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
If you look up “can string trimmers cut weeds”, the opinion is mixed. Some say weed whackers are perfect for this, and others will tell you to avoid it at all costs. This can get confusing so we did the research to find out if cutting weeds with weed eaters really works. A weed eater … Read more
A string trimmer or weed whacker is a very useful tool, but how safe is it? Just like with any garden or outdoor equipment, knowing the safety guidelines and potential risks are essential. If you are worried about getting cut or hurt, this guide is for you. The line on a string trimmer is very … Read more
Gas weed eaters need fuel to run, so why does the engine die when you add gas? Having sufficient gas is necessary, but unless the fuel actually reaches the engine, the trimmer won’t work. The good news is you do not need to be a specialist to find out what’s wrong. In most cases you … Read more
This has to be one of the longest running debates in lawn care. Should you take off the trimmer guard? There are people who swear it leads to better results, but there are also others who will say that is going to cause more harm than good. So which one is it? Some people remove … Read more