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Pete Wise

How to maintain a string trimmer: 6 expert-led maintenance tasks

Dewalt string trimmer with brushcutter attachment next to a hedge.

It’d be a shame to invest in one of the best string trimmers money can buy, only to let your new prized yard tool become less effective or damaged through improper maintenance. 

A good trimmer can cut down weeds in hard-to-reach parts of your yard, or perform delicate tasks such as edging the lawn. However, the occasional-use nature of the tool means essential maintenance is often overlooked, and mechanical problems sometimes go under the radar.

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