# Weedeater Petrol

Light duty weedeaters for cutting weeds and long grass. For cutting the edges of lawns around posts and fences (nylon string type).

- **Item code:** 424A
- **Category:** Landscaping
- **Subcategory:** Weedeaters & Scrubcutters

## Hire rates

Default national retail rates, including damage waiver and GST. Rates vary by branch and hire duration.

- $66.76 for 4 hours
- $83.44 for 24 hours
- $386.25 per week

## Specifications

- **Make:** Various

- **Model:** Various

- **Cutting attachment:** Nylon string

- **Engine type:** Petrol

- **Fuel tank capacity:** .5 l

- **Fuel consumption:** .7 l/hr

- **CO2 Emission:** 1.7 kg/hr

- **Noise level:** 95dB

- **Length:** 1700 - 1900mm

- **Width:** 700mm

- **Height:** 500mm

- **Weight:** 5.5kg

## Safety

### Recommended safety equipment

- **Hearing Protection**: To guard against excessive noise and prevent hearing loss, wear earplugs or ear muffs of the appropriate grade when using this equipment.
- **Hand Protection**: Suitable hand protection appropriate to the specific hazards must be worn when using this equipment (e.g. PVC for chemicals, cotton fordirt and dust etc.)
- **Foot Protection**: Firm footwear providing support for the foot and ankle is required with good tread allowing for solid grip on surfaces. Full safety boots should be considered for maximum foot protection.
- **Protective Clothing**: Suitable protective clothing is required to protect from accidental splashing and debris and to contain loose clothing to prevent entanglement in moving parts.
- **Full Face Shield**: Suitable face protection required. Several types are available to suit different applications such as full mesh for chainsaws & scrubcutters, clear shields for water blasting or welding helmets for arcwelding.
- **Toxic Materials**: WARNING TOXIC GASES CAN BE HARMFULL OR FATAL. Engine/Heater exhaust gases are toxic: Do not operate in enclosed or confined spaces such as tanks, pits and other enclosed areas. Use only in well ventilated areas outside downwind from working site.

### Transport safety notes

- **Carry**: You can carry this.
- **Station Wagon / Van**: A station wagon or van is the preferred transportation method.

## Related gear and accessories

### Mandatory items

- [Two stroke fuel per litre (2STROKE)](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/consumables/fuel/2stroke-two-stroke-fuel-per-litre-1.md), quantity 5: $5.54 each

### Recommended items

- [Fuel container 5 litre (PC5)](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/consumables/containers/pc5-fuel-container-5-litre.md): included at no charge
- TRIMMER HARNESS (BCHARNESS): included at no charge
- [Hard Hat with Earmuffs & Visor (690045)](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/safety/safety-gear/690045-hard-hat-with-earmuffs-visor.md): $9.27 for 4 hours
- [Safety Chaps (690046)](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/settings/products/690046-safety-chaps.md): $18.96 for 4 hours

## Documents and guides

### Instructions for use

- [Scrubcutter Weedeater - Instructions For Use](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/instructions/scrubcutter-weedeater-instructions-for-use.md)

### Operators Manual

- [Operators Manual - Stihl FS85R](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/bzyf0uot/2-20160812093724_pts_449.pdf)
- [Operators Manual - Takana TBC340](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/v4bgug3m/15-20191111145638_pts_136.pdf)

### Specifications Sheet

- [Specifications Sheet - Stihl FS85R](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/ckxfdvc0/15-20191111145702_pts_136.pdf)
- [Specifications Sheet - Takana TBC340](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/qa2jaayw/15-20191111145718_pts_136.pdf)

## Delivery and pickup

### Delivery instructions

- If you wish for this item to be delivered, please provide your information.
- We aim to deliver within 2 hrs of your selected delivery time.
- All deliveries and pickups must be in a safe area to unload, demonstrate the equipment and complete paperwork.
- Any delivery amount displayed is 'one-way' and for one load only.
- If multiple vehicles are required for delivery, we will contact you prior.

### Pickup your gear up?

If you're coming to pick your gear up, please have the following information ready with you.

- Make sure you have a form of ID on you.
- We provide demonstration of the gear. Please set some time aside if you can.

Full details, availability and branch pricing: https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/landscaping/weedeaters-scrubcutters/424a-weedeater-petrol