Binding machine for gardening

A binding machine for gardening comprising:

• a main handle that is configured to draw out a tape from a front end portion thereof;
• a clincher arm that is rotatably attached to the main handle;
• a tape gripping device that is attached to a front end portion of the clincher arm and that is configured to grip an end portion of the tape drawn out from the front end portion of the main handle;
• and
• an operation handle that is attached to the clincher arm so as to be rotatable about a rotation fulcrum, wherein
• the operation handle includes a link portion engaged with the main handle on one side as viewed from the rotation fulcrum and a lever operation portion on the other side as viewed from the rotation fulcrum,
• the clincher arm is configured to rotate in a closing direction with respect to the main handle when the lever operation portion and the main handle are gripped, and
• the binding machine for gardening further comprises a cover member configured to cover the link portion.