It would be great if the blade section could simply be attached to the handle to make a shorter device. It seems that even at it's shortest, the trimmer is very long. Good for tall hedges, but not so much for smaller jobs.
I have the now current 130. Seems the pole shortest length is now even longer, so the 120 would have been better for my use. Can't adjust the cutter angle while the trimmer is on the shoulder, which is inconvenient. It also does not cut as well as my old non pole Ryobi 18V ONE+ hedge trimmer. It actually needs the brushless motor model I think - but that does not come with a pole - and you can't just buy the pole system.
3.1m total length of pole and blade together, motor is in the blade head, adds a little weight, metal pole also weighs a bit, shoulder strap is handy, battery goes at other end on handle.
LOL, never really noticed it until your comment, looks like you can pull it in the direction of the arrows to remove the strap but seems pointless as you can unclip the strap with the last buckle, maybe over-engineering ???
It is a quick release for the strap - a "safety" feature, Ryobi suggests practicing releasing it - probably because it is very hard to release first time. I think if you ude it a few times it will probably break.
It's ok for the lower ones, you can shorten the handle a bit and flatten the angle of the head, would need space to stand back to trim the lower ones, definitely worth it for the higher hedges.
Unbiased non-sponsored review - do you think this product is worth it if you have a residence with high hedges?
It would be great if the blade section could simply be attached to the handle to make a shorter device. It seems that even at it's shortest, the trimmer is very long. Good for tall hedges, but not so much for smaller jobs.
Yes, the blade section needs to go on the long handle, my old power cord hedger is smaller - I use it for easy low height trims.
The earlier Ryobi pole system on the pole chainsaw had that ability, much better idea.
I have the now current 130. Seems the pole shortest length is now even longer, so the 120 would have been better for my use. Can't adjust the cutter angle while the trimmer is on the shoulder, which is inconvenient. It also does not cut as well as my old non pole Ryobi 18V ONE+ hedge trimmer. It actually needs the brushless motor model I think - but that does not come with a pole - and you can't just buy the pole system.
Unable to find in the manual, is 3.1m the extended length including the blade ? Is the motor next to the blade, that makes it top heavy ?
3.1m total length of pole and blade together, motor is in the blade head, adds a little weight, metal pole also weighs a bit, shoulder strap is handy, battery goes at other end on handle.
What do you think the red tab on one end of the strap is used for…?
LOL, never really noticed it until your comment, looks like you can pull it in the direction of the arrows to remove the strap but seems pointless as you can unclip the strap with the last buckle, maybe over-engineering ???
It is a quick release for the strap - a "safety" feature, Ryobi suggests practicing releasing it - probably because it is very hard to release first time. I think if you ude it a few times it will probably break.
Is it awkward to use the R18PHT120 to cut low hedges? I have high + low hedges and I'd like to avoid buying 2 trimmers.
It's ok for the lower ones, you can shorten the handle a bit and flatten the angle of the head, would need space to stand back to trim the lower ones, definitely worth it for the higher hedges.