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Introduction Lawn shear grass collector Simple lightweight grass trimmer Cordless electric grass trimmer It is possible to design a lawn so that cutting the edges is reduced to a minimum - see lawn design. However it is likely that your lawn will need some tidying up around the edges. The following tools have features that may make the task easier
Lawn shears Long-handled
lightweight lawn shears
Also Edging shears
Light
Telescopic Lawn Shears
Also Edging shears
A handy device that uses magnets to attach to your lawn edging shears to collect the cut grass. When the plastic collector is full simply empty out and start again. The device can save time but also does away with the need to bend or use other tools to collect the trimmings.
Suitable for, people who have problems bending
Electric
grass trimmers
Lightest
auto-feed trimmer
This lightweight trimmer is safe and easy to use thanks to its ergonomic design and plastic safety blades. The long battery slides into the handle which also has a built in arm support. The grass is cut by two small plastic blades that are easily replaceable and just clip into place. The head of the tool rotates to enable you to cut edges as well as flat grassy surfaces. To operate the trimmer a small safety switch must be pushed in before pressing the trigger. This may be difficult for people with arthritis who have reduced dexterity. The small size of the trimmer means that the user is most likely to be kneeling or bending close to the ground and the use of safety glasses is strongly recommended to avoid dust and particles entering your eyes. Overall this is a well balanced tool that makes a powered alternative to single handed shears.
Suitable for, people with reduced upper body strength, but who can bend or sit to work. The trimmer is designed to be used one handed. Simple lightweight grass trimmer The nylon spool is simple and relatively easy to replace. This tool is ideal for flat surfaces but not for vertical edges.
Suitable for, people who have difficulty bending or cannot carry or use heavy tools Cordless electric grass trimmer - with easily replaceable blades This electric grass trimmer has a powerful battery so you have no cable to fall over or cut. The head of the trimmer can be rotated to cut flat or vertical surfaces like lawn edges. The handle is telescopic so can be used comfortably by people of different heights. When closed down it is small enough to be carried and used by a person in a wheelchair (strong arms required). This trimmer also uses small plastic blades instead of nylon line. Spare blades are stored in the handle and are very easy to fit. Available in a 26cm cut version with wheels for extra support - Art26 Accutrim.
Especially good for people who have limited dexterity, people of different heights and some wheelchair users. Long-handled
lawn edger
This electric grass trimmer has a fully adjustable roller, to enable you to maintain an even cutting height and easy movement. The roller can be rotated to enable vertical or horizontal cutting of lawns and edges. The adjustable auxiliary handle gives more control and can reduce back strain. The shaft of the handle is also telescopic so that this tool can suit gardeners of a wide range in height. For small areas of rough lawn or meadow this tool could even be an alternative to a mower as it is powerful and cuts quickly. Available in a 27cm cut and also a cordless battery version.
Especially
good for people with upper limb weakness, problems bending,
people who use one arm and wheelchair users.
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