52cc Petrol Garden Brush Cutter, Grass Line Trimmer

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The majority of 20 cc + petrol engines will be capable of clearing dense vegetation etc. But you may have to put it more work driving the machine forwards through the brush if it has less power. If the strimmer comes with two head attachments, one of them will likely be narrower than the other, making it more versatile.

The ParkerBrand 52cc brush cutter is also fitted with a comfortable bull horn handle. This allows you to manoeuvre the tool more efficiently at the same time as feeling really comfortable in your hand. Despite having a 25 cc engine, at only 3.9kg it’s the best lightweight petrol strimmer on our list. For those who are worried about managing heavier weights, but still want something with plenty of power, it’s a great option. This machine also features a full harness with safety clip ensuring that you work in a very safe and comfortable fashion. Well designed and easy to wear, it's a thoughtful addition to a machine that has proven to be consistently very popular for over a decade. As you do this, keep inserting the wire into the attached eyelets or holes and keep it as tight as possible. This will help to prevent your strimmer from jamming once you’re using it. For the most part, taking care to follow the correct starting procedure can make it a lot easier to start a petrol machine. Here are the steps to follow for starting a petrol strimmer (although do refer to your strimmer’s instruction manual as they can all vary slightly):

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Prepare the fuel and oil. If your petrol grass trimmer has a two-stroke engine, you will need to mix the unleaded petrol and oil together before putting it into the fuel tank. With a four-stroke engine the oil and petrol are not mixed and go into separate tanks. The manufacturer’s instructions will show what type of oil should be used, and what ratio it should be mixed at. This is a powerful and reliable tool that’s robust enough for more demanding yard work. At its core, it’s quite basic, delivering brush cutting and grass trimming without any uber fancy features. But it’s comfortable and easy to use and something I’d recommend to new gardeners and those with a little more experience equally. Key Features

For neatening up lawn edges, as well as cutting through tougher shrubbery like brambles, the Ryobi 2 in 1 Petrol Grass Brush Cutter is a solid choice: powerful yet lightweight. Petrol-powered strimmers are generally quite heavy – often over 10 kg – which can be quite difficult to support whilst doing longer jobs, even if a harness is included. This Trueshopping Garden Trimmer is the best petrol strimmer to buy on a budget because, even though it’s inexpensive, it’s still extremely well designed. It comes with secure bike-handlebar handles which, when combined with the shoulder strap, create a very stable machine. I wouldn’t recommend the ParkerBrand 52cc brush cutter to anyone who only has mild gardening needs. If you just want to rid the edges of your lawn of a few long strands and a handful of weeds, this is probably too powerful, too large and too robust. An affordable cordless trimmer will likely do the job here. Conclusion Manageability is especially important when considering a heavy petrol strimmer. These are powerful machines and, even with a harness, they can feel unwieldy. You need to be relatively confident in your physical ability, especially to use a strimmer over 10 kg.Bicycle-handlebar handles allow you to balance the weight of the strimmer between two hands. Whilst this can take a bit of getting used to, it offers a lot of control and stability. The type of handle can make a difference in terms of how easy the strimmer is to control. There are generally two types of handles: a bicycle-handlebar style handle, and a U-shaped shaft handle.

If you need a lighter machine, there are options available such as the 3.9 kg McCulloch Trimmac Trimmer. Of course, the weight always increases a little after fuel has gone in as well. The downside of a lighter strimmer is that they can vibrate a lot, and they won’t be able to do the same tasks as more powerful and heavy models. That said, they are a good compromise if you want the power of petrol but are worried about manageability. There is a bump-feed head that feeds out line, but no brush-cutter blade head; although, again, this makes sense given the type of work it is suited to. After filling the strimmer with petrol and oil, press the primer bulb 7 times. Pressing the primer bulb lets some fuel flow from the fuel tank to the carburettor and will help the engine start without too many pulls on the cord. As I mentioned earlier, the ParkerBrand 52cc brush cutter is a powerful bit of kit. It produces 2.2kw at 7500rpm. This tool is perfect for denser growth including things like overgrown brambles. But it’s just as adept at cutting things like grasses, weeds and everyday foliage. As well as being powerful, it’s also super versatile. Engine And Performance If you need a petrol trimmer that’s going to be up for serious challenges then the ParkerBrand 52cc brush cutter is something I’d recommend. While it is a tool that can be used by pretty much anyone, it does help if you’ve had experience with two cycle engines before as they can be a bit touchy when it comes to starting them.Remember that larger engines often result in a heavier unit. So, to control a powerful strimmer with a 52 cc engine you need to be quite confident in your physical ability. Starting a Petrol Strimmer If all that wasn’t enough, using the ParkerBrand 52cc brush cutter is pretty simple. Yes, there are some issues with getting it started but that will fade once you get to grips with it. The instructions for assembly and use are crystal clear and the brand even has an online blog for extra tips and advice. Petrol strimmers aren’t generally used for small jobs – they’re tough machines that are well suited to clearing large areas and tough undergrowth. However, if you’re using your strimmer professionally or will be working on lots of heavy-duty tasks, I recommend a strimmer with a 52 cc engine. The line head has a 43 cm cutting path so it doesn’t take long to cover larger areas either; if you have parts of the garden where the mower can’t go, this strimmer should be able to get in and help keep things looking tidy – especially useful around fountains, benches and playgrounds.