Ergonomic gripping mechanisms of an electric cutting apparatus

An electric cutting apparatus comprising:

• a cantilevered cutting head;
• an adjustable telescoping shaft pivotally connected to the cantilevered cutting head;
• a rear grip portion having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to the adjustable telescoping shaft;
• a pistol grip having a first end and a second end, the first end of the pistol grip extending at a first angle from the second end of the rear grip portion;
• and
• a forearm shaft extending from the second end of the pistol grip at a second angle, the forearm shaft having a top side and an underside, the top side comprising a forearm pad having an exterior surface configured to receive a forearm of a user,
• wherein the exterior surface of the forearm pad is parallel to an axis defined by a longitudinal extension of the adjustable telescoping shaft, and
• wherein the pistol grip is positioned between an axis defined by a longitudinal extension of the forearm shaft and the longitudinal extension of the adjustable telescoping shaft.