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Old 25-07-2011, 09:08 AM posted to uk.d-i-y,uk.rec.gardening
Emery Davis[_3_] Emery Davis[_3_] is offline
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Default Strimmer/Brush cutter. electric or petrol

On 07/24/2011 11:52 PM, Janet wrote:
With the shoulder harness that most petrol strimmers come with, weight
isn't really an issue.

But the twist or swing as you move the blade side to side, can be a
problem to sore back persons


That's very true. A truss is highly recommended for this sort of work,
I wouldn't consider doing without. And although the harness takes a lot
of the weight it's still hard work if you have a big machine, make no
mistake.

-E