Rommel Valdez Does your weed eater sometimes (or often) stall when you squeeze the trigger? You turn on the engine and it is fine, but then it dies out when you try to use it. As you might have guessed, this is indicative of some kind of engine trouble. In this post we cover the most common … Read more
Whether you call them weed eaters, weed wacker or string trimmer, there is no question this is a great tool for cutting weeds. But how long can you expect the cutting line to last? Is the string meant to last for years or do you have to replace it regularly? That is what we answer … Read more
Weed wackers or string trimmers are powerful tools, but by using an attachment you can expand their functionality even more. The question is, are these attachments universal? Can you plug attachments made by company A into a trimmer made by company B? Most weed wacker attachments are not interchangeable. If the attachment is made by … Read more
Does your weed wacker refuse to rev? You got the engine idling, but when you try to power it up the machine dies out. No doubt there is a problem here, but you do not have to take your weed wacker to the repair shop yet. In most cases, you can fix this issue. This … Read more
Have you ever seen a weed wacker turn on but suddenly die out when it gets hot? The machine starts out normally, but as soon as you trim, everything comes to a halt. Anytime a weed wacker or weed eater stops due to heat, there is some sort of engine trouble. To figure out the … Read more
If the choke is on, air cannot reach the combustion chamber and if it is off, air can flow into the carburetor. The choke only needs to be on when you start the engine. Once the machine revs, the choke should be off. If your trimmer refuses to run without the choke, this guide can … Read more
Whether you call it a string trimmer, weed whacker or weed eater, there is no question that this is a versatile tool. String trimmers or weed whackers are used to get rid of weeds and trim grass, but did you know it can also be a mulching tool? Yes, and in this article we show … Read more
If you have a weed eater chances are you warm it up before doing any work. But why do weed eaters need to do this? And how long does this take? Is there any risk in warming up for too long or too short? The subject might seem trivial but it makes a huge difference … Read more
Small engines need to be primed before you can use them, and string trimmers are no exception. The primer moves fuel from the tank into the carburetor, so if there is any problem in that area, the engine will not run. A damaged primer bulb will prevent a string trimmer from starting. A dirty fuel … Read more
Is your string trimmer covered with fuel? You notice the underside and the surrounding areas are all covered by gas even if you have done a small amount of work, or not started yet. There is clearly a problem somewhere but finding out can be a challenge. That is what this guide is written for, … Read more