How to mow with a disc trimmer

Preparing

Before operating the brushcutter, check the area you intend to mow. If necessary, clean it of all kinds of debris, stones and other objects that can be thrown by the rotating trimmer head and cause harm to people around or to the worker himself. Also, contact with solid objects can damage the machine itself and its cutting assembly.

If the grass trimmer has a collapsible bar, carefully check the correctness of its assembly and reliability of fastening of all parts.

Check the mower’s tank and muffler for leaks and malfunctions. Check the cable insulation continuity on the electric mower. Remember that this type of trimmer is not desirable in very humid conditions, for mowing wet grass. And this despite the fact that all their main current carrying elements are waterproofed. And check whether your electrical system voltage matches a voltage the machine can work with. If mains extension cords are used, it is also necessary to check their integrity and serviceability.

Install the handle and retaining strap according to the instructions supplied with the tool, one after the other. Adjust its length and position of the handle to your height parameters, so that the use of the machine does not cause any inconvenience.

Take particular care to check that the cutting attachment, whether it is the fishing line, blades or saw blade, is secure and correctly fastened.

General safety precautions

These apply first and foremost to the operator. The use of personal protective equipment is highly recommended when using the grass trimmer.

Every brushcutter makes a certain amount of noise when working, especially the larger petrol-powered two-stroke models. So use headphones or earplugs to protect your hearing.

Use of special goggles is absolutely necessary in order to protect your eyes against dust, pollen or other hard obstacles (stones, garbage), which can be thrown with the rotating grass trimmer head at high speed and over a considerable distance.

Tight gloves, overalls and boots will be very useful. They are optimally suited to protect against small and large debris from the possible thermal effects of the heated parts during operation.

Grass cutter start-up requires special care. Never carry out the operation with the grass trimmer in the air, with one hand or using the fixing belt. Place the unit firmly on a horizontal surface, pull it in place with your knee or your hand and only then start it up. Make sure beforehand that the cutting unit does not come into contact with any object.

All the steps of starting, adjusting the flaps and the sequence of pressing all the necessary buttons are described in detail in the individual instructions for use. But the electric mowers start by push-button switch, while the gasoline mowers start by pulling the starter handle.

Always try to hold the trimmer’s head so the clippings fly away from you, not toward you. Try to find the right angle for your height and build.

Make sure the power cord of the machine or an extension cord does not get under the cutting attachment.

What can we mow on the garden plot?

In addition to the garden, vegetable garden and flower bed, there is always vegetation on the dacha site in the form of grass. It grows on the lawn, along the driveway or by the fence. And this vegetation should be mowed from time to time.

People have invented dozens of devices over the decades to do this. Let’s list the main ones:

Fortunately, long gone are the days when it alone reigned over a sea of grass. Even for men, this job wasn’t easy. Not to mention women?

The manual lawnmower

Nowadays, the days of preparing grass for the winter to feed livestock are almost universally forgotten. Today, even in the countryside, the grass on the lawn is not growing. And it is not there to make hay, but to beautify the lawn.

Rules of lawn watering, feeding and mowing in summer, which will help to keep a neat appearance of your lawn for many years.

The simplest thing you can do for your lawn is to use a hand-held mechanical lawnmower. There is nothing complicated about its construction. The lawnmower consists of a blade fixed between the wheels and a moving drum. A man pushes the lawnmower, the wheels start to move and set the drum in motion. Its steel blades grip the grass and push it against the fixed blade. That’s when the grass is cut. The cut is as straight as a pair of scissors. This is one of the main advantages of mechanical lawnmowers. The grass is less traumatized and yellowed thanks to this. Among the pluses are also the ease of use and cost-effectiveness, i.e.к. these lawnmowers require neither gasoline, trimmer line, nor electricity to operate. The main disadvantage is that this device is only suitable for small lawns.

grass trimmer

A more sophisticated device for mowing grass, which is also used on relatively small areas. Depending on the type of engine, a grass trimmer can be electric or gasoline. There are grass trimmers that run on batteries.

Lawnmower

Lawn mowers are used for more comfortable mowing. They, like grass trimmers, are divided into gasoline and electric.

Rider

To work on large plots use riders. These machines are capable of mowing not only lawn grass, but also ordinary tall grass. Due to the fact that in most models of riders the deck. the cutting mechanism. is at the front, these machines are suitable for mowing areas where there are benches and flower beds, growing trees and bushes, etc.п. A man sits on the machine and controls it. Anyone can do it.

Mini-tractor

The tractor differs from the rider in that its engine is in the front, while the rider’s is in the back. The difference is in the location of the mowing deck: the tractor has it mounted between the wheels. For this reason, areas with many obstacles (trees, flowerbeds, etc.) can be mowed by anyone.п.), this technique is not suitable. But after mowing with a tractor the lawn is very accurate, and the grass is not scattered all over the area, but is collected in the grass catcher box. Otherwise, the two machines are very similar.

Robot mower

And finally, the most modern way of mowing the lawn. the robot mower. No human involvement at all: the robot mows your lawn by itself. a man is only needed to “specify” the territory to be mowed. For this purpose the cable is laid along the perimeter of the area, which is the limiter. The device can mow not only on the plain, but also on areas with difficult terrain.

It runs on a rechargeable battery with enough charge for 1,5-2 hours. Unlike gasoline and even electric lawnmowers, the robot works very quietly. Another advantage of such a mower. the grass is shredded to the state of mulch, so there is no need to remove it from the lawn. The only disadvantage of this mechanism, perhaps, is its price.

So what to choose from all this variety to work on the dacha? The most common of all the devices for mowing the grass are the grass trimmer and lawn mower. Let’s dwell on them in more detail.

What’s the difference between a lawn mower and a trimmer for the grass

At first you need to clearly distinguish between these two concepts, because many believe that it is the same. In fact, they have one thing in common. their purpose: both devices are used to mow the grass. Otherwise they are different.

What is a grass trimmer

trimmer for the grass (some call it a hand lawnmower). is a device for mowing the grass, which during operation, you constantly need to keep the weight. in the hands or on your shoulder, if the set comes with a belt. Because of this long trimmer is quite difficult to use.

trimmer for grass consists of a long pole, on the lower or upper end of which is fixed motor. Electric trimmers can have the engine located both at the bottom and at the top, while gasoline trimmers have the engine only at the top of the boom.

Grass trimmers use either a metal disc as a cutting tool, or a fishing line for the trimmer. Due to the high rotation speed of the working head (all trimmers have it at the bottom), the trimmer blade placed in it slices the grass like a sharp knife.

Not only is it convenient to mow even lawns, but also around curbs, trees, fences, flower beds, walls, etc.д. Those devices that come with a disc can remove not only grassy vegetation, but also small bushes.

Trimmers do not have a grass catcher box, so all the grass after work remains on the lawn and must be removed.

Pluses and minuses of electric grass trimmers

Electric grass trimmer
Pros of	Cons
Low weight	Not suitable for mowing large areas due to its low power
Works quietly	Powered by electricity, so you have to carry an extension cord with you everywhere
Environmentally friendly, because the disc.к. no harmful emissions	Can’t work in the morning when there’s dew on the grass or in the rain: You could get an electric shock
No need for additional consumables: gasoline, oil	It heats up quickly; because of this, you need to take breaks every half hour
Easy to maintain	Only the line for the trimmer is used for mowing; the disc is not included

Pros and cons of the gasoline grass trimmer

Capable of mowing not only a neat lawn,

but also high, tough grass, and even bushes

What is a lawn mower

The lawnmower differs from the grass trimmer in the first place by the fact that it does not need to be carried in the hands: it resembles a cart on wheels. For this reason, it is not difficult to work with it and women.

Another feature of the lawnmower is the presence of a grass collector. This device can be either plastic (rigid) or made of synthetic fabric (soft). When choosing a lawn mower, you should pay attention to two characteristics of the grass box:

• volume. the larger it is, the less often you will have to stop work and throw out the grass from it;
• material. a hard container is easier to empty than a soft one, especially if the grass in it is wet.

The mower has a cutting height from 2 to 8 cm. The grass cut in this way is all the same size and looks like a green velvet carpet.

Mowing width is an important feature when choosing any mowing device. It determines how many times you have to go back and forth across the entire area to mow it. The fewer passes you make, the faster you can get the job done.

The mulching function in lawnmowers appeared not so long ago, but gardeners have already managed to appreciate it. In such devices, the mowed grass does not go into the grass catcher box, but onto the blades that shred it. The shredded material is then scattered over the lawn, mulching it. The mulch layer both protects and nourishes the soil. You do not have to think where to put the grass.

Pluses and minuses of lawn mowers

Lawnmower
Pros of	Cons
There is a grass catcher box, so you don’t have to rake the grass off the lawn after mowing	The small grass catcher box has to be emptied often, which slows down the mowing speed
No great physical strength is required. even a teenager can manage a lawn mower	Not suitable for difficult terrain
You can set the height of mowing. all the grass is the same size	Not suitable for tall grass and plants with stubborn stems
You do not need any special skills to work	Plots near obstacles (curb, house wall, etc.) remain uncut.п.) remain uncut
Grass is immediately turned into mulch, protecting and nourishing the lawn (with a mulching function)	Due to its rather large size, the lawnmower requires a lot of space for storage

Types of tools

Three versions of the garden trimmer are available. electric, battery and gasoline. Mains models, plugged into the socket, are less common, as they have minimal opportunities for autonomous operation due to the connection to the mains. Also, in terms of economy, this is not the best grass trimmer for mowing. Electric mower can justify itself only in the work on sites adjacent to the house, if there is an opportunity to supply extension cords for connecting cables.

Potential for churning flying rocks puts windows at risk in homes and cars. Shields around the trimmer head are in place to reduce flying debris and protect the operator. no one removes the shields after the modified grass trimmer is no longer under warranty or can be used safely.

When re-filling, make sure the engine is stopped and the grass trimmer is placed on a flat, level surface. preferably not grass. the grass trimmer should never be left on the grass for long periods of time. Re-fueling should be done with the proper system to avoid leaks or overfilling.

Gasoline modifications have always been considered a direct competitor to electric models. They provide high power, virtually no restriction on movement, and handle even shrub cutting. But the petrol grass trimmer also weighs more, operates noisily, has more vibrations, produces more exhaust, and costs more. Cordless versions aren’t tied to a power source either, but they lose out to gasoline trimmers in terms of power.

Be sure to use the appropriate string weight as specified in the owner’s manual. A grass trimmer string that is too thick for the motor can cause damage. Some grass trimmers can accept a trimming blade, but never use a blade on a trimmer that is not designed to use trimming blades. Accessories that aren’t designed for a particular grass trimmer can create excessive vibration, engine wear or binding. This can lead to motor strain, possible component failure and potential damage to the operator.

How to mow grass with a trimmer with a metal blade

As you move the edge of the mowed area, move the fuel and bag as well.

If the grass is lodged: you need to bring the wheel forward and mow to the left with a tilt behind the handles to the left (sector ~11 hours) and to the right with a tilt behind the handles to the right (sector ~1 hour), and do not rush!, To mow the grass cleanly and not to “dig” the ground.

As you mow the grass (and turn around) remember to look around!:

• To notice the gesticulation of those around you, turn off the engine and take off your headphones,
• To keep children, animals, spectators, and helpers within 15 meters of each other, t.к. When a metal blade collides with a stationary object in the grass, the grass trimmer or lawnmower (brushcutter) can be thrown strongly to the side or reversed, and the grass trimmer blade rotates at speeds of up to 10,500 rpm. and he is able to cut off an arm or a leg. When mowing grass with a trimmer various objects (chippings, glass, garbage) can ricochet out from under the blade of trimmer.

How to mow grass with a trimmer (more about mowing techniques)

Engine speed when mowing trimmer is set depending on the load on the engine. the thicker the grass and, of course, heavier the engine, the bolder it is necessary to open the “hole” (throttle valve in the carburetor diffuser).

Try to keep the engine RPM constant during mowing (a bit higher than average). or less gas. only depending on the overall load on the engine. Don’t completely drop the throttle (and immediately accelerate again) every time you swing the grass mower. So and clutch “burn” not long, and the edges of the drive shaft can “overtake”, and the total wear and tear grass trimmer (brushcutter) dramatically increases.

Before you mow the grass, find out the parameters of the area

(to know what blades to take, how much fuel and time to use)

• grass density;
• the hardness of the grass;
• grass clippings;
• Grass entanglement;
• (the height and thickness of the grass are not important)
• boundaries of a plot;
• What bumps (how to go in);
• the presence of hidden obstacles (remember)
• What not to cut (bushes, flowers, seedlings).

Mowing grass in summer is a disaster, not just a chore. how to use a trimmer. If your yard or area is heavily overgrown with grass, you may be afraid of it, but this article will help you understand how to mow grass with a trimmer easier and less annoying.

How to mow grass with a trimmer with a metal blade

As you advance the boundary of the mowed area, move the fuel and bag as well.

If the grass is down: you need to bring the wheel forward and mow to the left with a tilt behind the handles to the left (sector ~11 hours) and to the right with a tilt behind the handles to the right (sector ~1 hour), and don’t rush!, To cut the grass cleanly and not to “dig” in the ground.

When you mow the grass (and when you turn around) don’t forget to look around!:

• To notice the gestures of others, turn off the engine and remove the headphones,
• To keep children, animals, spectators, and helpers at a distance of 15 meters.к. When a metal blade collides with a stationary object in the grass, the grass trimmer or lawnmower may be thrown to the side or rolled backwards, and the grass trimmer blade rotates at up to 10,500 rpm. and he is able to cut off an arm or a leg. Also, when mowing grass with a trimmer, various objects (chips, glass, debris) can fly out from under the blade and ricochet.

How to mow grass correctly with a trimmer (more about mowing techniques)

Engine speed when mowing trimmer set depending on the load on the engine. the thicker grass and, of course, heavier engine, the more daring to open the “hole” (throttle valve in the diffuser of the carburetor).

Try to keep the engine speed constant (slightly above average) while mowing the grass with the trimmer. or less gas. only depending on the total load on the engine. Don’t stop (and immediately accelerate again) every time you move the mower. This way you can “burn” the clutch, and the edge on the drive shaft may “overtake” it, and the total wear and tear of the grass trimmer (brushcutter) increases sharply.

Before mowing grass, find out the parameters of the area to be mowed

(to know which blades to take, how much fuel and time you need)

• the density of the grass;
• the hardness of the grass
• grass clippings;
• grass entanglement;
• (the height and thickness of the grass are not important)
• boundaries of the plot;
• what bumps (how to go in);
• presence of hidden obstacles (remember)
• What not to cut (bushes, flowers, seedlings).

Mowing grass in the summer is a disaster, not just a chore How to use a trimmer. If your yard or plot is heavily overgrown with grass, you may be afraid of it, but this part of the article will help you figure out how to mow grass with a trimmer easier and less annoying.

Work in wet weather

If there is a need to mow trimmer in any weather, then it should definitely be gasoline, because it is quite tolerant of wet weather. Although, according to the instructions, working in rain or on wet grass is also forbidden by some manufacturers of similar gasoline equipment. When choosing a grass trimmer, this is also worth paying attention to.

The electric motor is the most vulnerable place for moisture in cordless trimmers. Accordingly, if it is located on top, it is less likely to get there moisture from the grass, but in rainy weather it can not work either.

Electric-powered grass trimmers are the most moisture-sensitive.

Usually water from wet grass gets on the extension cord connectors, where it can cause an electrical arc that can ignite the insulating plastic or cause a short circuit. Such a defect can be “corrected” by buying a new extension cord or replacing the plug, but moisture ingress on the motor or control circuit leads to an irreversible failure of the grass trimmer. In addition, it is simply dangerous to work with such a tool in the rain, as there is a high probability of electric shock.

How to mow tall grass with a trimmer

Ideally, tall grass can be mowed with a powerful trimmer with a thick line. But, agree, the land where weeds grow. not always smooth, often landowners on the plots there are bushes and all kinds of debris, stones. In order not to damage the expensive machine it is better to mow in two steps. That is, first we cut off the tops of the stalks, look over the territory, analyzing “difficult areas”, and then perform the full procedure of mowing with a gasoline mower.

If you have to make hay and you know the condition of the ground more or less. then you can forecast your work easier. Any technique designed for grass mowing. can cope with high overgrowth. The main thing is not to hurry up and to approach the process correctly, this is graphically demonstrated in the practical video.

• Don’t overload the machine;
• If the grass gets tangled, immediately turn off the device;
• Do not mow wet grass, even with a petrol-powered trimmer.

You can always buy a grass trimmer reel, knives and disks at our store on KosiKosa.

Filling up the brushcutter

Gasoline is not used for filling up the chain saw, but the mix must be mixed with gasoline in certain proportions.

The fuel mix consists of 95 octane gasoline and high-quality oil designed for air-cooled two-stroke engines.

Proportion should be 25 parts gasoline to 1 part oil.

It is recommended to mix the components in a separate container and pour the mixture into the fuel tank from there with a funnel.

After filling up the grasshopper you must wipe the entire surface dry in places with traces of spilled fluid.

Fueling your brushcutter

To fill your chain saw you do not use pure gasoline, but a mix of gasoline and fuel, which has to be mixed in the right proportions.

The fuel mix consists of 95 octane gasoline and high-quality oil intended for air-cooled two-stroke engines.

The ratio should be 25 parts gasoline to 1 part oil.

It is better to mix components in a separate container, from which using a funnel then pour the mixture into the fuel tank.

After filling up the grasshopper, you need to wipe dry all the surface in places with traces of spilled liquid.

Safety precautions when working

Safety precautions when working with brushcutters include the following.

• Do not use the trimmer in rain or high humidity.
• Keep people and animals at least 15 meters away from the cutting head as grass clippings, small debris and stones fly out from under the cutting head at high speed and can cause injuries.
• The grass trimmer operator should wear clothing made of thick fabric that fully covers arms and legs.
• Wear safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, closed safety shoes, ear defenders or ear plugs.

Important! Do not reach with hand or foot for the cutting head!

So, the use of handheld grass trimmers allows you to maintain order in a small area. Mowers are best used over large areas. In addition, the grass trimmer is relevant for making hay and tidying up the territory: small grass clippings can be mulched strawberries and other useful plants. You can visually see the process of mowing with this tool on the video.

Huter GGT-1900S

The petrol grass trimmer has a 2-stroke 1900 watt engine. Designed for cutting grass, dense brush and shrubs in the garden or yard. Cutting the grass with a fishing line, working width is 42 cm. Bicycle handle makes holding the grass trimmer more comfortable, especially when mowing large areas. Electronic ignition makes it easy to start.

Grass trimmer can be easily stored and transported in the trunk of a car, thanks to its collapsible arm. No tools are needed to assemble it. Grass trimmer has a translucent 0.7 liter fuel tank for easy monitoring of fuel consumption.

Black Decker ST1823-QW

Domestic cordless trimmer for grass with a capacity of 18 V is designed for the care and cutting of grass in small household plots and in the front garden. Equipped with a 1.5 Ah Li-Ion battery. E-Drive system boosts revolution speeds up to 9000 rpm. Comfortable two-handed design.

The machine is equipped with an aluminium telescopic shaft for comfortable length adjustment to user height, an automatic line feed system and an ergonomically shaped handle that provides not only comfort, but also safe operation. Weight of 3.1 kg.

Grass up to waist height? Grass trimmer. If you don’t need it

While the advantage of a ride-on mower over a trimmer in terms of mowing quality and valuable time and energy expenditure is undisputed, ideally a household should have both a mower and a grass trimmer. That’s why we can’t afford not to talk about mowers without talking about trimmers.

In fact, grass trimmer and mower complement each other. When choosing a grass trimmer, it is better not to consider it as an alternative to a mower, but to proceed from the fact that it is primarily useful where a mower may not do its job. But what else should be considered when buying a trimmer for the grass, so as not to regret the money subsequently spent on it? Why and how do grass trimmers fail, what to do to make this tool last as long as possible?? As last time, our conversation partner will be Denis, an expert in the repair of lawn mowers and trimmers.

But there are other demands. For example, one needs a grass trimmer so he can clean up potato foliage in the fall in addition to grass in the summer. The other has pets. He wants to make hay. The third has a huge area, but the land is rutted, mow the site three times a year, and not the grass, and weeds, which lawn mowers just do not take. If you choose an electric trimmer, think about whether an extension cord will be enough. Everyone has different needs and different conditions for the grass trimmer. This, in addition to the mowing area, will determine the choice of model. In general, there is a lot to think about, but if you happen to know a good salesman, and not the one who has to “cram” a particular trimmer for grass, and tell the salesman about all the nuances, he is likely to choose exactly the model that you need.

As for the brand, it’s like with mowers. Brand grass trimmer. It’s not a bad thing, but a brand is worth the extra money. I have two identical grass trimmers in the shop right now. Only the brands are different, the color of the engine cladding is a little different. One is more expensive, the other cheaper. Why. You have to ask the company that makes them. Question: What’s the point of buying the more expensive one?? It is true, if we talk about truly branded trimmers, they tend to be more durable, when the load when mowing a lot or the owner begins to violate the rules of operation. Besides, the branded models are guaranteed to deliver the same power as advertised. You can do all sorts of things with Chinese ones. The declared power is oh-ho-ho, but it clearly does not pull. I’ve seen it before.

But I still recommend to pay more attention to other things, not to the brand name, but to your choice. If you don’t want your trimmer to cut down potato foliage, it has a power rating of 0.8-1 kilowatt. At this power it is sure to be top-mounted on a boom. I advise against anything less powerful and with the motor at the bottom. Capricious, unreliable and, because of the lack of power, short-lived. When the engine is on the bottom, you understand, moisture, dust, dirt. everything on it. The motor on the top. You don’t buy a grass trimmer to admire it, unless it’s pouring with rain?

With the upper motor, there is a distinction in the type of shaft that connects the motor with the cutting head inside the boom. Shafts can be rigid or flexible, like screwdrivers or screw heads for unscrewing hard-to-reach bolts. Check with your salesperson or your paperwork to see what kind of shaft it is. Rigid is preferable. Usually it’s a straight boom. Flexible shafts are used in small trimmers with a bent boom. It looks nice, but you don’t buy a grass trimmer just to admire it. These models are designed for cutting smaller grass. High wear and tear on the grass. Sometimes that causes the flexible shaft to twist. A rigid shaft is more reliable.

I also wouldn’t go for versatility. There are grass trimmers that can cut tree limbs, cultivate the earth, sweep up trash, and so on. In my opinion, all this is unnecessary and superfluous. The accessories are very expensive, but in the end you won’t get a good saw or a good cultivator. There is a need for such tools, it’s better to buy a separate trimmer for the grass, a separate saw, a separate cultivator.

It is definitely better to mow with a fishing line. It’s more expensive than a knife, but you’ll be insured against troubles that occur when the knife finds a stone, a stick or something else in the grass.

The situation is similar to that of a wheel mower. There is a blow that can break the blade, split the head, twist the slotted part of the shaft. Sometimes the blade breaks into pieces. In this respect, a grass trimmer with a knife is much more dangerous than a mower. He can hurt his legs, and a stone can launch somewhere in the glass. The knife, depending on its design, is only used when mowing for hay, mowing haulm, cutting bushes and small trees that have sprouted on the property. In other cases, using it is undesirable. the line for the trimmer wears out, but with it you can go everywhere, mow everything, and it’s much safer.

The main problems with trimmers. from improper use. Even a low-power grass trimmer with a lower motor will serve for a long time, if it is loaded exactly as much as it is calculated, to mow them dry grass in dry weather. But as soon as the owners deviate from the rules, the equipment begins to suffer.

often I have faced with the fact that they pour pure gasoline, when it should be mixed with oil, or they mix it, but by eye. either less oil than necessary, or more oil than necessary. Or they pour in some crap that looks like gasoline only because it burns.