Sabtu, 18 Juni 2011

Qualities You Must Look For When Buying A Hedge Trimmer

By Mickey Hugh


Landscapers say that any mowing job will not be complete without a successfully trimmed hedge. Hedges are considered the frame of ones yards and homes. Well manicured hedges provide privacy and lovely visual to the home owner. Despite the fact that a number of garden tools can be used to make lovely hedges, hedge trimmers are still the best tools to be used in achieving a lovely garden. Thus, it is necessary that one chooses well in buying hedge trimmers since this tool can make hedge trimming works easier and a lot faster. Some important points regarding choosing hedge trimmers are mentioned in the following paragraphs.

First thing to consider when choosing hedge trimmers is the type of work one will be doing. Definitely, it will include trimming hedges, but what type of hedges specifically? Are the hedges low? High? Or are the hedges long? Will you also be shaping them? Different hedge trimmers can be used for different types of hedges. For chest height hedges, the best type is the double-sided hedge trimmer. This type is equipped with an adjustable rear handle that is great in providing flexibility and ergonomics when working. They are also good in doing any type of shaping works.

For those who work with straight hedge sections on the other hand, the single sided trimmers are the best one for you. The length of the teeth of the single sided trimmers can be made longer without making them heavier. Thus, it makes clipping larger areas easier with just one sweep. Cutting high and low hedges is best performed using pole hedge trimmers. The cutting bar of this type of trimmers can be angled making cutting low and high hedges faster. The pole hedge trimmer's engine also acts as a counterweight to the cutting bar which makes the machine well balanced at all times.

Secondly, always consider the size and type of the blade when choosing hedge trimmers. The length of hedge trimmer blades ranges form 6 inches to a full 28 inches. The smaller blades are used fro touch ups and precision works like topiaries and other decorative works. For those wholesale trimming on the other hand, large hedge trimmer blades are the perfect companion though they can be quite heavy when used. Smaller hedges require the use of reciprocating blades. These types have two blades working in two different directions where the leaved and branches are being sliced off. They can also pass cleanly on a section of a hedge then carve a straight line in it.

If the work place is quite far and the hedge trimmer needs to be carried from one place to another, it is important to consider the weight and balance of the machine. The lightest model of hedge trimmers are the electric hedge trimmers which comes with a power cord that unfortunately can limit ones mobility when working. There are on the other hand battery operated hedge trimmers which eliminates the problem of an electric outlet. However, since this type is battery operated, it needs to be recharged every few hours. Finally, there are also the gas powered hedge trimmers that use a mixture of oils and gas to function. They are a bit noisier and heavier than electric hedge trimmers though.

The vibration dampening system of the hedge trimmer should also be considered to make sure that minimal vibrations can be felt in parts where the user gets contact s with. Emission control should also be prioritized not only for the benefit of your work environment but the environment as a whole as well.

Having learned all the basics about hedge trimmers, it is now necessary to go to the next step, canvass and purchase. Today is the best time to start beautifying your gardens.




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