To ensure that the land plot always looked as well-groomed as possible, it will be necessary to choose an electric grass trimmer, with which the lawn mowing will become a tedious duty, and pleasure.
To know how to choose the right electric trimmer for a dacha for mowing lawn and hard-to-reach areas, it will take a little understanding of the technical characteristics of this tool.
A line or a knife?
A manual electric locomotive cuts vegetation in two ways - using a spool with a string or a knife. In the first case, it is possible to replace the line with a thicker or thin line. In the second, you can buy either a plastic or metal knife, which will be more durable and productive, compared with brittle plastic.
A trimmer with a fishing line should be purchased when the variety of grass to be cut does not provide for a coarse dry stalk, and also where the area has multiple grooves, ruts, hillocks or a stony surface covered with grass. In this case, the line will be the more correct choice, as it is subject to replacement.
But on a relatively flat surface, but with the existing large weeds or even a young shoot of trees, a trimmer with a cutting three- or four-bladed knife is useful. It should be noted that the plastic will not last as long as the metal one.
Upper or lower?
In addition to the cutting part, great importance is played by where the engine is located. If you buy a trimmer with its lower position, it will significantly reduce the load on the hands, since this model is easier and often equipped with wheels for more convenient movement. But this motor-cocoon is not allowed to be used on wet grass because of the risk of electric shock, as well as the motor quickly fails, as it is clogged with dust, grass remnants and small stones.
The top position of the engine has its advantages - as a rule, it is a more powerful tool, but it has a considerable weight (up to 5 kg), so it will not work for every summer resident. But there is good news - this trimmer is equipped with a carrying strap, which hangs on the shoulder, making it easier to work.
Power
The price factor largely depends on the power of the electrotrimmer. It starts with 500W and reaches 1700W. But it does not always make sense to overpay. For example, if you plan to regularly cut a small lawn with lawn grass, and the site in front of the wicket, then a low-power tool will suffice. But to mow large weeds over a large area, you will have to purchase a device with a sufficient supply of power.
When buying an electric trimmer, you should take care of a quality network filter. After all, the site can be located at a distance from the power grid and you will need to use an extension cord for operation.