Guide to Using a Brushcutter

Keeping your outdoor spaces looking beautiful and well-manicured takes more than just having a green thumb. You need the right tools for the job, too. ECHO brushcutters are essential in maintaining your yard and garden.

Mastering the fundamentals of how to use a brushcutter ensures you’ll get that professional looking yard or garden in no time. Learn everything from technique to safety precautions when using these powerful, effective tools.

General Operating Best Practices

Before using your brushcutter to tackle your next outdoor job, you should know and follow general best practice guidelines. Adhering to the following will maximize your tool’s power and efficiency while keeping you – and those around you – safe.

Top tips for using a brushcutter:

Inspect your tool for signs of damage or wear – pay close attention to the cutting head and safety guard
For gas-powered: Check that spark plugs are clean and securely connected; check fuel and oil levels – top off if necessary
Make sure all attachments are properly and securely mounted
Adjust the harness for comfort and maintain good posture while using it to reduce strain during operation
Always wear protective gea r – eye and ear protection, gloves, and close-toed footwear – to protect from flying debris and excessive noise exposure
Know the controls and practice proper cutting techniques
Always stay a safe distance from others – around 30 - 50 feet is recommended

How to Use a Gas Brushcutter

Knowing how to use a brushcutter in a proper, efficient, and safe manner will help you get the most out of your tool, making maintaining your outdoor spaces easier. Whether you’re putting on the proper protective gear or mastering the right cutting technique, the following steps will help you every time you use your brushcutter.

Gear up: Wear eye and ear protective gear, gloves, and appropriate footwear.
Precheck: Check your brushcutter for damage or wear.
Fuel: Check that fuel and oil levels are sufficient to complete your job – fill if needed.
Adjust: Ensure the harness fits and offers even weight distribution for maximum comfort – ECHO’s Premium Brushcutter Harness has a 4-point suspension system that makes handling a breeze while reducing fatigue and providing long-use comfort.
Start: Check your user manual for starting instructions.
Grip: Always hold your tool firmly and with two hands while keeping your balance.
Cutting technique: Proper brushcutter cutting technique involves a sweeping, side-to-side motion while the cutting head remains parallel to the ground.
Terrain: Be cautious when navigating uneven terrain – move steadily and slowly.
Obstacles: Removing obstacles like stones, branches, or other large pieces of debris from your cutting path will help avoid damage to your tool.
Shutdown: To power down your tool safely, turn off the engine and allow the brushcutter to cool completely before storing it.

Safety Considerations to Brushcutters

Any time you use outdoor power equipment like a brushcutter, utilizing the safety measures will keep you and others around you out of harm’s way. This can include wearing:

Gloves for hand protection
Goggles for eye protection
A helmet with a visor – ECHO’s brushcutter system offers full-face protection with a metal, adjustable visor and flexible ear protectors
Reinforced, close-toed boots or shoes
Rip-resistant clothing

Get the Most Out of Your ECHO Brushcutter

Learning how to use a brushcutter isn’t just about getting that perfect yard or lawn – it’s also about being safe, knowing how to use your brushcutter properly, and keeping your power tool in tip-top shape with every use.

Tackle all your outdoor jobs confidently and with the power of an ECHO brushcutter. Whether you’re a pro or a DIY yard enthusiast, ECHO power tools help you get the job done. Check out ECHO’s brushcutters and accessories today to get started.