Cordless Technology makes Gtech’s HT04 2 in 1 Multi-Tool Every Gardener's New Best Friend

The NEW cordless Gtech HTO4 2 in 1 Garden Multi-Tool is powerful enough to trim hedges AND cut branches in one light weight garden tool. Historically cordless garden powertools have been underpowered for the jobs they are designed to tackle. But Gtech has mastered cordless technology to ensure going cordless doesn’t mean poor performance.

Powerful cutting action
The Gtech HTO4 2 in 1 Garden Multi-Tool is incredibly robust and comes with interchangeable hedge-trimming and a branch-cutting blades. The unit features a powerful 18v motor with NiCd batteries for consistent performance and a telescopic handle to reach the top of tall hedges.

The hedge trimmer head is powerful enough to cut through stems up to 15mm thick. So it's perfect for trimming all common hedging plants. And the branch cutter features a 100mm semi-enclosed circular saw blade that cuts through branches up to 3” (8cm) thick. The angle of the head can also be adjusted by up to 120 degrees. So you can reach hedge tops and work easily on hard-to-prune varieties.

The 18v battery charges in 5 hours to provide a 45 minute run-time using either the hedge trimmer or branch cutter. Plenty of time to get your gardening jobs done without running out of juice.

Lightweight and portable
And being cordless it is portable, light and quiet. You can work around the garden without trailing cables or the need for hearing protection. Weighing just 2.5kg, the Gtech HTO4 2 in 1 Garden Multi-Tool is easier to handle than heavier garden power tools, especially when using the telescopic handle to reach higher branches.

Safe gardening
About 300,000 people are hurt in their gardens each year seriously enough to go to hospital - around 87,000 are injured actively gardening or carrying out DIY jobs in the garden. Men have more accidents in the garden than women and, apart from children, people aged 30 to 60 are most likely to be injured. Included in RoSPA’s top ten list of most dangerous garden tools are Electric hedge trimmers at number five accounting for three thousand, one hundred accidents per year.

Garden power tools must always be used with an RCD - residual current device - which will cut off the power quickly in the event of an accident. The built-in safety switch of the Gtech HT04 prevents accidental starting and the unit stops instantly when you take one hand off. A protective visor also reduces the chances of small debris hitting your face.

Priced £99.95 from www.gtechonline.co.uk, Amazon and all good independent garden centres, the Gtech HT04 comes with a 2 year manufacturers warranty and a 30 day money back guarantee. Spare batteries are available as an accessory at additional cost.

Gtech is an independent British-based designer of innovative, cordless products.

Black & Decker® Signs Ben Hillman as Brand Ambassador

Black & Decker®, the world’s largest producer of power tools and accessories has signed award winning TV designer and renovation expert Ben Hillman as its brand ambassador throughout 2011.

Ben will work with Black & Decker® across a series of projects including the launch of the new High Performance range of power tools. These new products are targeted at the confident DIYer that demands tougher tools for tougher jobs. The range of products offer power and high performance along with a number of other benefits that allow the user to successfully perform tasks that are traditionally considered jobs for a professional.

Says Black & Decker® Marketing Director David Osborne; “High Performance is a key launch for Black & Decker within the power tools category so we are really excited to have Ben Hillman on board. His fresh and innovative approach to DIY is an ideal fit for the Black & Decker® brand.

We will be working with Ben to provide our consumers with insightful and interesting information about the new Black & Decker® power tools. He will combine creativity with practical DIY advice, targeting not only our existing consumers but the wider DIY market.”

In 2010 Ben won a nationwide search for ‘The Next Big Thing’ on ITV’s This Morning and has since presented a series of makeover and DIY features on the show. Along with running his own interior design, decorating and renovation business in Brighton, he is also undertaking his own renovation project.