Ok, how come I always see landscapers with the safety guard at the bottom of the trimmer removed?
I often think that the guard actually acts as a sling shot when the string grabs a hold of something and propels it out even more that it would have if the guard wasnt there.
Putting aside the usual, “don’t remove your safety features”, does anyone have an explanation for this?
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the guard as you call it, actually keeps the line length to what ever distance from the head..hence a 18'' swath..with a guard removed, ya can get more line out and cut 20 or more..till the motor bogs out.
In a light load situ, ya can really swing some string..and more sq. ft. per min...
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Don't know if it's the only reason....
With the guard removed you can turn the trimmer on edge so the string is spinning like the hands on a wall clock (vertical). This lets you cut a fresh edge along planting beds.
It also makes the beast lighter!
Something to consider when you carry one for a living.Mr T
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I second that, for three summers that is how I earned my keep between college, working on a landscaping crew, and the guards were nothing more than a PITA probably to keep OSHA happy when manufactured. Use common sense, wear eye protection, look out for animals, and wives, but for gods sake, dont keep the guard on!
So with the bump string advance, how do you advance it out and keep it at lenght? Cut it manually?
The company I worked for didnt use bump advance trimmers, because they would get tangled from time to time, so I've never bought a bump advance trimmer for my personal use. I usually cut 3 or 4 pieces and put them in my pocket, replace as needed.
I guess with a bump feed you need the guard on there, but I bet you could bump it, stop and trim it?