Hedge trimmers are classic cordless yard tools, and they were among the earliest. They’re also really convenient. Corded models are just plain annoying, and 2-cycle fuel mixtures stink. So, when it comes to moving about your landscaping and shaping your shrubs, cordless is definitely the way to go. This applies not just to the big boys, but also the small, detail-oriented variants – models like Skil’s PWRCore 20 Shears and Shrub Trimmer (GH1000B-11).
Skil PWRCore 20 Shears and Shrub Trimmer Features
Simply put, you want a tool like the GH1000B for its precision. This unit is helpful when fine tuning a trim job or for working on small, delicate plants.
First, the shear attachment allows for more deliberate trimming. For example, it’s great if you need to neaten up grass around your flower beds. Certainly, this is preferable to tools like string trimmers, which will do the job, but at the expense of making a mess and, possibly, damaging plants in the process.
If you need to do some hedge-type cutting, remove the Skil PWRCore 20 shears attachment and replace it with the 8-inch scrubbing blade. This attachment allows you to manicure and touch-up your shrubs without having to pull out the big guns.
Both attachments have a max cut capacity of 5/16 inches with a top speed of 2,100 SPM.
Specs
- Model: Skil GH1000B
- Power Source: Skil PWRCore 20 battery
- No-Load Speed: 2100 SPM
- Cut Capacity: 0.39 in. (grass shear), 0.39 in. (shrub shear)
- Weight: 1.5 lbs (bare tool), 2.9 lbs (with grass shears and 2.0Ah battery), 3.1 lbs (with shrub shears and 2.0Ah battery)
- Tool Body Length: 10.5 in.
- Grass Shear Length: 5 in.
- Shrub Shear Length: 8 in.
Switching the attachments is a cinch, requiring no tools. Just press the release buttons on each side of the attachment, line up the tab on the bottom, and lock it in place.
What’s more, our reviewers made note of the Skil PWRCore 20 Shears and Shrub Trimmer’s compact, lightweight design. Even with the 8-inch shrubbing blade and battery attached, the unit only weighs a shade over 3 pounds. They also found the tool to be maneuverable and well-balanced.
Additional Features
- Easy Storage hook
- Rubber overmold grip
- Brushless motor
Skil PWRCore 20 Shears and Shrub Trimmer Kit Price
This shears and shrub trimmer combo sells as a kit for $99. It includes a 2.0Ah battery, charger, and a storage hook. If you register your purchase within 30-days, Skil will back this trimmer with a 5-year warranty.
The Final Word
The Skil PWRCore 20 Shears and Shrub trimmer is an easy-to-use, convenient solution for fastidious yard warriors. Its performance and lightweight design impressed our reviewers, who also really liked the tool free attachments. In short, the GH1000B is worth serious consideration.
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