I've been using a dual battery string trimmer and I noticed that my right wrist gets really fatigued after a while, especially since that hand is on the trigger. I do use a shoulder strap, but it seems like I have to angle the tool downward a lot, which causes my wrist to bend awkwardly. Does anyone have tips or tricks that have helped them mitigate this fatigue?
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I actually bought an add-on plastic handle for mine that lets me stand more upright while using it. Honestly, I don't even use the strap anymore. It really helps reduce the strain!
A trick I've tried is tying a thin rope with a slip knot around the trigger. This way, I can keep it powered on without squeezing the trigger the whole time. It’s similar to that tennis ball hack for power washers! It works pretty well.
That sounds like a brilliant idea! I might give it a shot, thanks!
I have a single-battery trimmer, but I found that I could adjust the mount where the shoulder strap connects. If yours has a similar setup, try moving it closer to the motor to bring the end of the trimmer down a bit. That might help relieve some of the strain on your wrist!
Yeah, definitely try that! And if the strap is adjustable, experiment with the height. I have a Makita and the D-handle on mine can be moved up and down, which makes a big difference.
Do you have a link to that? I’d love to check it out!