Well, we made it over the hump, the shortest day has passed, and Mt Maunganui residents can begin to look forward to the days getting longer again soon enough! Wind and rain can wreak havoc on the yard across the winter months, and if you want to ensure you are ready for the joys of spring, it pays to stay on top of your pruning and garden maintenance tasks. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of those days when the sun peeks through, so head down to the STIHL Shop Mt Maunganui and get some power tools and advice to make the most of your weekends.
Just a Little Off the Sides
If you have trees and hedges that have taken a battering - or your shrubbery has spent the last few months growing wildly out of control - there are some great, easy-to-use tools at the STIHL Shop Mt Maunganui that can help you safely rein things in. They also offer a great means to allowing more sunlight to hit your property. For a light, compact option, we recommend you try the Stihl GTA 26 Battery Pruner Tool. This versatile little number gives you 25 minutes or 80 cuts before it needs a charge up, plenty of time to trim the ficus and head back in for a cuppa. This unit is basically a mini chainsaw, and it has a 1/4" PM3 Saw Chain and a protective hood to keep you safe while you work.
A Full-Service Cut
For bigger jobs, if you have had some branches come down, or you want to action a major cutback along the fence line, we have some larger chainsaws that are suitable for home use. The Stihl MS 211 C-Be 16" Bar Petrol Chainsaw will take down a tree up to a 16cm diameter, it’s perfect for nailing the woodpile, and at 4.6 kg, it’s still light enough to get a good session in over the weekend without doing your back in. This is a petrol unit with a smart low emission design, and the team at the Stihl Shop Mt Maunganui can show you how to use the easy start mechanism and point out the extra safety features like the clever Chain Quick Tensioning.
Suit Up
As always, at the STIHL Shop Mt Maunganui, we encourage you to put safety first. If you are using a STIHL MSE 141 Electric Chainsaw, a STIHL GTA 26 Battery Pruner Tool or a heavier model, the rules are the same, you must wear protective gear. Gloves, a STIHL Function Basic Helmet Set or STIHL Googles Ultrasonic Safety Glasses and a sturdy ear muff are a good jumping-off point. For bigger jobs, it’s best to wear proper chainsaw chaps and a sturdy boot, you want to make sure it’s a beer on the deck at the end of the day - not a trip to the emergency room!
Get in touch today for all your yard maintenance needs, the team at the STIHL Shop Mt Maunganui are on board to point you in the right direction.
