Well in over 20 years of cutting the hedge, today i finally made the school boy error of cutting through the cable
Fortunately i wasn't anywhere near full revs and there was no drama. I'd also finished cutting the hedge and was just doing the final touch-up trimmings
I could get it fixed but it seems a good excuse for buying a more powerful superduper new one
Anyone got one that they think is the bee's knees and would readily recommend? Are cordless ones up to the task - will save any potential embarrassment in the future