If your garden contains lots of bushes and shrubs that need regular pruning, then the lightweight and ergonomic Bosch Ciso will prove a time- and effort-saving purchase. The world's first cordless secateur, the Bosch Ciso is powered by a high-performance 3.6v lithium-ion battery that trumps its lower-spec ni-cad counterparts thanks to its lack of memory effect and self-discharge - this means the unit is always ready for use. The battery charges to capacity in just five-hours, giving an impressive 500-cuts per-second on that charge; and there are charge-level and battery-level indicators for easy monitoring of the machine's status. The Bosch Ciso Cordless Secateur employs the German manufacturer's patented Power-Blade system, whereby the top-quality carbon-steel blades will deliver a fast, clean cut in branches up to 14mm in diameter without unsightly bruising. It weighs a mere 0.6kg, so even the most senior gardener will find it comfortable and easy to control; and it's equipped with a safety-lock that works to prevent accidental start-up.