![]() ![]() Most hardware stores and home improvement centers have a supply of monofilament line and common replacement heads. Replacement parts are available from lawn equipment suppliers and the manufacturer. And always wear eye goggles to protect your eyes. Cracked or damaged parts can shatter and cause personal injury. If a cordless yard trimmer doesn’t work, check its battery and battery recharger.Īlways inspect the yard trimmer before each use.If a gas yard trimmer overheats, check your owner’s manual for lubrication points on the unit’s small engine and remove any debris that may be blocking the cooling fins or air passages.Check the small engine that powers the unit. If a gas yard trimmer stalls or runs intermittently, check the fuel lines for blockage and check the air filter or exhaust port for blockage.If a gas yard trimmer doesn’t work, first check the owner’s manual to make sure all controls are set properly.If an electric yard trimmer lacks power or overheats, make sure you are using an outdoor extension with the proper capacity for the trimmer (check your owner’s manual).If an electric yard trimmer doesn’t operate, make sure power is on at the electrical receptacle, and test the electrical cord, switch, and motor.As needed, replace a badly damaged head (see steps 1 through 3 of Install monofilament line below). If yard trimmer line doesn’t advance or breaks during use, rewind loose line on the spool, clean a dirty cutting head, reshape a bent head outlet guide with pliers and smooth the edges with sandpaper.Inspect the cutting head and replace any damaged parts. If a yard trimmer doesn’t cut, refill the monofilament line spool or replace the blades (see below).How Can I Identify a Yard Trimmer Problem? ![]() A cordless trimmer’s battery or charger may be faulty. The trimmer may need lubrication and cooling fins or air passages may be blocked. The air filter or exhaust port may be blocked. An electric trimmer’s power cord, switch, or motor may fail. The cutting head may be dirty or the head outlet guide may be bent. The string may also be twisted or loose on the spool. The most common problem with a string trimmer is that the unit runs out of string. Components of a typical gas-powered yard trimmer. ![]()
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