+ Weight of about 2.3 kg no lightweight, but enjoyable
+ Powerful 18V battery, which is also suitable for other Bosch appliances
+ No annoying cable in which leave the extension cord or even accidentally cut can
+ Good two-handed grip
+ Small branches up to 1.5 cm are separated in fact easily
+ Perfect cutting performance, no split ends
+ Lithium-Ion battery promises long life
+/- Battery time of approximately 50 minutes can be confirmed, is actually sufficient, a new charging process is but probably (without Battery) for larger hedges, here also the weather should play until the battery is full again! On the other hand I have so "loaded and could something" a forced break recover "
+/- Be throbbing quietly I would not really call the hedge trimmer, but relatively quiet as the "cable counterparts" (I can compare two models), but the neighbors drop by no means out of bed when taking action in the morning
+/- Charging time (about 4 hours completely) unfortunately subjectively quite long with the charger supplied, but by the quality LI-battery is loht the whole
- Battery only available as expensive accessories, for frequent Schneider a complete package with a discounted second battery would be optional sense
- The battery is with me a little stiff when installing / disengagement
As an accessory, I think the Collecto "makes sense, since this simplifies the collection of cuttings, especially when, for example, is on the circuit and cuts off the tops of conifer hedge, you can cut simply in a standing below the ladder bag or similar.. "sweep" (means cutting motion).
The life of the appliance I can not yet assess course, the first impression but confirmed the previous opinions of the reviewers - Best Buy.
Addendum 7/28/13: the Bosch AHS 52 now continues to run properly, the 2nd battery (optional), however proves every again as necessary so that you have to insert a forced break, and they can be cut hedge in a single pass.
