trimmer is the most convenient decision for grass mowing in hard-to-reach spots of lawn. To choose the suitable trimmer, it is necessary to know its characteristics – it will help to decide on model.
Types of trimmers
There are two types of trimmers – with the lower and upper arrangement of the engine. Units with the lower arrangement are intended for soft lawn grass and its regular cutting. The wet grass such trimmers cannot be cut, besides they to thicket need rest. Units with upper arrangement are equipped with thick fishing line which can cut the damp, dense or high grass. They are more powerful, but, at the same time, and more expensive.
Big power and fast dispersal are necessary for trimmers for achievement of maximum efficiency in work.
Also trimmers are divided into electric and accumulator. The first type with the electric motor is almost silent, ecologically clean and joins one pressing of the button. However they need long network cable of power supply which limits freedom of action and can get under trimmer knife. Also electric trimmers not really well cope with mowing of thick stalks of weeds and dense grass. The trimmers equipped with the accumulator do not need continuous communication with the power supply, however in day they can be used only for 20-30 minutes. The rest of the time the low-power, heavy and whimsical accumulator of the trimmer in operation will stand on recharge.
Characteristics of the trimmer
First of all it is necessary to be defined for what purposes the trimmer will be used. If it is necessary for hairstyle of weeds or preparation of hay, it is necessary to buy the professional petrol unit. The cutting head needs to be chosen, considering plantings in the territory – in the presence of bushes, stones or fruit trees it is better to choose the trimmer with the cutting fishing line. In the absence of above-mentioned factors the trimmer with metal knife will be ideal.
It is impossible to process knives the territory with trees and stones as the risk of breakage of the unit and damage of trees is high.
Besides, when choosing the trimmer it is necessary to be guided by its weight – in relation to the power the unit has to weigh as little as possible. Also the trimmer has to be equipped with the effective system of absorption of the vibration minimizing vibrating of details to which the operator of the trimmer adjoins. On the engine of the good trimmer it is obliged to be established the device reducing emission of hazardous substances in the environment, and the engine of the unit has to be started quickly and easily.