I just bought a new Echo 210i trimmer (had a Crapsman, before :) and I was not able to find anywhere in the manuals/instructions the 'proper' way to turn and use the trimmer for 'edging'.
It (obviously) has two mechanisms for throttle control and (obviously) is designed to be held in such a way as to have the throttle 'trigger' on the bottom of the shaft (also, with the gas tank aligned under the shaft).
Now, when I want to switch from 'trimming' to 'edging'...I'm wondering if it's intended to be used in an 'upside-down' manner (so-to-speak) when using it for edging.
I thought perhaps, loosening the two (or 3) screws down at the 'head' and twisting the head (as opposed to rotataing the shaft--which puts throttle trigger and gas tank 'upside-down') would make it operate more comfortably (as when in 'normal' trimming position).
I'm probably wrong, in thinking this will work, since I suspect that by turning the 'head' it would twist the drive mechanism also? and that would NOT be a good thing? ;-)
But, since I've not owned/used such a fine instrument as this, before, I just knew there would be some knowledgeable landscaper/pro here in the ng who'd be able to set me straight...yes? (I hope :)
TIA...
Jim K...just outside Det., MI