What lawnmower for 400, 800, or 2000 m²

Guideline selection of a lawn mower according to an area of around 400, 800, or 2000 m²: electric, battery, petrol, robot STIHL iMow, Cub Cadet, rider or tractor. Advice in Senica.

Gas vs. battery: when to choose gasoline and when battery-powered garden equipment

Clear comparison of petrol and battery-powered lawn mowers: performance, durability, noise, costs, and storage. When to choose petrol and when to go battery-powered depending on the area and garden.

Drum DAKR vs. rotary mower

The drum mower DAKR is the right choice for tall, dense, or overgrown grass in a meadow, orchard, and on unmanaged areas. It lays the grass in a row and can handle growth that a regular rotary mower often struggles with. Rotary…

When hobby is enough and when professional garden equipment is needed

A hobby class of garden equipment is sufficient if you mow a regularly maintained small to medium lawn, work more like an hour or two a week, and want comfort, quiet, and a reasonable price. A professional or more demanding class makes sense,…

Spring preparation and autumn preservation of a garden machine

Autumn maintenance extends the lifespan of the mower and related garden equipment. Spring preparation ensures that the machine starts and mows straight away at the beginning of the season. For gasoline machines STIHL, MTD, WOLF-Garten, Cub…

How to properly sharpen a chainsaw chain

At Zakservices in Senica we sharpen STIHL chainsaw chains, check the bar, and advise on files. The home procedure is below. If you are unsure, bring the saw.

How to properly sharpen a lawnmower and brushcutter knife

At Zakservices in Senica we sharpen and balance mower blades, check STIHL brushcutter blades, and advise on DAKR. The home procedure is below. If unsure, bring the blade or machine.

How to choose a brush cutter

Choosing a brush cutter according to the vegetation: string head, metal blade, petrol or battery STIHL, and when the drum DAKR is better.

How to choose a chainsaw

Selection of a chainsaw STIHL according to the work: bar length, hobby or stronger class, petrol or battery.

Mulching vs. Collecting in a bin

Mulching leaves the grass on the surface as fertilizer, collecting it into a basket keeps the surface clean. When to choose which.

Battery mower: how long the battery lasts and what affects its endurance

Battery life on a cordless lawn mower is not a single number from a brochure. It is the result of capacity (Ah and Wh), the height and density of the grass, mulching or collection mode, terrain, temperature, and the condition of the blade. In a typical home garden and…

What to do when the lawnmower tears, vibrates, or won't start

When the mower tears the grass, vibrates, or does not start, it is usually not a 'mystery.' It is about a dull or bent blade, imbalance, fuel and spark plug, air filter, a dead battery in a battery-powered model, or a safety switch. First…

Lawnmower with drive vs. without drive: when to choose which type

A drive saves energy on a larger plot and slope. Without a drive, it is enough for a smaller flat lawn.

Rider Cub Cadet and SUPA TECHNIKA: when a small tractor pays off

Rider usually pays off from approximately 1500 to 2000 m². Cub Cadet and SUPA TECHNIKA in Zak Services Senica.

Winter storage of batteries and chargers STIHL

Store STIHL batteries for the winter clean, dry, and charged to approximately 40 to 60% (often two green LEDs), in a cool room temperature and away from frost as well as heat. Disconnect the charger from the power supply and store it separately. By following this procedure…

Safety when working with a brush cutter and a saw

Safe work with a brushcutter and a chainsaw is based on three things: proper personal protective equipment (PPE), checking the machine before starting, and a sensible decision about whether to start at all. With STIHL equipment, it involves…

Comparison: mowing a meadow with a brushcutter vs. drum DAKR

The brushcutter STIHL is excellent for edges, slopes, ditches, and smaller neglected spots. However, it is often not the right main machine for the entire meadow. A drum mower DAKR usually wins on an open meadow over time, in terms of fatigue and quality…

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