On Tue, 21 May 2013 20:07:04 +0100, Another John
wrote:


I was using a 2-stroke, mind, so it could be that an electric one
doesn't present as much of a danger to eyesight!

John

By comparison, electric strimmers (even the biggest) are weaklings! I
know you know but a few Garden Banter readers may pick this post up.

All too often, people graduate from electric to petrol (or jump
straight in) and don't listen to the "wear safety equipment" message.
Not just the face. Petrol gear will throw up all sorts of things. I've
chipped the car's paintwork.

Proper footwear, not just goggles but a proper full face protector.
Full leg protection, never shorts. If you wear specs, they won't
protect you. A stone thrown up can smash a specs lens and the only
place the shards will go is into your eye!

Whilst an RCD will power off an electrical tool, you need to turn off
a petrol one! And the petrol ones use thicker cutting line which also
makes a difference.

If you've never used a petrol strimmer, DON'T use a petrol brush
cutter!

Pole pruners are not chainsaws - they do not have a brake so can carry
on chopping through your leg or arm!

Seen it and don't want to see it again!


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Cheers, Jake
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Hobbling along and Urgling from the East end of
Swansea Bay