STANLEY STR-750A Petrol Grass Trimmer, Black, Yellow

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Efficient and reliant split shaft line trimmer with an adjustable second handle for easy and ergonomic working Grass should never be cut wet. Not only will it put undue strain on your strimmer, but it will also tear and rip the grass rather than cutting it. It might even damage the grass enough to produce ugly brown bald patches. How to store a petrol strimmer? By the same token, if you plan on clearing an unkempt section of your yard, you’re going to need a strimmer with a brush cutter attachment. Brush cutter attachments use a spinning steel blade rather than the strimmer’s nylon thread. Comfort Stanley Works was founded in 1843, so it’s safe to assume that they know a thing or two about power tools.

Prepare the fuel and oil. If your petrol grass trimmer has a two-stroke engine, you will need to mix the unleaded petrol and oil together before putting it into the fuel tank. With a four-stroke engine the oil and petrol are not mixed and go into separate tanks. The manufacturer’s instructions will show what type of oil should be used, and what ratio it should be mixed at. This petrol strimmer multi-tool is for sale for just . This is more than a strimmer; it is a 5 in 1 multi-functional garden tool so if you’re willing to spend a few extra quid you’re going to get the whole garden kit! The five functions are: Strimmer, brush cutter, hedge trimmer, pruner, and chainsaw and all the attachments all fit easily and can be changed without too much fuss. The other thing that niggled me was the less than helpful instructions. This is actually a pet hate of mine and I grumble at the best of times, but this time they were particularly bad, even contradictory. Having said that, it isn’t the hardest tool in the world to work out of to assemble and operate, and there are videos online to show you what you need to know. The two-stroke engine starts relatively easily and requires a combination of petrol and oil, and you should consider using ear protection as well – it’s quite a noisy machine.No matter the size of your garden, you might find that there are small areas where it’s impossible to take a mower. Most strimmers have a cutting width of around 40 cm, so they can still struggle to get into tighter spaces, but the Einhell Two Stroke Brush Cutterhas a blade attachment of 25.5 cm. It’s one of the best machines for manoeuvring into narrow spots. Vibration levels are low on the Stihl, and I think this is due n large part to the high-quality materials used in its construction, coupled with some top-notch engineering. Everything on this product just lets you know that it is part of something better than the average, and I have to admit that it’s a nice feeling. The engine has automatic decompression to make starting it easier and there is also a primer pump for cold starts as you would expect from Makita, a top maker of petrol strimmers. What’s more, the reliability of the engine starting up is only comparable to the excellent Stihl product. ParkerBrand gardening tool is compact, lightweight and hence, easy to use. An ergonomic handle maintains optimum comfort no matter what attachment you are using or what type of greens you are cutting. Talking about the included attachments, the grass trimmer has a bump feed line advance mechanism. So, you can continue to trim the grasses after a simple bump on the ground. It also has a safety guard that protects you from debris.

An automatic line feed pushes out the line as cutting wears it away. A bump feed mechanism pushes out the line when you tap the thread head on the ground. This Makita petrol strimmer is controlled by large cow horn style handlebars that have soft rubberised grips for comfort when using it for longer periods. It is fairly lightweight considering it’s a 4 stroke, tipping the scale at around 10kg when fitted with the brush cutter blade, harness and a full tank of petrol. The Arebos Eco is a powerful, well-built machine with a stepless regulator so there’s no ‘changing gears’ from one speed to the next. You can run it as fast or slow as you want. The multipurpose machine comes with an extension pole that allows you to extend all these tools up to 33 inches (840 mm). Its hedge trimmer has an adjustable head that rotates between 120 to 270 degrees and allows you to cut all the hedge areas without any troubles. Once you connect the hedge trimmer to its extension pole, the total length becomes 126 inches (3200 mm), which is sufficient to deal with high hedges. Bu-Ko long reach 5in1 multi-functional tool deserves your attention because of its robust engine and useful attachments. All the protective gears, funnel, tool kit, and mixing container are other gifts that you will not find in other models available at such a budget-friendly price tag. Talking about the attachments, it has hedge trimmer, strimmer, brush cutter, pruner chainsaw and a 3.4-meter extension pole that works as a base.

Big garden jobs demand more powerful tools, and a petrol strimmer is the perfect aid for tackling unruly undergrowth and overgrown borders

No, for two reasons. The nylon thread on a strimmer isn’t sharp enough to cut cleanly so the end result will be ragged and uneven and may even damage the hedge. Also, the head shield can no longer protect you from flying debris once you’ve lifted it above waist height. Conclusion

The 33cc displacement makes the MacAllister more powerful than many on this list, and as a result the two-stroke engine is extremely noisy – ear protection is recommended. The 10kg weight means that you’ll need to be pretty determined to use it for long periods, too, though thankfully there’s an anti-vibration system to cut down on fatigue.

Heavier machines are easier to control if they have a shoulder strap – I thoroughly recommend using one to get the most out of your strimmer. Some of the heaviest models also have bicycle-style handlebars to help with distributing the weight. The strimmer needs a special mention here because of its Nylon made dual cutting line. Next comes the brush cutter that uses a metal 3T blade. The hedge trimmer has a dual-edge hardened steel blade with a length of 450 mm. You will like the fact that the included chainsaw comes with lifetime chain lubrication, which is automatic.

Whilst you might want a wider width if you’re trying to cover a large area, one of the other most useful functions of a grass trimmer is being able to neaten up the tighter spots where the mower can’t go. This is a petrol strimmer so of course, that means there is some vibration when you are cutting, however, it isn’t too bad and when operating at lower speeds the level of vibration is lessened. This is to be expected from such a powerful engine, if you think about it, it’s not far off a small twist and go scooter in terms of power! Specification: Warranty: yes (1 year) , 2 or 4 stroke: 4 stroke , Engine power: 1 HP , Weight: 10.3 kg Remember that larger engines often result in a heavier unit. So, to control a powerful strimmer with a 52 cc engine you need to be quite confident in your physical ability. Starting a Petrol Strimmer Specification: Warranty: yes (1 year) , 2 or 4 stroke: 2 stroke , Engine power: 3 HP , Weight: 18.2 kgThere is some weight to the Stihl, but it isn’t what I would consider heavy for this kind of product, and I take a little bit of weight as a good sign of solidness and quality. When in the harness, you hardly notice the weight anyway, and the tool always feels well-balanced and easy to manoeuvre. The loop handle also moves up and down easily, allowing you to adjust it for your exact height and arm length. There’s an anti-vibration system in play on this model that cuts down on the shaking you can expect, and the transparent fuel tank is something people have been requesting for years. There are still models on the market that make it difficult to see how much fuel is left by making the walls of the fuel tank impossible to see through. The angle gear and the coil holder fit together exactly, eliminating a very common tangling issue when cutting tall grass The Mitox 28MT-a is another high-quality petrol propelled garden multi-functional tool that offers complete worth for your investment. It comes with four different attachments including grass trimmer, brush cutter, pruner and hedge trimmer. Plus, the machine gives you an extension tube worth 1 meter.