Stihl Hedge Trimmers HSA 45 Review

[@easleydp]

Helpful review, thanks. I think the reason why some key stowage isn't provided on the item itself is to do with security. Storing the key somewhere away from the item is more secure. If you don't need that kind of security, just leave the key inserted all the time.

[@nevets9436]

I wouldn't leave the key in. Probably runs down the battery. Just attach the key to a short lightweight chain looped around the handle.

[@vvet7625]

I'm a Stihl guy too. I have a chainsaw and a weed eater. I cut a tree down 3 years ago and put the saw on a shelf full of gas. Started right up last week. Hey, Rob, I drove from Fort Wayne Indiana to Sparta, NJ Friday and yesterday on I80 through all of Penn. and did't see you! Pretty country.

[@RobsBackyardBBQ]

Hey man! My brother in law says "Buy Stihl and only cry once". I didn't see you either.. lol. I must have been inside. :) Thanks for watching/commenting - appreciate it!

[@mm321706]

chainsaw same after 3 yrs credit to their premix

[@onthefarm9711]

Thanks for the overview, good to see this model in use, I was lamenting between gas and battery, the gas models are sooo much heavier and I just don't need the extra power as Jo home owner, ty!

[@RobsBackyardBBQ]

Hey there - you won't believe how tough and light this guy is. Go check it out at the store and compare its weight to some of the others. Thanks for watching!

[@petermartinaitis8166]

Any domestic battery powered trimmer will jam if the branch is too thick they just don't have the power.

[@gerrygerry1012]

Thanks for the review. I had checked out various hedge trimmers, but this is the one for me. I am not as young as I used to be and the light weight of the unit will sure help. I see what you mean about the safety key!

[@RobsBackyardBBQ]

Thanks man - yeah, the weight makes a huge difference when you're carrying it around for a while!

[@keithsage1593]

I just purchased mine yesterday and I love it..Its not a screamer but it is way better than my old Sears. Buy one you will love it

[@Mackeson3]

Hi, I went out and bought one the other day, I already have a HS 45 24" (2 stroke) which is great and never lets me down but I thought I would buy one of these as a 'go to' hedger for use throughout the year i.e. keeping well maintained hedges tidy, just use it for this years growth, then drag the H45 just once a year for any heavier stuff. I must admit I love the HSA 45, it's light, ( I have had garden shears heavier than this) SO quiet ( So it won't disturb the neighbours on a Sunday afternoon haha!) and it was only £99 ( I am in England) .

[@RobsBackyardBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, I'm happy I bought it still.

[@Mackeson3]

@@RobsBackyardBBQ So after a year's use how did the battery hold up?

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

I'm sure it's OK for small shrubs around the garden, but I won't be swapping my HS45 & HS81R for it anytime soon!

[@JulianHernandez-ty2zx]

Hi! your great video has cleared my doubts and helped me to take my money and buy one of these beauties. now you have a new follower, greetings from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

[@calmunson5022]

I'm sold. Should be perfect for ornamental grasses. Thanks!

[@RobsBackyardBBQ]

Thanks for checking it out Cal! Let me know how yours goes on the ornamental grasses!

[@calmunson5022]

@@RobsBackyardBBQ purchased today and used this afternoon to cut back dense old clumps of fountain grass. Result: Went through like butter. jammed on the denser stuff, backed off for a 1/2 second, then continued on through. Surprisingly light weight given its power. With grasses you are bending over so light weight is essential. Perfect choice. Thanks again!

[@Surf422]

So you wanted somewhere else on the unit to store the key other than the place it goes? What?

[@myracarbajal4978]

My dad would love one of these. I should get him one for his birthday, Nice review.

[@RobsBackyardBBQ]

Hey Myra - thanks for watching :) Yes, he'd love it!

[@judgedreddthelaw3418]

You just sold me on this unit! Great review!

[@RobsBackyardBBQ]

Thanks man! You'll love it!

[@chrismartinez1248]

You sold me in this one as well man, thanks great video

[@Jmoney-db4rp]

great video. thank you so much. I love when youtbers get straight to business

[@izzeystarz7578]

Hey, thanks for the video. I have this but I lost the charger. Is there an alternative charger I could use? The original charger costs 1/3 the price of the hedge trimmer.

[@RobsBackyardBBQ]

Hey Izzey - I'm not sure.. were you able to find another one?

[@izzeystarz7578]

The place where I got the trimmer from is selling one but its expensive. I was just hoping there was a generic cheaper charger I could use instead.

[@JuanMartinez-kv7bt]

i bought one today .

[@JoshandBabe]

Can you please come and carve my face in my hedges, please. Happy labor day brother.

[@RobsBackyardBBQ]

lol.. next time I'm in the area man - happy labor day Josh!

[@markbellars6961]

Nice machine but the way you hold the machine is so cack-handed.

[@RobsBackyardBBQ]

Hey Mark! The way "I" hold it or the way the handles are set up?

[@rjsvids]

i was lokking for the bosch AHS 50-20 LI, same price, ut then i saw this one, and i , hey its nice, a little more quiet than the bosch , BUT then i saw, battery is inside the thamn thing , so im off , go for the Bosch that is a little faster and has battery replacements. Sthil dont have battery for this, so after warranty if you need you have to buy another trimmer. dont buy this piece of crap plaease, nobidy should buy this just for sthil starts to put the battery outside

[@brub5174]

Just open it and place a new one in when it breaks lol

[@MrLibertyLane]

This is a piece of junk! Battery died after 1 season and you have to tear it completely apart to replace it AND THEY DO NOT SELL REPLACEMENT BATTERIES!

[@RobsBackyardBBQ]

Hope you got a dud Jim - I haven't tried it yet this season.. If i'm in the same boat i'll make a new video warning people!

[@rjsvids]

yes thats it, piece of junk, with battery inside, only a dude that dont work often with this will buyy only because is sthil.

[@deanthompson6664]

Does it mean my batterys dead if it wont take a charge but shows 4 green leds as if its full but doesnt work what battrry did u change it with pal