The black and decker ph5551 is a 550w telescopic electric pole hedge trimmer designed to tackle tall hedges with reach and precision that a standard handheld trimmer simply cannot match. The extendable pole reaches up to 2.3 metres in usable length, making it well suited to cutting the tops of high hedges without the need for steps or a ladder. The 180° pivoting head locks into five distinct positions, giving you the flexibility to work at a variety of angles — whether trimming flat hedge tops or shaping difficult to reach sections from ground level. Cutting performance is delivered through 510mm dual action blades with a diamond ground edge, producing cleaner cuts with reduced vibration compared to single action alternatives. At 1,600 blade strokes per minute with a blade gap of 22mm, the ph5551 is capable of handling established hedges with reasonable branch thickness. A blade brake engaging in under one second adds a useful safety margin when repositioning between cuts. The ergonomic design balances the tool's 4.1kg weight along the pole, and the soft grip handle helps maintain a secure hold during extended use. A cable clip keeps the power cable managed and out of the way during operation. Features and benefits bull 550w motor delivers consistent power for fast, effective hedge trimming bull extends to 2.3 metres usable length for high hedges without ladders bull 180° pivoting head locks into 5 positions for versatile cutting angles bull diamond ground dual action blades for cleaner cuts and reduced vibration bull sub 1 second blade brake for improved safety when repositioning bull ergonomic soft grip handle for comfort and control during extended use bull cable clip included to keep the power lead managed during operation specifications power 550w weight 4.1kg blade length 510mm blade gap 22mm blade type dual action blade strokes 1,600 min blade brake