I purchased this trimmer on-line and saved about $15. I had purchased a Black and Decker last year (I think a hedge hog) that performed miserably. This trimmer is fantastic and trims with no splintering. I have 8 evergreen shrubs in front of my house that trimmed beautifully. I have 20 leland cypress and plan to tackle them tomorrow. Thank you Sears and thank you Craftsman for another fine product. A definite score of 10.