The trimmer starts up easily, is trimming well, and then the head stops spinning. It's not jammed with weeds. What am I doing wrong?
852139
Not sure never had this problem. Sounds like the drive cable/rod is not engaging.
852140
Possibly, the trimmer shaft is not engaged. See if you can push it on all the way to where the motor shaft tubing becomes larger, before you tighten the wing-screw to lock it in place.
852141
I think you better check the connection between the lower section and the upper. It may not be assembled correctly. Possibly its broken....
1638331
That's only happened to me once. Pop the spool cap off (squeeze the two sides and pull it) and look at the spool of line. It's possible you have some sort of knot in the line stopping it feeding freely. If so, pull it out and rewind it. I've had very few problems with it, though if you're whacking weeds close to concrete or stone, for instance, it will wear quite fast, requiring stopping every minute or two to feed more line. BTW, you should hear the line feed click just before the head stops turning. The thing is designed for about a 1/4" feed on each stop/start.
13456
Did you disassemble it like it suggests in the owners manual. Otherwise, call the manufacturer, Hydrofarm and see what they suggest. Good luck
1235729
Trimmer worked just fine. No issue with the trimmer. The box had been opened and re-sealed. Could have been defective box package from the factory ? Could have been a return and the box re-sealed ? Whatever the cause of the open box, it didn't affect the quality of the trimmer inside. I tossed the box and used the trimmer. The trimmer fit the need.
1495646
Has anyone had a problem with the string wrapping around the shaft of the spool. After using the trimmer for several months with no problems, it has now started to wrap the string around the base of the shaft, below the spool. Very frustrating!! Was working fine up to when this happened. Any suggestions?
522002
I've never run into the problem you're having. But, since this type of swivel sweeper is easy enough to take apart and put back together; you should be able to remove the brushes from the the sides and find out what the problem is? It could be something as simple as a piece of string getting tangled in the roller, or it could be something else. All I know is we've used ours countless times and have yet to run into the problem you're having. Just take a good look at the side roller and find out if there is something that is either tangled or has wrapped itself around the ends where it connects that may keep it from spinning properly. I've never run into the problem you're having. But, since this type of swivel sweeper is easy enough to take apart and put back together; you should be able to remove the brushes from the the sides and find out what the problem is? It could be something as simple as a piece of string getting tangled in the roller, or it could be something else. All I know is we've used ours countless times and have yet to run into the problem you're having. Just take a good look at the side roller and find out if there is something that is either tangled or has wrapped itself around the ends where it... » Read More I've never run into the problem you're having. But, since this type of swivel sweeper is easy enough to take apart and put back together; you should be able to remove the brushes from the the sides and find out what the problem is? It could be something as simple as a piece of string getting tangled in the roller, or it could be something else. All I know is we've used ours countless times and have yet to run into the problem you're having. Just take a good look at the side roller and find out if there is something that is either tangled or has wrapped itself around the ends where it connects that may keep it from spinning properly. « Show Less
858955
Be sure one of the wheels on the bottom is not locked up. That could cause it to spin in one direction. also check that the hose connections spin freely otherwise it will jam up the cleaner. Hope this helps
406559
Check if the tail rotor rotates when you give power forward. There may be a problem with the transmitter or cabling. Check the trim on the right side of the control. Must be in the middle.
1862811
My unit does not stop when trimming a sidewalk, etc. I have used it in a number of angles, higher motor speed, etc., and it has not stopped running until I so direct.
1118508
I have not had that problem. I use my trimmer on average once a week and the charge lasts for about a month. You probably have a defective battery, and should exchange the trimmer for a replacement.
1855684
Sorry, perhaps checking if you find some obstruction in side the blades portion of the unit. perhaps with a strong blow of hair drier. Or use a thin long brush, i.e bottle brush. God Luck.
763810
Sometimes you simply have to trim it out even after you let it calibrate as level. Now if you have full trim and it still pulls then maybe the gyro is fubar and you should get it replaced.
1839495
Give up on tthis trimmer and go buy a new one!! It'sjunk, and this model is disconnected. We are most unhappy with this product. Ours was new last summer.
357467
I did have the same problem when I first used it. I shut off the trimmer and moved the blade head with my hand ( or hit it on your palm) and it was fine after that.
1821369
it worked as a very good trimmer with a close trim but it stopped working after three uses. I bought a Conair to replace.
1865007
Mine does the same. I don't think it is an error, just a change since the trimmer continues to work.
1550729
Yep, it just starts spinning as soon as there's power! Make sure the cover's on and turned clockwise so the slots and tabs lock in to place! It shouldn't start grinding away until the cover is sealed.