Weed Trimming

A couple of days ago I had the "opportunity" to use a DR Trimmer.  We have all seen the commercials on TV where the guy dressed in Khakis and a polo shirt smiles while he eats thorough the large patch of tall grass.  Well, it wasn't tall grass that I needed to tackle but tall weeds instead.  Let me tell you that the commercial is only a "representation" of what really happens.

  Yes it does have an electric start, but that is after it is warmed up.  If the machine is cold, you will need to pull the starter rope to get it going.  Yes, you walk behind it as it tears away at whatever is near its spinning nylon strings.  But weeds, especially good sized ones, require that you go over the spot several times from different directions.  You had better be wearing a protective face shield because dirt, dust, and debris is flying every which way, so you may get your khakis and your polo a little dirty in the process.  If you have allergies, your eyes are going to be in deep trouble.
   The job will get done, but you will know that you have done a days work and you will need a long hot shower.