Who knows Makita, knows that he will receive a Ausgerreiftes device without ifs or buts. I had only Bedänken how well the hedge trimmer lies in the hand because of the high weight, which of course is not surprising in 75cm blade length and was even more amazed. The weight distribution is optimal and optimally located by the ingenious handle which cut both in horizontal as well as vertical when in hand. Cutting the hedge has lasted through the 75cm blade length and power in half the time as with the old Bosch with 50cm and without weight problems. For me, a strong buy recommendation, with Amazon as usual delivered after 48h. Another tip, register device at Makita and the warranty to 3 years longer.