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Lawn Treatment
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A Great-looking Lawn is in the Details
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Turn up the fun and turn down the heat this summer(ARA) - Do you want
your lawn to be the envy of the neighborhood? You can?t
do it with just a lawnmower. A string trimmer is probably the most
versatile
outdoor tool for your money and a key item to have in your shed. String
trimmers
not only trim areas your mower can?t reach, they can also be used to
clear
away unsightly brush or weeds, some even double as an edger. There are
also
Expand-it attachments available that will allow you to turn a
split-boom trimmer
into a blower, tiller and pole pruner. Before you purchase your next
tool, you
should consider the following tips from the experts at Ryobi Outdoor
Products.
The Right Fit
* Before purchasing you should handle several different models
and determine
which feels best in your hands.
* Taller people might prefer a straight shaft string trimmer,
which allows
for greater reach and less strain on your back.
* Look for a ?split-boom? trimmer -- these are the most
versatile
trimmers on the market and allow you to add attachments.
* Make sure the model you are considering has a ?bump feed?
line advance
system.
* Those who prefer lightweight tools and have less total area
to trim, may
find an electric model a wise choice because they are generally lighter
and
easier to operate.
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Maintenance
If you already have a string trimmer, keeping up with annual
maintenance as
noted in your owner?s manual is the key to keeping it running year
after year.
Here are a few tips:
* Check the spark plug regularly for wear and gap, replace it
annually.
* Check and ensure straps, handles, nuts and bolts are secure.
* Clean the air filter in the middle of the season and replace
annually.
* Check and make sure you have a sufficient supply of new
trimmer line.
Safety
Now that you?ve purchased a trimmer or tuned up your old one,
it?s time
to trim, but before starting it up, don?t forget these important safety
tips:
* Always remove stones, sticks and other objects from the area
before you
begin trimming.
* Make sure children and pets are a safe distance away before
starting the
unit.
* Dress properly for the job, wearing boots, gloves, long
pants and close
fitting-clothes. Wear safety glasses or goggles, and hearing protection.
* Fill the gasoline tank only while the engine is cool.
For more information on trimmers, chainsaws, blowers and
attachments please
call (800) CHAINSAW.
Courtesy of ARA Content
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