Product Review: Makita UH6350 Hedge Trimmer

The Makita UH6350 is a single-bladed hedge trimmer. With an average price of $150, this trimmer is a compromise between less powerful designs built for homeowners and expensive but power commercial designs. Let's take a look at some of the features offered with the Makita UH6350.

This hedge trimmer is equipped with a powerful 4.6 amp motor. The motor is capable of powering the blade to speeds up to 1500 SPM. Also, the motor in the Makita UH6350 generates less noise so that the tool will operate quietly. The trimmer offers a cutting diameter of 9/16 of an inch and a cutting length of 20.5 inches.

You will also appreciate the fact that the Makita UH6350 hedge trimmer is lightweight with a well-balanced design. The tool only weighs a little over seven pounds. The Makita UH6350 also produces less vibration which will help reduce the strain put on your hands and arms during operation.

The Makita UH6350 also has an important safety feature. The trimmer is equipped with two switches, both of which have to be gripped in order for the machine to function. If you release either of the switches, the motor will shut down. However, one slight problem with the Makita UH6350 is that the blade will continue to move for a few seconds as the motor winds down. The trimmer also includes a front shield for increased safety.

With some trimmers, the hand guard can make it difficult to see while cutting. The Makita UH6350 features a large, transparent hand guard. This offers better visibility so that you can see the work area better. Also, the Makita UH6350 hedge trimmer is packaged with a protective blade sheath so that the blade doesn't get damaged while you're storing the tool.

Another nice feature of the Makita UH6350 is that it has a short power cord, or pigtail, complete with a plug. Most designs are equipped with a socket that you have to plug the cord into. The pigtail design makes it easier for you to disconnect the power cord when you need to move to a new location.