BUNNINGS September 2019

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The days are warming
and the grass-growing
season is upon us. But
if your lawn resembles
a paddock, there’s no need to
stress! These user-friendly
tools will help you regain
control in no time.
Got the power
There’s something very
satisfying about firing up a
powered turf-trimmer. If you’ve
got a big patch of grass, quality
power tools like these will make
it much easier to manage.
Lawnmower A good mower
is essential, and there are
varieties to suit every lawn (see
box below for the lowdown).
Line trimmer To tidy around
trees, you’ll need one of these.
A rapidly rotating head whips
nylon line around to trim tufts.
“Conventional line wears down
fairly quickly during use,
depending on the cutting
conditions,” says Wade King
from Ryobi. “Some trimmers
can be fitted with solid plastic
blades that are stronger than
line, however, for those line
Mow than a feeling
A lawnmower’s deck width is usually described in inches and
refers to the maximum diameter it will cut in a single pass
• Push mower
This stalwart has come a long
way. Modern varieties feature
adjustable height, a grass catcher
and self-sharpening blades.
• Cordless
The performance of batteryoperated
mowers almost competes
with petrol-driven models. They
offer impressive endurance and
quiet operation, without the hassle
of an extension cord.
• Mains-powered
Electric mowers are inexpensive
and low-maintenance, but they’re
rapidly falling from favour as
cordless models (see above)
become more popular.
• Petrol
The type we’re all familiar with
is driven by a four-stroke petrol
engine. Modern versions are
quieter and more fuel-efficient
than their older counterparts.
• Self-propelled
Power transmission to the wheels
and the blades takes the effort out
of pushing and achieves optimum
speed for effective cutting. Great
for lawns larger than 500 square
metres, they’re available as both
petrol-driven and cordless.
• Robotic
The ultimate in set-and-forget
convenience, a robotic mower is
weatherproof and navigates its
own way around your lawn, then
returns to base for recharging.
• Ride-on
Ride-on mowers feature a deck
width of up to 46” (1170mm). The
king of ride-ons is the zero-turn
model, which can spin around on
the spot – their manoeuvrability
allows them to trim around trees
and other obstacles with ease.
Most run on petrol, but battery
power is also an option.
Above: Cyclone half moon edger with T handle, $39.98, I/N: 0122522. Fiskars ‘Xact’ 4 prongs weed puller, $74, I/N: 2970049. Cyclone ‘22T’ steel springback leaf rake,
$31.55, I/N: 3360946. Honda 21” (533mm) self propelled lawnmower, $1,329, I/N: 0048928. Yardking ‘450’ 18” (460mm) cut and catch lawnmower, $249, I/N: 3381307.
DeWALT ‘Concealer’ safety goggles, $25.95, I/N: 5810163. Craftright ear muffs, $5, I/N: 5820953. Ryobi 38” (965mm) battery ride on lawnmower, $4,499, I/N: 0089488
(available mid September). Victa ‘Zero Turn’ 22hp 46” (1170mm) petrol lawn tractor, $5,299, I/N: 3381335. Ryobi general purpose gloves, $17.95/medium, I/N: 0088427.
Previous page: Gardena ‘Sileno City 250’ robotic lawnmower, $1,299, I/N: 0104707. Cyclone lawn aeration sandals, $29.98, I/N: 0098158. Ozito Power XChange
18V blower kit, $99, I/N: 3381084. DeWALT ‘XR’ 18V Li-ion cordless blower kit, $399, I/N: 0103553. Victa 82V cordless blower kit, $299, I/N: 0018391. Victa 18V 5.0Ah
cordless blower kit, $189, I/N: 0084372. Ryobi ‘One+’ 18V cordless blower, $99/skin only (battery not included), I/N: 3380889. Saxon disc cut lawn edger, $22.50,
I/N: 0054565. Cyclone rotary turf edger, $49.98, I/N: 3361477. Ryobi ‘One+’ 18V cordless edger, $169/skin only, I/N: 3380836. Cyclone star wheel edger, $44.98,
I/N: 3361493. Fiskars ‘Servo System’ long handle grass shears, $75, I/N: 3360151. Toro ‘PoweReverse’ personal pace 22” (560mm) lawnmower, $899, I/N: 0077838.
Victa ‘Hurricane’ 500E 20” petrol lawnmower, $399, I/N: 0115832. Victa ‘Easy Walker’ 19” (483mm) self-propelled lawnmower, $689, I/N: 0080736. Makita ‘LXT
OPE’ 18” (457mm) 18V x 2 Li-ion cordless lawnmower kit, $749, I/N: 0067558. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
Photography (goggles) Bryce Carleton
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