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How to Use a Weed Whacker  
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Tags: Weed Whacker, Weeds, Getting Rid of Weeks, gardening

Weed whacking...the scourge of summer chores. It's really not that hard to give your unruly property a haircut, just annoying.

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.
2.	Hold the weed whacker as close to the ground as possible, so as to find a comfortable position before you even turn it on.
3.	Turn the weed whacker on, and start weeding, using a steady side to side motion, walking forward, leveling weeds,and continuing forward.
4.	Move rocks away before weed whacking; the rocks will wear down your nylon cutting thread a lot quicker, and you'll have to replace it more frequently.
5.	When you find that the weeds aren't being cut the instant you walk over them, pull more thread out for use. 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.
6.	Stop for a few minutes if you notice any kind of strain. 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.
7.	Don't try to cut the weeds down to the ground with a weed whacker. If you do,you'll end up slicing dirt and wasting Nylon cord. Cut the brush to a decent level,and if it needs to be totally leveled,break out a lawn mower to finish the job.

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