STIHL HSA 26 Cordless Shrub Shears with AS2 Battery & AL1 Charger

By STIHL · Model: HSA 26 · Landscaping & Outdoors

Compact cordless shrub shears with interchangeable blades for hedging and topiary work, powered by a 10.8V AS2 lithium-ion battery.

10.8V AS2 lithium-ion battery with AL1 charger included
Interchangeable shrub and grass blades
Blades change without tools
For topiary, small hedges and ornamental shaping
Runtime depends on the blade and the job, see STIHL's figures

Overview

The STIHL HSA 26 is a compact, battery-powered shrub shear for light trimming around the garden. It comes with both a shrub blade and a grass blade for neat borders, shaping topiary and edging lawns. The AS2 battery and AL1 charger are included, so you can start straight away.

In-Depth Look

The STIHL HSA 26 is part of the brand’s compact AS battery range, made for lighter garden jobs rather than heavy professional work. It suits gardeners who want battery power without the size of a full hedge trimmer.

Handling and Blades

The tool is compact and held in one hand. The blades change without tools, so switching between grass edging and shrub shaping is quick.

Cutting

The shrub blade, about 20cm long, is for soft growth and light woody stems on box hedging, lavender and other ornamental plants. The grass blade, about 12cm long, trims lawn edges and suits finishing work rather than overgrown areas. For thicker branches, use a hedge trimmer.

Battery and Runtime

The AS2 battery and AL1 charger are included. Runtime depends on the blade fitted and how dense the growth is, so check STIHL’s own figures. The AS battery platform is separate from STIHL’s larger AK and AP ranges, so the batteries do not swap between them.

Summary

The STIHL HSA 26 is a compact cordless shear for topiary, small hedges and lawn edges, with two blades and the battery and charger included. It is not a replacement for a full-size hedge trimmer.

How It Compares

The STIHL HSA 26 is a cordless shrub shear. Its shrub blade is about 20cm long and the grass blade is about 12cm wide. It runs on a 10.8V, AS 2, 28Wh lithium-ion battery and is part of the STIHL AS battery system. The Set includes the AL 1 charger. The blades change without tools.

A shrub shear is for small shaping jobs, such as topiary and low box. It is not a replacement for tools that cut thick branches.

Option	What it is	What to weigh up
This cordless shear	Small battery-powered shears with a shrub blade and a grass blade	Fits small shaping jobs
Hand shears and secateurs	Manual cutting tools	No battery or charger
Corded hedge trimmers	Mains-powered trimmers	Need a cable and a socket
Petrol hedge trimmers	Engine-driven trimmers	Need fuel
Larger cordless hedge trimmers	Trimmers on 18V platforms	A bigger tool on a different battery system
Grass shears	Shears for trimming grass edges	Check the blade width

For other garden tools on this site, see the Wolf-Garten Multi-Change handle and the Gardena Combisystem adjustable rake. Our guide on choosing landscaping and garden products has more.

Common Questions

What is a shrub shear for? It is for small shaping jobs on topiary and low box. Use a different tool for thick branches.

What does 28Wh mean? Wh is watt-hours, the energy stored in the battery. A larger figure lasts longer on the same tool. The battery here is 10.8V and 28Wh.

How do I change the blades? The blades change without tools. Switch off and take out the battery first, then follow the manual.

Can the battery be used on other tools? It belongs to the STIHL AS battery system. Check the maker’s list for which tools take it.

How do I care for the blades? Clean them and oil them lightly after use. Check the manual for what the maker advises.

Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, especially for the battery and charger.

Specifications
Battery	10.8V AS2 lithium-ion
Blade Length (Shrub)	About 20cm
Blade Length (Grass)	About 12cm
Charger	AL1 standard charger
Runtime	Varies by blade and material, see STIHL's figures

Who It's For

Gardeners maintaining topiary, box hedging or ornamental shrubs
Homeowners wanting a powered alternative to manual shears
Anyone needing a cordless tool for precise trimming

Pros & Cons

Pros

Compact cordless tool for detailed trimming
Two blades cover shrub trimming and grass edging
Blades change without tools
Battery and charger included

Cons

Not suited for thicker, more established hedge branches
AS system battery is not compatible with STIHL AP or AK ranges
Blade length limits speed on larger areas

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