Mulch Mowing Tall Grass and Trimming Tall Grass, Guard or No Guard on your Trimmer, 1st Lawn Cut
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Today we mulched some very tall thick grass and trimmed some overgrown grass. Trimmer guard or no trimmer guard is the discussion in this video. Which do you like better?
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I use a guard and trust me it's on there for a good few reasons!!
I don’t use a guard just how I’ve done it for 15+ years. I stick edge everything including beds etc and on string trim what I can’t get with my mower, around post corner and such. When I first started my business I wore shorts until I got ate up by some yellow jackets one day and have wore carhartt pants ever since no matter how hot it gets. Keep up the vids Brian. 👍🏻 job!!
I use a guard that i cut off just up past the string height. You get the best of both worlds.
Good video! I personally don’t use a guard anymore. I was all for using the guard until I took it off. It made a tremendous difference in the speed and quality of trimming. I like to run a long trimmer line in some cases. (I’m aware it’s not the safest or recommend for use without the guard) In a few areas I eliminated the use of a push mower. Average push mowers are 20 inches in cutting path. I can run 10-12 inches of string, diameter wise. It’s much faster for me to swing a trimmer, than to push a mower. You are correct about flying debris, it can be annoying and dangerous. I wear Jeans, High Chippewa boots, and safety glasses that make it safer. When edging with a trimmer, you can see a lot better without the guard.
I can go on forever. No guard works for me, however I understand it’s not the safest or recommended.
I don’t use a guard because of doing ditches. I need a lot of string and the guard kind of holds me back. I can get a much wider cut and it takes A LOT of time off of doing large areas that you can’t get a mower to. It also in my opinion is harder to fine trim with the guard on. Hearing your thoughts on how you think it leaves marks, there’s a technique you can use to that not happening. Always keep the throttle going and be very delicate with the height you are keeping the weed eater. You have to be very confident when doing it and stay at a consistent pace. When you start to get less consistent on the throttle is when marks start getting made. Practice on areas that aren’t seen very much that you can afford to make a mistake on. I also can get a more level cut because when I have that guard on it just kind of distracts me. I’ve practiced enough that I can weedeat as level as you could get with a push mower. It just takes a lot of practice and confidence. Again, the key to not leaving marks is keeping the throttle steady and not having much variation. The throttle also needs to be held down quite firmly so the string is always staying parallel with the grass. As you may know, slowing the throttle causes the string to droop a little because of gravity. If you hold the throttle down hard enough, the string stays parallel and you won’t get those marks. A delicate touch is also key. Don’t try and get too close. It’s best to start high and ease the head down and then start walking at a consistent pace. And also as I’ve seen mentioned is another key- don’t over extend the line. You can do a couple of pumps more than you would with the guard on. When you start doing three and four or more pumps the line gets too heavy for the head. So basically the more line that comes out the harder you have to throttle it to keep the string level. And also like others have said, the higher the grass the shorter the line (I’m sure you already knew but it still needs stressing)
No Guard/ choose my angle. pants safety glasses and rough neck red wing boots.
I can’t work with running shoes
hey top notch i dont use a guard when im trimming as u can't see what u are trimming we leave the guards off on both trimmers that i use at work i use a honda 4stroke and i cant remember the name off the other one that i use
No guard for me,Its lighter ,allows you to cut wider,especially in ditches and tight spots. I understand why the guard is their ,just don't like it. I think you having a problem with it sucking down and grabbing the grass is due to over extending the line.Your use to constantly taping out line because the guard only allows out so much before it's cut(12"-14")is what I recommend. Also wear some pants/ sleeves and you shouldn't feel stuff hitting you as much. We wear sports style long sleeved shirts and fishing style pants. It's way cooler than the sun beating down on your skin. Ok,now I'm rambling...I've said enough 🤓
Thanks for the tips.
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Top Notch Lawn Care Also in how you hold it and what direction you walk when you weed wack.
It is lighter and you can cut wider and you can also see what you have missed or haven’t missed without the guard and I’m only 16 and and started doing my own business when I turn 12 yes I said 12 and I just recently had to stop my business because I don’t have a good riding mower anymore so I’m in a big pickle.
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NO GUARD for me . I am old school too at 50yrs old !!!! For me it is mostly because I like to EDGE my higher 5+ inch Augustine yards. The STICK edger does not allow the height I need. I also notice a difference when trimming a large area. It seems to help maintain a smooth cut. It feels like the head will float :)
yes i use the guard at all time because it's dangerous with out it and will cause suvere injeries with out a guard and would cost people a trip to a hospital with injeries and wont get covered on comsiation board
Makes sense.
I use no gaurd but us proper eye and face protection.i think im faster and safer than you bub.
Michael Mac Tavish what's an "injerie" lol. Injuries? 😂 just giving you a hard time.
I use the guards. It's safer and it's not as bad on my machines. The people that don't have their own rights. I can't afford buying a new weed eater like others do so often.
I've been doing this for many years, I will not string trim without a guard.
The weedeater is engineered to run at its best with the guard cutting the string at the proper length. Can a good trimmer handle the longer string length? Yes, it can. Are the rpm's dropping with longer string lengths? Yes, they are. Just my 2 cents.
I have been mowing since I was 13/14 years old. I’m 30 now. I mowed my own yard growing up. Then mowed for a guy right out of high school. Now I have been mowing for a guy for 4 years and I also mow with another guy on Saturday’s. Also I am starting my own lawn service business (Smith Lawn Service). I don’t use guards on my trimmers and my main boss lets me not use guards. But the other guy I work for has guards.
Positives with no guard-
1)Easier to reach around things
2)Longer line length for more cutting area
3)For me it’s easier to maneuver
4)I can get way more cutting angles and cutting positions better and with ease.
Negatives with no guard-
1)For sure clutches burn up faster!! I promise they do!!
2)You probably sling more debris
3)If string is too long you have to find something like a rock or fence to cut it shorter. Or cut it with knife or whatever.
4)Will void warranty!!!
The positives of using a guard-
1)Less debris flying everywhere.
2)Keeps line at proper length so wear on engine and clutches isn’t bad.
3)Will not void warranty!!
The negatives of using a guard-
1)My boss’s Echo trimmer with a guard literally eats the line up!! Every time you bump the head to get more line out, even if line is crazy short, the cutter on the guard catches some line.
2)The length of line limits amount and area you can trim.
3)The guard limits my maneuverability around trees/bushes/etc.
Hey top notch I am 14 and got nine yards around the city and I recently purchased the Stijl FS 70 R and I use it with the guard. I do this because I like to where shorts when I mow. If I take the guard off my legs will get bitten to death. My other reason is if the line gets to long the RPM will drop then it will bog down in thicker and dive into then scalp it. That’s why I use a guard
Great vid top notch
Fishingwith Nick my weedeater will put grass on me but never a rock or stick
Check out Romero's lawn service videos regarding what he's done with his guards on his weedeaters. It's actually a cool idea. As for myself, I do wear pants when i work and i've taken the guard off of the string trimmers. When I use the guard, i use up a lot of string line. There's definitely pros & cons.
Fishingwith Nick if it’s in the dirt it’s gonna hurt , keep your head off the ground and you won’t get blasted with rocks and sand
I do not
@@fpplsoftwashpressurewashin8757 do you have a link to the video? I could not find any talking about trimmer guard..
No guard. Saves string as the cutter doesn't keep cutting it off short. Can also run string out a bit more and can get into tighter areas.
Star View Landscaping same thing I do with my stihl km 91r works better for me on most yard some yards I use the guard
You save .01$ of string but burn out moving parts inside =(
Michael Amurgis haven't had an issue yet. Been running no guard commercially for 4 years now on all my trimmers.
Hope it continues for you. Excess string length puts a strain on parts and creates more heat. I have 2 trimmers still in service after 17 years. A Shindaiwa 262 blue model and a first gen 242.
I sell my trimmers and buy new ones every 3 years or so so i don't care too much. They arent very expensive to fix either. Totally worth it in my opinion. To each his own.
I use the guard. It cuts the string to the perfect length and u don’t have to worry about the string being astronomically long and the motor bogs down.
Guards only get caught on objects, reduce visibility and cause you to waste line by chopping it off all the time. Anyone with experience can shoot the debris north, south,east or west. Depending if you want clippings out of flower beds its going to have to come near you.
Christian Guk Couldn't have said it any better!
Doesn't make any sense grass is going to shoot all directions.
@@jessepstevens7453 Not necessarily when a person learns how to direct it like the commenter was pointing out.
what about blade trimmers without guards? can anyone answer this please? with string and no guard a plastic string will just fly off and not hurt the user. has anyone got any experiences using a blade trimmer without a guard. thanks
I've been weedeating since I was 5 years old, and I say guard all the way
No guard, easier to get in and out of back of truck, lighter, more efficient on bigger areas, i feel like its easier to edge with it, and you can reach around small trees and poles and trim the back side with less walking
I use no guard, so that I can have more string out, it is lighter, also I can fit the trimmer in smaller places without the guard
I have a guard on one and not the other... ive noticed when im edging i get more tiny stones hitting my face...
I bought the RZ mask to avoid debris hitting my face. It works well.
KB FLorida right on. I got one too. Dont always remember to throw it on! Thanks though!
You don’t need to have the trimmer going full throttle
William Harrison ya no doubt. Ive got a couple jobs with curbs against asphalt and those tiny stones eventually work their way into the spot where my trimmer string always is when i edge it...
Love the mowing videos, on my stihl trimmers I keep the guards on safety first, safety don't punch a clock!
Dale Nienow I agree
Totally Agree
i keep mine on at all times so no injeryies
What kind of injuries would you guys encounter? I wear glasses but have never had an issue. It’s all in how you hold your trimmer.
I leave my guard on. First for safety. Also to much line out slows down the rpm. I also trim as close as I can with my mower so I don't have a lot to trim after I mow.
I use the guard. Just can't get past the safety aspect. I never wear shorts. Hardly ever anyways. I don't feel like showing off war wounds from other causes. Eye protection, don't care to shatters a lens from my glasses and sometimes hearing protection.
We take all guards off mowers and trimmers !! Guards are for cookie cutters !! Lol!! Big fan man from South Georgia!
Delray Misfits.
Guards are for beginners .lol. a pro knows when the line is to long or to small.
Appreciate it!
Sometimes it’s good to use the guard on the mower, unless your reckless and don’t give a shit
I took my guard off and...I got really lucky because I got hit by a fly object.
It was so close to my left eye and believe me it hurt ! I had to stop lol
I don’t mind my legs getting sprayed but my vision is priceless
i use a guard because like you, brian, that’s what i’m used to. i ran it without a guard for about a year then noticed it didn’t have as much power as it did when new, even in the break-in period. after some research, i believe it’s because it puts too much stress on the engine itself. the engine is made to have a specific amount of string, and if you exceed that it can damage it. just my experience. i appreciate everyone who agrees and disagrees with me
I just took guard off a few days ago, haven’t noticed any more debris hitting my face. I like it in tight areas.
No Guard
I always use a guard for the same reasons you mentioned. It is easier for me to use the guard.
A long time ago I always used guards then about 3 years ago I discovered the amazing world of no guards and it was the best decision ever. In all honesty I notice no difference in grass being flung around with it off then when it’s on. It also has saved me on trimmer line. I have trimmers with guards and I hate using them because it doesn’t feel normal to me also it’s in he way of my visibility for trimming and edging especially on my large commercial accounts along road ways it is so much better without the guard
I use the guard for some reason if you go any bigger with the string on mine my engine looses power
niko stathopoulos use lighter string i recommend rotary trimmer line
Suggestion regarding trash pickup: To save your back and increase productivity, use the bucket-and-grabber technique. Bucket -- Take a plastic bucket like the ones you can buy for a few bucks at Lowe's or Home Depot (no lid needed), cut 2/3 of the bottom off, then push a heavy-duty trash bag through and secure at top with a bungee cord. Grabber -- Buy a grabber-reacher tool that allows you to grab trash on the ground without bending over, so you can walk along grabbing trash & flicking it into the bucket you're carrying with your other hand. For larger properties, we have a crew member ride an ATV, using a longer grabber to pick up trash & flick it into a larger bucket that is strapped down onto the front of the ATV. Much faster. BTW... buy the commercial type grabber because some of the cheaper ones are pretty flimsy and won't last. Keep up the good work.
In my area it’s mandatory to use the guard or if caught using without one you could be slapped with a fine.
I run a guard, my legs appreciate it.
I always use the guard....but I run Echo trimmers and the guard is much smaller. I started mowing all over Bennington ks when I was in the 5th grade. I feel just as you said.. . because I have done it so long it's what I am comfortable with. I don't think anyone can argue with your results with a trimmer. Another great video I have picked up a lot watching you trim over the years
I’m 14 and I’ve been in or trying to be in the lawn care industry for 2 years now and I was using my guard for like half a year and took it off because I thought it would be better and yea kinda disliked it for a little but ever since I got a hang of it I’ve used my weed eater without the guard since
What trimmer line do you guys use?
Why was he on the road with traffic lol
The line grabbing the turf takes some getting used to. You have to learn to use different angles for different applications. I prefer no guard for the most part, all except for flying debris. Shit hurts your shins!I also feel no guard gives you more flexibility.
No guard! 1st thing that comes off. Been doing it that way for 20 years no problems.
what about blade trimmers without guards? can anyone answer this please? with string and no guard a plastic string will just fly off and not hurt the user. has anyone got any experiences using a blade trimmer without a guard. thanks
We use no guard. Even with the guard on u still ain’t save. Still get hit with rocks and stick. With the guard off quicker movement and u got control of where the grass go.
No guard 24/7
Oh yea no guard just dont like them.
Definitely a guard
I have the guard on FS90R. Never tried using it without the guard.
Been cutting for 17 years since I was 15. I have always trimmed without a guard. A few things, it really helps when you trim ditches to have a big cutting swath as long as your trimmer has the power for longer string. When reaching under pine trees etc, a guard prevents you from getting a good reach it will dig into the ground before you can reach far under. Also when trimming always always trim counter clockwise, it throws the clippings into the grass rather than onto the stuff you just trimmed. Looks much cleaner
Cottington's Lawn Care I agree
I always trim walking forward never backward looks so awkward and you move much slower
@@williamharrison8285 Trimming backwards leaves the best trim.
I honestly don't have an opinion on this subject. I have always used the guard on my trimmer. I have thought about taking the guard off to get more string to trim more but I'm worried that I would get more stuff throwed at me and let's be honest, the guard does serve a purpose. That's why I haven't taken mine off and probably wont take it off.
Thats what i thought but say that i took my off it cuts thick grass way better and if you Ware pants you will be fine
Zeppish That's what I currently have is a stihl trimmer.
STF xQuantum pants glasses and gloves. Way better without guard.
Fernando Marcos i dont use gloves
STF xQuantum I dont either..
I’ve used both. Me personally, I don’t use a guard when I am using my brush cutter attachment. With that being said, I typically use an 80’s model shindowa ( I think I spelled that correctly) which I found at the dump with no guard on it, but it works like a champ. Runs better than my echo. But I like not having a guard on it to help with the spread of the brush. Now when trimming my regular customers yard, I use a guard just to try and keep debris from flying to far around. But that’s just my 2 cents. I don’t know nothin and don’t claim to
Safety First, Guard On!
I used to have the guard on my first trimmer for my business when I started out but then when I got my second one I left it off when I put it together just to see how it was and I really liked it. Makes the head so much lighter, gives you tons more visibility when edging so you do a better job too and actually doesn't fling any more stuff at me than with a guard on. If I am using a brushcutter blade or going through thick stuff at our farm with the brushcutter I keep up there the guard stays on though. You're right it does take a bit of getting used to but if you don't do tons of big overgrown cleanups where there could be anything in the lawn it is really nice for regular yards. I don't see anything particularly "cool" about being guard free its just what me and my guys like and find easier to manage. If I preferred guard on that's the way it would be no matter what. You are the one using the thing you make it work the way you like :D
I use a guard on mine because safety first and then also it conserves the string so you don’t run out as fast.... like if you agree
T Burns I feel like it wastes the string, because you go to bump it and it literally cuts it off, making it completely useless
For me is not guard . I feel the line last me more because I don’t hit the head that much.
People who don't use the guard look carless and/or self-destructive.
> You wouldn't use a trimer without safety/sun glasses, would you?
> You wouldn't drive a car without your seatbelt on, would you?
> You wouldn't grab cookies out of the oven without oven-mitts, would you?
DO YOU REALLY WANT A FACE ALL PITTED UP LIKE MINE!?!?
It's a safety device, one of the few safety devices that aren't completely stupid or in the way. USE IT!
i took the guard off mine and had the same issue you did. i kept going too low from the string grabbing and it would scalp. i just couldn't get comfortable with it as i, too, had been trimming with a guard for as long as i can remember. so i just leave mine on and do fine with it on there.
Sounds exactly my experience.
No guard, you can tilt the head to direct exactly where the debris goes and I prefer trimming a bit wider of a swath than a guard allows. Really helps around trees and in corners. Also helps for trim edging and visibility I think.
316Hooligan could not have said it any better 🤗
I love Whit no guard for edges
I've been using my stihl fs100rx with a guard for the last 5 years in my business. The pros don't outweigh one single con and that is as you stated getting hit with a lot more debris. I tried it and after one day I threw the guard back on. I took a rock to the lip and boy did that make my eyes water hahaha. Haven't experienced that since. However I do not run the guard on my stihl fs130r but that is because I run a brush blade on that full time
Great video. I have one of each. General every week trimming I don't mind the guard. Ditches, around trees and fences i hate the guard. Just what I prefer.
Makes sense. Congrats on the weight loss btw. Looking good man.
Top Notch Lawn Care Thank you Brian!
I do use the guard becuase if I don’t, my legs with be full of grass and objects could hit me. However, the guard off helps with edging.
I'm still amazed this guy in the video still uses a tap and go line feed spool... the thicker pre-cut trimmer line without a guard is my setup.
Running no guard is awesome but you need to wear jeans which i do
Guard is there to protect the motor. If you leave it off you are putting more stress on the motor. That’s one reason why you see crews buy cheaper echo and stihl trimmers. They’ll burn them up.
i dont think many pros use the guard. it gets in the way for vertical edging. The safety thing is only to protect the user not everything else... look at the guard... its behind the trimmer so its protecting the user only
How the hell do you do the restring so damn quickly... I NEED YOUR OPINION on this one... I take that damn thing apart and do it... I have never seen someone do this before.
No guard. It makes it lighter and gives you more visibility. Also, bigger cut swath, and easier to reload string, even with the speed feed head.
I use an echo srm 225, which doesn't have much power, but it works well even at 1/4 throttle because the lines are longer
Guard for me if u need more power your crazy I use 130stihlkombi... Bigdog trimmer heavy string I can trim anything really great topic
No guard rocks i use no guard give more string and cuts time in half that and I've worked for some major companies
Your trimming with shorts on , why would you even try a trimmer with no guard . I don’t take mine off either I like it on
No guards for us! Running Echo SRM-266. Ours are about 8years old and still knocking grass down with the best of 'em. 👍👍 IG:@ashfordlawncare
Interesting diversity on opinions. As a kid I used hand clippers or a manual edger to cut my "clients" (AKA neighbors) yards and a real push mower plus a rake. I am truly envious of todays tools which I do use. Use a guard....you betcha!! Doug age 73.
9:38 I use a Guard for my weed eater for my Safety and other people so everybody is super safe and extremely Caution!!
I run the stihls and run the guard too. Tried taking them off a few times, but its just not for me. The ONLY time it was helpful was when I had my FS250R and was trimming a hillside of tall grass. The FS250 had enough power to have a long string and Allowed me to cover large areas quickly. But for regular trimming duty, guard all the way.
I use a guard it keeps stuff from smacking me in the face also I back my guard up and take off the blade that cuts the string. To Keep that string long
I know this is an old video but felt I should put my 2 cents in. Never run a trimmer without the guard unless you like replacing clutches. (10 year Stihl, Walker, and Ferris mechanic/salesman).
Old Ass!!
Jk.. Lol. Im 47. Love your videos and expert advice. Keep up the great work you do for yourself and everyone you come in contact with!
Have a great summer!
Love the speed feed heads too!!!!!!
Im not a guard person preferably.. I like to see all aspects of the area in trimming or edging.
I use a guard also............... The guard is on there for a reason too.... It keeps the line the length it's suppose be..... Too long of a string will bog your engine down and not run right....
Also if you bump it 2 times it will be too long then you have to stop and cut the line, that takes out of actual work time.....
I see the guards missing a lot in my shop and the spark arrestor or muffler is clogged up on those......
Plus Tard Mon Ami ......
Boo LuQuette you don’t necessarily have to stop and cut. If you’re near a chain link fence or something thin you can just run it on that. Also turning it like you’re fine trimming and running it on pavement will wear it down in a few seconds.
No guard for me. Echo 2620T high torque gear drive head, .095 black diamond line, speed feed 450 large capacity spoil. I very seldom have to bump the head to feed more line. With te guard every time I bump a few inches gets chopped off and wasted. The 2620t has enough low end torque to spin the line in a 24” swath in thick wet grass. Also with no guard I can go down stuff like rail road ties and just reach over and get both sides at once if needed. I wear long carhartt pants so the sling back from debris isn’t an issue. No guard for the win for this old schooler
For guard/no guard, we leave the guard on. For sloping mountainous terrain, guard off means getting hit with rocks, debris, and various fecal matter, not fun.
No guard all day long. I started my landscaping business when I was 13 and I’m 20 now. I have 36 yards that I do on the side of my main job. I find that without the guard you get more string which allows you to trim around stuff quicker, you can get into tighter areas, better visibility, and I wear shorts all the time and never have a problem with my legs getting torn up. Suck it up buttercup. I have an fs 70r and a fs 111r that I do this with.
Simple solution: Get a guard which is clear. I am working on a design now, already have a patent pending.
ALWAYS use a guard, otherwise you risk injuring your people, or damaging property. A small rock or other debris can do serious damage to human skin.
I don’t use a guard but like you I only gave it a chance a few days with a guard on. I use big trimmers and mow large Commercial. I prefer to open up my line so the mowers don’t have to slow down near the curbs. Like you said I feel faster without it on there but I use (2) fs240’s and the other is a 250. If I did more residential I’d consider leaving it since I’d be around more windows and stuff. But if I’m out on 4-8 acres not really near much how risky is it.
Ps i use big trimmer because they’re mostly biweekly and I’m in Houston. They also don’t really require maintenance
One day your gonna trip yourself or trip over something walking backwards. You should never walk backwards. While you are walking backwards trimming how are you supposed to see if anyone is walking down that sidewalk towards you until it's to late? Don't want to hit anyone with debris from that weedeater!
Guard for now. Will try no guard on 2nd weedeater. Which speed feed head is that?
I use both guard and no guard. No guard is my favorite by far, but each have their place. New guys use the guards to help keep from skinning yards out and an attempt at saving the bumps from improper use. For me and the other crew leaders, it's much faster to use no guard in general purpose trimming and edging, cuts time in half or more. Has nothing to do with looks, just functionality. Getting hit with rocks can be reduced by changing the angle or side of the cutting swath, or by not getting trigger happy. Light duty commercial trimmers need to have the guards on because of the lack of power. That said, knowing the limits of how much string you can have out on your trimmer will play a big role in longevity of the machine. The larger the engine, generally the more string you can safely put out. Too much string out can bog down the engine and burn your clutch out (still have yet to experience this in 9 years) it can also overheat your engine and cause scoring on the piston (fix is if you plan on no guard, tune the carb a little rich to cool the engine and increase the oil to gas ratio by 5. For example 45:1 where 50:1 is called for). We use redmax, shindaiwa, stihl, echo & husqvarna with 14 active trimmers in service 10 months out of the year in TN.
I still keep the guard on but on my Stihl trimmers I've moved the guard back a few inches. This way I can keep the guard on but I also have the luxury of having the longer cutting width, Just gotta keep it long but not 2' out.
I have no guard on my FS 85 and I run a guard on my FS90. I make my employee use the 90 and I use the 85. I mow in shorts and it hurts like hell taking a rock so yes guard but don’t know what I did with my guard off the 85 so I just deal with it
I work for a company with 4 mowing crews. I don't always mow for them. I know it voids warranties for a few manufacturers if you don't run a guard. Excess line puts extra strain on the trimmer. So I have always run the guard.
Not using the "right guard" will make you stink really bad. You guys got to use the "right guard". I used "right guard" for a least 35 years. Never had a problem with it.
Enjoy your channel. I prefer without guard. Gets me lower to the ground and a smoother edge. Have you ever considered trimming before cutting. That way you can clean up all the debris you’ve throwing in the grass while trimming.
I run a guard. However on my FS94 and 110, I move the guard back and attach it to the two screws farthest from the head on the gearcase to give me a little extra length. So my guard’s attached with only two screws as opposed to four, and it’s been working great for me that way. Too much debris hitting my legs without it!
No guards. Much lighter. Less stress on body is always good. If you know how to operate these like you should, you won't have a problem with debris hitting you.
I use a guard it makes me feel better around peoples windows cars sliding Acadia doors. Doing it for 35 years never broken anything or scratched anything.” Knocking on wood”
I'm only 18 but I prefer the guard off, I just make sure I have eye protection. It didn't seem to me like the guard made a difference with how many rocks got thrown at me, I always got hit with rocks when I did peoples driveways, guard on and off.
Which trimmer string you use? I see you didn't have to bump it as much.
I must be 'older' school. Have not had a guard on any of our trimmers since 92'. Main reason I originally took off back in early 90's was needed more line to 'fan' bigger areas. Only draw backs I see are not safety (have never had an issue) but having longer string is more taxing on that lightweight little motor and those that have been doing for a long time know tips of line get 'dull' and you have to hit some concrete with the tips of string to 'sharpen' haha. I have guys that will have to re spool a trimmer 4x during a full day where I can go all day with just 4-6 feet of line.
I run 1 trimmer with a guard and 1 without.
I'm a lot faster without the guard. I like being able to see 100% of what I'm cutting while I'm cutting it. With the right technique, it's a lot easier.
My trimmer with the guard I use for my commercials where there's a lot more cars/traffic/windows.
I would use the guard because with out it you loose power it Boggs the engine down, it clogs the exhaust and put a tremendous amount of stress on the driveshaft and the clutch/clutch drum. It’s hard on all brands. Still has a problem with the anti vibe cushion being too soft, flexing and stripping out the driveshaft.
He talks about safety issue while standing in the middle of the street. Is he still alive?
No Gaurd + safety glasses and it works for me. I was edging and I couldn't even see my edges clearly with that bulky plastic in the way...
Iv been chopin since 1992
And have never used a guard
I went thru a trail stage last year and could not get used to it
I get my sting out about 20" or so and 80% of the time have my throttle locked wide open
By leaving the throttle locked it will float along the grass
But yes i have to put at least one clutch in every season and thats rotating trimmers
THE LAWN MAN
Walker with the bagger or stander? I’m trying to figure out which mower to buy doing residential under 1/4 acre properties in New England looking for opinions
Guard or no guard. Its what is effeciant. What ever works faster is the way to go. I use no guard. I tell my guys, whatever makes them feel good. Not what makes you cool. Saftey and effeciancy.
No guard. Allows me to get into tighter spaces, don’t need to bump the head as much for more string, lightens the weight which makes it more balanced for me, and if I’m cutting tall stuff it doesn’t keep mulching up grass that I’ve already knocked down. All these aspects allow me to move faster. Love the videos man!
Guard. I don't like having grass coming back on me. Especially in morning dew mowing conditions. I figure the guard is there for a reason. I'm just a guy trying to earn a few bucks mowing and not a product engineer. I'll stick with how it came new