How to Clean a Weed Trimmer

Weed trimmers use fiber lines rotating at high speeds to cut through grass and weeds growing in lawns and gardens. Weed trimmers are simple to use and easy to maneuver, but are susceptible to wear and tear. The air filter used to help cool the engine must be cleaned after each 10 hours of use, and the outside of the device should be scrubbed to prevent debris from clogging the engine.

Rubber gloves
Bucket
1 cup mild detergent
Empty paint tray
Scrub brush

Instructions

- 1
  Put on rubber gloves. Fill a bucket half full with lukewarm water and add 1/2 cup of detergent. Lay the weed trimmer on its side so that the engine can be accessed.
- 2
  Locate the air filter cover tab and apply pressure to release the cover. Remove the cover by pulling at an upward angle. This allows for easy access to the filter.
- 3
  Submerge the filter in the bucket of water and detergent. Remove any debris or vegetation by gently running the filter through your thumb and index finger. Place the filter under running water to remove detergent. Allow the filter to fully dry.
- 4
  Lightly spray both sides of the filter with motor oil for lubrication. Hold the filter over an empty paint tray and gently squeeze the filter to extract excess oil. Put the air filter back in place and wash off the gloves.
- 5
  Replace the air filter cover by aligning the slots found on the back of the air filter cover with the open tabs on the back of the weed trimmer casing. Gently press on the cover at a downward angle until it "clicks" into place.
- 6
  Empty the bucket of water and detergent. Add water until the bucket is half full, and mix in 1/2 cup of detergent.
- 7
  Dip the scrub brush into the bucket. Use the brush to clean the outside of the weed trimmer to remove dirt and debris. Dry the weed trimmer with the cloth.

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