This hedge trimmer is a part of 54v dual volt range of cordless outdoor products by blackdecker powered with a powerful 54v lithium ion battery that offers you longer runtime allowing you to get more done with more cordless power than ever before the revolutionary dual volt technology means that the 54v battery is compatible with all your blackdecker 18v tools giving them even longer runtime the hedge trimmer features anti jam technology allowing you to clear a jam easily without damage t