Questions and Answers for Milwaukee M18 FUEL 24 in. 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hedge Trimmer (Tool-Only)

A:  Says in the description a 5ah battery

A:  The top description says 5.0 XC but further down it states 8.0 HO?? That's a huge difference in battery quality.

A:  Usually tool only. means no battery.

A:  I bought mine as part of a yard tool bundle. I run mine with either the 6 ah or 12 ah high output batteries. Then current promo comes with a 5 ah battery. Love the tool.

A:  5.0

A:  I have had the trimmer for over a year mine I don't think came with any battery I purchased not the biggest lithium battery (8.0) works great love the tool I have four other battery operated tools All are great.

A:  Yes

A:  Yes, the manual will be included in the box.

A:  in box

A:  I purchased in 2021, and it came with a user manual. I like the Trimmer, but I would say that with a 5.0 battery it is actually on the heavy side, so I would not recommend if you don't have some upper body strength.

A:  Yes, there is a manual in the box.

A:  The hedge trimmer is very lightweight and easy to handle 

A:  The bare 2726-20 weights 8 lbs. 12 oz.; the blade cover/protector weighs 9.2 oz.; a battery such as the CP3.0 battery would add 1 lb. 6 oz.; an XC8.0 battery would add 2 lbs. 7 oz.

A:  The M18 Fuel Hedge Trimmer weighs 8.7 pounds, without the battery. I also have a Stihl gas-operated hedge trimmer, and the Milwaukee cordless is every bit as good as the Stihl.

A:  Not gonna lie, with the big battery pack on it is pretty heavy. I had a electric one prior to this and it was much easier to use. It works great but will wear you out pretty quick. Just my opinion.

A:  About 10lbs without the battery…

A:  5.0

A:  Mine came with a 5ah battery

A:  Hi Joey, the 18" trimmer blade cannot be switched out for the 24" blade.

A:  The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 in. 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hedge Trimmer is compatible with any of our M18 batteries but is optimized for the High Output batteries.

A:  It lasts about 30-45 min the way I use it. I am pre cutting grape vines with it. Mostly small sticks.

A:  About 1 hour

A:  The M18 FUEL Hedge Trimmer has the power to cut 3/4 in. branches, cuts up to 30% faster, and provides up to 2-hours of run time per charge.

A:  I used my M18/12 battery and it ran all afternoon !!

A:  I was able to trim over 30 scrubs and it still had juice left

A:  No, it only accepts Milwaukee battery. You might be able to buy a battery adapter to allow your Rigid battery to be plugged into this trimmer.

A:  I only one Milwaukee tools. However, I would never mix brands as it may damage the equipment.

A:  No, it will not.

A:  No

A:  Yea

A:  Well yes and no on this I have found. No it does not have a lock, but once you hit the unlock and pull the trigger, as long as it is running you do not have to keep pressing the unlock on the handle. Or at least on mine it works this way. If you stop the blades you will need to press the unlock again then pull the trigger.

A:  No.

A:  Yes, you can lock it on

A:  No, there is no lock on feature. There is a small toggle button that must be pushed down with the thumb before pulling the trigger with a finger.

A:  sadly, it doesn't have a trigger lock. It seems Milwaukee doesn't allow this feature except on the leaf blower.

A:  On my Hedger, I can not lock the trigger in the ON position.

A:  No, the trigger can not be locked in the "On Position" but the trigger interlock is very accessible for right or left hand operation. Years ago I had a corded Black & Decker with the feature you described, but in my haste I ended up trimming the power cord. This Milwaukee unit is well balanced for ease of operation with the 5.0Ah battery. Hope this info helps.

A:  No, you have to hold it. I think it’s a safety reason.

A:  You have to hold trigger but is long and not uncomfortable, it’s a beast compared to what I have owned.

A:  No, there is no trigger on lock.