How to Safely Use a String Trimmer
Tips to Use a String Trimmer Properly 1. To cut grass along obstacles, hold the trimmer head perfectly level to cut grass flat and evenly. 2. To cut grass along the edge of a flower bed, rotate the trimmer vertically. 3. Do not use string trimmers to cut grass against tree trunks. The monofilament line will cut into the bark, which could potentially kill the tree. 4. When the rope breaks or wears out, run the mower at full speed and gently bang its head against the ground to extend the new line. 5. To install a new cutting line, first remove the spool from the trimmer head. Then cut a piece of new string 8 feet long. 6. Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the spool. Pull the ends of the rope even. 7. Wind the string around the spool in the direction of the arrow engraved on the spool. 8. Secure the ends of the rope in the notches on the edge of the spool. 9. Reattach the spool to the trimmer, making sure to thread the ends of the rope through the holes in the spinning h...