Fast, powerful and brilliantly handy grass shears by Makita UK have proved to be an invaluable addition to the greenkeepers kit at Chipping Sodbury Golf Club, Bristol.
The club has recently had several new revetted bunkers installed on The Beaufort Course.
It was advised that a traditional line trimmer could not be used to maintain the edge of the bunkers as in doing so would risk damaging the face of the bunkers. An alternative needed to be sought and following a demonstration of the Makita 18v LXT Grass Shears, Head Greenkeeper John Keenaghan purchased two of the units to help keep the revetted bunkers in tip-top condition to remain in-keeping with the rest of the beautifully manicured parkland course. John Keenaghan says: “These Makita grass shears do a fantastic job and are exactly what we were looking for. We will be recommending them to fellow greenkeepers that have revetted bunkers.”
Makita’s latest offering of the 18v grass shears is the DUM604Z. The shear has a double blade action, a cutting width of 160mm, and a 3-stage cutting height adjustment from 15 – 25mm for really fine work.
With an ergonomically designed soft grip handle and light in weight at just 1.8kg, including the battery, user comfort is guaranteed while low noise emissions will ensure Sunday morning peace and quiet. This model is available as a body only machine and a compatible hedge trimmer attachment is also available that has a tool-less blade change.
