EN402MPMakita Hedge Trimmer Attachment EN401MP 20 Inch Articulating Couple Shaft (13 Angle Positions 180 Fold Storage Double Sided Bush Shrub Pruning)

Makita EN401MP 20" Articulating Hedge Trimmer Couple Shaft Power Head Attachment

The Makita EN401MP 20-inch articulating hedge trimmer couple shaft attachment shapes tall security hedges, shears wide ornamental shrubs, bevels low-lying groundcover plantings, and grooms overgrown landscaping branches. Engineered with a dual-reciprocating double-sided steel shear blade articulating across 13 distinct angle settings, this commercial attachment connects rapidly to Makita 18V X2 LXT (36V), 40V max XGT, and MM4 4-stroke gas power heads. Built with an ergonomic quick-adjust angle lever, a full 180-degree folding storage profile, a hardened commercial gear case, and a protective blade tip guard, it provides arborists, groundskeepers, and landscape contractors with extended overhead reach and precision bush sculpting capability.

Best Used For:

• Overhead Tall Hedge and Privacy Screen Shaping: Reaching tops of tall arborvitae, cypress, and boxwood hedges comfortably from ground level without ladders using articulated angle positions.
• Groundcover and Steep Berm Maintenance: Trimming ivy, low shrubs, and slope-side brush by tilting the 20-inch blade downward to eliminate uncomfortable bending.
• Tight Property Line and Wall-Adjacent Pruning: Maneuvering along fence lines, brick masonry walls, and sidewalk borders using the integrated protective tip guard.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• 13-Position Articulating Cutter Head: Tilts through 13 angle increments to provide optimal blade positioning for trimming flat hedge tops, vertical sides, and recessed angles.
• 20" Double-Sided Dual-Action Blades: Precision-ground steel shear teeth execute clean, crisp cuts on both forward and backward strokes to accelerate hedge sculpting.
• 180-Degree Compact Storage Fold: Pivots 180 degrees flush against the drive shaft to protect the cutting edge and ensure space-saving transport in work truck beds.
• Commercial-Grade Aluminum Gear Case: Heavy-duty, die-cast gear housing dissipates internal heat rapidly and withstands high-torque cyclic loads.
• One-Touch Angle Adjustment Lever: Ergonomic quick-release lever enables operators to change working angles smoothly without wrenches or separate hand tools.
• Impact-Resistant Blade Tip Guard: Steel nose guard shields outer cutter teeth from chipping or dulling against concrete foundations, chain-link fences, and stone walls.

What's Included

• (1) Makita EN401MP 20" Articulating Hedge Trimmer Couple Shaft Attachment
• (1) Protective Full-Length Heavy-Duty Blade Sheath Cover
• (1) Hardened Steel Blade Tip Guard

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: Before stowing the trimmer attachment in your vehicle, pull the angle release lever and fold the cutter bar 180 degrees flush against the main shaft; sliding the sheath over the folded blades locks the assembly securely and protects teeth from bending during transport.