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Posted by Edward Hennessey on July 5, 2008, 2:27 pm
letterman@invalid.com wrote:
> 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) !
Keep it long. Try to wrap it evenly and firmly. Look for burrs on the metal
eyelets
in the housing spool.
Regards,
Edward Hennessey
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