Patent ID: 6715272
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
A support device for a hedge cutter of the type having a top cross bar handle and a rear handle, said device comprising:a wheeled base; a push handle coupled to said wheeled base for selectively moving said wheeled base; a vertical support extending above said wheeled base; a support bracket engaging said vertical support, wherein said support bracket can move along said vertical support through a predetermined range; said support bracket having a vertical section that extends along said vertical support and a horizontal section that extends from the vertical section; an adjustment mechanism for selectively adjusting said support bracket to a position in said predetermined range, wherein said adjustment mechanism is manually adjustable from a location on said push handle; a first mechanical engagement device extending from said support bracket for selectively engaging the cross bar handle of the hedge cutter; and a second mechanical engagement device disposed on said vertical section of said support bracket for selectively engaging the rear handle of the hedge cutter.