Powerful 40-volt lithium ion rechargeable battery delivers the power with long run-time to complete the toughest jobs;No assembly required 24-inch dual-action blade delivers less vibration than single action blades Shearing blade quickly cuts branches up to 3/4-inch thick Full wrap-around front handle provides a comfortable gripping area in all cutting orientations Nominal voltage is 36 volt. Up to 6000 square feet of actual hedges trimmed per charge Power Drive transmission cuts up to twice the branches without stalling 24-inch dual-action blades cut branches fast with less vibration 40-volt lithium-ion battery provides longer runtime and longer battery life year after year Up to 6000 square feet of trimmed hedges per charge Fast charger recharges 40-volt battery in about 1 hour 2400 cutting strokes per minute