Types and benefits of weed eaters
A weed eater is one of the most underrated yet significant gardening tools. It comes in extremely handy for trimming and cutting grass, regardless of the size of the lawn. To be able to maintain a garden of any decent size well, it is important to keep it free of unsightly weeds and this is where the weed eater comes in. The specifications, functionality, and features of this device vary according to different brands.

What are the basic types of the weed eaters?
There are three types of weed eaters available:

• Electric-powered weed eater
• Gas-powered weed eater
• Cordless weed eater

What is an electric-powered weed eater?

• Electric-powered weed eaters require electricity to run, so you have to plug them in before being able to use them. This type of weed eaters are not as durable compared to the other two types.
• You have to be careful while using this weed eater as you can not use it in wet environments.
• Electrically powered weed eaters cannot be used for elongated periods of time as it needs a cooling-off period. Since it makes use of an engine, you have to put it off for a few minutes every now and then before resuming.
• It has a mobility limitation as it is connected to a cable.

What is a gas-powered weed eater?

• Gas-powered weed eaters work on gas, they provide easy working because they are cable free; you can use them for an extensive area.
• This type of a machine does have some disadvantages such as they produce a lot of noise, causing disturbance to everyone nearby and they are more expensive in comparison to an electric or cordless weed eater..

What is cordless weed eater?

• Cordless weed eaters use batteries to function and they are easy to handle.
• Cordless weed eaters are affordable, lightweight and durable.
• You have to charge the batteries and remove them after use.
• Cordless weed eaters can be used over any size of property and have no limitations distance-wise.

What are the benefits of weed eaters?
Here are some benefits of using the weed eater for gardening:

• Ease-of-use- If you have the battery or cordless weed eater, once the battery is fully charged and fixed into the unit, you just have to switch it on and you can start trimming, an electric corded trimmer just needs to be plugged into an electric outlet and switched on, gas powered trimmers are very easy to use and maneuver too.
• Flexible and lightweight- Weed eaters are very flexible to use and they are lightweight so that you can handle it properly and easily, as they are of medium size; there is no need to make extra space to store them. Because of this advantage one can easily lift and hold it for a long time and complete trimming work without a break or wasting time.
• No harm to the environment- Weed eaters are environment-friendly and do not produce any type of pollution, It mostly doesn’t create any type of disturbance to other people (e.g. your neighbors).
• Works faster- Weed eaters are lightweight, easy to use and flexible hence they work fast.All types of the weed eater help you to finish your work in less time, saves your time, hence no need to make time or put in extra efforts for gardening.
• Less maintenance and repair- Weed eaters are more economical to use than other tools, all types of weed eaters have fewer parts, hence it is easy to repair them if any damage occurs.

What are the safety tips to remember while using a weed eater?

• Wear thick boots while trimming your lawn to protect your feet.
• Protect your eyes and ears by wearing glasses or caps.
• Read the operating manual before using weed eaters.
• Wear long pants to protect your legs to avoid any cut.
• Before starting to trim, clear the trimming area- throw stones, sticks, wires away, then begin weeding to avoid any type of damage.
• Use a fire-safe shawl in dry conditions.
• Turn off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire when making repairs and modifications of the weed eater.
• Wear shoes with good traction so you don’t slip and lose control in the garden while trimming.
• Wear work gloves while using trimmers to protect your hands.
• Ensure the use of correct fuel mixture if you are using gas powered weed eaters.
• Before putting gas in the weed eater, wait until the engine gets cool down.
• Be careful while putting weed eaters in your storeroom; check switches, batteries, gas and other safety points.