Both the EGO Rotocut and cordless grass trimmers are useful tools for your garden shed. However, where the line trimmer will do just fine, it may be worth using the Rotocut instead. With a flat-head design, a mechanism that reduces throw, and an integrated guard, the Rotocut is better suited for some jobs and areas where a line trimmer might be excessive.
Where and when to swap your line trimmer for the Rotocut
Urban areas
Cutting back verges and small grass areas in urban areas always carries the risk of flinging stones and other debris that can cause damage. The EGO Rotocut is designed to minimise debris throw and is fitted with a sturdy guard, making it ideal for urban areas where there’s a risk of damage from hidden rocks and debris in the grass.
Selective strimming
The EGO Rotocut is the perfect tool for trimming back selective areas. Small patches of grass can be cut with ease while avoiding damage to plants like wildflowers growing in the same areas. This is due to its precision, and lightweight, compact nature, which makes the Rotocut easy to manoeuvre between areas and keep steady.
Clean, accurate cuts
The Rotocut is ideal not just for selective pruning but also for cutting through various plant types and thicknesses due to its rotating blade, which allows for clean, accurate cuts that minimise plant damage.
Clearing pathways and other hard surfaces
While the line trimmer is excellent for cutting back dense patches of weeds and grass, it’s not ideal for completely clearing a pathway or driveway overtaken by moss and weeds. Instead, the Rotocut would be a better choice.
With a 450 rpm cutting speed and a cutting width of 23cm, plus a flat-head design and an attachment for precision and protection, the Rotocut is ideal for getting flush with hard surfaces. This makes it an effective tool for clearing moss from the edges of your driveway and swiftly removing weeds close to their roots with minimal effort.
The small, circular, but powerful nature of the EGO Rotocut Multi-Tool attachment makes it the optimal tool for tight and difficult-to-reach areas of the garden. The tool's compact design and ability to detach from the Multi-Tool Power Head allow you to position yourself in tight and confined spaces where you can carry out precision trimming and clear the weeds.
A line trimmer, on the other hand, while capable of clearing weeds and dense vegetation, is better for larger areas. The flailing string of a line trimmer, which makes it so effective, may not have enough room to cut effectively in tighter areas. It’s best to use a line trimmer where there’s more room to manoeuvre and cut back large swathes at a time.
Simple cleaning steps for your Rotocut attachment
We have an entire blog dedicated to maintenance for your EGO Rotocut attachment that details how you should properly care for and maintain your garden tool. However, below are the principles for cleaning the Rotocut after use:
- Before you clean any EGO cordless garden tool, always remove the battery pack beforehand.
- Never touch the blades with the battery installed. When handling the blade assembly, wear heavy-duty protective gloves and keep your hands away from the blades to prevent pinching or cuts.
- Rinse the Rotocut thoroughly with running water first to remove any excess dirt and debris.
- Wipe down the entire tool using a damp cloth and mild detergent, paying particular attention to the blades.
- After you have finished wiping down the tool with the mild detergent, rinse it all over with running water.
- Wipe off any excess moisture with a dry cloth or towel, making sure you dry the Rotocut as moisture is a shock hazard.
Other attachments for your EGO Multi-tool power head
EGO has a wide variety of other attachments for your multi-tool power head.
- The EGO PSA1000 Pole Saw is ideal for pruning small to medium-sized branches that are out of reach.
- Easily prune back overgrown hedges and bushes with the EGO HTA2000 Hedge Trimmer attachment.
- The EGO CTA9500 Cultivator attachment is ideal for churning up compact soil ready for flower beds.
- Give your lawn a neat and tidy edge with the EA0800 Edger attachment.
To see which one is right for you and your needs, visit our cordless multi-tool attachments page, browse our range of attachments and find one that’s right for you.
Many of the EGO Multi-Tool and attachments come under the EGO Power+ range. This means the Multi-Tool power head and attachments come with an exceptional 5-year warranty for domestic use and up to 3 years for professional use.