How to Use a Gas Weed Whacker As an Edger
- 1). Mow the lawn with a lawn mower to provide the guiding height for the weed whacker.
- 2). Examine the string on your weed whacker. Verify that it is set to the guiding length on the bottom side of the plastic cover. If your guide is worn off, set it so that it is 1/2 inch shorter than the guide. Refill the weed whacker with extra string if it is low.
- 3). Put on some thick pants, such as denim, safety glasses and gloves. This protection to avoid any injury should the weed whacker send any rocks or debris flying.
- 4). Turn on the weed whacker, and stand with it at a 30-degree angle to the edge.
- 5). Run the weed whacker gently straight across the edge. Check the previous area to verify the correct height.
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