How to Use a Weed Whacker

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get the weed whacker ready to go.

   If you have a gas-powered device, check for gas.
   
   Electric, plug that bad boy up and make sure it won't come undone anytime soon.
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   Step 2: Hold the weed whacker as close to the ground as possible

   ,,, Some weed whackers have a button to press to access the roll of cutting thread,others you pull out manually.Get about six inches out, and continue the task. , Though it isn't exactly WWE material, the strain on your spine and arms will hurt for some days if you overdo it.
   
   If you have back problems,wear a brace. , If you do,you'll end up slicing dirt, wasting Nylon cord and your yard would look a mess.
   
   Cut the brush to a decent 2 inches (5.1 cm) off the ground,and if it needs to be totally leveled,break out a lawn mower to finish the job.
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   Step 3: so as to find a comfortable position before you even turn it on.

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   Step 4: Turn the weed whacker on

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   Step 5: and start weeding

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   Step 6: using a steady side to side motion

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   Step 7: walking forward

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   Step 8: leveling weeds

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   Step 9: and continuing forward.

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    Step 10: Move rocks away before weed whacking; the rocks will wear down your nylon cutting thread a lot quicker

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    Step 11: and you'll have to replace it more frequently.

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    Step 12: When you find that the weeds aren't being cut the instant you walk over them

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    Step 13: pull more thread out for use.

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    Step 14: Stop for a few minutes if you notice any kind of strain.

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    Step 15: Don't try to cut the weeds down to the ground with a weed whacker.

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