Took me a while to understand the manual, but once I got the Garden Shear together - I am mechanically challenged..and charged it up..worked like a dream..I simply love it..and have already saved myself a few bucks as I did not have to hire anyone to trim back my extensive perennial beds for the Fall..did it myself..and it was fun...I hope this never goes out of stock...but do be sure to spray a little WD40 before you start..and the directions insist only work on dry foliage..and I agree...after each use, I charge up, wipe the blades clean, and squirt a bit of WD 40, ready for the next job..I take a hand full of stalks with my left hand and slice them off with the Garden Shear...so quick, and effecient...