Handle types. There are two types of strimmer handles. The most common is a round, circular handle on the shaft of the strimmer, called a loop handle. It makes the strimmer easy and comfortable to control, and on the best models, it can be slid up and down the shaft, so you can adjust it to your height. Alternatively, there are ‘steer’ handles - two handles rather than a loop. These offer more control and let you use a comfortable scything motion when you cut, but they take up room, and can be a little more expensive. They’re also far more common on brushcutters and petrol strimmers than electric or cordless strimmers, so you might not find steer handles on many domestic models. DR Trimmer/Mowers feature a 2-Year residential warranty guaranteeing them to be free from any manufacturing defects. Our nationwide network of DR service dealers have access to a complete range of spare parts and accessories for your DR Trimmer/Mower which in most cases are delivered to them the next working day.

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Straps and safety harnesses. A shoulder strap or safety harness is an excellent bonus feature. It takes some of the weight of the tool, making it more comfortable to use, and also helps balance it, for better manoeuvrability and a more precise cut.

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Petrol strimmers. Powered by petrol these typically have steer handles - explained in more detail below - and a curved, angled shaft. Because they use fuel, they’re often more powerful than corded and cordless strimmers, but petrol is polluting and messy to store and use. They’re also heavy, noisy and need regular servicing. Thanks to the rise of cordless batteries, they’re less common nowadays, particularly for home use. Line feed and blade replacements. It’s useful if a blade strimmer comes with spare blades, so you don’t run out if one breaks in the middle of a job. You should be able to get a new spool of line for a line strimmer or replace the whole head. With both types it's helpful if the spare blades or line can be stored on the tool. Hypothetically, you could use a strimmer to cut a lawn, but it would take a long time. Strimmers are much less efficient at this task than lawn mowers, and it’s more difficult to get an even cut.

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Sturdy All-Steel Frame - The mainframes on all DR Trimmer mowers are made from heavy-duty 14-gauge steel which is incredibly strong and powder coated to resist rust and corrosion. The Briggs & Stratton engines which power the DR wheeled Trimmers provide power, performance and durability. The engines are easy to start and reliable whilst the two electric starting models are started with the turn of a key. All DR Power Trimmer/Mowers are built to last. The mainframes are manufactured from heavy-duty 14-gauge steel making them lightweight, but incredibly strong. They are then powder-coated to resist rust and corrosion ensuring a long working life.This is a lightweight and powerful cordless strimmer with a telescopic shaft. Even with the large 4.0 Ah battery installed, it weighs just 3 kg, which earns it a BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy for large areas. Residential Two Year Warranty - All DR Trimmer Mowers are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 2 years of residential use. Cutting head. The cutting head is the most important feature on a strimmer. It should be adjustable, so you can change the angle of the cut to cope with inclines and fiddly jobs. In most models, the head turns 90°, so you can trim along the edges of paths and flowerbeds. In the very best models, the cutting head also has wheels to help guide along edges and support the weight of the strimmer. The large wheels ensure that the trimmers can be easily manoeuvred around the working area, even over rough terrain, whilst the handlebars can be easily adjusted to suit the user without the need to use any tools enabling comfortable trimming/mowing around the garden. Ergonomic Adjustable Handlebar - The ergonomic handlebar with padded grips is easily adjusted without tools to suit the user.

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Offset Frame Design & Smooth Rolling 16" Wheels - Ensures the cut reaches outside the wheel path making it easy to trim up against fences and foundations and the 16" wheels can handle uneven terrain with ease. Electric corded strimmers. Corded strimmers use a power cable connected to mains electricity. Depending on the length of the cable, these strimmers are more suitable for smaller gardens, but you can expand their reach with an extension lead. They’re also more dangerous than cordless strimmers because you run the risk of accidentally cutting the cable.