The Benefits of Using a Line Trimmer
There's nothing more inviting on a warm summer day than a beautifully manicured lawn which is perfectly finished. However, it isn't necessary to hire a professional lawn maintenance service to get this final polish. A homeowner with a string trimmer and a bit of practice can be well on their way to putting the finishing touches on the landscape, which will keep the neighbors envious throughout the season.
Line trimmers are popular because of its versatility and simplicity. They were developed in the 1970s by Texas resident, George Ballas.
Each trimmer has a long shaft handle with a head on the end. It is this head that contains the spool which holds the plastic line filament. Trimmers are usually powered by a either a gasoline or an electric engine. When the head is rotated, small amounts of the plastic filament, are fed through holes in the head from the spool. This rapid, counter clockwise rotation action of the protruding filament cuts the foliage. Trimmers are available in various sizes. However, most homeowner's use the smaller, non-commercial models.
Benefits of Line Trimmers
Line trimmers allow you to cut grass and weeds in areas that are not easily accessible with other types of cutting equipment. This can be around rocks, mature trees or along fence rows and walkways.
Trimming
In order to trim areas along sidewalks, driveways and curbs, the trimmer should be held at about a 25-degree angle. It should be operated with a gentle swinging motion from left to right, with the motor running and the head rotating.
Mowing
The head should be held parallel to the ground while mowing. It is important to be especially careful when mowing around young trees. If the bark is cut, the tree can die. In order to mow, the machine should be engaged with the motor running and head rotating. A gentle swinging motion is recommended to get an even, finished cut.
Edging
When using the tool for edging, the trimmer head should be held firmly at a 90-degree angle along the area being edged. With the tool's motor engaged, a steady swinging motion is recommended while edging the area.