Gardena 8878-U 18-Volt Lithium Ion Cordless Hedge Trimmer New blade geometries and laser-cut precision blades hold the branches to be cut and ensure an efficient, fast, clean cut Unit equipped with a blade protector that protects the user against kickback when cutting close to the ground Blade protector protects the blade and increases their service life; quality product with a quality brand name Optimum battery capacity with an operating time of approximately 60-minutes; durable, powerful and rechargeable at all times Blade measures 18-inches in length; blade opening of 0.63-inches