A gardener spends at least 30 hours a year mowing lawn. There are many models and many technical features, you will definitely find one that serves your needs.
Below you will find some tips to make the choice that best suits your needs depending on the surface you want to treat and the features of your own garden.
Below you will find some tips to make the choice that best suits your needs depending on the surface you want to treat and the features of your own garden.
Manual lawn mower
Suitable for an area that does not exceed 100 sqm. It has a simple design, is light, quiet and economical.
However, pruning should be done regularly because it is not effective on tall grasses.
Cutting width: about 30 to 35cm
Electric lawn mower
Electric lawn mowers are more suitable for medium surfaces, from 200 to 750 sqm. They are reliable and economical, have direct start and consume little energy. They make less noise than thermal lawn mowers and are connected to the power supply by cable.
Cutting width: about 30 to 42cm
Gasoline- powered lawn mower
For an area of more than 1000 sqm, you will need a thermal lawn mower. It is the strongest and most effective. Usually the engine is 4 years old and runs on unleaded fuel (unlike the 2 year olds that use a mixture of oil and gasoline).
Cutting width: about 40 to 56cm
Tail tractors
The lawn mowers are suitable for large areas up to 7000 sq.m. The compact models look like karts while the higher specifications look like real tractors with lights. They are comfortable, easy to use and have all the accessories for driving a car.
Cutting width: 67cm to more than 1m.
Lawn maintenance advice Machine
Electric lawn mowers do not require much maintenance, except for the cutting system after each use.
Gasoline-powered lawn mowers need regular maintenance of the machine: spark plug, air filter, drain.
Self-propelled lawn mowers need more maintenance. Clean the cutting system regularly. There are special car levers to lift them and keep them in place.
For absolute safety…
You should read the instructions carefully before using your lawn mower first.
Here are some safety tips:
- Clean the ground of pebbles and objects on the cutting path.
- Keep a safe distance of at least 10 meters from the machine and third parties.
- Remove children and pets.
- Never do maintenance work on a socket that is plugged in even if the switch is off.
- Never smoke next to a gasoline-powered lawn mower.
- Wear appropriate shoes and goggles.
Watch the video with information on the use of the lawn mower and with tips for proper and easy cutting of the lawn, by clicking here.