Weedeater line

[Gmonkee]

Seems the curved shaft get caught up more in constructions, where the straight (geared) reaches better under shrubs fences etc....pretty sure all the "pro" trimmers are geared.

Can't say I've ever thought of the direction, others then to make sure I put the blade on correctly

Still, if the preference is reversing rotation this is how.
I have both, it kinda doesn't matter if it cuts well.

I have seen others somehow unable to adapt mostly to lower power homeowner grade tools that have a loud opinion. Reality is both work. Geared lasts longer.

 

[Gmonkee]

Not all gas trimmers have a centrifugal clutch. The Pretul runs straight off the crankshaft to drive cable.

It cannot be adapted to not string heads according to the papers.

But the one now a straight shaft geared head does perform a hair better and runs with better balance. I have three spare cutter heads and a spare curve lower shaft I purchased before the model might be declared obsolete so it should last two of my lifetimes.

 

[M.Brane]

The trick to making line last is not going WFO. If you can't cut it with 50% throttle spinning it up is just gonna snap the string.

 

[Beerhippie]

The trick to making line last is not going WFO. If you can't cut it with 50% throttle spinning it up is just gonna snap the string.

I've always run a 2-stroke trimmer flat-out--the way I was taught to--and don't much have this problem. I do the same with our newer Stihl battery electric.

I keep two heads filled at all times. I have to trim around a LOT of fence and rocks and the lines wear out pretty fast. With two heads, I can quickly swap out an empty for a full one and keep on trimmin'.

I had a problem years ago with the line snapping inside the heads. Real PITA. I finally solved that by throwing away all the years-old line I had and buying new. I now get rid of the old spool of line every year if I haven't used it up (give it away to an acquaintance and let it be their problem) and the problem hasn't raised its ugly head again.

I had some really strong stuff that I bought somewhere local, but lost the spool and don't recall what it was. This year, I bought the Stihl orange/grey/black stuff in .095. Seems to be doing just fine so far.

 

[JeepYJ]

I now get rid of the old spool of line every year if I haven't used it up (give it away to an acquaintance and let it be their problem) and the problem hasn't raised its ugly head again.

Soaking an old spool in water will soften the line and make it stop snapping off. Keep your old line and try that next spring.

 

[Beerhippie]

Soaking an old spool in water will soften the line and make it stop snapping off. Keep your old line and try that next spring.

I've been resisting, but maybe next spring... God willin'.

 

[Gmonkee]

I have line purchased 4 years ago I still run with about the same breakage as new. We are using up old stock as we can before buying more. If it becomes too troublesome I will toss it.

 

[engineer2]

routed some 10awg(ish) electrical wire through it.

In the 80's I got frustrated with my crappy Toro string trimmer. I connected a couple of lengths of stainless steel lock wire. Worked real well. I found it would easily cut through downspouts and aluminum siding. I lived in a rental place so I quit doing that.

 

[AEAdam]

Weedwackers are my least favorite lawn tool. I quit using them years ago. I get as close as I can with the zero turn and that’s good enough for me.

However my wife does use one for around her flowers. No idea what line she uses as she knows how much I dislike them.

John

Every time my wife uses the weed whacker she hits a toad and it freaks her out. The line I use doesn’t break. It rips the toads right in half. I just use the stuff from the home center.

 

[Mandres]

The best stuff I've found for sale locally is the Shakespeare brand. It's way better than the husqvarna line that HD carries too.