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Einhell GC-PT 2538/1 I AS Petrol Strimmer -- 600W Grass Trimmer With 2-Stoke Engine, Bump Fed Spool Twin Line Cutting, 380mm Cutting Width -- Cordless Grass Strimmer Petrol

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The power cord. Mains-power strimmers keep you tethered whilst working in the garden. You will likely have to use an extension cable, and need to be aware of where the cable is at all times so as not to cut through it accidentally. Having tested several cordless strimmers, the Einhell performed well against competing products at this price range. 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. The line head has a 43 cm cutting path so it doesn’t take long to cover larger areas either; if you have parts of the garden where the mower can’t go, this strimmer should be able to get in and help keep things looking tidy – especially useful around fountains, benches and playgrounds. Manageability is especially important when considering a heavy petrol strimmer. These are powerful machines and, even with a harness, they can feel unwieldy. You need to be relatively confident in your physical ability, especially to use a strimmer over 10 kg.

Some people understandably get put off petrol machines because they require more to be done prior to starting than electric tools. If you’re looking for a petrol grass strimmer that does a lot more for your money then look no further. This multi-function garden tool by Aosome is a winner where it comes to functionality. It’s not just a strimmer, this multi-tool also functions as a brushcutter, a chainsaw pruner, a hedge trimmer and it comes with a long reach extension pole.This Trueshopping Garden Trimmer is the best petrol strimmer to buy on a budget because, even though it’s inexpensive, it’s still extremely well designed. It comes with secure bike-handlebar handles which, when combined with the shoulder strap, create a very stable machine. The drive cable has to travel down the shaft to power the cutting head. A curved shaft means this cable needs to be longer and this makes it more prone to damage. Curved shaft strimmers are not as powerful as straight ones but are lighter and easier for shorter people to use. On the flip side, if you’re tall, a curved strimmer is very awkward to use. For general use, with an average sized person, a straight shaft is better. As I have mentioned, this Einhell petrol brushcutter comes with a two in one design. Firstly, you have the 3-toothed metal blade which is great for more heavy-duty tasks. The blade is super accurate and durable, so it’ll get things done the first time, every time. It’s not the most durable design and is prone to parts needing to be replaced after heavy use. As with most power tools, you get what you pay for. This one won’t last forever but it does a good job and is a powerful machine given the small price tag. 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.

They can be a little too powerful. Unless you really need the strength of a petrol model, they may be more difficult to manage than it’s worth. Vibrations can also make them uncomfortable over extended periods. A U-shaped shaft handle offers a place for one hand to hold the strimmer. The other hand is positioned higher up on the shaft of the strimmer. This means that hands are positioned one behind the other in a linear fashion. This may seem more intuitive to some, but is a posture that can take its toll if the strimmer is heavy and used for an extended period. If the strimmer comes with two head attachments, one of them will likely be narrower than the other, making it more versatile. One of the things I love about this Einhell GC-BC 52 I AS petrol brushcutter is that it boasts a split shaft. This simply means that the shaft comes into two which makes storing and transporting the tool a whole lot easier. Before talking about the best way to prepare a petrol strimmer so that it’s easier to start, it’s worth mentioning that some petrol machines come with an ‘electric start’ function. This means they can be started with the push of a button, much like an electric machine.I won’t lie, the Einhell GC-BC 52 I AS petrol brushcutter is a little heavy at 8.9kg. You might not have any issues if you’re pretty strong and only have a bit of work to do but any more than that and you’ll need a bit of support. But the Einhell GC-BC 52 | AS petrol brushcutter comes with a carry strap which makes moving it around so much easier. Working in its favour is its power, but you might find that you need to rest frequently if using this machine for long periods, especially with the blade attachment, as the vibrations can be uncomfortable. If you need the force of a petrol machine, but aren’t sure if you can handle the weight of one, the McCulloch Trimmac Trimmer finds a good balance between power and manageability. You have a finite period of time that you can run the grass trimmer for before the battery runs out. Tougher tasks may make the battery drain faster, and recharging can take the best part of an hour which can be interruptive. As a result, they’re not the most appropriate for longer jobs. Einhell is known for its powerful and reliable tools and the Einhell GC-BC 52 I AS petrol brushcutter is no exception to this. It’s got a lot of handy features that make it user friendly and allows you to get out into the garden and get the job done without hassle.

Getting the hang of balancing the machine can be initially difficult, especially if you’re used to more conventional strimmers, but the design generally seems to distribute the 8.25 kg weight well across the body. It may be a little heavy for some users, depending on upper-body strength, but it’s still a relatively average weight for a petrol strimmer with a motor of this size.

a handheld trimmer or brushcutter can be electric (1000 W to 2000 W) or petrol-powered (30 cm³ to 40 cm³);

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