Featuring a fully brushless motor, this hedge trimmer offers fast cutting performance and constant speed control The DUH601Z is a compact and lightweight cordless Hedge Trimmer, with a 600mm cutting edge, powered by an 18V Li-ion LXT slide-type battery (not supplied). It is fitted with a brushless motor, has soft start and a 3 speed plus trigger for optimum control. Constant speed control maintains steady speed under load, to deliver up to 4,400 spm for faster cutting. The DUH601RT has a 5 position rotating rear handle and a double action switch for increased operator safety. A battery protection circuit protects the battery from damage due to over-discharge, overload current and over-heating. The DUH601RT features a reverse rotation button to free the blade if jammed by thick branches, and blade tip guard to protect the blade from unnecessary wear. Triple-edged cutting teeth catch and firmly hold branches with curved blades to reduce friction resistance and suppress energy loss for increasing run time. The machine comes with a Blade Guard. The DUH601 is not compatible with G-Series batteries. Features: New triple-edged cutting teeth are designed to easily catch and firmly hold branches. Curved blades reduce friction resistance to suppress energy loss. Due to the low resistance run time is increased. Brushless motor Variable speed control (3-speed + trigger) Constant speed control Electric brake 5 position rotating rear handle Soft start Ergonomic soft grip Reverse button Equipped with Battery protection circuit Comes With: Blade Guard Specifications: Battery Type: Lithium-ion Voltage: 18V Blade Length: 600 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: 82 dB(A) Noise sound power: 95 dB(A) Noise K factor: 3 dB(A) Vibration no load: 2.5 m/sec² Vibration K factor: 1.5 m/sec²