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Old 16th May 2018, 21:05   #11
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I have a petrol strimmer, heavy, awkward in a tight space, noisy...fun

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For even more fun, treat yourself to a 4-stroke petrol strimmer/brushcutter.

Three engine types available in 25cc to 43cc - Stihl 4-Mix, Makita/Robin MM4 and Honda GX25/35. Once you use one, you will never want to go back to a 2-stroke.

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Old 16th May 2018, 21:10   #12
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It's Wales, surely there are plenty of sheep to borrow, without having to buy one
Yes - but for purposes other than grass maintenance I believe.
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Old 16th May 2018, 21:16   #13
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For even more fun, treat yourself to a 4-stroke petrol strimmer/brushcutter.

Three engine types available in 25cc to 43cc - Stihl 4-Mix, Makita/Robin MM4 and Honda GX25/35. Once you use one, you will never want to go back to a 2-stroke.
I have a Stihl with various attachments, a treat to myself. Never used the brush cutter attachment. Better to buy strimmer and brushcutter unit then just get a strimmer unit as you cant then fit the brushcutter.

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Old 16th May 2018, 21:19   #14
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I was talking to the 2 men the other day who told me that a worker had put in a claim when the heavy duty cutter he was using on a similar bank fell over on him. I can't see them having a problem if they just used a strimmer.
I have watched them in the past with the heavy duty,and they make a right mess of it. When it's wet,the cutter just digs into the ground and ruins the look of the banking. I am retired and have nothing to do and all day to it.
I would enjoy looking after it myself,and may be scatter some flower seeds to brighten up the place.
Ah, the silly begger was trying to save himself the effort of strimming by using a machine beyond it's safe limit.
Anyway, that doesn't answer your question, sorry. I think any cheap strimmer would be up to the job, have a look around all your favourite DIY shops and try a few. Imagine the angle of the bank, and wave the strimmer around at the imaginary grass. They're all pretty easy to use on the flat, but some are better balanced when working on an angle.
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Old 16th May 2018, 21:51   #15
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In one of my many jobs I had the use of one of these.....
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6808677
Saves all that trailing cord to cut through, maybe an option?
Edit..... alternative grass strimmers are available. ��

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Old 16th May 2018, 22:14   #16
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If you’re near a Lidl, they have cordless ones in at the minute. Ive had one of these two years now and find it excellent. Nice and light. I have a really big garden and the battery lasts a long time. £40 so gd value too.

Florabest 20V Cordless Grass Trimmer https://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/www_l...countryCode=GB
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Old 17th May 2018, 07:04   #17
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Electric, only 8ft by 20ft can reach all of it with extension lead.
Thanks for reply, Harry.
The big problem I find with strimmers, is the line feed mechanism. Electric ones are dirt cheap, I saw one yesterday for around £12 new in a local home bargain type store.

I bought a 2T brush cutter / strimmer around ten years ago thinking it would be worthwhile to have. We have a very large garden to deal with, such that I have to use a tractor mower to cut the grass. Over the years I went through hover mowers, cylinder mowers both petrol and electric, none could cope with the job in a sensible amount of time, then I invested in the tractor. The tractor can fly round it easily in 30 minutes, without leaving me hot and bothered. Its speed in getting around, means it uses much less fuel than other mower types.

Getting back to strimmers - I found the 2T unit I had bought clumsy and heavy to use, I sold it on earlier this year. Despite the amount of border which needed strimming around the garden, I found an electric one much easier and quicker. The one we have must be around 30 years old.

I long ago put RCD protected power sockets all round the garden, so no matter where we were working, there was some power not too far away. Remember - any mains taken outdoors, must be protected with an RCD - either one at the mains supply, one built into the socket, or at a pinch - a plug in RCD.
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I got a Qualcast 2stroke one, and its fairly light, but it vibrates like hell. So much so that I can only use it on tickover, and just give it some revs when I need to.
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