The presence of lawn mowers on the farm is a prerequisite for gardeners and gardeners who care about the garden lawn. A powerful tool with a wide coverage will help to bring the lawn into proper form in a short period of time. However, in hard-to-reach places, a traditional lawn mower is useless. For processing areas along the fence, near decorative stones or green spaces, it is advisable to use a compact scythe with the possibility of spot cutting. The Huter GET-1200SL unit, which differs from the competitive technology in modest dimensions and functionality, just belongs to these.
Model Overview
The machine is a manual scythe equipped with an electric motor. That is, the power is supplied directly from the network with a voltage of 220 V. The model is designed to perform mowing and leveling grass in problematic areas for access. The device does not have its own mobile platform, therefore, the operator makes manipulations with the structure strictly on weight. In terms of power potential, the Huter GET-1200SL electric trimmer can be attributed to the middle segment. Power of 1200 W can not be called modest, but it is difficult to attribute it to high-performance machines of this type. As for the design, the bevel span can be adjusted in width - in the range from 35 to 42 cm. Directly cutting is done with nylon fishing line and knives. The equipment is controlled by the user through the main D-shaped handle and auxiliary holder. The manufacturer took care of the anti-slip grip of the handle, so physical ergonomics can be called one of the strengths of this trimmer.
Assembly and adjustment of the unit
First of all, you should connect the trimmer bar with a protective casing, which in the process will protect the surrounding area from flying grass. For connection it is necessary to use complete screws. Using a hex wrench, they fasten the casing. In the next step, an auxiliary holder is mounted on the bar. To ensure the reliability of its fixation, rubber pads are provided. They are integrated into the plastic fasteners, after which the screws are inserted using the same key. By loosening the screw clamp, the optional Huter GET-1200SL handle can be shifted to suit individual preferences, achieving a comfortable hold on the structure. The manufacturer recommends installing it directly in the center of gravity of the unit. After that, the bevel width is adjusted and you can begin to work.
User's manual
Before turning on the machine, it is necessary to check the integrity of its functional elements, the reliability of the connections and the condition of the ventilation ducts - they should not be clogged with grass and dirt. In the process of mowing, do not try to overload the trimmer excessively, directing it to thick areas or grass with stiff stems. Such zones are recommended to pass slowly, dosing the load. Otherwise, a drop in speed may overload the electric motor. Also, in the process of using the Huter GET-1200SL model, a distance of 15 m in relation to people and animals should be maintained. It is advisable that during the course of the work they were not even near the site. If you plan to service a large area, you should pause, cleaning the functional elements from grass particles. This will save the technical resource of both the engine itself and the working equipment.
Safety regulations
To minimize the risk of injury, the operator should wear protective clothing. The basic set includes goggles or a mask, sturdy shoes, gloves and tight-fitting clothes without hanging accessories or protruding on the sides. When cutting, it is important to ensure that the wire is safe. If an extension cord is used, there will be a chance of electric shock. If there is a gap, immediately disconnect the plug from the power supply. Use the Huter GET-1200SL electric trimmer so that it is not exposed to strong physical stress. Impact can lead not only to damage to the structure or power filling of the unit, but also lead to injury to the user. This can happen if, for example, a collision with a stone destroys the bearing part of the tool holder. Therefore, you need to carefully approach the inspection of the place of mowing grass.
Maintenance Instructions
The maintenance process consists of several stages, including cleaning, fixing the coil and installing cutting tools. Cleaning should be done after each application session of the unit, as well as immediately before the audit of the technical part. Be sure at the time of cleaning, the trimmer must be disconnected from the network. And even in this case, one must carefully approach the inspection of the casing. All manipulations with him are made only with gloves. Cleaning is not only the external surfaces, but also the internal sides - the same casing or ventilation ducts. The next step is the installation of the coil. To install it, it is necessary to fix the bearing pin, and then hand tighten the coil unit. Next, a Huter GET-1200SL cutting line is wound. The instruction notes that a new thread can be introduced only after the complete removal of the remnants of the old fiber. It is necessary to measure about 5-6 m of fishing line, and then fold it in half. Winding is carried out in two "streams" in the directions of the bobbin. Then a line spring is installed, and the coil is integrated into its housing.
Trouble-shooting
Almost all problems with the engine are explained either by faults in the cable connection or by overload. Moreover, the second factor can be triggered by many reasons from violations in the cooling system to physical overload during operation. Accordingly, the user will need to check the connection, the channels of the cooling and ventilation systems, or revise the cutting style. Quite often there are symptoms in the form of overheating, sparking, the appearance of smoke and noise with vibration. In such situations, the Huter GET-1200SL trimmer must be checked for contamination of the collector, wear of the brushes, deformation of the bearing group, insulation failure in the same cable, etc. Often, the drive shaft becomes a cause of malfunctions. This is the most serious problem in terms of elimination by the average user. Trying to restore this element is possible only when detecting obvious external signs of damage, which can be eliminated without a detailed analysis of the design.
Positive trimmer reviews
Regarding the positive reviews on the impressions of using the trimmer, the situation is ambiguous. On the one hand, many praise the model for its compactness, low weight, sometimes low noise (depending on grass and workload) and physical ergonomics. But there are a number of controversial issues regarding the cutting quality of the Huter GET-1200SL. Feedback from owners who use the model to service small areas is quite positive, but as the complexity of the tasks increases, opinions change to the opposite.
Negative reviews
Most clearly negative reviews relate to the quality of the element base. It is noted that already in the first months of use, for example, the bolts with which the Huter GET-1200SL electric trimmer is assembled at the factory become unusable. The reviews explain this by the fact that the "native" hardware does not pass hardening, so moisture from grass juice can negatively affect them. Another point of the factory assembly concerns the gearbox, which is delivered practically without lubrication. As a result, both the bolts and the gearbox lubricant must be updated immediately after purchase, so that these components last their life, at least.
As for power, there is no need to talk about high performance in this class. Nevertheless, it is against the background of direct competitors that the device looks advantageous with its potential of 1200 watts. But all the nominal advantage is overshadowed by the coil that the Huter GET-1200SL trimmer is equipped with. The reviews indicate that its resource is in principle not designed to maintain the level of revolutions that the model’s electric motor can deliver at peak speed.
Conclusion
According to many owners, the trimmer had good inclinations, but at the same time it was unfinished. A number of offensive miscalculations disappoint users in the first days of application - this concerns, for example, the lack of the ability to cut thick or hard stems. Even after a while, other design weaknesses are revealed, due to the quality of the assembly and materials. But is everything so bad and really the Huter GET-1200SL model does not deserve attention? This is also not so, since the device has many advantages. It’s another matter that only technical development and support of an experienced lawn mower will help to fully reveal them. Of course, a novice in this matter will not do much to help the trimmer, although the ergonomics of the design with its flexibility and maneuverability in such an alliance will be very appropriate. And another serious plus in favor of the model can be attributed to the cost criterion. Still, 4.5-5 thousand rubles. for such a technique with all its disadvantages - this is very good, given the same rated engine power.