Typical Mistakes You Shouldn’t Brush Aside When Using Your Brush Cutter
Brush cutters are the best way to tackle weeds, overgrowth and small trees that pop up on farming land like pimples on a teenager’s face. Top-quality brush cutters have a wide variety of attachments like nylon line and various blades that are used to handle all sorts of different unwanted plant growth.
Electric brush cutters are lightweight and can either be plugged in to an outlet or be charged before usage. They are made to handle urban environments that do not have particularly heavy overgrowth and are used by professional landscapers and gardening enthusiasts.
Handheld brush cutters are more suited for heavy duty tasks and run on fuel. They can tackle large overgrowth, shrubs and small trees found in orchards, fields and on countryside roads.
- Not wearing the proper safety gear
Safety is of the utmost importance. Gloves, goggles, hearing-protection headphones, helmets with face visors and boots all ensure you remain safe from any falling debris or stones and pebbles kicked up by the brush cutter. - Not inspecting your equipment before starting
No matter how busy you may be, it is imperative that you check for any fuel leaks, loose bolts, dull blades and clogged air filters before starting with your work. - Using the wrong attachments
The different attachments on a brush cutter are all made with specific tasks in mind. You cannot use a nylon line and expect to cut down a tree. Not only is it ineffective, you are also likely to damage the cutter. - Cutting too close to the ground
Just as Icarus flew too close to the sun and fell, you cannot run your brush cutter too close to the ground, else it will fail. Sparks will fly, your blade will dull quicker and if you hit too many rocks and stones your blades may bend as well. - Overloading the machine
Instead of trying to cut down everything all at once, proceed gradually in a way that your brush cutter can tolerate. - Ignoring your surroundings
Not doing a reconnaissance of the land you will be working on, before you start, is a fatal flaw. There may be wires, stones or metal that can severely damage your blades. - Incorrect Posture
Bending too much like the hunchback of Notre Dame or holding the cutter too high like yesteryear TV antennas can cause you back pain and excessive fatigue. Always ensure you maintain a good posture and that the harness is properly balanced. - Running the cutter at full throttle continuously
Your engine will wear down due to overheating. Remember, slow and steady. - Not anticipating kickback
You always need to be ready for kickback when the blades hit a hard object. There might be loss of control if you aren’t paying attention and the blades could come closer to you or cut down plants you didn’t wish to remove. - Improper maintenance and storage
Not taking care of your brush cutter after use is a major mistake that can drastically reduce the longevity of your cutter. Ensure you remove any debris, sharpen the blades, clean out the filters and store in a dry, shaded place. - Ignoring the user manual
The user manual isn’t scrap paper that comes along with your purchase. It contains absolutely everything you need to know about your new brush cutter. Reading it thoroughly will give you a better idea of your cutter and all its neat features.
Safety is key and knowing about the common mistakes will help in reducing accidents and allow you to crush through the brush, calmly- no rush.
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