A device for trimming that is safe for the operator, is lightweight (hand held), and is configured such that the trimming head does not overheat. In one embodiment, it is comprised of a trimming head and in a second embodiment, it is comprised of a shank and a trimmer head combination, the air holes being configured through the trimming head. A third embodiment allows for a device to be threaded onto the shaft of a motorized power device.