How to - Grass Trimmers & Brushcutters

Everything you need to know when using a Husqvarna grass trimmer or brushcutter. Click on the images below for the video to play.

How to start a brushcutter

To start a Husqvarna brushcutter your should follow the simple procedure outlined in this video. First prime the carburetor by pressing the bulb five times, activate the choke and pull the starter cord until the engine ignites. Deactivate the choke when the engine stops and pull the starter cord again until the engine starts.Starting procedure for brush cutter. If you follow this procedure you will find your Husqvarna the brush cutter very easy to start.

How to change your petrol combi-trimmer from using a trimmer line to a grass blade

When trying to cut thicker, denser grass standard nylon trimmer line may not be strong enough to do the job. Owners of some split shaft grass trimmers can replace the trimmer head on their grass trimmer with a metal grass cutting blade so that they can cut thick grass. Watch this short video for quick and easy instructions on how to change from a trimmer line to a grass blade on a Husqvarna trimmer.

How to sharpen a grass blade

A grass blade is used to cut thicker, denser grass when a grass trimmer fitted with a nylon cutting line won’t do. A grass blade cuts thick grass easily for a faster and more efficient cut. Watch this short video on how to sharpen and maintain a grass blade.

How to start a petrol grass trimmer

Starting a petrol grass trimmer is quick and easy. Follow the quick steps on this short instructional video. First prime the carburetor, by pressing the priming bulb five time. This ensures there is enough fuel into the engine to start the engine. Activate the choke and pull the starter cord until the engine ignites. Once the engine has stopped deactivate the choke and pull the starter cord again until the engine starts. Lastly rev the engine to obtain a normal RPM.

How to change the cutting line on a Husqvarna petrol grass trimmer

Replacing the cutting line on a Husqvarna petrol grass trimmer is easy. Watch this short video on how to change the nylon line on a Husqvarna grass trimmer for an easy step by step guide.