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Posted by Eric in North TX on July 3, 2008, 2:26 pm
On Jul 3, 1:13=A0pm, letter...@invalid.com wrote:
> I bought a new electric weedwhacker last fall on a closeout sale. =A0I
> finally used it today, and it started out working well, but then the
> string kept breaking off INSIDE the string holder (whatever that is
> called). =A0Anyhow, I have to keep taking off that cover over the string
> and pulling out more string. =A0After that, I whack for a minute or less
> and the string breaks again. =A0I am spending more time fixing the
> string than whacking weeds. =A0(This is the original factory string, and
> was would at the factory, so it should be the right string and wound
> properly on the spool).
>
> One thing I noticed is that the string is sticking to itself inside
> the spool. =A0It's like it slightly melted together in spots. =A0It pulls
> apart easily, but it seems to me that this is not right, and is likely
> what is causing the problem. =A0Once again, this is FROM THE FACTORY, so
> I it should be installed properly......
>
> Since I bought it last fall, I doubt there is any warranty coverage,
> or if there is, I'll have to drive 50 miles to get it taken care of,
> which I am not willing to do at todays gas prices. =A0I'm sure there is
> something I can do myself, but what?????
> Maybe I should just replace the string???
> I was wondering if it would help to spray some WD40 or other lubricant
> on the string... ?? ? ? ????
>
> Thanks for all advice
>
> Spammers will be shot with my caulking, nail, soldering, or staple gun
> (your choice) !
Just go buy a bulk container of proper size new line and wind it up
fresh.
Likely the included line was old and/or substandard to begin with.
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