摘要 |
<p>A tool extension attachment particularly for electrically powered tools comprises a main spar (10) carrying at its forward end a cradle (12) on which a tool such as a hedge trimmer (14) can be detachably mounted and having towards intermediate its ends a handle (20) on or adjacent which an on/off switch (22) is provided. A control arm (16) coupled by control rods (18) or levers or cables to the cradle, enables the tool to be adjusted in pan and tilt. A counterweight (28) is mounted at or near the rear end of the spar 10. The positions of the handle (20) and counterweight (28) are adjustable as in the weight of the counterweight to accommodate different tool weights. A shoulder strap 30 or a shoulder pad/harness 53 is provided to allow the weight of the equipment to be at least in part transferred to the shoulder of a user.</p> |