Built to exacting specifications & benefiting from the employment of advanced ergonomics, this high-end hedgecutter from Echo will prove an invaluable purchase for the keen topiarist. It’s driven by a powerful but lightweight 21.2cc two-stroke engine, which features Echo’s excellent Pro-Fire electronic ignition system for instant starts at each time of asking. A professional-grade air-filter works to maintain performance & extends engine-life; while the provision of a manual fuel-pump ensures you’ll have no trouble achieving ignition from cold. The Echo HC1500 Hedgecutter is fitted with a pair of 55cm double-sided, double reciprocating blades that will deliver an impressively clean cut without causing any unsightly discolouration. It has a throttle lock-out for optimum user-safety; & it’s equipped with a heavy-duty gearbox for exceptional long-term reliability. Despite its rugged build-quality, the Echo HC1500 weighs just 4.7kg, so it will remain comfortable & easy-to-control during time-consuming applications. An anti-vibration mount between the engine & the handle protects the operator’s hands from shock damage.