How to Use a String Trimmer Perfectly in your Garden

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At the end of the lawn care process, string trimmers are often used, which are also great for hard-to-reach places in the garden. Because string trimmers are used on the edges of trees, shrubs and sidewalks, they can be reworked and misused. This guide will teach you tricks and tips on string trimmers, as well as how to use a string trimmer as a professional to make your backyard look healthy and your trimmer will last longer.

Specify the type and style of the trimmer

• Always read the manufacturer's instructions before using the string trimmer.
• Before you start trimming, you want to choose the string trimmer that is right for you. With so many options available, including electric, wireless and gas, it is important to determine what is best for your size and yard needs.
• For example, a larger yard with large trees would benefit more from a gas trimmer, while a smaller yard that requires less maintenance would be well maintained with a cordless trimmer that will need to be recharged after each use.
• In addition, if you only need the tool for a short time, consider using the Home Depot tool rental service to rent a string trimmer.
• You should also know what style of string trimmer you need. Straight shaft trimmers are great for reaching high branches and are easy to maneuver, curved shaft trimmers work well on flower beds.

Start with an edge or taper

When working with lawnmowers, always wear suitable protective equipment and remove all obstacles, such as dirt and stones.

• Now that you have chosen a trimmer, it is time to cut.
• Turn on the string trimmer and follow the instructions. Be careful not to hold the string trimmer directly over the lawn so that the string trimmer cuts it.
• This will cause scalping and possible long-term scarring and damage to the lawn.
• Keep the trimmer spool straight and parallel to the ground when edging sidewalks and flower beds or along the driveway.
• If you want the string to remain vertical, so select the desired height and hold the trimmer in a vertical position when walking in a straight line or cutting a path.
• Narrowing is a great technique for trimming along curbs, fences or trees.
• Grab the trimmer and hold it at a slight angle over the grass. You will hold it as if you were edging, but the angle is important.

Clean longer grass and weeds

If you've lined the driveway and flower beds, but need a way to deal with longer grass, weeds or clear around obstacles, two techniques can help: mowing and screed. Here are two ways to use a string trimmer as a lawn mower:

• If you want to mow in tall grass, choose a gas-powered string trimmer, as it will have more power to prune weeds and grass.
• Now switch on the trimmer and allow it time to warm up.
• Next, take a long stance, hold the trimmer away from your body and start moving it in a U-shape.
• Use the trimmer to work in and out of the U-shaped cutting area until the grass or weeds have reached the required level.
• One of our favorite tricks for cutting strings, the fry is ideal for weeds or grass that grow out of cracks on driveways or sidewalks.
• Turn on the trimmer again and allow it time to warm up.
• Then tilt the string trimmer so that the string sits close to the sidewalk and move it to the weed base.
• Make sure you are flush with a hard surface.

Be especially careful when using this technique: If you have too small an angle, you will not have an effective cut. On the other hand, if you hold it too high, you will create too sharp an angle and you will not cut evenly.

Maintain your string trimmer

A healthy yard requires healthy tools. Always make sure your string trimmer is turned off. For gas trimmers, make sure the spark plug is removed during repairs.

• When your string breaks or wears out, it's time to replace it.
• To replace the string, start by removing the spool from the trimmer head. Then cut a new piece of string about 8 feet long.
• Then pass one end of the string through the holes in the spool. Then pull to make sure the ends are even.
• Your spool should have an arrow printed on it to show you in which direction to wind the string.
• Start winding the string around the spool according to the arrow.
  Secure the ends of the string to the notches on the spool and reattach the spool to the trimmer.
• Make sure that the ends of the string pass through the holes in the rotating head and pull it off each string to release it from the notches.

If your trimmer has a self-winding head, simply pass the length of the string through the spool and wind the string by turning the string.

Whenever you change the line, be sure to check the trimmer for damage and take some time to clean the tool. If you want to replace any parts of your string trimmer, then always buy string trimmer parts online from trusted website.