The MILWAUKEE® M18 FUEL™ Extended Pole Articulating Hedge Trimmer has the power to cut 1 branches, cuts faster, and provides more versatility for clean cuts. Designed to meet the needs of the landscape maintenance professional, this hedge trimmer leverages a POWERSTATE™ Brushless motor and 24 double-sided blades with a 1 blade gap, for faster more aggressive cutting. The cutting head allows for 270 degrees of blade articulation, giving users 12 operating positions and 1 storage position. The hedge trimmer includes a tip guard to prevent damage to the blade and surrounding work area, as well as a bail handle, padded grip, and 5-position rotating handle for optimal hand placement and increased comfort and control. This hedge trimmer's length with the REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 Battery (Not Included) is 108. REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence offers total system communication between tool and battery for unmatched levels of performance, protection, and productivity. The M18 FUEL™ Pole Articulating Hedge Trimmer is fully compatible with 275+ solutions on the M18™ system.