I have an older "40V Worx 12" The guard broke. If I run 14" inches on electric, How would that effect lifespan of trimmer be effected.. Note , trimmer line eats itself Do I need a guard to waste my trimmer string? As an auto feed. Kills my line, If I take guard off ,I should be able to maintain that 12" string. And sustain life of trimmer. Yes, electric and gas diff. We run echo, at "my job" And I bet I push a Long string on cemetery. GodBless,t he cemetery landscapers
Started in 2001, with guard had to constantly respool after cut offs, removed guard that first year, running nothing but still kombi 131’s and have never had to waste time respooling again! Will be a “DIE HARD NO GUARD” for the rest of my life!👊
Honestly I’ve done both. When I first started my business 10 Years ago I swore by “no guard”. After years went by I just didn’t have the time to remove the guard so just left them on. I use echo 2620’s and I like how they run no guard but my cuts are just as fast and clean with guard on. I think it’s more of a novelty, once you start focusing more on business side of things things like “guard or no guard” aren’t important anymore. Just my two cents!
I mow a 12 acre cemetery so no guards for me. it's a lot of work and a lot of trimming and I use the black diamond string. thanks Brian for all your videos. I don't know how you have the time to do it and work and family and fun lol.
Hats off to you sir... Cemetery lawn maintenance is something a lot of people don’t think about. When I seasonally mowed for the city, I had to do a cemetery not even half the size of yours and that was a lot of whipping. Brutal in the summer. Just think about those massive military cemeteries, where by the time you finish whipping headstones it’s Friday and the grass has already grown back 😅
I just started a part time solo business this year. Finally went guardless the amount of time I save helps a ton. Btw Brian’s lawn maintenance videos helped a ton to get me started.
Hey Brian !! Its me...the Guy that was gettin ripped off on the 2 acre commercial property with the pond in your area lol. I took the guard off my cheap trimmer after seeing your video a while back...Man what a big difference! Il never go back to guarded lolol
Always kept the guard on for years to be safe. But about 3 or 4 years ago I went guardless and the amount of efficiency I gain makes me regret not doing it years earlier.
We did an extensive podcast on this topic. We found that the guards are there to protect the engine, not a third party whether that be property or a person. The operator would be partially protected, however it also depends on the angle that the whippy is facing when in use.
I don’t cut grass commercially anymore but when we did we never ran a guard and on my own personal yard I never use a guard I feel like it takes about three times longer to trim with a guard on I’ll never go back. Like you said having a little bit longest string is way easier to blend grass in and makes it harder to scalp in areas
We don't have concrete edges and driveways like in the video where I live. I prefer the "bicycle" style grips for my trimmer, but I don't do 80 properties a week. I tried one without a guard and would get too greedy with the line so would have to cut it manually in the beginning - just a learning curve I guess. I like my guard and the small blade on it.
Brian , I’ve done extensive research on this. I will never run a trimmer with a guard again. I save (approximately) 1 hours in a 12 hour work day by trimming with no guard verses using a guard. That’s a good several hours a week in time saved simply by running trimmer with long string and no guard.. but to each his own!!
Personal choice and it's yours. I ran them without guards and it plays havic on the clutch hub bearings along with the drive linkage all the way down to the knuckle where the line head screws on. The engine is not turning the correct rpms for cooling the engine as well. Everyone has their ways of doing the job. Good luck!
#1 Homeowner tip for edging without guard. Start motor then line up head and without cutting try tracing the edge up to the end of your property. Then pull the trigger and practice on your neighbors yard.
I’ve been trying a middle ground approach to this. I removed the line cutter and cut the lip of the guard off. My line extends and I still have some coverage from the guard.
Warning: electric trimmers are designed for the guard on. taking the guard off allows longer string to come out which can burn up the motor. I smoked a good trimmer doing that..
No guard it blocks my view and slows me down around small trees and swing sets. But even if the guard is on you still throw rocks. My personal opinion is the guard does nothing but waste trimmer line when you tap for more line.
I’ve been doing this for 13 years and have never felt the need to go no-guard as I have a hard time seeing how it will save me time. Trimming ditches or large patches sure, but for residential mowing I’m just not seeing it. I can trim 99% of the properties in single-pass trim routes anyway, it’s not like I’m having to sweep back and forth to get the trimming done. And having the guars keeps the line length pretty standardized so it’s easier to be careful around flowers or other delicate items.
I've always kept my guards on for no particular reason. One thing I do on every new zero turn is bypass the safety switch on the seat. Very annoying when you lean or get off the seat and mower shuts down. Never had a safety issue with me or any of my employees.
Deff my favorite lawn channel on YT, i run a RedMax BCZ23OTS the TS at the end means it got the extra torq box on it, so i could run my string a little longer, but i like it how it is wit the gaurd
Good morning Brian. Removing the guard also voids warranty. People save them to put them back on if they have to take back to the dealer, i throw mine out. The main purpose of the guard is not protection, its for the blade on the guard to keep your string at a certain length to protect the clutch on the trimmer. Keep up the great videos!
I've never went guardless. We've had foreman do it, and only in open areas. Never around objects. but never done it myself. PPE is a must without guards. Guards do actually protect your waist up. Not really meant for your legs. You take that guard off, you'll feel alot more hitting your face. Please be careful if you try it. Your eyes are more important than a plastic guard. Think smart, wear PPE
In my experience the amount of shrapnel from the trimmer hitting anywhere is less. The increased visibility, without the guard, offsets/reduces the risk. Of course the use of PPE is a must and I have experienced more shrapnel hitting my face and eyes with a guard, than without. The increased speed in trimming equals time savings, without increasing the risk of injury or damage to the property.
I bought a Stihl FS 91 R last year over the summer from my local Ace Hardware. The gentleman behind the counter that day told me maybe once or twice to not take the guard off but I just kinda saw it as something that he has to say every time he sells a trimmer because it's of course intended for safety. I took the guard off as soon as I got home and put it to work. I have had zero issues with the trimmer since but just the other day I was talking to a local lawn care company owner, and he asked where I took my Stihl equipment since he needed some work done to a hedge trimmer. I told him I haven't had to take my equipment anywhere yet but if I do it will be Ace since they have a Stihl mechanic on site most of the time. After I told him that he immediately told me not to buy equipment from Ace because if you take the guard off they can not and will not work on your equipment. I'm not giving up on Stihl but definitely buying from somewhere else if this is the case. Yes I care about safety and I wear PPE but taking a guard off is almost a must where I work. Please let me know if anyone has experienced Ace denying service after taking guards off their equipment.
anecdotal opinion: We run all echo, some with guards, some without. We are around 120 properties a week. A few of those Echos are 4 years old without the guard and we still use them everyday, We run Red Armor 50:1. Weve replaced a few exhausts, choke levers, and pull cord assembalies, but never had any engine failure due to running trimmers without guards. (atleast not yet). We run pump gas, not non-ethanol.
I cure just took my guard off and noticed that the trimmer line likes to wrap around the trimmer head alot at higher speeds. I like it more because it's easier to see when running my edge line and I can visually see more.
Either the line is too long, you're not throttling enough to cut and instead the line is bouncing off of things and wrapping in the head or itself, or you need a trimmer with a stronger engine and more torque.
I just took off my guards and wow it increased my productivity and able to go around things to use the back side that was always blocked by the guard. I will take off the guards moving forward.
Definitely no guard on the trimmer. You can trim wide on obstacles, curb lines, trees and around buildings without the guard on the trimmer which makes it a whole lot easier when it comes to cutting grass with a mower.
I’m guard off. But I’ve been trimming solo for over 5 years. Took the guard off last year. I found that I get hit with less debris with it off. Idk. But I’m for sure guard off. Any new operator is getting one with the guard though to learn and feel comfortabl
I have to trimmer attachments, one with and one without. I carefully mow so close to my homes that I don't really need to go guard less. If I'm trimming around a pond or ditch I go with my guard less attachment.
I rum my trimmer, echo 2620, with a guard. I put the bigger guard from a shindawia t262 on it so l get the 20inch cutting swath instead of the 17in one. And a little more protection. The stock 2620 guard is about worthless for stopping anything anyway. I feel like it was only as big as it needed to be to make the powers at be happy.
If you have properties that absolutely say you need to have the guard Here’s a trick we would do at my old job. The lip we would literally just cut it off that way the fan would still be visible and they would think we still have the guard on
In regards to insurance I would tell the truth. Lying is not worth it. I currently use a guard. I tried guardless one time and found that guardless scalped more easily than using a guard. One thing I would like to see is aftermarket guards that allow for wide swaths. You get the benefit of more cut capacity but retain safety and insurance. I’m sure someone could design and 3d print 19 inch guards or whatever diameter the user desires.
I run my 3020 (bull horn) with guard. Never tried it without tbh. I have a PAS 2620?? With strimmer attachment, also with guard, but I would consider removing the guard on that, just use it so very rarely (it’s for tight spaces or just as a backup)
I got a Stihl FS120 I cut a lot of weeds using there .095 line I always use the shield. Thought about making a larger one. But if cutting city residential lots the .080 trimmers would do. Would also wear a full face shield too which I do. Been to making times to the Hospital EYE room for dirt in my eye. Safety First!!!! Always
Guard off. Have seen some crazy spots, can get in between antenna tower posts and such that could not be done with a guard in place. Easier to trim around small trees or posts without having to almost walk the full circle around. Any brand, keep the head greased and keep them tuned up and they last.
Watching your lawn maintenance channel,& others,l would prefer guard off. However, I can’t figure out how to take it off. I’m not mechanically inclined to do so. I have an Echo SMR-225🤦🏾♀️🤔
No guard first thing that comes off even before we leave the dealer. I like being able to control the line length and edge better. you learn to stand a certain way not to get hit with debris. But to the legal end I understand completely redmax will not warranty your trimmer if you bring it in with the guard off ask me how I know
No insurance is going to ask was the guard on the trimmer. Accidents are accidents. Besides most windows are broken when edging and the guard serves no purpose in that position
I’ve used no guard for 2 years and now I could not go back. I use Stihl trimmers. They are wearing out so fast though, my newest trimmer is 3 weeks old and is running so rough
Another great video! I actually keep atleast 1 trimmer on the trailer because of liability reasons if something does happen. Also I just wanted to say thanks for all the help over the last few years starting and building my business and now a new UA-cam channel!!! Keep up the great videos and if you have time come check out the channel!!!
Don't even start a new trimmer up before I take that guard off lol That long string helps me do a better job, can't explain why it's the case but I do trim better without it.
As long as you or whomever knows which way the head / strings spins and shoots debris, rocks etc and uses logic you'll be fine but shit happens still I get it
If the guard is 4"or less wide its not a guard, its a knife holder. Yes the coil can overheat thats for you to determine if its worth it. 3 oz of weight way down on the end is huge after a 100 degree 90% humidity day. Just sayin'.
Guard or No guard?! That is the question..
I have an older "40V Worx 12"
The guard broke.
If I run 14" inches on electric,
How would that effect lifespan of trimmer be effected..
Note , trimmer line eats itself
Do I need a guard to waste my trimmer string? As an auto feed. Kills my line,
If I take guard off ,I should be able to maintain that 12" string.
And sustain life of trimmer.
Yes, electric and gas diff.
We run echo, at "my job"
And I bet I push a
Long string on cemetery.
GodBless,t he cemetery landscapers
Guard. Safety 1st!
I always run no guard, just wear safety glasses.
No guard
My dad uses a guard, he’s not a landscaper just to mow our yard, we have done no maintenance to it and it’s worked for 12 years
Started in 2001, with guard had to constantly respool after cut offs, removed guard that first year, running nothing but still kombi 131’s and have never had to waste time respooling again! Will be a “DIE HARD NO GUARD” for the rest of my life!👊
Honestly I’ve done both. When I first started my business 10
Years ago I swore by “no guard”. After years went by I just didn’t have the time to remove the guard so just left them on. I use echo 2620’s and I like how they run no guard but my cuts are just as fast and clean with guard on. I think it’s more of a novelty, once you start focusing more on business side of things things like “guard or no guard” aren’t important anymore. Just my two cents!
I mow a 12 acre cemetery so no guards for me. it's a lot of work and a lot of trimming and I use the black diamond string. thanks Brian for all your videos. I don't know how you have the time to do it and work and family and fun lol.
Hats off to you sir... Cemetery lawn maintenance is something a lot of people don’t think about. When I seasonally mowed for the city, I had to do a cemetery not even half the size of yours and that was a lot of whipping. Brutal in the summer. Just think about those massive military cemeteries, where by the time you finish whipping headstones it’s Friday and the grass has already grown back 😅
I just started a part time solo business this year. Finally went guardless the amount of time I save helps a ton. Btw Brian’s lawn maintenance videos helped a ton to get me started.
Hey Brian !! Its me...the Guy that was gettin ripped off on the 2 acre commercial property with the pond in your area lol. I took the guard off my cheap trimmer after seeing your video a while back...Man what a big difference! Il never go back to guarded lolol
That’s awesome dude!
Always kept the guard on for years to be safe. But about 3 or 4 years ago I went guardless and the amount of efficiency I gain makes me regret not doing it years earlier.
My dad and I have been mowing for 20-22 years…never taken the guard off our mower and got regular tuneups, have bought 5 stihl trimmers in that time
We did an extensive podcast on this topic. We found that the guards are there to protect the engine, not a third party whether that be property or a person. The operator would be partially protected, however it also depends on the angle that the whippy is facing when in use.
I don’t cut grass commercially anymore but when we did we never ran a guard and on my own personal yard I never use a guard I feel like it takes about three times longer to trim with a guard on I’ll never go back. Like you said having a little bit longest string is way easier to blend grass in and makes it harder to scalp in areas
We don't have concrete edges and driveways like in the video where I live. I prefer the "bicycle" style grips for my trimmer, but I don't do 80 properties a week. I tried one without a guard and would get too greedy with the line so would have to cut it manually in the beginning - just a learning curve I guess. I like my guard and the small blade on it.
Brian , I’ve done extensive research on this. I will never run a trimmer with a guard again.
I save (approximately) 1 hours in a 12 hour work day by trimming with no guard verses using a guard. That’s a good several hours a week in time saved simply by running trimmer with long string and no guard.. but to each his own!!
Well there you go that’s proof in the pudding!
Personal choice and it's yours. I ran them without guards and it plays havic on the clutch hub bearings along with the drive linkage all the way down to the knuckle where the line head screws on. The engine is not turning the correct rpms for cooling the engine as well. Everyone has their ways of doing the job. Good luck!
@@markclark1605 I have never had one of the problems you listed and I have never run a guard lmfao
@@charlesdoepping5616 I really like your Grammer. That says alot about you.
@@markclark1605 your stupidity say's it all about you
#1 Homeowner tip for edging without guard.
Start motor then line up head and without cutting try tracing the edge up to the end of your property. Then pull the trigger and practice on your neighbors yard.
I’ve been trying a middle ground approach to this. I removed the line cutter and cut the lip of the guard off. My line extends and I still have some coverage from the guard.
Always wear PPE safety glasses regardless but after being hit by so many rocks people will make a different choice
I like the guard on cut down on me getting hit by rocks
Total agreement on that
I like the guard on for safety. The engineers designed them to have the guards on them. Safety is first.
To help keep Temps down I get the "t" version on my echo trimmers and it's no problem on the engine thanks to the extra gear reduction 🤘🇺🇲
Warning: electric trimmers are designed for the guard on. taking the guard off allows longer string to come out which can burn up the motor. I smoked a good trimmer doing that..
Now that is good to know!
Electric trimmers are for home owners imo.
No guard it blocks my view and slows me down around small trees and swing sets. But even if the guard is on you still throw rocks. My personal opinion is the guard does nothing but waste trimmer line when you tap for more line.
I’ve been doing this for 13 years and have never felt the need to go no-guard as I have a hard time seeing how it will save me time. Trimming ditches or large patches sure, but for residential mowing I’m just not seeing it. I can trim 99% of the properties in single-pass trim routes anyway, it’s not like I’m having to sweep back and forth to get the trimming done. And having the guars keeps the line length pretty standardized so it’s easier to be careful around flowers or other delicate items.
Now that’s my kinda guy! Same here.
I've always kept my guards on for no particular reason. One thing I do on every new zero turn is bypass the safety switch on the seat. Very annoying when you lean or get off the seat and mower shuts down. Never had a safety issue with me or any of my employees.
No guard and I have never had my agent ask me if there was a guard on my trimmer and we broke many windows over 25 years
Deff my favorite lawn channel on YT, i run a RedMax BCZ23OTS the TS at the end means it got the extra torq box on it, so i could run my string a little longer, but i like it how it is wit the gaurd
Good morning Brian. Removing the guard also voids warranty. People save them to put them back on if they have to take back to the dealer, i throw mine out. The main purpose of the guard is not protection, its for the blade on the guard to keep your string at a certain length to protect the clutch on the trimmer. Keep up the great videos!
I don't whip without a guard but sometimes I do. But when I do I dont
I've never went guardless. We've had foreman do it, and only in open areas. Never around objects. but never done it myself. PPE is a must without guards. Guards do actually protect your waist up. Not really meant for your legs. You take that guard off, you'll feel alot more hitting your face. Please be careful if you try it. Your eyes are more important than a plastic guard. Think smart, wear PPE
In my experience the amount of shrapnel from the trimmer hitting anywhere is less. The increased visibility, without the guard, offsets/reduces the risk. Of course the use of PPE is a must and I have experienced more shrapnel hitting my face and eyes with a guard, than without. The increased speed in trimming equals time savings, without increasing the risk of injury or damage to the property.
I like running with no guard, however I always end up putting it back on because I slammed in the face with Little Rock’s and mulch chips.
I bought a Stihl FS 91 R last year over the summer from my local Ace Hardware. The gentleman behind the counter that day told me maybe once or twice to not take the guard off but I just kinda saw it as something that he has to say every time he sells a trimmer because it's of course intended for safety. I took the guard off as soon as I got home and put it to work. I have had zero issues with the trimmer since but just the other day I was talking to a local lawn care company owner, and he asked where I took my Stihl equipment since he needed some work done to a hedge trimmer. I told him I haven't had to take my equipment anywhere yet but if I do it will be Ace since they have a Stihl mechanic on site most of the time. After I told him that he immediately told me not to buy equipment from Ace because if you take the guard off they can not and will not work on your equipment. I'm not giving up on Stihl but definitely buying from somewhere else if this is the case. Yes I care about safety and I wear PPE but taking a guard off is almost a must where I work. Please let me know if anyone has experienced Ace denying service after taking guards off their equipment.
anecdotal opinion: We run all echo, some with guards, some without. We are around 120 properties a week. A few of those Echos are 4 years old without the guard and we still use them everyday, We run Red Armor 50:1. Weve replaced a few exhausts, choke levers, and pull cord assembalies, but never had any engine failure due to running trimmers without guards. (atleast not yet). We run pump gas, not non-ethanol.
I cure just took my guard off and noticed that the trimmer line likes to wrap around the trimmer head alot at higher speeds. I like it more because it's easier to see when running my edge line and I can visually see more.
Yup line too long,
Crank it back in, or run it out shorter.
Fences low, and slow long line
Either the line is too long, you're not throttling enough to cut and instead the line is bouncing off of things and wrapping in the head or itself, or you need a trimmer with a stronger engine and more torque.
No guard for the win
Grrrreat points Brian.
No gaurd, no smiles... or might be missing some teeth!
I wear a face buff / gator to reduce amount of debris hitting my face 😐
We saw the guard to about half length, trying to get the best of both situations. Chattanooga Landscaping Pro's, LLC (C.L.P.),
No guard on string trimmer. Hard to string edge with guard. (Limited sight)
Advance chute blocker down only around beds.
Great video! Great advice!
I just took off my guards and wow it increased my productivity and able to go around things to use the back side that was always blocked by the guard. I will take off the guards moving forward.
Great video and tips!
I’m like you no guard you can get into tighter spots like to see what I’m trimming or edging up.
If the operator is careless with or without guard. Things will happen.
No guard here
Definitely no guard on the trimmer. You can trim wide on obstacles, curb lines, trees and around buildings without the guard on the trimmer which makes it a whole lot easier when it comes to cutting grass with a mower.
Our dealer (we run Stihl) told me that removing the guard voids the warranty that comes with the trimmer. So we have always left them on.
The new STIHL FS 461 and the 561 do have longer strings with guard 👍🏽👍🏽
I’m guard off. But I’ve been trimming solo for over 5 years. Took the guard off last year. I found that I get hit with less debris with it off. Idk. But I’m for sure guard off. Any new operator is getting one with the guard though to learn and feel comfortabl
Thanks for the scoop Bryan I appreciate it
I have to trimmer attachments, one with and one without. I carefully mow so close to my homes that I don't really need to go guard less.
If I'm trimming around a pond or ditch I go with my guard less attachment.
“The answer is Yes!”.. awesome.
You need to use Echo black diamond trimmer line. The best. You’ll love it
You can loosen up the guard and slide it further away from the cutting head to increase the length of the line
I rum my trimmer, echo 2620, with a guard. I put the bigger guard from a shindawia t262 on it so l get the 20inch cutting swath instead of the 17in one. And a little more protection. The stock 2620 guard is about worthless for stopping anything anyway. I feel like it was only as big as it needed to be to make the powers at be happy.
No trimmer guard ..it hampers the versitilities of use
We always cut it off where it starts to curve around… Best of both worlds you can run 10 inch line and still have some protection!
Guard. Safety 1st!
If you have properties that absolutely say you need to have the guard Here’s a trick we would do at my old job. The lip we would literally just cut it off that way the fan would still be visible and they would think we still have the guard on
In regards to insurance I would tell the truth. Lying is not worth it. I currently use a guard. I tried guardless one time and found that guardless scalped more easily than using a guard. One thing I would like to see is aftermarket guards that allow for wide swaths. You get the benefit of more cut capacity but retain safety and insurance. I’m sure someone could design and 3d print 19 inch guards or whatever diameter the user desires.
I run my 3020 (bull horn) with guard. Never tried it without tbh.
I have a PAS 2620?? With strimmer attachment, also with guard, but I would consider removing the guard on that, just use it so very rarely (it’s for tight spaces or just as a backup)
I used to run no guard while doing foreclosed overgrown properties. Now it stays on since I only cut weekly properties.
I never run guards. I also like a longer line and visibility of the trim zone, especially when flip edging.
Have you looked at the Husqvarna 525LST? Larger string size and metal skid plate.
I got a Stihl FS120 I cut a lot of weeds using there .095 line I always use the shield. Thought about making a larger one. But if cutting city residential lots the .080 trimmers would do. Would also wear a full face shield too which I do. Been to making times to the Hospital EYE room for dirt in my eye.
Safety First!!!! Always
I have a guard on mine but still broke a glass door
I went years with the guard, I tried it without for a few days, never put it back on, run all without
No guard and maybe glasses here and there lol.... Guards blow 😂
Hey Brian love the content any tips on easy marketing strategies for a 16 year old who is trying to take my cutting to next level and start to expand.
Flat trimming wouldn’t matter(depending on the way the head spins) but edge trimming might suck a lot
Guard off. Have seen some crazy spots, can get in between antenna tower posts and such that could not be done with a guard in place. Easier to trim around small trees or posts without having to almost walk the full circle around.
Any brand, keep the head greased and keep them tuned up and they last.
Watching your lawn maintenance channel,& others,l would prefer guard off. However, I can’t figure out how to take it off. I’m not mechanically inclined to do so. I have an Echo SMR-225🤦🏾♀️🤔
I run it with it off. Seem to use less line also
No quard!! It honestly gets in the way
I haven’t used a guard on my trimmers since I was like 6 and my trimmer was an actual “ weed eater”
First thing I do when I get a new weedeater is take the guard off.
No guard first thing that comes off even before we leave the dealer. I like being able to control the line length and edge better. you learn to stand a certain way not to get hit with debris. But to the legal end I understand completely redmax will not warranty your trimmer if you bring it in with the guard off ask me how I know
No insurance is going to ask was the guard on the trimmer. Accidents are accidents. Besides most windows are broken when edging and the guard serves no purpose in that position
You’ve clearly never broken a window. This is the first question they ask you.
@@BriansLawnMaintenance I don’t call them I just pay out of pocket to fix it. Not worth raising my insurance rate over a couple hundred bucks
I’ve used no guard for 2 years and now I could not go back.
I use Stihl trimmers. They are wearing out so fast though, my newest trimmer is 3 weeks old and is running so rough
I run 95 on mine. Helps the bog
What happens when the trimmer line is getting dull at the tips. How does not having a guard trim off the frayed ends?
Never had any issue 👍
@@BriansLawnMaintenance how do you feed new cord?
And how does the old cord get cut like it would when you have a guard on?
Also tends to bog down your engine
no guard for all the reasons you stated
Is it true that osha can randomly run into you and give you a fine for operating without it? If so….. mine broke just before they got there 😎
Another great video! I actually keep atleast 1 trimmer on the trailer because of liability reasons if something does happen. Also I just wanted to say thanks for all the help over the last few years starting and building my business and now a new UA-cam channel!!! Keep up the great videos and if you have time come check out the channel!!!
Hey you bet brother 💯
the guards eat up the line with the little blade in them. I use a third of the line without the guard
Running thicker trimmer line reduces ware on the motor
No guard. It is much lighter without the guard on. The weight out on the end is a big difference to me. I have elbow and shoulder issues.
Is no one going to mention that kid going Mach Jesus at 1:00
Lol right
Definitely no guard like long string much faster when do large areas. We do some whole homes with only weedwackers.
I keep my trimmer guard on… my truck just in case something happens 😅
Guard plus I wear a mesh face shield to keep stuff from hitting my face
Personal in my company I prefer no guard because it’s lighter and you can cut more grass more efficiently👍
I have left mine on for 19 seasons
Don't even start a new trimmer up before I take that guard off lol
That long string helps me do a better job, can't explain why it's the case but I do trim better without it.
If someone made an 18 inch trimmer with the gaurd on, would you still take the guard off?
I always run guard and I cut 15 yards a week and get about 5 to 10 years out of my trimmer
Great information thank you
What kind of commercial string trimmer do you use I thought about buying a good one that will be reliable for a few years?
We used to run the echo black diamond .105 but recently switched over to the Ballard phantom .95 line
Hello Brian. wanted to ask. what kind of stringer line to you run for your trimmer? i have echo 2620
I see you ditched the Ballard Lal hat. Mine smells so bad and is so gross. A. Customer today told me I should invest in anew hat lol
Mine was a little raggedy lol
How do you keep the line the length you want?
As long as you or whomever knows which way the head / strings spins and shoots debris, rocks etc and uses logic you'll be fine but shit happens still I get it
I keep mine on
Just got a Redmax bcz260ts and havn’t taken guard off.....yet
No guards for me because I'm doing 17 yards a day I'm trying to limit my time at each yard
I've never taken one off. Just my preference!
No guard! Just make sure you wear your catcher shin guards! Lol
If the guard is 4"or less wide its not a guard, its a knife holder. Yes the coil can overheat thats for you to determine if its worth it. 3 oz of weight way down on the end is huge after a 100 degree 90% humidity day. Just sayin'.