Before you buy a trimmer for a dacha, you need to know in more detail what the instrument is. The first thing you should pay attention to is the kind of engine that this device is equipped with. The trimmer can be operated from an electrical network or on liquid fuel. If your dacha is located in the distance from communications, then it will be more appropriate to prefer a gasoline tool. However, this is not the main characteristic of this device, so it is worth considering all of them.
Trimmer for giving electric produces much less noise, does not pollute the environment, does not require the use of expensive fuel. Due to the fact that its engine weighs less and is located very well, it is convenient to use, does not fail because of working with wet grass. But here there is such a nuance as the smaller power associated with the low weight of the engine and the whole device (in comparison with analogues working on gasoline). The electric trimmer for cottages overheats much faster, and also depends on the source of energy.
The devices working on gasoline, there are a number of advantages. They have more powerful engines, do not depend on the power supply network. The disadvantage is their fear of humidity, due to the fact that the motor is located at the bottom, that is, is in direct contact with the grass. The noise level of such trimmers is quite high. For their work requires a lot of gasoline and oil, so in terms of service they are less convenient. To choose a trimmer for a dacha is with a mandatory consideration of what kind of cutting element it is equipped with. Most instruments use one of the following solutions: fishing line, hard knives, cord string or a combined version.
If you need to gently trim the grass, it's best to stop on the string head. The string (or fishing line) is less prone to damage by stones, while it is completely safe for bushes and trees. Trimmer for cottages with such a cutting part is optimal for gardens and parks, as well as for personal plots, the soil on which is uneven. Most of the modern models provide the ability to shear grass that is about a half meter away from the instrument. Many instruments have interchangeable attachments designed to shear different types of grasses: hay, lawn, shallow grass and other.
Certain advantages are also found in knives, which are used in cutting heads of trimmers. These elements are plastic or metal. The need for good metal arises in those places where the grass is overgrown with high and dense weeds to cut tough vegetation. The cutting element made of plastic is durable and affordable enough. Usually it is used only on gasoline trim tabs, since its effective operation requires considerable power. At the moment, a lot of knives are produced for these devices, which differ in all the design features.
Now you know how to choose a trimmer for a dacha, what to look for when buying it.