This extension is easy to use and lightweight. The handle has two buttons, the function and safety as set Gardena tools that can be connected. Once the tool is activated at the end, its functions can be used to the handle of the handle: no adjustment, no preparation. For use trimmer with small shears before, there must be the model with cutter wheel (ref 8893-20) for not having the weight of all to bear by the wrist and forearm . For use with small hedge trimmer (ref 8897-20) is perfect with this handle. But obviously with this tool, we must learn to handle it with both hands: one that controls the buttons on the handle of the extension, the other hand is a lever to work with precision and comfort. The handle is 90 to 120cm. It is set by the orange handle in the middle. Is screwed, is pulled, adjusted to the desired length, is screwed, is clipped to the tool end and the assembly is ready for use. To fold? The orange handle is unscrewed and an internal spring shortened the handle to a minimum. In short all these tools are ideal for example to clear borders, or stones in a lawn, to prune shrubs in a massive walk in and not to cut the ivy very cleanly.