B 18V 5.0Ah Battery DC18RC Compact Charger Blade cover Specification: Blade Length: 520 mm Blade type: Double Sided Strokes per Minute: 1,350 spm Cutting diameter: 15 mm Net weight: 3.0 - 3.4 kg Noise sound pressure: 77 dB(A) Noise K factor: 2.5 dB(A) Vibration no load: 2.5 m/sec² Vibration K factor: 1.5 m/sec²