How to STRING TRIM like a PRO 😎😎😎

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Kite Army

Kite Army

Күн бұрын

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@tomatexelon
@tomatexelon Жыл бұрын
Your first tip should tell everyone is to wear a comfortable set of safety glasses
@wmluna381
@wmluna381 Жыл бұрын
"Safety is the #1 priority." Or whatever the Crazy Russian Hacker says. 😊
@Sigurd651
@Sigurd651 7 ай бұрын
@@wmluna381 yes exactly
@kandeeemm9857
@kandeeemm9857 3 ай бұрын
I'd suggest a simple clear plastic face shield. A stone in the teeth, or anywhere else, is not pleasant.
@2aselin
@2aselin Жыл бұрын
So, I have what is arguably the most idiot-proof outdoor tool I have ever owned...a string trimmer with a rapid refill line. I was going through INSANE amounts of line and I hated trimming before I watched this. It used to take forever, and I was always getting hit hard by knarly long weeds and rocks and stuff. I never thought to look at the direction it was going in...lol. I just did my entire front yard, including all the trimming near the street -- which I never do -- and it took about 30 minutes instead of the whole morning. Now I can WALK and let the trimmer work. Woot!
@Bodecya
@Bodecya Жыл бұрын
I've used gas trimmers in the past, and threaded the head by taking the cover off and wrapping. I was struggling like heck to thread the Ego, you explained it perfectly in less than 10 seconds. Thank the Lord I found this video (almost by accident). And thank you sir! And Ego!
@buckeyepelican
@buckeyepelican Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I recently purchased the EGO mower, line trimmer and blower. This week was my first attempt with the line trimmer and I scalped parts of my lawn...I should have watched your video first!
@bigbay42
@bigbay42 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I learnt two valuable tips from this - swinging from left to right with a clockwise spinning trimmer, and not moving too close to the brush (grass). Works wonders and makes my life a whole lot easier. Looks like I’ve been doing it wrong all this while. Many thanks.
@Bob-bo8ik
@Bob-bo8ik 7 ай бұрын
swinging from left to right is always better than swinging from aster to cpodlid.
@999benhonda
@999benhonda Жыл бұрын
Pro tip...gear up, remove the guard, run more string out, stand whenever is most comfortable. get done in half the time.
@Chi-HacksAndDIYs
@Chi-HacksAndDIYs 5 ай бұрын
Your PRO tips is so helpful. I have used trimmer for years and two very important tips from you. One is about where to position myself based on the rotation of the head. Habitually I like to stand on the right side of my trimmer and often got nik from flying debris. Now I realize my position must be relatively to the direction of the rotation. I also learned to adjust the shaft length so that my arm is extended straight. I made adjustment today based on these two tips and what a difference it made. THANK YOU.
@satyagunnam6324
@satyagunnam6324 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate - you are the best!!!!
@asincere7015
@asincere7015 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks you, I've seen many Trimmer videos but nobody has explained with great Details like you have done!!!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
That is great to hear!
@MGPTravelBlog
@MGPTravelBlog 3 жыл бұрын
Thx for the crash course. 1st time homeowner, 1st time string trimmer, 1st time weed abater! We’ll see what happens 😬🤞🏼🌱
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Cool - congrats
@356diane
@356diane 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the view of using just the tip to trim and the direction of rotation info, and the ergonomics. Little things that make all the difference.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@uTubed007
@uTubed007 2 жыл бұрын
Nice intro, nice music indicating we are going to have a soothing time with another of KiteArmy video.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
Too kind mate....try this for soothing musics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2nSeIyNf92LrKs
@jhr2711
@jhr2711 8 ай бұрын
Ugghhh!! your bright and cheerful demeaner makes me what to trim my lawn. thanks alot!
@marleiserashford396
@marleiserashford396 Жыл бұрын
This is AWESOME. Just used my new trimmer yesterday, n I enjoyed it. Thanks for these tips. They will surely help me out.
@SsenyonjoJoshua-nu5tf
@SsenyonjoJoshua-nu5tf 5 ай бұрын
it's has been my best lecture today thanks mentor
@gracewest5504
@gracewest5504 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I purchased a trimmer today and find them very helpful, especially for someone who has never used a trimmer before. You have a new subscriber.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Cool - welcome to the club
@vladd9344
@vladd9344 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I have a Stihl fs38, i'm 13 and i learn a lot from this video, thanks!👍👍👍
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
thanks mate
@dannybroddy
@dannybroddy 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Andrew! Thought I knew how to trim like a pro but you schooled me with tip number 1! Love my ego won’t power load, it’s the best!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
See that, you can teach an old dog new tricks :)
@katiegilbert1131
@katiegilbert1131 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best explanation that I have seen on youtube. Thanks!!!!!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@MoPoppins
@MoPoppins 3 жыл бұрын
My lower leg (right leg) got pelted w/ all kinds of debris the other day, so I guess that means my trimmer's got a clockwise rotation. I've got the little scabs to show for THAT little lesson! I'll be mindful about standing to the left, the next time I use it. I was too lazy to read the manual, hence my watching of these KZbin vids...lol. :D
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Glad this helped!!!
@MarcoLiftz
@MarcoLiftz 2 жыл бұрын
Man my ankles are fucked rn I gotta start wearing jeans. Even standing to the right stuff still hits me
@bigbrother9531
@bigbrother9531 Жыл бұрын
Like another one said "knuckleheads wear shorts".
@Naltddesha
@Naltddesha Жыл бұрын
@@MarcoLiftz yeah, I’ve never understood wearing shorts to do line trimming. I’ve worn shorts when taking care of my own lawn, but I’ve cut grass commercially, and would never even consider wearing shorts, personally, if I’m going to be running a trimmer all day long. To me, it really doesn’t keep me that much cooler, compared to wearing long pants- but really the main thing is I would get twice the cuttings in my shoe, whereas jeans would cover the top of my boots/shoes.
@MarcoLiftz
@MarcoLiftz Жыл бұрын
@@Naltddesha yeah I was just doing edging / weed wacking at my own house lol. Still hurt tho
@rheannonfultz6449
@rheannonfultz6449 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I am a new string trimmer operator and the conditions I work in are very severe and densely weeded. It is difficult, but I think these tips will help a lot!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
Rock on!
@wmluna381
@wmluna381 Жыл бұрын
I just started working at a state park and do a lot of weed whipping there. We have Stihl electric rechargeable and gas trimmers. Got the barest of bare minimum training. 🙄 I've always either lived in apartments or someone else did all the yard work in the houses I've lived in so this was an enlightening video. 👍
@joshalvarado9701
@joshalvarado9701 Жыл бұрын
String trimmer operator 😂😂 ive never heard that my bad not making fun of you but that sounds ridiculous
@wmluna381
@wmluna381 Жыл бұрын
@@joshalvarado9701 It's literally a search/product term on Google. Guess G is ridiculous too.
@showbiz555
@showbiz555 4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I just brought a new string trimmer and these tips will come in super handy. 👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾♦️
@jimcan9914
@jimcan9914 2 жыл бұрын
Well done... I am still in Gasland. I have ~400' of drainage ditch to one side and 600+ of another headed to a creek. My 'stuff' can be really thick and woody; I find a saw blade beats string hands-down, but if I lived in town, I'd have one of your battery-powered trimmers. Jim
@Naltddesha
@Naltddesha Жыл бұрын
Me too. I just don’t think an electric trimmer would be able to be worked of a commercial scale day in day out for one season, let alone multiple mowing seasons. If nothing else, I’m sure just keeping enough batteries charged would be an extra task in itself
@BOOGiNS
@BOOGiNS 2 жыл бұрын
Tip #3 is subjective. I found it best to edge against the spin of the string it makes the cleanest cut and also the string doesn't propel the head of the weadeater when you make contact with the ground which can gouge the grass. If you're going to trim with the spin of the string it's best to do it walking backwards to avoid debris flying at you.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
i agree
@Naltddesha
@Naltddesha Жыл бұрын
I agree with you on this one.
@akufan
@akufan 4 ай бұрын
You are correct, and the "pro" here is an idiot.
@kolankprof
@kolankprof 4 ай бұрын
Great set of tips! Thanks!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 4 ай бұрын
You bet!
@Jeo-What
@Jeo-What 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. never thought about the spinning directions before!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate.....Yeah it's obvious once you see it but it eludes most of us
@akufan
@akufan 4 ай бұрын
His directional advice is wrong if you've done this for any period of time😂
@tsnstt
@tsnstt 3 жыл бұрын
Love this guy! Very thorough ever time! I’ve watched all his videos and have bought all the merchandise, including the $99 dollar #2 pencil!! Way to go, sir!!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
I just reviewed the $200 pencil - time to upgrade
@stevescarlett490
@stevescarlett490 Жыл бұрын
Tried to find a video on advancing the string and after many fruitless searches, found it on here using the 'bump' method. It wasn't explained in any video that I've found up until now. Also, the clockwise/counter-clockwise operation was a great tip. I have a DeWalt 18v strimmer because that's what drill I have but I guess the operation's just the same. Thanks.
@stephaniesass5173
@stephaniesass5173 3 жыл бұрын
I will let you know how these tips work. After a great deal of frustration trying to load another trimmer, I purchased the EGO for the fun of loading it last summer. Looking forward to becoming more proficient using it 😂
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Did you get the power load - I always recommend that model for people who have struggled loading string - check the link above, it's on sale....
@Fee.1
@Fee.1 2 жыл бұрын
@@Kitearmy did they come out with the power load after the bump? Is it a pricier version or something ? Otherwise I don’t get why they sell both. Milwaukee looks like it has a solid system for easy accessory changes but otherwise is pricy among that type. What would you recommend for a flower bed that’s filled with basically ivy like weeds. Just jam packed. A shrug trimmer attachment (I’m going this route regardless for this overdue cleanup) but the included string seems to barely put a dent in it. It’s not like it’s very thick. It’s like the size of a 18 gauge wire or something. But it’s incredibly dense, like it grows in a very dense group and the vine itself is very dense & not fragile greenery but very strong brown & vine like. It honestly feels like squatting down and using a hedge trimmer would be far more effective and quicker for sure. Actually wishing I had picked that up before the string trimmer now 😂 Is there string/line that’s stronger or more slicey etc…and do you want thinner line for stronger growth because it slices through it easier, or heavier line because it’s stronger than the growth and less likely to break. Or none of the above.
@stephaniehiggins4612
@stephaniehiggins4612 Жыл бұрын
Oh boy! Great tips for a rank beginner. This video has all the information I was looking for. Thank you!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@smartdummy5751
@smartdummy5751 9 ай бұрын
Do you guys swing the trimmer back and forward when cutting down brush or only cut in one direction? I see some guys swing and some cut like a lawn mower.
@MidnightOfRain
@MidnightOfRain Жыл бұрын
I still hate doing this but ty. You made it a bit more bearable
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy Жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@jinitom
@jinitom 10 ай бұрын
This helped me out today. Thanks!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 10 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@2snipe1
@2snipe1 3 жыл бұрын
Andrew, this video deserves more views. Lots of new home owners can benefit from these tips. Top notch quality as usual! Didn't know the multi tool spins counter clockwise! Super cool.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate - don't worry the views will come
@chrisyateswebdev
@chrisyateswebdev Жыл бұрын
I've been struggling to deal with very long grass in my back garden as I suffer from hayfever so mowing etc affects me a lot. I started using a strimmer the other day and it felt like I was fighting a losing battle. Going to remove the guard and pull more cord out and have another attempt tomorrow .. fingers crossed :)
@Jubileejones
@Jubileejones 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for actually teaching how to use a trimmer! So many videos just show them using it instead of actually teaches us how to use it!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@RajDev-pl5tb
@RajDev-pl5tb Жыл бұрын
Very very informative for new users Thanks a lot 🙏
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy Жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@uTubed007
@uTubed007 2 жыл бұрын
You deserve more views on this video, somehow, I have become fully jabbed with KiteArmy
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
thanks mate - but I'm stoked on what I got going :)
@phiggnewton5499
@phiggnewton5499 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information, now I'm doing the trimming the right way.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect!
@stugooden7826
@stugooden7826 2 жыл бұрын
Straight to the point. Thanks for the video. Skimmed thru all of them, this was the best
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate - glad to help!
@slingshotshooter7536
@slingshotshooter7536 Жыл бұрын
thank you for explaining on the rotation
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy Жыл бұрын
No worries!
@slingshotshooter7536
@slingshotshooter7536 Жыл бұрын
@@Kitearmy my string trimmer spins counter clockwise, i switched to holding the gass with left hand and holding the handle with right hand (the string trimmer is on my left side), but sometimes i use the front of it instead of only the right side to cut. what is the reason to use only the right side to cut? if i will use the left side can debree fly at me ? thanks!!!
@slingshotshooter7536
@slingshotshooter7536 Жыл бұрын
@@Kitearmy @Kite Army my string trimmer spins counter clockwise, i switched to holding the gass with left hand and holding the handle with right hand (the string trimmer is on my left side), but sometimes i
@SonicBoomC98
@SonicBoomC98 8 ай бұрын
Mine spins counter clockwise, but I've cut with right side anyway. What's taking getting used to is standing on the right side. I'm so used to the left. I might need a clock-wise trimmer
@Saxondog
@Saxondog 2 жыл бұрын
Biggest tip here is in which direction does the head rotate. This will save windows and car windshields etc from being broken. I know some take the guard off but to me that's a no no. Reduce the guard down for edging purposes only, so you have a better sight line whilst doing so. When mowing tilt the strimmer slightly off level in the direction of the cut, so cutting right tilt right and back left on return sweep. ALWAYS wear eye protection and long trousers or pants, as you call them and proper footware...Not sandles. I have used Strimmers and brushcutters for over 30yrs on commercial and private properties. I have seen quite a few accidents in that time so treat these machines with respect. Stay safe everybody.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
Great advice
@goldyguns9545
@goldyguns9545 5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@mmm-vc2ng
@mmm-vc2ng Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for this video! I’m a brand new house owner, never had to do my lawn before. Now I’m gonna do a better job 😅
@annacraft
@annacraft 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah - I operated one of these things a few days ago for the first time and was completely covered with debris 😂Anyway, love the Dewalt 54V trimmer 🙋🏻‍♀️Anna
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully these tips help
@GlynneWright-zb4kf
@GlynneWright-zb4kf 21 күн бұрын
Never ever lick the strimmer wire whilst in motion! Important.
@philiprahman6778
@philiprahman6778 7 ай бұрын
Really helpful video clip. I always did it the wrong way, and now I know the right way. Thanks.
@roseymalino9855
@roseymalino9855 2 жыл бұрын
Was attracted by the thumbnail warning 'Don't do this'. Did I zone out and miss it?
@Regolith86
@Regolith86 2 жыл бұрын
Nah, it was click bait for the Ego commercial.
@neildavid9161
@neildavid9161 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the handy hints, yeah we have the older go model and re-stringing it is a pain in the ass,The line edge is a good one so i will try it out,cant wait as i use to do it the long painful way,, thanks
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
Right on
@mjbucar
@mjbucar 5 ай бұрын
GOOD concise information - thank you.
@gigireynolds8286
@gigireynolds8286 3 жыл бұрын
After watching a couple of your videos I returned my Ryobi String Trimmer for the EGO Power String Trimmer ST1521.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah - they are just in different classes
@funafter5081
@funafter5081 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips...now to get a good string trimmer to go along with those tips! Cheers, John ;)
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate - just a few more weeks for that grass to show up!
@klkproductions318
@klkproductions318 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! One thing on tip 1 is that you should avoid having the clippings go away from you if you are trimming by a mulch or plant bed, because you’re gonna get clippings all over it. If that’s not a problem for you then all power to ya. But personally I will be walking the other way. I am not getting hit by debris, and do you want to know why? Because of that shield guard. It’s there for a reason.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate - these are just general tips. I'm sure we all find our own comfort level to get things done....
@brianandlynphilippines
@brianandlynphilippines 3 жыл бұрын
Also, White fence throwing the debris on it is not nice.
@GarryBurgess
@GarryBurgess 2 жыл бұрын
I had to go in the garage to see which way my trimmer rotates. Since the guard cutter is on the right of my old cheapie B&D and still on the right of my EGO Line IQ wonderful trimmer, I'll just keep doing what I was doing.
@davidbentley1951
@davidbentley1951 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah those guards aren't the best, I get debris thrown at me all the time, so much so that I continue to wear safety glasses, especially when hitting that overgrown stuff under the hedge 🤦
@mags127
@mags127 Жыл бұрын
Im nervous of trimmers i definitely used the guard and dont raise it i want to keep my legs safe 😊
@humusiclab8974
@humusiclab8974 7 ай бұрын
Helpful video!! Are the clips of line edging reversed regarding spin direction? Looks like the Clockwise and Counterclockwise operation are labeled opposite on the side edging operations, end the side to hold it. Can you clarify please? Thanks.
@chriswharton
@chriswharton 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. Really appreciated.great tips.
@dannygriner4419
@dannygriner4419 3 жыл бұрын
Great job telling them about the rotation
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@Scott-xh7wd
@Scott-xh7wd 3 жыл бұрын
Nice you show a Milwaukee hard to load when it's just as easy as Ego only it requires manually twisting the head to get the string in.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Not really as easy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKGyp36MrphnmaM
@Scott-xh7wd
@Scott-xh7wd 3 жыл бұрын
@@Kitearmy yeah but it's way easier than manually doing it like you showed on the Milwaukee head. Line up the red dots, slide string through, twist.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
@@Scott-xh7wd Sure - I pulled that video from the internet
@123Rockchild
@123Rockchild 2 жыл бұрын
Wow.....about to buy my first string trimmer ever and didn't know all these tips. Thanks! BTW...it's going to be a EGO!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
if not a line IQ make sure at least the Powerload - it's wonderful
@greatzoglo
@greatzoglo 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and tips are very good. It.s incredibly harder to operate a trimmer in my country. Unfortunately I have to do it every summer. Mediterranean vegetation is a lot rougher and if string is not at least in the thickness of 3,8 or 4,3, it would break in seconds.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
Oh no!
@Naltddesha
@Naltddesha Жыл бұрын
Throughout the WHOLE Mediterranean region, the vegetation is tougher than anything we would be cutting in the US? Hmm. Well that doesn’t sound right. That’s an incredibly broad statement!
@dienekes4364
@dienekes4364 2 жыл бұрын
I have 2 of the older Ego trimmers and I love them.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
Great machines
@Cheshire_kat8
@Cheshire_kat8 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative. Thank you
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
Very welcome
@TheHappyHummy
@TheHappyHummy 3 жыл бұрын
Tip number 7 was actually a smart youtubing tip 👍 😂
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@jackmorgan8931
@jackmorgan8931 Жыл бұрын
So today is Friday 05/05/23. I watched your video 02 days ago. Well, the first thing I learned was that that handle was...adjustable? No way! Yes, that means I prob'ly didn't read the instructions all that close. But real mean don't read instructions, right? So I went down to the basement and yep, handle is adjustable. Now Mr. Battery was still in the charger so I set as you suggested, yeah, just about in the middle. Today I went out to weed-eat and...holy crap! It worked. It simply "felt" better. Sure it took me awhile to reset the shoulder strap but all of THAT simply to say "Thank you."
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy Жыл бұрын
Sure thing - glad I could help
@lydiagraham2188
@lydiagraham2188 2 жыл бұрын
I really like the EGO stuff! and loved the video! that being said I think your example of a string trimmer that is a hassle to wind wasn't the best example, mainly because you used an easy load head by Milwaukee, having used that unit it is not a hassle to load string. I also can't say I'm a fan of that trimmer line! The MaxPower twisted .095 worked better for my needs. Thanks for the great content! Cheers!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
The Milwaukee head is second best - next to EGO
@arnettaburton7429
@arnettaburton7429 2 жыл бұрын
Great,Informative Video..😄👌👏.
@ellenfoster9764
@ellenfoster9764 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I’ve been string trimming for 30 years and did not know a lot of this! Thanks!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
glad to help!
@Sbregher
@Sbregher 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks much!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@kickassclone75
@kickassclone75 3 жыл бұрын
You forgot to add the 8 years of schooling at loserville U that really puts the “pro” into string trimmer technician. The two rio grande swimmers I got are wizards on the string trimmer. You could learn a lot from them .
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
LOL - I hope you not suggesting that you hire employees that have entered this country illegally. I know that we agree that doing so would be very un American.
@ZenMaisy
@ZenMaisy 2 жыл бұрын
brilliantly explained -- good graphics too! (old designer here) Thank you!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate - appreciate the support
@CGatta71
@CGatta71 3 жыл бұрын
Ego is great….got mine last season…
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir
@Just_a_normal_guy11
@Just_a_normal_guy11 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful for me. Thanks.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@BOOGiNS
@BOOGiNS 2 жыл бұрын
A tip that you didn't mention that not alot of weedeater operaters know about is the underhand throttle grip. It's better for wrist fatigue and weedeater control. As well as it levels the head of the weedeater for a more effective pass. Your throttle hand is palm facing up with your thumb on top and your throttle using your middle and ring finger
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
great tip - thanks mate
@josedorsaith5261
@josedorsaith5261 Жыл бұрын
That's so clever. Wish I had thought of that, because it has saved my pectorals a lot of pain 😂
@fortunechannel9018
@fortunechannel9018 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips . thanks for sharing 👍👏
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@travislamothe2035
@travislamothe2035 2 жыл бұрын
Never had a problem loading string, echo speed feeder
@sagitaroore
@sagitaroore 6 ай бұрын
Clockwise the best to do lines ..
@inlinesix6694
@inlinesix6694 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video but Is there a way to edge with the trimmer so that the debris lands on the lawn and not the sidewalk ? Would be great so that I can just use the mower after. Less clean up.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
That is a good question - will look into that
@sjostromalandnet
@sjostromalandnet 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, so helpful! Single 60 year old needing to know👩‍🌾
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome - let me know if you have any other questions
@jasonwojcik
@jasonwojcik 3 жыл бұрын
Can you do at-house demonstrations? Weekly would be best until about September so I get all the useful information beyond this video.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Come on over - anything you need to see
@jasonwojcik
@jasonwojcik 3 жыл бұрын
@@Kitearmy I was hoping you could visit Austin for weekly demos 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Great content regardless if you can't make it!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
@@jasonwojcik I was thinking daily, but okay, weekly it is
@mariannedressler6784
@mariannedressler6784 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for these tips. Just want I needed.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@Terry-gogogo
@Terry-gogogo 2 ай бұрын
Very useful tips even though I don't own a string trimmer, LOL
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 ай бұрын
One day
@normandivine1278
@normandivine1278 3 жыл бұрын
Didn't read all of the comments but in case no one brought it to your attention. When your using a file to sharpen something you don't drag it back and forth over the surface, you push it in one direction which is forward. Then do the same thing again until your done.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
True - it was a quick shot
@magarity12
@magarity12 3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t realize power head trimmer spun counter clockwise. Makes sense why I’m getting hit with debris. Thanks
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
I think is spins CCW because of all the other attachments. Every other EGO is clockwise
@Moondoggy1941
@Moondoggy1941 2 жыл бұрын
I check your link for the trimmer but I do not see which one is clockwise?
@akufan
@akufan 4 ай бұрын
Holding trigger in right hand, I always had to walk backward with a clockwise trimmer to keep the line from digging into the dirt! Now I'm using a counter spin, and I get to walk forward. What you are saying is ass backwards to me!
@lanael7278
@lanael7278 3 жыл бұрын
Could you talk about manual lawn edgers?
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
yes
@maintainyourgarden
@maintainyourgarden 2 жыл бұрын
Neatly done! Looking for a battery strimmer myself.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
Make sure to check out EGO
@Jumppman
@Jumppman 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen that ego string trimmer, is that a new one? I have the power load one
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Yes - it is the new version of the powerload
@Omnivorous1One
@Omnivorous1One Жыл бұрын
Its a little hard for me to tell from the pictures. When you say clockwise spinning do you mean clockwise when holding the trimmer during use or do you mean clockwise if you turn the trimmer over like you were going to change the spool of line? The picture looks like it might be upside down/turned over but I cant tell for sure.
@philgraves4998
@philgraves4998 3 жыл бұрын
Great job on walking forwards one of the few pros I've seen do that. I know there is a natural tendency to go backwards but still can't believe how many do it which is a total trip hazard and makes it harder to eye a straight edge line!
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
Great pickup - I don't know if i remembered to mention that
@MrStrez2
@MrStrez2 3 жыл бұрын
Strangely we pros favour pushing the debris towards the body. Our main priority is limiting the amount of ejected debris. In the video you can see debris ejected towards the fence, on a commercial job this is hazard. The guard is designed to operate in this orientation. typically we are wearing shin guards, face shield, and heavy trousers so the main guard is the first line of defence then the body is the second line of defence.
@philgraves4998
@philgraves4998 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrStrez2 Yes definitely best to have trimmer shoot everything towards the ground and your feet. I wear really tall boots so most debris hit that and don't shoot out towards people, cars, houses, fences or anything. In order to do this I walk right behind the spit path of the trimmer and basically let it pull me along in a line.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrStrez2 I get that - this is advice for most home owners who do not want to get pelted with grass and rocks
@andrewswinton1319
@andrewswinton1319 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrStrez2 agree, I think of it as a mulching cut as you recut the debris as you walk over it. Its also better cause you can see what you've cut and easily do bits you've missed, unlike walking forward where you walk over your work. You get a soother finish too, less tiger stripes and hacky looking. Stihl FS450 is my daily tool, but I've got quite a few Stihls, not sure about those electric trimmers yet, but perfect for the home owner.
@RydalS
@RydalS 9 ай бұрын
Very helpful thanks
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 9 ай бұрын
No problem
@graalcloud
@graalcloud 2 жыл бұрын
I have one of those electric weed eaters and the battery always dies when I get about 1/3rd of my work done weed eating around the property. Then I have to take a shower because I'm covered in particles, meaning a 1 day job turns into a 3 day job because of having to charge the battery
@Brendan194
@Brendan194 2 жыл бұрын
My craftsman lasts me for the whole job and then some. But I have a .25 acre lot
@wmluna381
@wmluna381 Жыл бұрын
Why not get 2 extra batteries then?
@graalcloud
@graalcloud Жыл бұрын
@@Brendan194 Yeah my yard is about an acre with a not too massive but kinda long bank I weed eat
@angryfan3720-1
@angryfan3720-1 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Coming from a former professional. I still want to see a video on the new Toro 60V SUPER Recycler vs the latest EGO mower. I like EGO but it will be hard to break me from Toro when it comes to mowers. Either way it's gotta be better than a Telecenter! Right?
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 3 жыл бұрын
I want to see Telecenter vs EGO :)
@luisegallegos8120
@luisegallegos8120 2 жыл бұрын
Chingon, good tips compa mil gracias that helps me a lot tnks
@jaimelannister7418
@jaimelannister7418 Жыл бұрын
I liked tip number 7 😂
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy Жыл бұрын
forgot that one - thanks
@Ben-fk9ey
@Ben-fk9ey 2 жыл бұрын
I love loading string it lets me have a sit down and refill the machine and myself before going back at it again.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
Cool
@KulwinderKaur-jv2cr
@KulwinderKaur-jv2cr 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent thanks for uploading this video
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
Most welcome
@bigbrother9531
@bigbrother9531 Жыл бұрын
Could you trigger the switch again. Next to your face.
@rossmorrow3013
@rossmorrow3013 2 жыл бұрын
Would a face and ear guard not be a reasonable idea?
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 2 жыл бұрын
face for sure - not sure how helpful the ear guards would be - that is often to protect from noise
@Ardeact
@Ardeact 10 ай бұрын
Battery powered trimmers are a god send
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy 10 ай бұрын
Tell me about it
@Ardeact
@Ardeact 10 ай бұрын
@@Kitearmy Been switching to battery with all my tools, it's satisfying to swap batteries between same brands of products. Idk why I get excited over tools lol
@lshimon4
@lshimon4 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Single lady here and I have searched and searched for this video to show me how to correctly cut with a trimmer. I might have scalped my hill. Lol. Now hopefully I can hold this correctly.
@Kitearmy
@Kitearmy Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
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