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Use an Electric Grass Trimmer

Learn how to properly use and maintain an electric grass trimmer, in this free landscaping video .

Series Summary

Trimming the grass is for some a chore, for others a time of contemplation and exercise, and for still others edging the yard is a tortuous routine that must be endured weekly. Granted, there are many reasons to dislike edging the lawn, like getting oil and gas on you and sometimes it's hard to even get the trimmer started. The solutions to these problems are one, use an electric trimmer, and two get an expert to show you how to use it. If you would like to learn how to use an electric trimmer, you can learn for free from one of our experts. In this free landscaping video series, learn how to use an electric grass trimmer from expert Jon Olson. Jon will give you general safety precautions and electrical requirements for edging your lawn with an electric grass trimmer. He will demonstrate essential edging techniques such as how to start an electric trimmer, how to edge grass, how to advance trimmer line, how to replace the spool on an electric trimmer, how to troubleshoot problems with an electric trimmer, and finally how to clean an electric grass trimmer.
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  •  Parts Identification of an Electric Trimmer

    Identify the parts of an electric trimmer such as the motor housing, spool housing, power chord and cutting guard in this free landscaping video.

  •  Places to use Electric Trimmers

    Where to use an electric trimmer such as fence lines, foundations of the house and around trees in this free landscaping video.

  •  Safe Operating Procedures for Using an Electric Trimmer

    Safe operating procedures for using an electric trimmer to cut grass or weeds, learn not to trip over the extension chord and to keep your finger off the trigger when carrying it in this free landscaping video.

  •  Troubleshoot an Electric Trimmer

    Troubleshoot problems with an electric trimmer, checking the connection between the trigger chord and extension chord and making sure the extension chord is plugged in right in this free landscaping video.

  •  Advance the Trimmer Line on an Electric Trimmer

    Advance the trimmer line on an electric trimmer to cut grass or weeds, feeding lines out and learning the sound when the line hits the metal cutter in this free landscaping video.

  •  Edge with an Electric Trimmer

    Edge grass or weeds with an electric trimmer, learn to invert you trimmer upside down and move it along in a straight line in this free landscaping video.

  •  Reline an Electric Trimmer

    Reline an electric trimmer, remove spool from trimmer, take out excess line, measuring out line and winding the string in this free landscaping video.

  •  Cleaning an Electric Trimmer

    Clean an electric trimmer with a soft cloth, mild soap, and a water mixture, using a stiff bristle brush for the intake openings, and blowing it off with compressed air in this free landscaping video.

  •  Electrical Requirements for Using an Electric Trimmer

    Electrical requirements for powering an electric trimmer to cut grass, learn about a polarized plug and about extension chords in this free landscaping video.

  •  Maintenance & Storage for an Electric Trimmer

    Storage and maintenance tips for taking care of an electric trimmer, inspecting the chord on the trimmer, checking to see it's in working condition and making sure the guards are in place in this free landscaping video.

  •  Use an Electric Trimmer

    Use an electric trimmer to cut grass or weeds, inspecting the area before you trim and making a sweeping motion in this free landscaping video.

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