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Posted by aemeijers on July 5, 2008, 12:08 pm
MLD wrote:
> Most of the manufactures have an 800 Support number. For the most part,
> you can usually get your problem resolved by talking to them.
> MLD
>
>> I bought a new electric weedwhacker last fall on a closeout sale. I
>> 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). Anyhow, I have to keep taking off that cover over the string
>> and pulling out more string. After that, I whack for a minute or less
>> and the string breaks again. I am spending more time fixing the
>> string than whacking weeds. (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. It's like it slightly melted together in spots. It pulls
>> apart easily, but it seems to me that this is not right, and is likely
>> what is causing the problem. Once 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. I'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 spent the morning fighting with my string trimmer in a similar
fashion. I think it is a basic flaw in the concept of all roll-fed
string trimmers, and they pretty much all do it to a greater or lesser
degree. That is probably why all those companies hawk retrofit kits to
replace the feed roll with pop-in reinforced blades.
--
aem sends, disgustedly....
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