Troubleshooting Line Trimmers

Step 1

Check the power cord first if an inoperative galvanic line trimming capacitor plugs into an outlet during use . cord could be damaged by mowers . Plug prongs may not be connected at the wall outlet or the electric cord could be badly link up to the trimmer . Re - seat the wad could restore power . Replacement cords solve most intermittent power faults in this type of pruner .

Step 2

condition the stamp battery if a rechargeable pruner spins slowly or runs for only a short time . stop up the trimming capacitor into its cradle and charge the electric battery properly before use . battery more than two eld older could fail to hold a charge . Replacements are often available from the manufacturer .

Step 3

Review the start subprogram if a natural gas - power trimmer wo n’t set out . If the trimmer was stored over the wintertime with fuel mixing in the armoured combat vehicle and will not set out in the spring , empty the armoured combat vehicle and add newfangled mix . apply brisk gasoline . Add fossil oil to the throttle in the recommend ratio , which varies from mannequin to model .

Step 4

mark off the air filter if the pruner commence but lean poorly . trimmer need a fond - up period at half choke before opening the choke coil in full . If the trimmer wo n’t run at the correct speed and fumes thick juicy sess , turn the simple machine off and remove the filter cover . Dirty filter may be rinsed in clean-living petrol and thoroughly dried , or exchange with new filter . Do n’t clean filters in a gasolene / oil mix .

Step 5

Clean the spark suppressor if the pruner run away well for a bit and then gradually go bad . A clotted screen at the sales outlet of the exhaust will suffocate the motor . Use a screwdriver to off the sieve and top the web with a little wire brush . Replace the projection screen before use — it prevents burning carbon from starting sens fires .

Step 6

try the cutter head if the trimmer runs but the cutter does n’t spin . Grass or sess enfold around the irradiation could be block the bearing . Pull or reduce them loose until the head turns freely . If the top dog turns easily in the bridge player but seems to have no real connection to the motor , the gibe or gearbox could be broken . Warranties may cover the reparation .

Step 7

chequer the line if the pinnace head spins but the trimmer cuts badly . Line often jams in reflex feed spools . bump off the spool and front for over wraps . Pull enough line innocent to remove the snarl and rewind the line right . Replace the spool in the head . While running the pruner at working speed , bump the caput on a solid surface to release more line .

Tip

Always reverse off the pruner and unplug the spark ballyhoo conducting wire before working on the machine . While many owners now suspect a sorry electric discharge hack , plugs seldom betray . Use a plug wrench to dispatch the electric arc plug and inspect it for unusual wear . Replace if needed . Dirty plugs signal combustion problem .

Warning

leave behind carburettor setting alone . Most are preset and cap at the factory to prevent owner adjustment . Other gene cause most trimmer problem .

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