The GC-EH 5550 electric hedge trimmer is a high-quality, powerful and reliable tool which meets the highest requirements for trimming hedges, shrubs and bushes. For optimum power transmission there is a robust metal gearing. The counter-rotating double-bladed safety cutters are made of laser-cut and diamond-ground steel and achieve outstanding cutting results. For safe operation the handle has an anti-slip soft grip, and an additional handle makes this low weight hedge trimmer very comfortable to use. The GC-EH 5550 is equipped with a dead man's safety switch, and for additional safety there is also a large hand shield.