Spear and Jackson 26CC Petrol Hedge Trimmer - thoughts?

[do_it_yourself]

Has anyone bought one?

I have a hedge about 80 metres long that needs cut twice a year. I cant afford a good quality Ryobi and so am pondering if I should spend £80 on this one at argos.

Its a bit more reasonable, so I'm asking has anyone got one and if so, is it reliable and does it cut well?

cheers

 

[Deluks]

S&J are known for some decent hand tools, but I think their power tool range is rebadged stuff made cheaply in China or wherever.

A petrol one only used twice a year will probably give startup problems.

You'd probably be better with an electric one and extension cable, or Bosch have a battery one on Sfix for about £80. or Ryobi?