How Do You Put Together A Weed Eater

Maintaining your own lawn and garden can leave you feeling like a complete master of home care. That is, of course, if you are able to correctly assemble and use your lawn tools. While any tools that require assembly should include detailed instructions, you are often still left scratching your head and asking questions aloud. One common question homeowners ask is, “How do you put together a weed eater?”

While they can be confusing, your best resource for putting together your weed eater is the instructions included with your purchase. If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your weed eater, you should contact the manufacturer for advice with your specific area of difficulty. The basic steps for assembly, however, are relatively simple. If the shaft and head of your weed eater are not already attached, that is your first step. This does not require tools as they should snap together with relative ease. Next, push the d-handle down onto the shaft housing. This should leave the handle slanting toward the shaft grip. The square bolt hole in the handle should be to the right.

The next step requires that you insert the shoulder bolt into the square hole in the weed eater’s handle and push it through. Then place the washer on the bolt and screw it securely in place. Next turn the d-handle so that the grip is directly above the top of the shaft housing. The grip should be a minimum of six inches from the end of the shaft grip. While holding the grip in the proper position, finish screwing in the bolt until it is tight. Next, attach the weed eater string to its head.

Your weed eater should now be properly assembled and ready for use. If it is a gas weed eater, you will need to add the appropriate oil and gas mixture to its fuel tank. It is important that you consult your instructions to determine the proper ratio of oil to gas for your specific model of weed eater. If your weed eater is battery operated, you will want to begin charging its battery so that it is fully charged when you are ready to use your weed eater for the first time. If you are using an electric weed eater that requires a cord, now is a good time to measure the cord and the distance from the outlet to the area you are planning to trim. If your cord is not long enough, you will need to find a durable extension cord to extend your weed eater’s reach.