Petrol mowers and trimmers are very convenient, compact and maneuverable, suitable for work at any cottage. They cope with grass in areas with different terrain and different sizes. Particularly advantageous is their use in narrow, hard-to-reach places for lawn mowers. In addition, they are cheaper and easier to maintain than a lawnmower.
Did you know? Choosing which trimmer is better - gasoline or electric, experienced gardeners tend to gasoline. Electric largely limits movement (a certain length of cord), needs uninterrupted power supply and is not very cost-effective to use. But at the same time, the cost of the electric trimmer is several times cheaper than petrol, and it is silent.
Petrol trimmer: the purpose of the tool in the country
The lawn trimmer is, in fact, a spit for grass on gasoline. It is used for mowing ornamental grass (leveling, cutting), for weed mowing, for cutting grass on hay.
The trimmer does it quickly and carefully, in addition, it is easy and convenient to maintain and does not require large storage space - the main thing that makes the trimmer different from the lawn mower.
With a trimmer, you can not only cut grass and grassy plants, it perfectly cuts off the branches of trees and shrubs that are not thick (2.5-3 cm in diameter), so that it will replace the secateurs in the garden.
Did you know? Exist special models of trimmers, which, in addition to the main purpose, can also be used for cleaning snow, clearing tracks. Snow plows are included in their kit.
Types of trimmers on a gasoline engine
Consider the different types of gasoline trimmers and find out which works are best suited for each of them.
Household
Used for mowing weeds and grass at home sites. This is a lightweight instrument with a curved handle and 1 horsepower or slightly more. Such trimmers are suitable for small amounts of work or infrequent mowing, haircuts.
When purchasing a household tool, you need to know how to use a grass trimmer - it needs rest every 20-25 minutes of work, otherwise it can break down. But at the same time, the household trimmer has moderate gas mileage and excellent maneuverability.
Important! The hotter the weather, the more often you need to take a break from the trimmer, this will save it from overheating and breakage.
Professional
Their power is higher - 2-3 liters. p., respectively, and gasoline for professional trimmer consumes more. Performs such a trimmer much more work and has a knife in the configuration, that is, shears and grass, and thin branches, bushes.
It is also equipped with a shoulder strap and an anti-vibration system. But also during the work it requires rest every 30 minutes and cleaning the cutting part of the grass.
Universal
They are similar to professional ones, but they can also trim lawns, that is, the canvas trimmed by them will be uniform, even and beautiful.
Motokosa
Not only grass, branches and bushes are mowed down, but even young trees can be cut. Have a capacity of over 3 liters. with. Can work without fail several hours on the areas of the big sizes.
Important! Almost always complete with trimmers and motokos are personal protective equipment - be sure to wear glasses or a face mask and gloves. If they are not there, then purchase separately - working without them is dangerous for your health!
How to choose a gasoline trimmer to give, selection criteria
Before you choose a gas trimmer, you need to at least briefly know the basic parameters of the tool. The key when choosing a gas trimmer will be how often you plan to use it and for the treatment of what areas it is intended.
Based on this, the best gasoline trimmer for your particular site is selected for the power and performance of each individual model.
Type and engine power
The best petrol trimmers do not have to have the greatest power. If you have a small lawn - the most powerful trimmer is not required for it. A good average power petrol trimmer is fine. 
But if the cultivated area is large and there is a need to work on it for 6-7 hours a day, then a more powerful trimmer is needed.
According to the type of suspension, trimmers are strap-on - the best option for infrequent use, and trimmers with a knapsack suspension - these are better to take with a constant, almost daily load on the tool.
As a drive, gasoline trimmers come with a straight shaft or a metal cable. It is better to take a tool with a drive from a straight shaft - they are more wear-resistant. By type of engine, the petroltrimmers are divided into two- and four-stroke ones.
The former are charged with oil already mixed with gasoline, the latter have separate compartments for oil and for gasoline. Two-stroke are considered more noisy, and their life is often less. A four-stroke - more durable, more expensive to maintain and repair, but it works a little quieter.
The engine can be located in the upper or lower position. Located at the top is preferable - they are more convenient to use, better cooled, more protected from clogging by grass and ingress of debris, and they, as a rule, have more power.
Knife and line for trimmer
Trimmer fishing line is used only for grass mowing. According to the type of pattern, there are several types of fishing line: 
- in the form of an asterisk - for a green decorative lawn or young grass;
- in the form of a square - for tall grass with thick stems;
- in the form of a circle - a universal look, suitable both for a lawn, and for the stiffened and dry grass stalks, leaves.
For cutting branches, cutting shrubs need a knife. There are models equipped only with fishing line, and there are models with both fishing line and knives.
Petrol trimmer weight and type
By type of rod (handle), trimmers come with a curved handle for small loads or with a straight handle - for loads more. The weight of the trimmer, as a rule, does not affect the work of the tool, it matters to the person working with him - if this is a man, then you can take the model heavier, if the woman, then take it easier.
Choosing a tool by weight, you need to take into account the trimmer's gas tank size - the bigger it is, the harder the trimmed trimmer will be (an average of 0.6-1.5 kg).
Additional devices
Before you choose a trimmer for a lawn, explore all the features of each model - some of them are endowed with additional useful features. This may be a snow removal head, an anti-vibration system for the convenience of hands, a quick start of the trimmer with a decompression device, which increases the service life of the tool.
It should be noted that all the improvements add value to the product. The most inexpensive are household trimmers, and the most expensive are mowers.
Important! The larger the trimmer cutting width, the greater its productivity.
The advantages and disadvantages of a gas trimmer in the garden
The advantages include mobility, versatility and efficiency of the tool. Disadvantages - not always a reasonable price, especially for multifunction mowers, and the noise of the working trimmer, even for models with reduced noise.
But, on the other hand, the tool has good power, performance, and besides, it is possible to work with a benzotrimmer in any weather (after rain, for example).
That's all, how to choose a trimmer to give or at home. We want to decide and choose the trimmer that suits your site, lawn or garden!
