Literate choice trimmer

From the beginning of the 20th century, people began to master such agricultural hand tools as a scythe. Much time has passed, and human needs have not changed. Maintaining a lawn in good condition will not work if you do not produce a periodic haircut. Many owners of private plots are increasingly wondering what tool to use to cut the grass. The old old-fashioned way in the form of a wooden stalk with a metal blade in modern times, with the latest technology, is not very effective. He was replaced by a kind of lawn mower - trimmer.

This tool is a lightweight boom, on one side of which is an electric or gasoline engine, and on the other a rotating head for a fishing line or knife. This device is very mobile and independent. The global difference from a manual braid is that the trimmer owner doesn’t need to put a lot of effort into cutting his lawn. However, there are many trimmers on the market, the work with which turns into flour. We will talk about what parameters to pay attention to, what kind of cutting head to choose and why the handles of such tools can be pink.

Trim Types

Electric

Can be used wherever there is access to electricity. It is a device with low noise, light weight and instant start. No need to worry about refueling. However, the electric trimmer is completely dependent on the cable length. Such a tool happens withlower andtop engine. The first option is great for beveling young grass, regularly trimmed. Very scrupulous in work, allow you to gently mow the grass around flower beds with flowers. The weight of the braid usually does not exceed two kilograms, and the power varies from 200 to 600 watts. The disadvantage of the device lies in the fact that the duration of continuous operation should not exceed 15 minutes, since the cooling of this engine is insufficient. It is strictly forbidden to work on a damp lawn in order to avoid a short circuit in the engine. Well, the top location of the engine allows you to mow any grass, the area, again, is limited only by the length of the cable. In the weight category, it loses to its counterpart, but this is due to higher power and performance. Models of the lower price segment are limited to continuous operation of 25 minutes, and the more expensive ones have an engine overload protection system. The power of such a tool is from 600 to 1000 watts. They can calmly mow the grass even after the recent rain.

Rechargeable

Mobile type electric trimmer, great for cutting a small section of lawn in the absence of an extension cord. As a rule, designed for half an hour job. The battery of such devices is weak, otherwise you would be tired of keeping the device on weight.

Petrol

The most powerful and productive type of trimmers. Suitable for any kind of work, completely independent from external power sources. In most cases, it is equipped with a single-cylinder two-stroke internal combustion engine, the power of which varies from 0.6 to 5 hp. If you buy a gasoline trimmer, then get ready for certain difficulties. For the flawless operation of such an engine, it is necessary to prepare a mixture of gasoline with an octane number not higher than 92 and the oil recommended by the manufacturer of the trimmer. The mixture must be prepared in strict proportion (32: 1 for mineral oil and 50: 1 for synthetic). In short, without reading the instructions can not do, otherwise you may encounter a premature breakdown.Needless to say, such actions require certain skills? This is not a car to fill.

To avoid mixture preparation, pay attention to four-stroke engines. In this form of device, oil and gasoline are poured separately. Such models are much more powerful and more productive. But this can be considered a disadvantage, since there will be a lot of high-capacity lawn for cleaning. Therefore, we do not recommend overpaying, it is better to spend some time in front of gasoline and oil, seeking the right mix.

The capacity of the fuel tank in such trimmers varies from 0.5 to 1.5 liters, this parameter affects the non-stop operation time. However, in any case, manufacturers recommend providing a break for the engine every 40 minutes of work in order to avoid overheating.

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Types of cutting heads

Essential is the fact which cutting head is equipped with a trimmer. A fishing line or a knife (metal or plastic) can be supplied with the device. There are those models in the box with which both of these items are put.

Diameter fishing line electric trimmers range from 1.2 to 2.4 mm. For gasoline trimmers, the thickness range is from 1.2 to 4 mm. The line should be used with a large number of stones and trees in the treated area. Why? Yes, everything is simple - a tree can be damaged with a knife. And even if it does not happen - the knife will definitely be spoiled. For each trimmer model, the fishing line is matched strictly individually, the recommended diameter, which cannot be exceeded, in order to avoid wear of the sleeves. Fishing line withround section is versatile, capable of mowing both young grass and dry.Square section allows you to cut hardwood grass.Asterisk section has a gentle cut mode, this line is best suited for lawn.

Knives are great for beveling high hard grass and shrubs. Plastic knives with ease remove hard plants - nettle or burdock. Shrubs are better to cut with a metal knife. The more teeth on the knife, the better he will cope with the task.

Perhaps the most suitable option for selecting the cutting head would be a trimmer, equipped with a fishing line and a knife. This will allow you to replace it depending on the nature of the site.

Type trimmer handle

Trimmer handles are available in three different types. Let's look at the benefits of each.

• D-shaped handle convenient, compact - it will suit you for sure, but only with a small amount of work. In particular, when processing small areas, fences and paths with fishing line.

      

• J-shaped pen convenient when mounted on the trimmer metal knife. This handle eliminates the possibility of approaching the gearbox of conical shape. A shoulder strap will make work even easier.
• T-handle very convenient to use. The movements that are performed while working are very reminiscent of the course of a hand spit. Such trimmers feature high performance and power. Can be used with any kind of cutting head.

Useful tips

• Before buying, pay attention not only to the price. Hold the trimmer in your hand. Look at how comfortable it is in them, how easy the device is to operate.
• Having a shoulder strap is a very important feature of the product. The belt significantly reduces the load on the hands, distributing the weight to the rest of the body. A split bar will increase the area around the mowing.
• The weight of the trimmer should be the minimum acceptable, in accordance with its capacity. Believe me, a heavy device will quickly bother you - soon you will abandon lawn care.
• To ensure the greatest efficiency, the engine must have more power with fast acceleration.
• The engine should start easily.
• When choosing a tool, note how effectively the vibration absorption system works.
• Manufacturers trimmers additionally produce heads for mounting various nozzles. If you buy a trimmer with their support, you will get a multi-tool from the device: a delimber, a cultivator and even a snow blower.

Popular trimmer manufacturers

Trimmers produces many companies. Some of them have their own characteristics.

• BOSCH – In the assortment of this manufacturer there are models with a lower location of the engine, they are distinguished by ease and at the same time reliability. Perfect for older people. Very clear and easy to use.
• Makita - this company represents high-power models of trimmers. Equipped with reliable engines. The tools of this company are able to perform any large amount of work. In the basic configuration most often installed twisted fishing line with high cutting qualities.
• STIHL - under this brand dozens, and maybe hundreds of models with top engine are presented. They are the easiest in the classroom among this kind of technology. In most cases, the tools are collapsible (a complete wrench is used for this), which makes transportation easier. Very balanced in weight, equipped with a handle with vibration protection. Thermal sensors do not think about the time of work.

Operation errors

The cutting head trimmer is often semi-automatic - the line comes out of it with a small push of the ground. However, many owners make too much effort, causing the head to break. This is the most common reason for contacting a service center.

Even among owners of trimmers, the non-observance of the basic rules of operation is popular, such as exceeding the time of continuous operation or beveling wet grass with a device with a lower engine location. All this leads to the combustion of the motor.

Rapid breakage of the trigger occurs during continuous operation at high speeds. At such times, the button is pressed all the way down, causing the contacts to burn out.

For exactly the same reason, carbon brushes in the engine fail.