first off I did not like that I was sent a used one, the box had been re-taped and there was sawdust still on one blade, also the clipper had been assembled. Other than that it worked well, nothing was damaged or dulled, the lower branches were a piece of cake but as sections were added it got a lot more cumbersome to use.. after an hour or so I felt like I had been run over by a truck, I am old an out of shape but even in my prime I would not be able to use this beast for long. I have more high branches to cut but I'm waiting for some help before I tackle them.