Abstract A hedge trimmer of the type having a reciprocating blade projecting from the motor housing or casing is provided with an elongated main handle projecting from the opposite side of the casing. This construction permits the operator to reach out and trim hedges and shrubs with the trimmer held at a distance from the body of the operator without requiring undue muscular effort. It also facilitates handling of the trimmer at close distances, since the extra length of handle as compared to conventional trimmers provides increased leverage. The main handle may be manufactured integrally with the trimmer or built as an attachment for existing trimmers. In either case, the main handle is preferably telescopically adjustable and provided with an elongated switch bar for controlling the trimmer motor. The elongated switch bar extends longitudinally of the main handle so that it is accessible to the operator from a number of positions along the main handle and is spring loaded to the OFF position.
A hedge trimmer comprising: a. a motor housing, b. elongated trimmer blade means projecting from said housing, c. an elongated main handle having a length at least approximately as long as said blade means projecting from said housing oppositely to said blade means, d. said main handle being adjustable in length and comprising a plurality of telescopically related sections, and e. switch means mounted in the one of said telescopically related sections positioned farthest from said blade means, said switch means including an elongated switch bar mounted in and extending longitudinally throughout substantially the length of the section in which said switch means is mounted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A hedge trimmer comprising: a. a motor housing, b. elongated trimmer blade means projecting from said housing, c. an elongated main handle having a length at least approximately as long as said blade means projecting from said housing oppositely to said blade means, d. said main handle being adjustable in length and comprising a plurality of telescopically related sections, and e. switch means mounted in the one of said telescopically related sections positioned farthest from said blade means, said switch means including an elongated switch bar mounted in and extending longitudinally throughout substantially the length of the section in which said switch means is mounted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The trimmer of claim 1 wherein: a. said sections are slotted to accommodate said switch bar when said sections are in nested relationship to each other, and b. means are provided for closing said slots when said main handle is extended.