I purchased this trimmer and I cannot start it. I followed the directions and have tried several times. Is there a trick to starting it? Please help!
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This seems to be a common issue with this trimmer. I had the same problem. I contacted Amazon and they gave me a full refund for my purchase.
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don't use anything but regular fuel. One without ethanol. Purge the system of any ethanol fuel.
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I had the same problem, tried everything in the book (literally), and ended up returning the entire package. The return transaction was friendly, and flawless: So I blame the machine-maker, not the retailer.wrl4/18/2014
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Mine started first try, and I have never had a problem starting it. Always starts first try following directions. You may have a bad one.
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Do you have the proper gas oil mixture. If so give it gas as you pull the string at first full choke then half choke.
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Be sure you don't have the switch on the handle in the STOP position. Doing exactly as it calls out on the side of the unit works every time.
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This trimmer is meant to be self feeding, but it should only be feeding out line as you need it. If it is feeding out more than that, I would check the spool to make sure it and the spring loaded cap are both installed correctly I ususally have the opposite problem, where after extended use, the line heats up and doesn't want to feed out, but it is easily corrected by removing the cap and adjusting the spool. Were you using something other than factory line before?
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No batteries available. Once they die, I buy a new trimmer (I'm on my 4th one). I've considered de-soldering the caps on the internal battery (roughly AA size) and soldering them onto a replacement rechargeable battery of the same type/capacity/voltage. In theory it should work but too much trouble and these trimmers are pretty cheap.
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On the back of the trimmer there is a black piece at the bottom. This piece comes off. Push down towards the bottom of the trimmer.
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mine has starting problem so did not have any chance to use with blade..and never heard about blade.
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Unfortunately, this happened to ours as well. Then, it simply fell apart. We returned it as we had only used it for a trim one or two times before this occured. It is a great design and a fantastic tool if it wasn't so poorly made. If they could work out the kinks we would try it again.
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My mower wouldn't start either. I just tugged on the cord that goes to the locking device and had no more trouble. Make sure the cord is tight enough.
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Sorry, but I don't know the answer because I always have my thumb on the button out of habit. I will see if there is something in the book that came with it later today. OK The book says slide the thumb lock back and squeeze the trigger. When the trimmer is running release the thumb lock and should run until you release the trigger. Hope that helps. Don
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Yes, that is correct. My neighbor saw us trying to start our gas powered trimmer, and is the one who told me about this one. She has one and let me try hers. I ordered one the same day! I think you will love it.
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Hi. My trimmer is using string at a very reasonable pace. so, I think there is something wrong with yours or you are doing something I am not. I am using mine for mostly just grass, as opposed to trying to whack down tiny trees, wild plants in a field, etc- maybe they break the string. Also- do not bang the trimmer on the ground as if to get the string to lengthen- the instructions warn against that and it is a challenge for me since my previous trimmers all required me to bang it on the ground to feed the line. Hope this helps.
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My first wouldn't go together either. Amazon sent me a replacement. My second wouldn't hold a charge. Toro then sent me a replacement. I'm on my third and it's only been since May 2014 I started using it! I'm shopping for a back up trimmer....,
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I'm with L. Sampson...the very first thing to do is prime the machine according to the instructions in the manual. The machine will not work if this has not been done.
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I don't know as I threw out the box and paper work.Have you 1. cleaned and oiled the blades after using 2. Taken the blade off and cleaned it and the white shaft that moves the blade and if you have removed the blade have you reinstalled it correctly as instructed. I have fine hair and and use it every other day around my ears, sideburns and mustache and clean and oil the blade each time.Also once a week I remove the blade and clean inside. With this maintenance I have not had any problems and am very pleased with the trimmer. Best of Luck David PS The 2 screws holding the blade to the trimmer can easily strip. I don't know as I threw out the box and paper work.Have you 1. cleaned and oiled the blades after using 2. Taken the blade off and cleaned it and the white shaft that moves the blade and if you have removed the blade have you reinstalled it correctly as instructed. I have fine hair and and use it every other day around my ears, sideburns and mustache and clean and oil the blade each time.Also once a week I remove the blade and clean inside. With this maintenance I have not had any problems and am very pleased with the trimmer. Best of Luck David PS The 2 screws holding the blade to the... » Read More I don't know as I threw out the box and paper work.Have you 1. cleaned and oiled the blades after using 2. Taken the blade off and cleaned it and the white shaft that moves the blade and if you have removed the blade have you reinstalled it correctly as instructed. I have fine hair and and use it every other day around my ears, sideburns and mustache and clean and oil the blade each time.Also once a week I remove the blade and clean inside. With this maintenance I have not had any problems and am very pleased with the trimmer. Best of Luck David PS The 2 screws holding the blade to the trimmer can easily strip. « Show Less
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I would suggest you gooole for their website and ck. on a parts diagram for it and see if the spring would be available for it. if you want my email it is s10871@verizon.net. Ps if the spring is too expensive maybe just buy another trimmer.
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I have had the same problem with my brand new Husqvarna 435. I have pulled on it over a hundred times and it will not start. The local service repair center was able to start it after making carburetor adjustments. But, when I got it home, back to square one...it will not start. A real piece of junk.
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I have had mine for a while now , and so far it's holding up ok . I do not like the fact that the starting cord pulls the motor over , as well as turn the Trimmer head , there's no way to disengage the head while cranking ! The paint came off the trimmer head rather quickly , and now it is rusting . I remove the Spark Plug every time I use the Trimmer , and squirt a shot of "Starting Fluid" into the motor , and replace the plug , and then pull the cord , it starts the first pull , that way !
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Push the button in (on right handle) then pull the bar/bale towards you...when all the way...release the button - should start ...except mine didn't...Congratulations if it does. If not call 1-888-909-6757 & have model # handy...ask for manual too!