A brush cutter, also called garden grass cutting saw, used to trim grasses, small trees, or other foliage that cannot be accessed by a lawn mower or one pruner rotary.
All about the brushcutter
One of the main characteristics of the brush cutter is that several blades or cutting heads can be connected to the machine for specific applications.
Brush cutter
A brush cutter is made up of:
- A unit of power held close to the body.
- A pole through which power is transmitted.
- A rotating cutting head at the opposite end of the pole to the power unit.
- A harness
- Blades of various types
- Tanza reel
There are three main types of power units:
- Two- or four-stroke fuel engines used in the most powerful units.
- Electric motors connected to the electrical network by means of a power cord.
- Cordless electric motors powered by rechargeable batteries.
Axle types:
Low-power base units use a curved shaft, similar to a basic line trimmer. While higher professional level drives use a straight shaft with a gearbox at the end of the cutter head.
Some models of brush cutter use a straight ‘split’ shaft with a disconnect point along the shaft, allowing the cutting head to be replaced by other accessories, such as pole pruners, cultivators, edgers and hedge trimmers.
Grips:
Grips vary in slicers depending on the weight and size of the unit. The larger and more powerful saws use bicycle handles (two handlebars on each side of the axle) and the smaller units use a D-shaped handle mounted on the axle.
Heavier brush cutters generally require harnesses for added safety and less user fatigue.
Brush cutter with bicycle handles
Cutting heads
The cutting heads include circular saw blades, teeth, brush blades, grass blades, among other cutting blades.
The deflectors are attached to the cutting side of the machine to avoid injury to the operator from debris thrown by the cutting head.
How to use a brush cutter?
Keep the coil parallel to the ground and then run your head over the grass to cut it to the correct height.
You must bear in mind that before cutting, the ideal is to clear the work area of ​​stones, glass or any object that may be thrown while you are working.
It will take practice to get a really neat job, and small stones and debris will be thrown in the process, so it is prudent to keep the area clear and determine a safety radius of at least 15 meters.
It’s probably best to start at a higher height and then, as you feel more confident and with more practice, lower the cutting height until you are satisfied.
To trim around objects so that they are not disproportionate, as well as leaving a clean edge, the coil should be kept at an angle, around 30 °, but this depends on what you want and what is most comfortable for you.
To quickly cut weeds growing through your patio or pavement, the goal is to cut as close to the surface of the patio as possible without wearing down the blade.
Tilt the tool so that it is facing away from the paved surface, and then rest your head on the grass you want to cut.
Brush cutter
Keys to choosing the brush cutter
To choose one brush cutter appropriate to your needs, it is necessary to observe the following three criteria:
Electric or fuel driving
The first important criterion in choosing this tool is to decide if you want a motor or an electric unit. Both have their advantages, and therefore there is no one correct answer.
If you live in an urban environment, keep a small footprint, have access to the power supply at any time, and don’t like noise, then the electric brush cutters they are the perfect choice for you.
If you plan to work more demanding surfaces, then the perfect choice is one of the most powerful and functional weed cutters for the intended use.
Higher power brush cutter
Expected use
The intended use for a brush cutter or a trimmer will play a big role in determining your choice.
If you plan to use the mower only on your garden, try a model with a loop handlebar and a regular strap.
But if you are a power user who doesn’t stop at obstacles like undergrowth, then you should consider buying one. brush cutter more powerful, with a bicycle handlebar, professional strap and even an anti-vibration system.
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