This is the basic unit without the floats. The 9 inch cutter head appears small but because it cuts with so little effort in all directions you can easily cut faster than anyone can keep up with a rake. The cutting action is like a scissors or reciprocator so its not throwing debris nor do the weeds get wrapped or tangled as they would with a circular motion. The AVG power tool is attached or removed for hand held water or land use very quickly with just one pin.
How close to the bottom can I cut?
When on the floats, the dpeth of the cut is about 3.5 feet depending on how you adjust it. When used off the floats, you actually can cut the weeds below the silt, sand and muck surface.
Isn't it just a regular yard tool?
No, this tool has been specialy designed and developed in order to work as an underwater vegetation grooming tool complete with mounting apparatus for the float system. Ordinary lawn and yard tools are not engineered for underwater use nor is it practical to be used in that manner. For example, a weed whip or brush cutter that spins will only wrap up and become a snarled mess. A brush cutter would not work due to the spinning action and the danger. Golf courses love this tool fro shaping sand traps and ponds. What other tool could you put in the sand, under the water, in the muck, around the garden and even trim and shape a shrub. This does it all. (Of course the gas motor is not to be submerged.)
Isn't the cutting head too small to do a large area?
One of our customers answered it this way: "At first I thought that the cutter would be too small for cutting a typical shoreline but now I find that the AVG is more than adaquete and the proof is in the fact that I can cut faster than 2 people can rake behind me." The AVG would not be capable of doing acres of weeds but you would be amazed how much you can cut in a very short time.
Can I use this as a conventional lawn weed trimmer?
Yes. This is designed to be used in and out of the water. In fact it is much safer that a weed whip which throws clippings and even rocks out as it spins. The AVG powerhead does not spin; it cuts so nothing is thrown from the powerhead. You can be cutting in the deep water and then come into shore, remove it from the floats by simply pulling one pin and work in the yard. There are no other adjustments to be made to go from water to land. It has even been used to shape tall shrubs 10 feet up!
So it really cuts emergent vegetation such as cattails, bull rushes, wild rice and lily pads?
Yes. With very little effort.
Is it possible to buy the cutter without the floats?
Yes. The cost for the cutter only is $625. The motor mounting hardware is part of the floats and is not part of the cutting component. The float kit can be added at anytime in the future.
Is this legal?
Our standard answer to this question is "check with your local authorities". However, it is NOT considered to be "automated" or "unattended".which typically is the determining factor of whether it is acceptable or not. We do not anticipate it to be an issue. (Keep in mind that some states do not allow cutting of certain types of vegetation.)
Sounds too good to be true!
Yes it does. So if you are local to Minnesota, stop by for a demo! or call 763-551-1441 or email for more info info@WeedersDigest.com
Also be certain to check back as we add more info such as testimonials.
