Hedge Trimmer is lightweight, but somewhat awkward to operate. You have to press (2) levers (known as: dual-brake system) to begin using, which I understand is for safety, but definitely limits your ability to maneuver the trimmer in hard to reach places. It causes you to strain your arms with both levers compressed which is very awkward and tiresome. This is based on my one use so far! I see there are many reviews that indicates it stopped working in like 10-20 minutes, never to start again. I certainly hope that does not happen, as I will be quite ticked off to say the least and be going to Walmart with the trimmer for a refund!!!