Think you need a separate edger? Learn how your EGO string trimmer might already be up for the job-with the right setup, stance, and safety tricks.

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.

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