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Working on a summer cottage always requires physical effort and time. Therefore, leading manufacturers of gardening equipment are trying to make the work of gardeners as easy as possible. In autumn, fallen leaves add a special charm to parks or forests, but at the dacha you have to remove them.
Pests and pathogenic microflora overwinter in the leaves, and it is difficult to maintain order in an area with a mountain of leaves.
Often, gardeners use equipment that has been proven over the years - fan or regular rakes and containers for collecting leaves.
But thanks to scientific developments, special equipment has appeared that greatly facilitates the process of cleaning areas. These are various modifications of garden vacuum cleaners and blowers. The powerful air flow coming from the device has a beneficial effect on the condition of the soil and plants. They are enriched with oxygen without mechanical impact. Let's look at the main types of garden vacuum cleaners for a summer cottage.
Types of vacuum cleaners for the garden
What is a garden vacuum cleaner? A very convenient modern device designed for work in summer cottages. Depending on the technical parameters, the models are divided into 3 groups.
Manual type
Model for collecting leaves in small areas of the garden.The kit includes a comfortable handle and an adjustable strap for convenient transportation of the vacuum cleaner. Any manual garden vacuum cleaner has an advantage over other models in ease of use, light weight and compactness.
Manual units can be divided into two groups depending on the type of engine that is installed on them. They come in electric and gasoline. The type of engine determines the degree of noise emitted, the performance and functionality of the model. Each type has its own characteristics, disadvantages and advantages. For example, a CMI electric garden vacuum cleaner is easy to operate, is considered safer and operates quietly. But in terms of mobility and power it is inferior to gasoline models. Therefore, it is more advisable to use it in small areas.
Another modification is cordless hand-held garden vacuum cleaners. It combines well the advantages of electric and gasoline models - noiselessness, portability, unlimited movement and environmental friendliness. However, the battery charge does not last long, for a maximum of half an hour. After this, the unit requires recharging. Of course, technical characteristics play an important role, which differ from one manufacturer to another.
Petrol garden vacuum cleaners are the most powerful of this group and mobile. It is also important that they do not need cables for power. Disadvantages are loud noise and the presence of exhaust gases, which makes it acceptable only for working in large areas. After all, you will have to endure inconvenience there in order to quickly clear the territory.
Backpack modifications
They are more often used by professional gardeners.
They are usually equipped with a gasoline engine and are used when working over large areas.By their design, these models resemble a backpack; they are convenient to carry over long distances.
Wheeled
An excellent solution for large-scale cleaning leaves and garden waste. Such modifications are equipped with wide nozzles, the working width of which ranges from 40 to 65 cm. They must have a garbage bin of impressive volume - up to 200 liters and systems for cutting branches more than 40 mm thick. And to get to hard-to-reach places, there is a corrugated hose, with which this is not a problem at all.
The front wheels of the vacuum cleaner are swivel, which ensures mobility and ease of use. And when manufacturers offer models with rear-wheel drive, this option is considered self-propelled. In this case, even the large dimensions of the unit do not cause inconvenience. With its help it is easy to remove debris, collect grass and leaves, parts of branches after pruning or cutting. A wheeled garden vacuum cleaner performs different functions: it blows away, sucks up, and crushes plant debris.
While working on the site, you can choose one of three unit modes:
- vacuum cleaner;
- chopper;
- blower.
In the “vacuum cleaner” mode, the model sucks up leaves and other plant debris through the socket and accumulates debris in a special bag.
When working as a blower, it moves debris around the area using the air blown from the nozzle. Excellent for cleaning hard-to-reach areas.
Usually in models these two modes are combined and changed during operation using a switch. The blower collects the debris into one pile, and the vacuum cleaner moves it into a bag.
To consider the above issues from a practical point of view, let’s get acquainted with a specific model of a garden vacuum cleaner. This is a CMI electric garden vacuum cleaner 2500 W.
Description and technical characteristics of the CMI 2500 model
The CMI 2500 W electric device is intended only for cleaning and blowing dry and light materials. For example, grass, leaves, small twigs and garden debris. The main place for using a garden electric vacuum cleaner of this brand is small private garden plots. For industrial areas, the power of this model is not enough, and its operation in such conditions will be unproductive. The device is not intended for suction or blowing away heavy objects - stones, metals, broken glass, fir cones or thick knots.
The country of origin of the model is China. For reliable use of the unit, the kit includes an instruction manual with a detailed description of the technical characteristics and operating rules. Two operating modes provide decent assistance to gardeners on the site during cleaning.
Main parameters of the CMI 2500 W electric garden vacuum cleaner:
- The weight of the model is 2 kg, which is very convenient for manual work.
- The height of the vacuum cleaner is 45 cm and the width is 60 cm.
The unit is mobile and not heavy, which is why it has gained popularity among gardeners. They will help you get to know more closely how the CMI electric garden vacuum cleaner 2500 W works, reviews from the owners of the model.
Reviews
I purchased this model of vacuum cleaner for private use. It turned out to be quite a powerful device for collecting leaves and garden debris. Two operating modes completely ensure order on the site. The blower collects plant debris in one place, helping to clean even hard-to-reach areas. And the vacuum cleaner very quickly moves it all into the bag. In a short time the dacha becomes clean. In addition, carry a CMI 2500 W garden vacuum cleaner.It's not heavy at all, it weighs 2 kg.
Other options for harvesting leaves
For comparison, let's look at another model of a garden vacuum cleaner - CMI 3in1 with ls1600.
The country of origin is the same, only the power is less - 1600 watts. Otherwise, this option is in no way inferior to the previous one. The air flow speed is sufficient for good removal of debris - 180 km/h, a good volume of the garbage collection tank is 25 liters. Operates at standard voltage - 230-240V / 50Hz. According to reviews from summer residents, the CMI 3in1 garden vacuum cleaner with ls1600 is a very profitable purchase.
Reviews
Very pleased with my purchase. The model works as a blower, vacuum cleaner, and also a shredder. I really like the last feature. The branches turn to dust. During operation, the device does not make much noise, the body is strong, the air speed is good, and the price is reasonable. I recommend it to all summer residents who want to save their precious time and energy in the autumn.
