[header] How to start a weed whacker [title] Place the weed whacker on the ground, away from obstructions. [step] This will give you more leverage as you try to start the weed whacker. Additionally, you want to make sure any object that could get caught in the spinning line is kept well away. 
[substeps] Make sure the gas tank is sealed before starting your weed whacker. Always use the right kind of gas mixture because most weed whackers are two cycle.