Under normal use, you need to advance your string trimmer’s nylon cutting string whenever the tool isn’t cutting effectively. That happens every few minutes or even quicker in tall grass and weeds.

If you take care of your own lawn and landscaping, you’re going to need a string trimmer. These powerful machines and their rotating string allow you to quickly and easily trim and slice through ...

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