How To Hold The Trimmer Correctly

25th July 2020

How to properly mow the grass with a trimmer with a fishing line Any owner of a country house or summer cottage knows that in summer and spring time it is necessary to constantly care for the lawn, otherwise it will lose its external, attractive appearance. Therefore, many dacha owners are wondering how to properly mow the grass with a trimmer with a fishing line.

How to properly cut grass with a line trimmer

Any owner of a country house or suburban area knows that in summer and spring time it is necessary to constantly look after the lawn, otherwise it will lose its external, attractive appearance. Therefore, many dacha owners are wondering how to properly mow the grass with a trimmer with a fishing line. And before you start learning how to mow, you need to choose the right tool for the site and only then use it correctly on the lawn.

Controlling the trimmer, as it may seem to many, is not an easy task, but also nothing special (there is nothing complicated in it) if you properly follow the safety measures and know how to operate it correctly, rather than a garden tool, the cutter of which is a metal disc.

How to cut tall grass with a line trimmer

It is advisable to cut tall grass in your garden with a powerful trimmer using thick fishing line. But many, most likely, will agree that in most cases, where the weeds are located, the ground will certainly be uneven, as a result of which the owners of such garden plots have different debris and all kinds of stones. To prevent your expensive device (trimmer) from breaking down the mow of tall grass, it is best and faster to mow in two passes. Those. The first step is to cut the entire top of the grass, identify the more difficult mowing areas and run the mower a second time.

When you are going to harvest the grass (using a trimmer) for hay, and you are more or less versed in the area of your plot, then it will be possible to predict the course of the grass mowing in advance. This will be faster, more convenient and easier for you. The main thing in such a situation is not to rush to mow, but to approach business competently with a “cool head”.

How to mow with a line trimmer

Mowing with a line mower is much safer than a trimmer equipped with a cord, but this is not always optimal and profitable. The cutting main element (mechanism) must be selected based on the garden area and the height of the weed.

Previously, we looked at how to mow with a line lawnmower in automatic or semi-automatic and manual mode. In automatic mode, the main cutting element (line) is thrown out after each start of the device motor. On the one hand, it is very convenient, but on the other hand, it is not very economical, for example, your garden plot is of a non-standard shape. There are uneven corners, notches, and with each next transition from place to place, you need to turn off the device and then turn it on again. In this case, it is best to use the second, semi-automatic option. This is when the line is fed in the trimmer by pressing a special button located at the very bottom of the drum (in the cutting area). You just need to press the tip to the ground and the line will be thrown out.

If you are an operator, you should understand that the length of the ends of the cutting element (line), which is located on the drum in an extended (working) state, should not exceed 15 cm. This length should be sufficient for the average power of the grass trimmers.

What you need to do to properly, easily and quickly mow the grass with a trimmer with a fishing line so that the device itself will serve you much longer than usual.

Try to keep the main drum (spool) at least 5 cm from the ground.
When mowing taller grass, mow the top first, and then get close to the stalks to protect your device from damage and prevent mower failure.
In the process of mowing grass, it is imperative to introduce the cutting element (trimmer) in which the reel rotates in the direction.
It is best to mow the lawn grass, which is located near the walls of the garden area as a decoration, using only the edges of the line so as not to overload the engine and not wear it out too much.
Every 15-20 minutes worked, let the device “rest”.

How to properly operate an electric grass trimmer

When choosing equipment for a summer cottage, it is not always worth chasing powerful and dimensional devices. The power of the tool is undoubtedly an important parameter, but it obviously carries with it the increased weight of the device, its large size, as well as the high price and increased fuel costs. But that’s not the point.

If you have a small garden with densely planted fruit trees or a small lawn with flower beds and shrubs, then clearing it of weeds and carefully mowing the grass is clearly an overwhelming task for any lawn mower. In such cases, even a hand tool. An ordinary scythe will not help: you simply cannot swing it, bumping into tree trunks.

The ideal solution in this case is a good and inexpensive electric trimmer. It is so light, comfortable and easy to operate that it always becomes a favorite of women and the elderly. A lightweight, quietly humming electric motor, a handle with comfortable grips and a nylon line tucked into a spool are the main components of an electric trimmer.

Electric trimmer efficiency

A trimmer that works from a household electrical network is relevant on an area of four to six acres, planted with trees, flowers, shrubs. It is convenient for it to neatly mow grass near the house or along the curb, mow paths, and an environmentally friendly motor that does not produce exhaust, gas and burning will even make it possible to remove weeds in any covered room. Greenhouse or greenhouse.

The trimmer cable limits the cutting radius, but can be extended with a standard extension. If this length is not enough for you, or the parameters of the electrical network do not contribute to the normal operation of the electric motor, then you can purchase a type of electric tool. A cordless trimmer. It works autonomously, the built-in battery lasts for half an hour or an hour of intensive work. Quite enough to mow the trees in the garden. The trimmer motor can be positioned at the top of the tool or at the bottom. Upper motor trimmers work well on bumpy and uneven terrain. They are also perfectly balanced and can handle tall and wet grass. No short circuits. The convenience of working with it is also increased by a single-shoulder loop, which is hung on the shoulder. The lower motor trimmer should only be used on dry grass and on level areas. Often it is the lower motor trimmers that run on a rechargeable battery.

How to use the trimmer correctly

The household trimmer is the easiest to use and at the same time very effective tool. It seems that there is nowhere easier. To plug in the tool and work. But still, there are some nuances that you need to know in order for the trimmer to work for a long time and efficiently.

1. Site preparation. It is necessary to carefully inspect the mowing area and remove all foreign objects. Stones, glass, wire, etc. Having flown out suddenly from under the fishing line during operation, such an object can cause injury.

2. Installation of the cutting system. There are low-power trimmers that can only work with a line, cutting soft and succulent grass. They do not need to install a cutting system. But some trimmer models with a motor of 1 kW or more can work with a knife. If there are tough weeds or even a small overgrowth of bushes on the site, you need to unscrew the working attachment nut and install the cutting knife. Then tighten the nut firmly with a wrench.

3. Before starting work. It is very important to wear protective goggles when working with the trimmer, because even if you have removed the area from debris, plant stems and grass can fly into your eyes. The same stems, grass and branches can injure hands, so it is advisable to wear gloves. We simply plug in the electric trimmer, but the battery trimmer needs to be charged for several hours before use. Then, if there is a shoulder attachment, we hang it on the shoulder, the knapsack. On both shoulders. We conveniently grasp the trimmer by the handles: grasp the D-shaped handle tightly with your palm, and grip the garden trimmer with a bicycle handle (U-shaped) firmly with both hands. The trimmer should be held over the grass so that the line spool or knife is parallel to the ground. We turn on the start.

4. How to mow correctly. The cutting mechanism rotates counterclockwise. Thus, in order for the cut grass to fall onto the already mown area, easily, with simple movements, we carry the trimmer in front of us, from right to left. To remove the remnants of the grass, you should make a movement in the other direction. From left to right. If the area is flat and large, break it into imaginary squares and mow, moving along the outside of such a square. If the plot is on a slope, then you need to start mowing from the bottom of the lawn, passing across the plot. In one direction. Having reached the edge, you need to go back and mow in the same direction, parallel. If there are many trees in the area, only cut with fishing line, otherwise you may cut the tree trunk with a knife. In such a garden, it is best to mow around the perimeter, bypassing the tree in a circle.

Five. Completion of work. Turn off the engine and remove the shoulder straps. It is not yet complete completion. It is necessary to carefully clean the spool and knife from the remains of grass. Then fold the trimmer, if telescopic or collapsible, and hide it until the next mow.

Electric trimmer efficiency

How to properly operate an electric grass trimmer

How to use the trimmer correctly

4. How to mow correctly. The cutting mechanism rotates counterclockwise. Thus, in order for the cut grass to fall onto the already mown area, easily, with simple movements, we carry the trimmer in front of us, from right to left. To remove the remnants of the grass, you should make a movement in the other direction. From left to right. If the area is flat and large, break it into imaginary squares and mow, moving along the outside of such a square. If the plot is on a slope, then you need to start mowing from the bottom of the lawn, passing across the plot. In one direction. Having reached the edge, you need to go back and mow in the same direction, parallel. If there are many trees in the area, only cut with fishing line, otherwise you may cut the tree trunk with a knife. In such a garden, it is best to mow around the perimeter, bypassing the tree in a circle.

Principle of operation

If we consider the principle of the trimmer, then it is similar to a hand braid. The difference is that it is equipped with a motor, with its help the cutting element is set in rotation.

Manufacturing companies produce the following mower models:

On which a gasoline engine is installed. These garden tools have a fuel tank, which is their distinguishing feature.
Devices with an electric motor. These tools are lighter because they do not have a fuel tank. But when choosing such models, you need to take into account that a power source is needed for their operation.

All electric streamers can be divided into those that run on batteries and models that are connected to the mains. Each type has its own characteristics, but they affect the power supply unit. If you do not take it into account, then the rest of the design is similar in different devices.

If you take any trimmer model, then it consists of elements such as:

Motor;
Fuel tank (electric lawn mowers do not have one);
Levers with which the mower is controlled;
A knife for cutting grass;
Barbell;
Spool with wound fishing line, which is used for cutting grass;
Protective cover;
Bevel gearbox.

The motor is placed near the mowing head and can be mounted from below or from above. The gearbox is only available on models with a straight bar. If it is bent, then the main bearing becomes the connecting element. It consists of 2 bushings.

The choice of the cutting element depends on how hard the grass must be mowed. Most often, a fishing line is used, it is called a cord. There are products of various shapes on sale; among buyers, spiral and round ones are in demand.

The line is wound on a spool, it is inserted into the spool, while the 2 ends of the wire remain free. When the mower motor starts running, the bobbin rotates and the free line ends cut the grass.

Wet Weather Operation

The trimmer must not be used in rain, there may be a short circuit. When the precipitation stops, you must wait until the grass dries up.

Not all gasoline mowers are protected against moisture, so some manufacturers prohibit the operation of mowers in the rain.

How to refuel the gas trimmer

Gasoline-powered lawn mowers are available with two-stroke and four-stroke engines. The first option is much more common. What are the differences between them:

Trimmers with a 2-stroke motor have a faster response to pressing the engaging lever (for this reason, lawn mowers are mainly equipped with this type of engine);
A tool with a two-stroke engine will be much lighter and also easier to maintain;
Fuel consumption of a two-stroke engine is higher than that of a 4-stroke engine with the same power by about 30%;
A 4-stroke engine is more environmentally friendly, since the fuel in it burns completely and is not emitted into the atmosphere, and its noise level is much lower;
And the most important distinguishing feature is the refueling: the 2-stroke engine is equipped with one common tank, into which gasoline mixed with oil is poured; The 4-stroke has a separate gas tank and engine oil tank.

For refueling, you must use fresh AI-92 or AI-95 gasoline and high-quality motor oil for garden equipment (manufacturers produce different oils for 2- and 4-stroke engines). Mineral, semi-synthetic or synthetic oil can be used.

The proportion of gasoline and oil for trimmers with 2-stroke engine can be found in the instruction manual for the particular model. Usually it is 50: 1, in some cases a ratio of 25: 1 or 40: 1 is recommended. It is necessary to prepare the fuel mixture in a separate container with exact proportions. Never pour liquids “by eye” directly into the tank without first mixing them. Detailed instructions for mixing gasoline oil, with and a description, can be found on our website here.

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