how to get trimmer to accelerate without shutting off
1015640
Make sure you follow the instructions regarding the throttle. If it is in the wrong position it will shut off.
1015641
Once the engine speed reaches a certain level, the engine can run without the spinning head turning. Make sure that the choke is in the fully open position.
658246
I've had this problem too. On mine, the button that releases the trimmer gets stuck to the side position and I have to "reset" the button to the middle position or the trimmer will not stay shut.
845643
If you start it and it starts speeding up, just turn it off and then hit the red button and it will do the constant speed. I think it does this because perhaps we hit the green button when turning it on and it speeds up. So just stop and restart with red button and it will be fine.
1865136
It does not. To keep the trimmer running the trigger must be squeezed which is no problem for me and I believe that a "lock on" feature can be harmful. This trimmer is outstanding and light weight, the best that I have ever owned.
2099862
John,How do get the trim line to come out of your trimmer's head? Mine requires me to pull the trigger 20 times each time I want to advance it or I have to do it manually.
668530
It depends on how long you keep it going. It starts at 0. Shut it off at desired ppm. I have a hard time getting over 10 ppm
2270184
It is only active when the blade is running at full RPM. Shuts off when the blade stops. No switches.
1446059
With mine to first start it, turn it to full choak, and to a lower speed and pull once. Keep on lower speed but switch to half choak and pull, and it should start. May need to repeat a couple times.
99661
It has a "lock out" feature, meaning the trigger cannot be accidentally depressed without first "unlocking" the safety. There is NO provision to keep the trigger depressed while using the trimmer.
2075302
Follow the procedure on the starting label..... choke on, push priming bulb until it is full of fuel, then pull starter until the engine attempt to fire. Then choke off. The problem from there is that the saw wants a pretty full throttle for the remaining pulls until it starts. I stick my right foot in the throttle/handle area so that it engages the throttle (and holds the saw down securely). I have had no problems starting the unit employing this method.
1213305
No, this model dont have idle control. Most generator with idle control will be very expensive!
1213308
Sorry to say this unit does not have idle control. It runs at a constant 3600 RPM regardless of load. As the electrical load increases the motor loads up but remains are a relatively constant speed all the time. Only "inverter" type and some expensive non inverter types have idle control. Non inverter types are like the miller bobcat welder generators where they come to speed when the load demands and are not really supposed to be used as standby generators.
1500785
I have not had any issues with this so far. I slow my machine down some and that seems to be the trick. Hope that helps!
1620928
I pull it to the setting of 20 (highest) then give a light snug pull, and off it comes. Then putting it back on. The contour of shape shows back and front easily. (line up the groove, and push it on when both sides are lined up. *what nice about this trimmer is when it is running "powered on" the setting locks and does not move. Very cool feature!
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.
2222250
You can set the drag with the nut on the side (where the manual crank handle goes). I would imagine this would be very frustrating to do with a live load hanging from one end. One slight move and the battery is crashing down full speed. Never had a heavy load hanging from it to test this theory though - it's just a guess based on pulling the cable out by hand.
898049
I know this feature can be turned on or off, but I can't remember off the top of my head how. All I know is mine always vibrates when it reads the correct yardage. I suggest revueing the owners manual.