For mowing grass on lawns or in a summer cottage, a manual trimmer is often used. Of course, its advantage is high mobility and ease of operation. But the surface slanted with a manual trimmer is far from ideal, and the use of a manual device in large areas is not very effective. The best option, of course, is a lawn mower. True, the cost of such an aggregate is quite high, and therefore you can buy a wheel trimmer - a kind of hybrid of a manual trimmer and a lawn mower.
Wheel Trimmer Benefits
Unlike a lawn mower, it is less whimsical. This aggregate is not afraid of stones and bumps, after which a crankshaft would break at a lawn mower. The wheel trimmer is much more maneuverable. It can easily get under benches and bushes, and a variable angle of inclination of the trimmer head allows you to work in areas with a slope. In addition to mowing grass, you can cut bushes and small trees. To do this, just install the saw blade.
Equipped with large wheels, the trimmer is not afraid of weeds and tall grass, because it has excellent cross-country ability. In contrast to the usual one, the wheel trimmer is much more convenient in operation, since it does not need to be carried around on itself, but rather just pushed forward. In this case, the height of the lawn will be uniform over the entire area, as after a lawn mower. For ease of operation on most wheel trimmers, it is possible to change the reel with fishing line without using a tool.
What are the wheel trimmers
Like portable, wheel trimmers are of two types - electric and gasoline:
- The electric wheel trimmer is powered by direct current. Like any other device that uses electricity as an energy source, this device is highly environmentally friendly. In addition, it has a relatively small weight and dimensions. As a disadvantage, reduced mobility due to binding to a stationary power source can be noted. To work with such a trimmer is possible for as long as the electric cable allows. Using a rechargeable battery to power electric wheel trimmers significantly increases their mobility and maneuverability, but imposes restrictions on operating time. And the cost of such trimmers is much higher.
- The petrol wheel trimmer has become the most sought-after tool not only among public utilities, but also among the most ordinary summer residents. This unit, despite its large dimensions, weight and noise, has complete autonomy. You can work with it until the gas runs out. The only drawback of the gas trimmer is that it damages the environment with its exhaust fumes.
Despite the fact that the trauma of the wheel trimmer is much lower than the lawn mowers, operating it, it is also necessary to observe safety measures. All work should be done in special clothing and shoes, and it is advisable to use headphones to protect your hearing.