"Little Wonder Electric Hedge Trimmers are light weight yet cut through 1/2 inch branches quickly and cleanly. Dual reciprocating blades provide a scissor-like cut that is faster and cleaner, protecting plants from damage. Trimmers feature well balanced handles for all day use with no emissions to inhale. The 4.5 amp electric motor runs quieter, provides high-speed cutting action of 2700 cuts per minute, and features a safety mechanism that stops blade cutting action within a half second when released