What can a weed wacker cut?

A weed whacker, also known as a weed eater or trimmer, uses a spinning wire to cut overgrown grass and brush in a small area. This may sound a bit intense, but actually, once you know how to take the right safety precautions and use the correct technique, it’s easy to use a weed whacker.

Can you mow a lawn with a whipper snipper?

Whipper snippers are designed specifically to cut grass, and only grass. Do not use a whipper snipper to trim down plants with thick stalks. Using a whipper snipper to cut anything thicker and hardier than grass could cause it to stall as leaves and other detritus start to get tangled in the trimmer line.

Does Weed Eater string size matter?

String Trimmer Line Thickness This probably comes as no surprise to anyone, but the general rule with string trimmer line is that the tougher the application, the thicker the line needs to be. A larger diameter will increase the power and durability of the line, which leads to less breakage and wear-out.

Is Weed Eater still in business?

“The Weed King,” as Ballas came to be known, eventually went on to sell Weed Eater to Emerson Electric Co., which later merged with Poulan, and was acquired by the Husqvarna Group in 1986. Today, the Weed Eater brand encompasses not only string trimmers, but also mowers, hedge trimmers, and blowers.

Which trimmer line is best?

Backyard Boss Top 5 Trimmer Lines for Your String Trimmer in 2021

Should you soak trimmer line in water?

Trimmer line does tend to dry out over time and becomes more brittle. Storing it or soaking it in water will help reduce line breakage and make the line more flexible. The packaging of these blades actually recommends that you store them in water.