How To Use A Weed Eater- weed wacker string trimmer proper use

[@therandomman6647]

I thought that this was Dan'sVlog, I am still satisfied, great vid!!

[@DIYDad1]

TheRandom Man I got a new straight shaft trimmer recently so I’ll be doing a follow-up on my new trimmer since the head spins the opposite direction. New techniques had to be learned. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@therandomman6647]

Oh, what weed eater did ya get? I have a stihl fs70r, you can find it in my videos, I hate do this but sub 4 sub?

[@DIYDad1]

Echo srm225 is my new one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYK8qqakd62se8U

[@tommymcnutt3415]

@@DIYDad1 yousuck

[@Thewillboxing]

@@tommymcnutt3415 No he doesn’t

[@johannlourens6183]

For the last 18 months I've not let the lawn crew edge or use a weed eater in my back yard. kzbin.infoUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG I didn't like the fact that they just kept cutting the edge of the lawn further and further from the rock lining the flower beds and leaving bare ground. And the grass was trimmed or scalped several feet around trees, etc. It was a constant battle with them so I told them to just mow and no trimming. I have Zoysia grass so it grows pretty slow. Obviously after a while it could use some trimming. I'm in my 80's so I can't do much of it myself.Finally I decided that if I could find a lightweight battery powered trimmer I might be able to do some light trimming. I decided to buy the LST201 20V trimmer. And it works great for my needs. I have back yard with about 150' of flower beds and several trees to be trimmed. I can lightly trim the whole yard with a single charge! The grass I trimmed was only a few inches high but the trimmer was more powerful than I expected.

[@dfields9511]

tip for others, use a strait shaft instead of a curved shaft if your over 5 ft 10 inches tall.

[@DIYDad1]

D Fields oh yeah I hate my curved shaft trimmer I actually gave this one to my neighbor recently, now I have a new echo straight shaft trimmer which is awesome 👍

[@jacobmendoza1466]

If I trimmed this way I would only have one house done the whole day 😂😂😂😂

[@DIYDad1]

And that’s why I only have one house to care for lol. Although admittedly since upgrading to my new Echo straight shaft trimmer I can breeze through the entire yard in minutes now it’s amazing what you can do with high quality equipment! It can trim as fast as I can walk without bogging down. That old ryobi had to go!

[@peteydabs7104]

Facts I hope this dude isn't doing this as a source of income lol cause that bent neck Wacker blowsss lol

[@ApexVenamis]

Bro I just heard my boss yell from across the yard saying if we cut like that we would have never gotten a house done a dag lol

[@DIYDad1]

Lol 😂 yeah when you’re running commercial accounts you gotta move fast. I slowed down for the video to demonstrate things, but I definitely need to update this video one of these days now that I have my new straight shaft trimmer. So much easier to use than a curved shaft.

[@whatisthis9495]

So most of the time you want the grass to discharge toward you. This keeps clippings from getting in the beds, which is a major problem if dealing with overgrown lawn. Another plus when it’s discharging toward you is it now lies in the path of the mower so it can be easily mulched or bagged by the mower.

[@DIYDad1]

Chris Rudd some good tips! Only down side is your pants get more dirty I guess 😁 all personal preference I guess lol. Since I made this video I got a new trimmer and my new echo SRM225 has the head spinning the opposite direction from the curved shaft one you see here so it was a bit of a learning curve again. I should update this video again sometime. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@whatisthis9495]

DIY Dad that’s good. Some go clockwise some counter clockwise. I run Stihl and they are counter clockwise. Just dedicate a pair of pants to cutting grass. Stuffs gonna fly up. I’d rather a rock hit me than hit a window in a house.

[@eddyvideostar]

To Chris Rudd: If you like grass so much to be in closer proximity to you, I bid you the best. Different strokes ..., I suppose.

[@eddyvideostar]

@@whatisthis9495 To Chris: If you like grass so much to be in closer proximity to you, I bid you the best. Different strokes ..., I suppose. _I’d rather a rock hit me than hit a window in a house._ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maybe you could inspect the grass prior to trimming.

[@whatisthis9495]

eddyvideostar maybe, but when you have close to 200 accounts it’s kinda hard to inspect every inch of terrain. Well there’s always a right way and wrong way. Sure you can put a unidirectional tread tire on backwards and it work, but is it correct? Sure I could send grass clippings into people landscapes, but to a professional and a homeowner that actually cares about the lawn, it looks like crap . Yes I would rather my leg get hit by a rock then have to replace someone’s window, not only does that look unprofessional in some circumstances, but it’s a costly repair that I’d rather avoid.

[@amuroray9115]

Thanks for showing how. I needed the help

[@DIYDad1]

Glad you found this video useful! Hoping to make an updated one later this spring too 😁

[@notsobrightnotsowhitenotso6498]

Congratulation now get the guard on an run that engine.

[@hotmessjess2951]

Great video and exactly what I needed! I've wanted to get my hands on the weed-wacker (string trimmer) for years but trying to watch the lawn guy to figure it out was impossible! Kudos to the lawncare pros out there...y'all make it look soooo easy! However our machine has a really long straight pole (Echo SRM-230) but I'm hoping it is still the same technique. THANKS A MILLION!

[@DIYDad1]

Jessica Knearem the straight shaft trimmers are actually a lot easier to use especially for flipping it over for edging compared to a curved shaft trimmer. The weight distribution is a little different so it takes some getting used to but it’s not too bad once you get the hang of it! Just go slow the first couple of times. I’ll have to do an updated video one of these days since I got my new echo srm-225. Glad this video was helpful!

[@mr.nimbus2995]

I got the echo x series with the black x string I'm cutting 6 to 8 yards a day with my crew but I'm in texas gotta hit acres at a time

[@DIYDad1]

Yeah those echo trimmers are nice! This is one of my older videos actually, I need to do an update to this showing my echo straight shaft trimmer. That thing is a Ferrari compared to this crappy old ryobi. I gave it to my neighbor lol.

[@mr.nimbus2995]

@@DIYDad1 I'm using a Redmax straight shaft might make a video best weed ester I've used brother

[@mr.nimbus2995]

Also look at the Redman string better then the echo and way better then the husq titanium

[@DIYDad1]

@@mr.nimbus2995 awesome man I’ve heard great things about redmax. There’s a few big lawn care companies that have some big commercial lots to mow near where I work and they all use redmax trimmers. Pretty rock solid from what I’ve seen but haven’t had the chance to try one myself yet.

[@Neddoest]

Everybody seems to take the guard piece off in all the videos I’ve been watching. Gah.... I’m not ready to take my training wheels off yet

[@beltionbambie1239]

Ikr, it’s kinda scary for a beginner like me

[@Shane-nb8gz]

The guard piece also helps a lot when you edge. It keep the grass down and going in one direction

[@mr.nimbus2995]

@@Shane-nb8gz you can actually choose the direction it shoots if you adjust the head I take my guard off

[@meganscureman]

Our guard doesn't seem to do anything useful at all. I still get hit with loads of stuff.

[@mr.nimbus2995]

@@meganscureman it's to guard from rocks and bigger debris if your getting clippings thats the best

[@MrHenn85]

Very nice and clean. Inspired... Thanks

[@DIYDad1]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@_triciagreene]

I keep breaking the string! What am I doing wrong?

[@DIYDad1]

That happens a lot when you’re running it along concrete foundations or edging brick or chain link fence. I go through a lot of string when I’m doing edging along my driveway. Before you respool the line next time soak it in a bucket of water overnight it helps the line stay more flexible. Besides that just don’t go full throttle all the time. “Feather” in the speed and use just enough power to get the grass to cut. Sometimes going full speed ahead just burns up line like crazy. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

[@_triciagreene]

@@DIYDad1 I appreciate you replying to me. I've used one before. There is no string showing anymore. Does that mean I need to buy more or is there string still in there, somewhere? 🤷‍♀️

[@DIYDad1]

@@_triciagreene it’s probably out. The trimmer string that it comes with won’t usually last that long. Most of them have a bump head, you bump the head on the ground and it feeds more line through the holes. Every trimmer head is different, but most of them have some sort of cap that unscrews on the end that you can load more line with. What type of trimmer do you have?

[@_triciagreene]

@@DIYDad1 ahhhh, never knew that! Thank you! A black and decker one grasshog xp corded electric string/trimmer edger

[@DIYDad1]

@@_triciagreene ok so I looked up that model and if it’s the one I think it is, it should automatically feed more like every time you pull the trigger on it since it’s electric it’s kind of a lower powered trimmer. Those black and decker ones are sort of the exception to the rule lol. The head pops apart and I believe you can get cartridges for it that have the string pre-wound and ready to go you just pop it in and away you go. Check the exact model number that you have to make sure it’s compatible but I “think” this is what you need for replacement line. BLACK+DECKER Trimmer Line, 30-Foot, 0.065-Inch, 3-Pack (AF1003ZP) www.amazon.com/dp/B00004R9TL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HZ5Z5JW8CNGX8BVKDHX9 or something similar on Amazon of a different brand. You should be able to find the model number printed on a sticker on the top or underside of the unit.

[@griddlegary2312]

I go full blast and grind that line down super fast. My trigger is always blasted down and I although I get results they are poor results.

[@DIYDad1]

Full send! If I’m in a hurry I’ve been known to do the same 🤣

[@therandomman6647]

String trimmer and weed whacker mean the same thing, pronunciation means fuck all when it comes to the end goal

[@DIYDad1]

Oh I totally get it, just tagging the video so I can get search results for people who type it out either which way 😂. I just call it a trimmer myself haha!

[@therandomman6647]

@@DIYDad1 I'm talking about what you said in the video lol

[@kilmon6.7]

I hate curved shaft trimmer i only will use an straight shaft

[@DIYDad1]

Devour Cali I totally agree. Since I made this video I’ve upgrade to an echo straight shaft trimmer. Life changing I must say! Lol. I’ll have to do an updated video showing that new trimmer in action.

[@kilmon6.7]

DIY Dad i have the SRM-3020T 30.5 cc ECHO X Series Trimmer with Speed-Feed® 450 Head

[@anthonyhayden6442]

Dude trimming in sandals 🤣

[@DIYDad1]

Anthony Hayden hey when it’s hot out gotta do what you can to stay cool, it’s do as I say not as I do I never claimed to set a good example of safety 🤣🤣🤣

[@MiuMiu-dq6xt]

YAAY

[@MrAvidOutdoorsman]

Hey good job, you'll get it , you soon will understand its not about keeping your pants clean my friend!😂😂😂 good job making the vid though. Thanks

[@alexandergarcia4326]

Flingin all that shit to the beds lmao

[@Vinny.X]

Too much talking, not saying anything. Turned it off after a couple of minutes.

[@DIYDad1]

Thanks for watching!

[@jacobsiejka858]

Well you cant do any good trimming with a curved head. Worst thing ever design.

[@DIYDad1]

Jacob Siejka oh yeah I totally need to update this video now that I got a new trimmer lol. The one I used in this video was probably 15 years old. My new echo makes quick work of trimming now! Best upgrade ever.

[@stephenjeffrey7491]

So your trying to teach people how to look after their lawns when yours is a wreck ?

[@DIYDad1]

Have you seen some of my recent videos? Full renovation done since this video was made.

[@triciac1019]

No it isn't.

[@kurtconstantine920]

😂

[@mollywapyo]

Plush grass bro weed free

[@motorhead3153]

That's the worst trimming ever.... You need a role model

[@DIYDad1]

Oh it really is lol I’ve had that trimmer for probably 15 years somehow. I did buy a new one last year and did a review on it check it out! Now I’m legit 😆 I’m going to remake this video this spring. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYK8qqakd62se8U

[@salesmiami2239]

Really?? You trim like a girl!!LMAO!!!

[@DIYDad1]

Lol yeah this was one of my first videos I’ve been meaning to redo it since I got my new echo trimmer. I intentionally went slow so I could explain things. Thanks for watching.