If used correctly and with regular maintenance, a Grass Trimmer can be an investment that will be used for years to come.
A grass trimmer is an essential piece in any gardener’s arsenal. The top grass trimmers are perfect for tidying the lawn edges after a mow. In addition, they are excellent for cutting back to get grass in without much effort.
Remember five things to remember when you are using or storing your Grass Trimmer to keep it in top shape and avoid needing to replace it or even parts of it – before its time.
Beware of sharp objects.
Before trimming, remove any complex objects with which the strimmer is likely to come in contact. Think plant pots, ornaments, garden furniture, etc. Also, look for loose sticks or rocks.
If you knock into them, it is likely to cause the trim line to break, or when it is equipped with a sharp iron or plastic blade, it could cause it to crack or break.
Some trimmers are equipped with the plant guard, the wire hoop which pulls out or flips on top of the head of the trimmer. It shows precisely where your cutting line extends to ensure you don’t accidentally hit objects like fences or tree trunks. With specific trimmers, you’ll have to remove the guard and place it in the correct position. Make sure you do that and maintain it against the object. Also, be conscious that if you make a swipe that is sideways, you may still hit objects.
Don’t underestimate its power.
It’s easy to believe that your lawn mower is invincible and can take on all kinds of challenges; however, if you’ve got hardy weeds or overgrown areas of brambles, you’ll either break the line or break or blunt the blade. This could cause the motor to overheat.
It’s okay for grass that is long and overgrown. However, if your trimmer’s very low-powered, you should cut only a tiny amount at a time and ensure you don’t put the head into the undergrowth. Also, make sure to clear the trimmings you cut so that it stays intact within the head of your cutter.
If your garden has an overgrown area, use a brush cutter rather than a strimmer. They have a multi-sided steel plate that spins at high speed. This lasts longer than the line or blade made of plastic; however, you should use them with extreme care. Instead, hire an expert gardener to do this task for you.
Pause for a break
If you’re trimming over a prolonged period or cutting longer grass, the spool could become hot, which causes the line to adhere to each other and not flow through the grass. Pause to allow the strimmer time to cool down and work as efficiently as possible.
Could you clean it?
After each use, ensure you wash the grass trimmer before storing it. If you leave your trimmer for a long time without cleaning it, debris from cutting and dirt can build up inside the head, blocking lines-feed mechanisms. Like most other products, the better maintained they are, the more efficient they’ll become and perform better.
Before you clean, make sure you have it turned off and disconnected from the mains if you’re using an electric-powered cord-driven trimmer. If it’s a cordless trimmer, then remove the battery. Also, make sure it’s allowed to cool off after use.
Wear gloves with protection and use an easy brush to sweep off any grass on the outer casing of the trimmer. Next, flip the trimmer upside down, clear any grass under the guard, and feed the blades within the lines.
Make sure it is properly stored.
Before you get your grass trimmer stored in the corners of your garage or garden shed during the cold winter months, prepare it correctly. After a thorough cleaning and an oil that is light on metal surfaces to shield. It from corrosion, remove any extra petrol that remains in the fuel tank. This can be done by siphoning the fuel into a suitable container. But simply starting it by letting it run until it’s scorched.
If you’re using a cordless model, be sure that the battery is at least 40% of its charge left. Then take the battery off the strimmer, and store it in a separate location.
