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Does your string trimmer jam? I’m on my second Ryobi, and both have suffered the same thing. Three or four times a session I have to open the string housing, unjam the string and rewind it. Very annoying. Upon close examination last time I discovered what is happening: the string is actually melting in one small spot, making it stick to an adjacent wind. Is this typical of string trimmers of all makes or just Ryobi? Anyone know a fix?
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All string is not created equal. I found that some brands stick and melt and some are brittle and break off easily. I use toro string only now. I do have a toro trimmer, so maybe you should be using Ryobi. Try the toro string if Ryobi gives you problems.
*FineHomeBuilding?Whatever...near the stream,aj
*String also comes in different thicknesses. Go with a larger diameter, and also advance the string more often and in smaller increments. The melting is due to friction, and advancing it moves the place where the friction happens.-- J.S.
*I'm curious...what is a string trimmer? I thought this thread might have something to do with stairs or saws.Mike
*I think you're looking for Fine Lawn Trimming Magazine.Ed.
*So, it's OK here to discuss chain saws, but not another 2 cycle engine attached to a cutting tool? Not fine homebuilding enough for you? Come on, haven't you used a string trimmer to remove flaking paint from your barn siding? Don't laugh. A string trimmer and a hoe gets the loose paint off fast. Also usefull to remove those blobs of drywall compound from subflooring. You can put a saw blade on it and use it for a long reach demolition saw or WHATEVER.
*I've found a string trimmer in the ass to be an excellent attention getter...only had to use it once.
*Are you winding the string around the head? If you are, there is a greater chance of the string jamming. Try turning the head to load and let the string wind itself instead of wrapping the sting around the head.
*Sorry Mark,I just never considered buying a weedeater as part of my carpentry grip.Ed.
*Actually Ed I just use mine around the yard once in a while. Anybody else ever hit a snake with one? Not pretty.
*You just might have found another reason to go buy another tool.
*If you do a lot of outside repairs in chigger and poison ivy country you damn sure need a weed eater.
*Amen to that!I absolutely HATE working in an area where I gotta stand/bend/squat/lay down/etc... in tall grass or weeds. I get rid of the mess FIRST. James DuHamel
*Joey-Try squirting a little WD-40 on the wound up string before you put the cap back on.
*Bob --Thanks for the tip. I'll try it. Sharing this kind of clever idea is what makes this forum valuable.-- J.S.
*I had my weedeater out this weekend for a little yard work. Although it was 102 in the shade.For years I refused to do it myself......always hired it out. This year, I bought my first mower and weedeater. I havn't had to change the string out on it yet, but when I do, I guess it's nice to know that you guys can help with that too.Sorry to be a snob. I gotta work on that.Joey,Thanks for the thread.Regards,Ed.
*I have a Stihl that's constantly f-----g up also.If the motor runs, the string jams, if the string starts to feed it's a guarantee the engine's gonna quit.Had it "professionally" serviced twice to no avail.If the C.E.O. of Stihl knocked on my door and said " We're sorry we engineered and manufactured such a piece of s--t, can we make it up to you?" I'd have to wrap it around his neck.
*I had a Mac for about 10 years. This spring it finally gave up. The gas I always leave in it finally melted the fuel tank enough to plug up the tiny little carb. Before that it started 1st or second try and as long as it had gas ran perfect. I paid $99. for it on sale Now I need to replace it but I'm hopeing someone like Dewalt comes out with a battery powered one.
*I loves my Husqy 380Cd chainsaw.b : )
*Frenchy: I've got a Ryobi cordless which works pretty well. One of the things I like about it is its such an ergonomic nightmare that after about 20 minutes I can't hold it anymore and have to go do something else.
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Does your string trimmer jam? I'm on my second Ryobi, and both have suffered the same thing. Three or four times a session I have to open the string housing, unjam the string and rewind it. Very annoying. Upon close examination last time I discovered what is happening: the string is actually melting in one small spot, making it stick to an adjacent wind. Is this typical of string trimmers of all makes or just Ryobi? Anyone know a fix?