Use an Electric Grass Trimmer

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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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Start an Electric Trimmer

Start an electric trimmer to cut grass or weeds, make sure you are holding it properly and learn safety tips 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.

Using Extension Cords for an Electric Trimmer

Using extension cords for an electric trimmer to cut grass or weeds, having the correct size, plugging it in correctly and learn to make a loop in the extension chord 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.

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.

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.

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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