Gardening GARDENING SAt:ETY TIPS Together with @RlC:ilSAqcwe have identified some key safety tips you should follow in the garden. A Alwaysfollowthe manufacturer's instructions very carefully. A Alwaysfit a residual current device (RCD) to the electric socket for added protection. This disconnects the electric circuit if there is a fault (order Cat. No. 98211321). A Never use an electric mower in damp conditions and do not attempt to lift the mower whilst the blade is rotating. A Alwayswear safety goggles,stout shoes and hand protection where necessary particularly on rough ground. A safety kit is available via mail order (for credit card orders please call 0161 976 4505 or pick up an order form from your local store). HELPLINES Black & Decker 01753 574277 Bosch 01895838402 Champion 0160358916 01325300303 Flymo Qualcast 01449771449 ValexiSterling 01202871717
The choice of lawnmowers is becoming more and more complex as manufacturers develop and refine existing technology. We have outlined below some key (actors which you should consider before you purchase your equipment.
Power Choice
Petrol
The key benefit of a petrol-powered mower is the freedom it gives you - you are not constrained by proximity to power points. A petrol engine generally provides greater power than an electric motor and will be more suitable for large gardens.
Electric Electric mowers are lighter to use, and start at lower prices. Powe-routput is measured in watts and as with petrol engines, the larger the motor, the greater the power output.
Choice of Cut There are two basic methods by which mowers cut - Rotary and Cylinder. Rotary blade mowers come in two types - wheeled and hover.
RofaryCut Wheeled rota!)' blade machines are available in a range of sizes suitable for most gardens. Most
AllFlymo petrol mowers are designed to run on leaded or unleaded petrol. Please note: Allelectric powered Flymo lawnmowers sold by Argoshave 3路year parts and 1路year labout guarantees. Flymo accessories are available viaArgos Mail Order Services (see page 676). All electrical items on these pages that are supplied with a cable are fittedwith a plug.
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collect the grass and can cut close to the edge of the lawn. Some have rollers to stripe the lawn as it is being cut. All our hover mowers are electric, easy and flexible to use. They operate by literally hovering just above the ground as they cut. There are two types of hover mower, ones which simply cut the grass and ones whicb cut the grass and collect.it.
Cylinder Cut Tbis is the traditional BogJish way of striping your lawn. Variable height blades positioned at the Cront of the mower give a dean, neat finish. All ou~ cylinder mowers coiled the g~ra::;s:.:s:.... __
Garden Tools Grass Trimmers/Edgers These cut grass around the areas inaccessible with a lawnmower, i.e. close to walls. around trees etc. They work by having a length of nylon line spinning at speed, which cuts the grass.
Hedge Trimmers These are purpose built to keep your hedge looking perfect: they work by way of "scissor" action with the blades moving rapidly back and forth.
Garden Shredders These products reduce your garden waste leaves, hedge cuttings, small branches etc, into a smaller size, enabling good compost to be produced much more quickly,