Anyone have issues with their string only being ejected from the spool about an inch long? Seems to take a long time to trim a small yard.
2028793
I have always had to extend the string manually. That is, I pushed the knob on the end of the "Automatic" feeder while holding the unit upside down in my hands, and putting extraction tension on the string. If I pulled out too much, I just let the automatic trimmer blade cut it to length. I figured that is sloppy engineering to have a poor auto feed. Yet, it does not matter to me any more. I threw away the entire device when they discontinued the only feature that made the trimmer better than Black and Decker. They no longer have the 6 amp hour battery. AND, Black and decker now has a longer lasting battery, even though rated at less AH. Sorry, Greenworks! That is why we have competition. Somebody else has a better product. The UGLY thing is, I have no less than 6 non-interchangeable different company made chargers on my wall. That is planed product security, and a loophole in customer service.
2028794
I just threw mine in the trash. Sorry you had to learn, like me, what a piece of crap this is - it's basically a drill on the end of a pole, that swings a string that never spools out like it should. I kept modifying it, to just work AT ALL - I finally gave up.
1648677
Sometimes it doesn't feed properly, but most of the time the line feeds properly so you can keep on working. My experience is that when the line gets pulled really tight the line welds itself to the spooled line and you have to pull that apart. IHMO, overall it is the best trimmer I ever used. I like the single line as the double lines seem to use up a lot of line and you're constantly changing the spool. It is hard to find in the local stores, so I've order a couple (over the past few years) from Amazon.
445126
Bang the hub of the string trimmer, gently on grass with motor running, cutter on edge of safety shield will cut string to proper length. Good luck, Frank
254555
I bought the trimmer last summer, used until November, and a few times this spring. I haven't had to replace the string yet. It autofeeds appropriately.....not too long or too short. Compared to my last cordless trimmer from B&D;, this one is much lighter and better.
624797
My main complaint with this spool is that it only has one line feed. Can I buy a spool with 2? The single line feed seems to just swirl the grass around but not cut it so well - I think this would be solved by a double feed.
1802157
Each of the ribbon posts have a large lip on the end of them. You do not need that lip, so I suggest that you cut off that lip, and the spool will come right off of the post.
1589548
I haven't unspooled the entire roll, but so far, mine has been spliced twice on the roll. That wasn't an issue for me, but you may be pressing your luck to get that long a piece with this seller, as I've seen other posts about splices on the roll.
1531691
I'm sure you can buy string, wind it yourself and save money, but I'm not so sure the string will auto feed as well as if you were to buy the pre-wound spools. Haven't had the trimmer long enough to try it.
1676091
On mine you unscrew the collar (outer ring) and the spool just slides off. I seem to remember that the first time I tried to get the collar off it was really stuck, even had a few strong friends try but no luck. I was afraid I'd break it & took it back to the dealer - figured if he broke it he'd make it right. He really strained but eventually it started to turn, I think a gorilla must have tightened it at the factory. Once I got the collar loose I put a little Vaseline on it and haven't had a problem since.
924205
I ordered it from amazon and it was no good. Either buy string in bulk and take to a lawn mower repair shop and have them wind it for you. Or go to menards and buy. Them
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.
1298243
I had no problem fitting my Stihl, but I am now running it with two lines instead of four to get the line speed up, and I am cutting my replacement lines an inch longer. For me two longer lines are better than four short ones.
1918325
I'm not an expert. I did give this thing a low star rating, and a B&D; representative contacted me. Maybe if you do the same, someone from B&D; will contact you. Or try their website. I'm still pretty frustrated with this thing. I bought some bulk line and wound the existing spool, and it's semi-functional. Good luck.
465571
Not too sure which piece you are referring to. If it is behind the front skirt you are are referring to the spool. The line should come off freely. If you are talking about the skirt it should just unscrew. Reply if you have any more information.
1632581
I tried restringing the original spool and it didn't work well . . . unwound too fast and wasted lots of string I found it much easier and less expensive to just replace the entire spool. These spools last quite a while.
1977461
Sorry to hear that you are having problems. Thus far, I have not experienced what you describe. In fact, I've been amazed at the cutting power of the line/string. Had some tough, tall, thatched patches of grass that the line cut right through without mishap of any kind. Sorry not to be of more assistance. You might consider calling the manufacturer to troubleshoot for any probable defects.
1634853
If you are talking about the actual trimmer spool...I did not have any luck doing so. You can get a different attachment though. Fyi, my original trimmer had isn't that bad...just hard to pull off the cap to replace the line.