There are many things you should take into consideration when you’re thinking about using a cordless trimmer. This is because they’re not only a great tool to have and use when looking to clean and maintain your yard, they can also be dangerous and can be harmful if used improperly.

There are many different ways to protect yourself when you’re using a petrol strimmer. One of the most important is to follow all of the safety guidelines that accompany the strimmer.

Protecting Yourself

When you’re using a petrol strimmer, you should protect your body; and you can do this by being sure to wear the proper clothing. This would include the wearing of long sleeve shirts as well as long pants. It’s also important to wear boots and / or proper shoes to cover your entire foot.

This is because debris and loose stones will get kicked up out of the area being trimmed and could strike you anywhere on the body. By wearing long clothes and the proper shoes, you can protect yourself and allow for your body to not have to deal with injury or cuts.

Eye protection is another necessity when using a petrol strimmer. This is because, just like the debris being kicked up and striking your arms and legs, it can also hit you in the face. If you take the time to either wear goggles or some sort of protective eye wear, then you will be able to save your sight as well as your eyes!

Follow the instructions in how to operate the strimmer. There are different rules as well as instructions one should adhere to no matter what type of strimmer you are using. With a petrol trimmer, usually a mixture of oil and petrol will be in use as the fuel for the tool.

Make sure to follow the proper mixing instructions; if you don’t follow the instructions you might destroy your motor and possibly cause an accident. Also make sure to always point the trimmer down when it is in use so as to avoid accidents, and especially to avoid and debris hitting the face.

Make sure to have enough string and that all parts are secured properly to avoid accidents and to allow you to be feel safe when using the strimmer.