Not withstanding the above, the Ryobi HTK-2360MT hedge trimmer is a very good machine! It coped well with an overgrown Leylandi and Beech hedges. Well balanced and manageable machine.

The instructions state that you should only use the minimum throttle for the job. I am not sure about this one, but it works - it trims thin branches without the screaming revs. Does what it says on the box. I can't say more than that. I am well pleased!

It's the same old story - you get what you pay for. If you have serious hedges to cut, or if don't want the hassle with inferior equipment, buy this machine!