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July 7, 2015
A 5-in-1 Multi-Garden Tool Developed for Japanese Gardens | BLACK+DECKER
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A New Design Tailored for Women, Who Make Up Over 60% of Gardeners
A 5-in-1 Multi-Purpose Gardening Tool Developed for Japanese Gardens is Released
BLACK+DECKER, the world's largest manufacturer of power tools, has launched the "5in1 Pole Hedge & Grass Trimmer," a gardening tool capable of five functions, from mowing grass to trimming garden trees and hedges, and pruning high branches, at home centers and other retailers in Japan.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
The First Gardening Tool Planned in Japan
The "5in1 Pole Hedge & Grass Trimmer GPSH1000" was the first gardening tool from BLACK+DECKER to be planned in Japan. It is said to pursue ease of use for women, who constitute over 60% of gardeners, and functions optimized for Japanese gardens.
The "GPSH1000" can be fitted with two types of blades: a "grass trimmer" for mowing and a "hedge trimmer" for pruning garden trees and hedges. By combining these with the unique "pole unit," whose head angle can be adjusted within a 135-degree range, it can handle basic garden maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, pruning garden trees, wide-area grass trimming, pruning high branches, and cutting weeds—all with a single unit.
Achieving Versatile Functions Equivalent to Five Gardening Tools
Furthermore, the motor is positioned horizontally below the grip. This unique "horizontal motor design" achieves a balanced center of gravity that makes it easy to operate even with one hand, enabling tasks like working at heights by attaching the pole. The grip also features "αGEL® (Alpha Gel)," a shock-absorbing material, for the first time in a gardening tool, reducing vibration during use and contributing to a comfortable user experience.
Blade replacement is simple, requiring only the removal of a cover, making it easy even for beginners. The "grass trimmer" allows for two cutting height adjustments: 15mm and 25mm. Being an AC-powered model, the main unit weighs approximately 1.1kg (when the grass trimmer blade is attached), making it pleasantly lightweight.
This multi-purpose machine is sure to be useful for mowing the grass and weeds that grow vigorously towards summer, as well as for weekend garden maintenance.
5in1 Pole Hedge & Grass Trimmer
Suggested Retail Price | ¥32,400
Weight | Pole Unit (including handle): Approx. 1.1kg,
Grass Trimmer: Approx. 1.1kg, Hedge Trimmer: Approx. 1.2kg
Length | Pole Unit: 107-148cm (excluding power cord),
Blade Size | Hedge Trimmer Blade: Approx. W49×H14×D10.5cm,
Grass Trimmer Blade: Approx. W26×H14×D16cm
Accessories | Grass Trimmer Blade, Hedge Trimmer Blade, Pole Unit/Handle, Chip Receiver, Height Adjustment Guide/Slider, Safety Glasses, Cord Hook for Waist, 10m Extension Cord, Shoulder Strap
Inquiries
BLACK+DECKER
Tel. 03-5979-5677
http://www.blackanddecker-japan.com


