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Hello everyone,
I posted on this group a while back, uncertain as to whether I should buy a petrol strimmer or another electric to replace my recently deceased Flymo. I just wanted to report that I took the plunge and bought the cheapest petrol one I could find at B&Q at £80 (a McCulloch). Tried it for the first time today and blimey! My strimming time has gone from 45 minutes to about 10! This thing ATE my garden - fantastic. I am chuffed to bits with it.... No cable (hooray!) PLUS you get the sadistic thrill of gunning the throttle as you approach a meaty thistle knowing it is going to DIE. To anyone else considering spending the the extra 40 quid for a petrol one, save up for a couple of extra weeks and get one. Yours chuffedly! Jolltax --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.483 / Virus Database: 279 - Release Date: 19/05/2003 |
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"Jolltax" wrote in message . .. Hello everyone, I posted on this group a while back, uncertain as to whether I should buy a petrol strimmer or another electric to replace my recently deceased Flymo. I just wanted to report that I took the plunge and bought the cheapest petrol one I could find at B&Q at £80 (a McCulloch). Tried it for the first time today and blimey! My strimming time has gone from 45 minutes to about 10! This thing ATE my garden - fantastic. I am chuffed to bits with it.... No cable (hooray!) PLUS you get the sadistic thrill of gunning the throttle as you approach a meaty thistle knowing it is going to DIE. To anyone else considering spending the the extra 40 quid for a petrol one, save up for a couple of extra weeks and get one. Yours chuffedly! Jolltax Sorry to throw cold water on your enthusiasm :-( Yes, strimming makes things look great and tidy, etc. We do it ourselves. But, don't think your thistle is dead just because you have taken the top off. Nothing dies unless you kill the roots or dig it up. Iris McCanna |
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On Thu, 12 Jun 2003 19:34:18 +0100, Jolltax wrote
(in message ): I just wanted to report that I took the plunge and bought the cheapest petrol one I could find at B&Q at £80 (a McCulloch). Tried it for the first time today and blimey! My strimming time has gone from 45 minutes to about 10! Thanks for this posting, I'm just thinking about getting a strimmer and I will definitely get a petrol one. My petrol lawn-mower is I think far better than the electric one it replaced, so for me it is a petrol strimmer definitely :) -- Patrick |
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"Jolltax" wrote in
: To anyone else considering spending the the extra 40 quid for a petrol one, save up for a couple of extra weeks and get one. I was thinking of getting a petrol mower... But my plot isn't really big enough to justify one really... Only 20ft x about 40ft And I had a fit of embarressment when I had no idea where to get the fuel.... My car is a diesal so I couldn't do them at the same time! And where do you keep the extra fuel? Can I use a regular fuel can? And the biggie.....Are they cheaper to run than an electric? |
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To anyone else considering spending the the extra 40 quid for a petrol one, save up for a couple of extra weeks and get one. Yours chuffedly! Jolltax How about doing grass edges/borders?/ I notice on the bq website its says a edges/no next to edges. My current electric one i can swivel the head upside down to allow me to do the edges i suspect you cant do that with the bq petrol one. Can you perhaps hold the whole thing upside down and do the edges? Id really like this £80 petrol one but i need to be able to do the edges of my lawn with it. What are your thoughts on this? |
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Barry & Iris McCanna wrote:
Sorry to throw cold water on your enthusiasm :-( Yes, strimming makes things look great and tidy, etc. We do it ourselves. But, don't think your thistle is dead just because you have taken the top off. Nothing dies unless you kill the roots or dig it up. Oh yes it does! If you keep mowing an area of weeds frequently enough and short enough you will, within a few months, end up with what is basically a lawn. There will be a few plants other than grass that can survive being short and flat (plantains, some clover, maybe daisies) but it will be mostly grass and there certainly won't be any thistles. -- Chris Green ) |
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Rick McGreal wrote:
"Jolltax" wrote in : To anyone else considering spending the the extra 40 quid for a petrol one, save up for a couple of extra weeks and get one. I was thinking of getting a petrol mower... But my plot isn't really big enough to justify one really... Only 20ft x about 40ft And I had a fit of embarressment when I had no idea where to get the fuel.... My car is a diesal so I couldn't do them at the same time! And where do you keep the extra fuel? Can I use a regular fuel can? And the biggie.....Are they cheaper to run than an electric? You can't be serious, the running cost of either a petrol or an electric strimmer would be completely lost in the 'noise' of other related expenses. -- Chris Green ) |
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How about doing grass edges/borders?/ I notice on the bq website its
says a edges/no next to edges. My current electric one i can swivel the head upside down to allow me to do the edges i suspect you cant do that with the bq petrol one. Can you perhaps hold the whole thing upside down and do the edges? Id really like this £80 petrol one but i need to be able to do the edges of my lawn with it. What are your thoughts on this? I don't think you would get razor sharp edges with the strimmer I have, the more expensive petrol ones come with this as a feature though, guess it depends on how much your budget would stretch. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.483 / Virus Database: 279 - Release Date: 19/05/2003 |
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In message , Rick McGreal
writes I was thinking of getting a petrol mower... But my plot isn't really big enough to justify one really... Only 20ft x about 40ft Nah I don't think it is worth it for that (our lawn is of a similar size) And I had a fit of embarressment when I had no idea where to get the fuel.... In a petrol station........ My car is a diesal so I couldn't do them at the same time! And where do you keep the extra fuel? In the garage/shed etc. Can I use a regular fuel can? You just use a standard petrol can - a 5 litre plastic can from the garage is fine. And the biggie.....Are they cheaper to run than an electric? I don't think the relative running costs are really significant. Petrol mowers are more powerful so good for larger mowers and larger lawns, but they probably require more maintenance, are noiser and smellier to use, heavier and more expensive. Electric mowers are cheaper, the mowers are lighter, it is cleaner and require less maintenance. -- Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds urg Suppliers and References FAQ: http://www.familyfrench.co.uk/garden/urgfaq/index.html |
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I just wanted to report that I took the plunge and bought the cheapest
petrol one I could find at B&Q at £80 (a McCulloch). I recently bought the same model - but from Homebase. I also waited for one of their 10% days so got it slightly cheaper. This thing ATE my garden - fantastic. Now go out and buy some extra strimming line as what came with the strimmer won't last very long at all. :-( It's easy to do grass edges, btw. Just rotate the whole thing around. Have fun....and remember those goggles..... - h |
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Helen wrote in message It's easy to do grass edges, btw. Just rotate the whole thing around. Have fun....and remember those goggles..... I use mine to do the edges of the allotments by turning it over but you won't get a good straight edge unless it has a suitable attachment; AND you will need goggles if you try it or you just might loose an eye as it will kick up a lot of stones etc. in the process. You can buy a good face guard for about £14. -- Regards Bob Use a useful Screen Saver... http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/ and find intelligent life amongst the stars, there's bugger all down here. |
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On Thu, 12 Jun 2003 22:31:44 +0100, "H"
wrote: I just wanted to report that I took the plunge and bought the cheapest petrol one I could find at B&Q at £80 (a McCulloch). I recently bought the same model - but from Homebase. I also waited for one of their 10% days so got it slightly cheaper. This thing ATE my garden - fantastic. I have also just taken the plunge, but in a moment of madness I bought the larger 25cc McCulloch brushcutter. It has certainly eaten my rather neglected allotment - now I just have to work out what to do with a six-foot-high haystack... Now go out and buy some extra strimming line as what came with the strimmer won't last very long at all. :-( I noticed this - it may be that my lack of experience means that I'm bumping the line out more quickly than I need, but the first time I used it I ran out of line before I had cleared my allotment. It's easy to do grass edges, btw. Just rotate the whole thing around. Have fun....and remember those goggles..... The Cabrio 246 that I bought came with a face mask. It is only a basic mask - no swivelling for example - but it is still far better than goggles because a) it doesn't mist up and b) it protects the whole of your face from flying grass and twigs and macerated slugs and snails. -- Stuart Baldwin news\at/boxatrix\dot/co\dot/uk |
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Chris French and Helen Johnson wrote in
: And I had a fit of embarressment when I had no idea where to get the fuel.... In a petrol station........ Oh...Its just normal 4star fuel then? (Boy do I feel an idiot now!) And where do you keep the extra fuel? In the garage/shed etc. Didn't know you could store fuel at home.... Even in such small quantities And the biggie.....Are they cheaper to run than an electric? I don't think the relative running costs are really significant. Petrol mowers are more powerful so good for larger mowers and larger lawns, but they probably require more maintenance, are noiser and smellier to use, heavier and more expensive. Ok...The smell would be an issue...But I dpon't think that the noise level would be...Its only for an hour a week or so...And the council makes more noise than that just about everyday with its huge ride-on mowers it has running around (Not cutting the grass btw!) Electric mowers are cheaper, the mowers are lighter, it is cleaner and require less maintenance. In that case I will stay with my electric.... It just seems easier! Thanks! |
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Rick McGreal wrote:
wrote in : And the biggie.....Are they cheaper to run than an electric? You can't be serious, the running cost of either a petrol or an electric strimmer would be completely lost in the 'noise' of other related expenses. Oh....My neighbour has a petrol mower and his is not that noisy... But I swear his cuts his grass MUCH faster than mine does does.... What has either of these fascinating facts got to do with running costs? :-) -- Chris Green ) |
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Chris French and Helen Johnson wrote:
And where do you keep the extra fuel? In the garage/shed etc. Can I use a regular fuel can? You just use a standard petrol can - a 5 litre plastic can from the garage is fine. You are only allowed to keep a maximum of two 5 litre cans of petrol by the way, it's to minimise the fire risk. I don't suppose there are petrol can police around but it's a moderately sensible limit anyway. And the biggie.....Are they cheaper to run than an electric? I don't think the relative running costs are really significant. That was entirely my thought. -- Chris Green ) |
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Rick McGreal wrote:
Chris French and Helen Johnson wrote in : And I had a fit of embarressment when I had no idea where to get the fuel.... In a petrol station........ Oh...Its just normal 4star fuel then? (Boy do I feel an idiot now!) You can't get 4 start any more you know! (Well it may be possible but it's not very easy nowadays) And where do you keep the extra fuel? In the garage/shed etc. Didn't know you could store fuel at home.... Even in such small quantities As I just said, maximum of two 5 litre cans I think, and they must be 'proper' petrol cans of the approved type and colour. -- Chris Green ) |
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On 13 Jun 2003 07:19:33 GMT, Rick McGreal
wrote: Chris French and Helen Johnson wrote in : And I had a fit of embarressment when I had no idea where to get the fuel... In a petrol station........ Oh...Its just normal 4star fuel then? (Boy do I feel an idiot now!) Unless you have a super-duper tuned engine on your lawn-mower, not even 4 star. 2 star'll be perfect. It'll work with 4-star but you're wasting your money on anything more than the lowest octane you can get. 4-star is needed in high performance engines with high compression ratios, which a lawn-mower engine is NOT. Using a higher octane fuel than required is a waste of money and fuel and you'll likely get poorer performance out of the engine (you'd be unlikely to notice the difference in performance on a lawn-mower though). Oops, better stop now, I'm beginning to drift off the subject.... Tim. |
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On 13 Jun 2003 08:33:50 GMT, wrote:
Chris French and Helen Johnson wrote: And where do you keep the extra fuel? In the garage/shed etc. Can I use a regular fuel can? You just use a standard petrol can - a 5 litre plastic can from the garage is fine. You are only allowed to keep a maximum of two 5 litre cans of petrol by the way, it's to minimise the fire risk. I don't suppose there are petrol can police around but it's a moderately sensible limit anyway. And the biggie.....Are they cheaper to run than an electric? I don't think the relative running costs are really significant. That was entirely my thought. One five-litre can of fuel will last you ages. That little fuel tank on the strimmer lasts me well over an hour at full throttle. It must be around 250ml so that's a good 20 hours of work, or more. Just make sure you know whether it's a 2-stroke or 4-stroke engine (most are 4-stroke). In the unlikely event that it's a 2-stroke you'll *have* to add 2-stroke oil to the fuel (or to a small tank on the mower) or you'll do it in. The instruction book will tell you. Tim. |
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In message , Rick McGreal
writes Chris French and Helen Johnson wrote in : And I had a fit of embarressment when I had no idea where to get the fuel.... In a petrol station........ Oh...Its just normal 4star fuel then? (Boy do I feel an idiot now!) Well, it'll be unleaded I guess, not '4 star' -then only 4 star avaiable now is Lead Replacement Petrol for older vehicles that can't run on unleaded - and it's seems to be less and less common. And where do you keep the extra fuel? In the garage/shed etc. Didn't know you could store fuel at home.... Even in such small quantities I'm not sure what the actual limit is. You can store 5 litres in a proper plastic container, you might be able to store more in a metal container - presumably there is limit on the maximum amount. Apparently petrol 'goes off' in some way and this can cause problems with some things, but I've had petrol stored for a few years and it's been apparently ok. And the biggie.....Are they cheaper to run than an electric? I don't think the relative running costs are really significant. Petrol mowers are more powerful so good for larger mowers and larger lawns, but they probably require more maintenance, are noiser and smellier to use, heavier and more expensive. Ok...The smell would be an issue...But I dpon't think that the noise level would be...Its only for an hour a week or so The noise issue is an issue for me using it. I specifically looked for an electric mower that was quieter than average to make it mor e pleasant (less unpleasant?) cutting the lawn. Electric mowers are cheaper, the mowers are lighter, it is cleaner and require less maintenance. In that case I will stay with my electric.... It just seems easier! Indeed, for the average domestic lawn it seem to make more sense -- Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds urg Suppliers and References FAQ: http://www.familyfrench.co.uk/garden/urgfaq/index.html |
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On Fri, 13 Jun 2003 10:46:50 +0200, Tim
wrote: On 13 Jun 2003 07:19:33 GMT, Rick McGreal wrote: Chris French and Helen Johnson wrote in : And I had a fit of embarressment when I had no idea where to get the fuel... In a petrol station........ Oh...Its just normal 4star fuel then? (Boy do I feel an idiot now!) Unless you have a super-duper tuned engine on your lawn-mower, not even 4 star. 2 star'll be perfect. It'll work with 4-star but you're wasting your money on anything more than the lowest octane you can get. 4-star is needed in high performance engines with high compression ratios, which a lawn-mower engine is NOT. Using a higher octane fuel than required is a waste of money and fuel and you'll likely get poorer performance out of the engine (you'd be unlikely to notice the difference in performance on a lawn-mower though). Oops, better stop now, I'm beginning to drift off the subject.... Tim. ....and before Chris jumps on me[ ;-) ], read 91 RON for 2-star, 98 RON for 4-star, unleaded. Or whatever it's called in the UK now. Tim. |
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Apparently petrol 'goes off' in some way and this can cause problems with some things, but I've had petrol stored for a few years and it's been apparently ok. What happens is that the fuel can absorb water from the air if the container isn't full, but with such small anounts this is unlikely to be a problem -mostly when you leave a car standing for ages, it absorby water from the air. Also some of the more volatile parts can evaporate after a while and leave a light glazing, like clear laquer on surfaces. Also hardly a problem in a 5 litre container. Even less so with a mower motor. And the biggie.....Are they cheaper to run than an electric? I don't think the relative running costs are really significant. Petrol mowers are more powerful so good for larger mowers and larger lawns, but they probably require more maintenance, are noiser and smellier to use, heavier and more expensive. Ok...The smell would be an issue...But I don't think that the noise level would be...Its only for an hour a week or so The noise issue is an issue for me using it. I specifically looked for an electric mower that was quieter than average to make it more pleasant (less unpleasant?) cutting the lawn. Some of the new motor mowers are very quiet - our neighbour has one and I thought it was just a louder electric one. Worth checking out if you need a motor mower. I don't find that the motor mowers are very smelly, except when I spill fuel topping it up. 2-stroke strimmers on the other hand.... Maintenace-wise, a petrol mower probably needs more running maintenance than an elecrtic one butat least you can likely fix it yourself if you know a bit of basics about engines. An electric one may need a serious trip to the dealer if it goes wrong. All the usual things like cleaning/sharpening you have to do to both, so the only real practical difference I found is you should properly overwinter the motor mower(change oil, clean plug etc.) which only takes about an hour or so each year, whereas you can just stuff the electric one away in the shed. Tim. |
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In message oprqo64gm1wxhha1@localhost, Tim
writes ...and before Chris jumps on me[ ;-) ], read 91 RON for 2-star, 98 RON for 4-star, unleaded. Or whatever it's called in the UK now. Drat !! - beat me to it - spoiled me fun.....:-) -- Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds urg Suppliers and References FAQ: http://www.familyfrench.co.uk/garden/urgfaq/index.html |
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On 12 Jun 2003 19:56:09 GMT, Rick McGreal wrote:
But my plot isn't really big enough to justify one really... Only 20ft x about 40ft You, sir, need to turn into a retro-grouch and buy a manual (push) reel lawn mower. A 20x40 lawn is small enough to mow *every* day by hand. Keep your manual (push) reel lawn mower sharp, mow every day, and soon you will have a 20x40 patch of green velvet. No cords, no fuel, no horrible noise. Just quiet peaceful whirring sounds that will startle your neighbours, confound your enemies, and amuse your friends. -- Rodger Whitlock Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
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(Rodger Whitlock) wrote in
: You, sir, need to turn into a retro-grouch and buy a manual (push) reel lawn mower. A 20x40 lawn is small enough to mow *every* day by hand. Keep your manual (push) reel lawn mower sharp, mow every day, and soon you will have a 20x40 patch of green velvet. No cords, no fuel, no horrible noise. Just quiet peaceful whirring sounds that will startle your neighbours, confound your enemies, and amuse your friends. I'd love one.....! My brother had one but it was all rusted up.... And would have been more trouble to repair it... It even had one of those rollers on the back that gave you the nice stripes! Maybe I should think about seeing if I can repair it myself.... The parts were all there...And if I treat it like a hobby it may well keep me out of trouble for a bit! |
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wrote in message ... On Thu, 12 Jun 2003 22:31:44 +0100, "H" wrote: snip The Cabrio 246 that I bought came with a face mask. It is only a basic mask - no swivelling for example - but it is still far better than goggles because a) it doesn't mist up and b) it protects the whole of your face from flying grass and twigs and macerated slugs and snails. -- Last week while strimming, safety conscious as ever, I wore my mask with smugness, before jostling with the Trophy Mums to pick up my kid from school. I thought they were giving me an even wider berth than usual, then realised i was coated neck-to-toe in a fine slug and nettle puree.... Liz |
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from "Liz" contains these words: Last week while strimming, safety conscious as ever, I wore my mask with smugness, before jostling with the Trophy Mums to pick up my kid from school. I thought they were giving me an even wider berth than usual, then realised i was coated neck-to-toe in a fine slug and nettle puree.... LOL. It's surprisingly hard to get off your skin, too :-) The Trophy Mums (what they?) would have been steering even wider, if you owned a dog. The addition of high-velocity dogpooh to the fine green puree worn by strimmer devotees, adds a tang which turns heads. Always keep your mouth closed while strimming. I'm currently decorated with indelible black spots up to my elbows, after painting several square metres of trellis on a rather breezy day. Janet. |
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On Sat, 14 Jun 2003 00:17:24 +0100, Janet Baraclough
wrote: The message from "Liz" contains these words: Last week while strimming, safety conscious as ever, I wore my mask with smugness, before jostling with the Trophy Mums to pick up my kid from school. I thought they were giving me an even wider berth than usual, then realised i was coated neck-to-toe in a fine slug and nettle puree.... LOL. It's surprisingly hard to get off your skin, too :-) Nude strimming? -- martin |
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Johnson writes Petrol mowers are [...] smellier to use, I rather like that smell -- dave @ stejonda |
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On Thu, 12 Jun 2003 19:34:18 +0100, "Jolltax" wrote: Hello everyone, I posted on this group a while back, uncertain as to whether I should buy a petrol strimmer or another electric to replace my recently deceased Flymo. I just wanted to report that I took the plunge and bought the cheapest petrol one I could find at B&Q at £80 (a McCulloch). Tried it for the first time today and blimey! My strimming time has gone from 45 minutes to about 10! This thing ATE my garden - fantastic. I am chuffed to bits with it.... No cable (hooray!) PLUS you get the sadistic thrill of gunning the throttle as you approach a meaty thistle knowing it is going to DIE. To anyone else considering spending the the extra 40 quid for a petrol one, save up for a couple of extra weeks and get one. Yours chuffedly! Jolltax --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.483 / Virus Database: 279 - Release Date: 19/05/2003 I've been using this one for a year or so now professionally - great for doing around trees + up to walls etc. and nice and lite. No good for sharp lawn edges tho. Only get a really good job with long handled edging shears. I'm in ther market for EXTRA long ones ..... Any suggestions as to good ones + where to obtain etc. ? |
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I've been using this one for a year or so now professionally - great
for doing around trees + up to walls etc. and nice and lite. No good for sharp lawn edges tho. Only get a really good job with long handled edging shears. I'm in ther market for EXTRA long ones ..... Any suggestions as to good ones + where to obtain etc. ? Andy, I use a pair made by 'Green Gem' which have retracting handles which make them great for storing after use and which extend to quite some length. They're pretty cheap, but seem to be of as good/better quality than a lot of others that seem to be around. I got mine from a local garden centre in Crews Hill (North London). Dave. |
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On 13 Jun 2003 18:51:39 GMT, Rick McGreal wrote:
(Rodger Whitlock) wrote in : You, sir, need to turn into a retro-grouch and buy a manual (push) reel lawn mower... I'd love one.....! My brother had one but it was all rusted up.... And would have been more trouble to repair it... They're very simple machines. The only complicated thing is figuring out how the drive wheels are affixed to the axles. Be careful of the little part that makes the motion one-way; that is, do your work on a hard surface, not on the lawn itself. What's usually wrong is rust, and what makes them right is emery paper and oil. Yours for horto-luddism. -- Rodger Whitlock Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
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On Thu, 12 Jun 2003 19:34:18 +0100, Jolltax wrote:
PLUS you get the sadistic thrill of gunning the throttle as you approach a meaty thistle knowing it is going to DIE. Takes more than strimming the top off to kill a thistle. Only sure fire way (short of chemicals) to remove them is to dig 'em up, carefully. a) so you don't suffer to much from the prickles b) you get as much of the tap root as possible. I've just dug up three that had tap roots 1/2" dia that just went down and down, I suspect they got buried a year or so back when we had some excavations done, it's taken them a little while to find the surface again... -- Cheers Dave. Remove "spam" for valid email. |
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Rick McGreal wrote:
Hello Rick And I had a fit of embarressment when I had no idea where to get the fuel.... In a petrol station........ RM Oh...Its just normal 4star fuel then? Absolutely not! Standard unleaded works on nearly all small engines, but the golden rule is that all strimmers run on 2/stroke. Neat petrol will kill your strimmer. Buy 2-stroke oil (most garages, garden centres, agricultural centres) and follow the instructions. on the bottle to mix at 25-1 strength. All this will be covered in the manual, btw. If you're lucky enough to have a small local attended garage that does 2-stroke (we are, in Chudleigh) then you just walk up, give the guy your empty can and say "5 litres of 25-1 please" and he mixes it for you. Remember to shake can thoroughly once mixed. A one gallon plastic fuel can will last, with light use, most of the summer btw - small strimmers are incredibly economical now. -- Simon Avery, Dartmoor, UK Ý http://www.digdilem.org/ |
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The Cabrio 246 that I bought came with a face mask. It is only a basic
mask - no swivelling for example - but it is still far better than goggles because a) it doesn't mist up and b) it protects the whole of your face from flying grass and twigs and macerated slugs and snails. I use the DeWalt tool 'goggles'. They are like wrap-around sunglasses but made with impact-resistant plastic. Gives eye protection but without the steaming problem. As for protecting the rest of my face from gunge, I find that if I keep my head about 5 foot 8" from the ground and the strimmer strimming to throw the stuff out away from me, I rarely get hit in the face. My feet and legs, on the other hand........ - h |
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On Sat, 14 Jun 2003 08:49:56 +0200, martin wrote:
On Sat, 14 Jun 2003 00:17:24 +0100, Janet Baraclough wrote: The message from "Liz" contains these words: Last week while strimming, safety conscious as ever, I wore my mask with smugness, before jostling with the Trophy Mums to pick up my kid from school. I thought they were giving me an even wider berth than usual, then realised i was coated neck-to-toe in a fine slug and nettle puree.... LOL. It's surprisingly hard to get off your skin, too :-) Nude strimming? If the weather's nice.... Tim. |
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