Guide to using a weed wacker:

1. If you are using a gas weed wacker, make sure that you have gas. Some weed wackers use a mix of oil and gas so check the owner’s manual to be sure first. If you are using an electric weed wacker, than make sure that the extension cord is long enough, and plug it in.

2. Move any potential hazards out of your way such as, rocks, toys, garden hoses etc.. You can damage the nylon string of the weed wacker or break these items.

3. Before staring the weed wacker, position the weed wacker on the ground, in a comfortable position and cautious position.

4. Prime a cold engine, turn the weed wacker on, pull the starter cord until it starts. Let the engine run a few seconds before starting to wack weeds.

5. Keep the head of the weed wacker parallel with the ground, and away from your feet. With slow side to side motion, brush the weed wacker over the weeds. Move forward and continue with the side to side motion having the weed wacker head stay parallel to the ground.

6. If the area of the weeds that are being cut isn’t large enough, you can lengthen the string which will give more cutting areas. Different weed wackers have different methods of increasing the string so you should refer to the owners manual on how this is done in your particular weed wacker. Common gas weed wackers alow you to bang the head lightly on the ground and the nylon string will be lengthened.

7. Weed wackers aren’t necessarily light, so if you feel a little bit soreness or tightening in any of your muscles or back, than stop for a few minutes to rest your body.

Tips/Safety

You should wear pants while weed wacking since the plants and sometimes dirt can come at you pretty fast.

Closed toe shoes or boots.

Eye protection is a must, and also ear plugs help reduce the loud noise and can make you concentrate better.

Gloves should be warn while operating a weed wacker.