Would a faulty spring cause the bump feed not to function? Also, would the spring if faulty cause the cap and string reel to pop off?
1860937
i cannot answer because i have not come across that problem...everything is running fine...sorry
1860938
Worked great, I love it. I didn't have any problems with it. I've had it over a year great.
1976805
Have had no issues like that - actually no issues at all with the unit. I'm sure you have already but I would make sure the cable didn't get off the spool, if it is bound up that could cause the problem. <edit> Appears I had the same general idea as previous poster.
1653494
Two out of three that I have bought have done this. I took one apart, and the spring was stuck down. I popped the spring back to normal, and the valve properly works now. You can also test if the valve is not switching off by just blowing air into it with your mouth. If air passes, the spring inside the valve is probably not working.
1918323
Bought the GH3000 from a big box store. Worked fine the first season. The second season it would not feed line. So I opened up the line feed unit and found the line on the reel was fused together. The line was not useable. Picked up the replacement line and reel. Popped it in. I trimmed for about 5 minutes and the reel was empty. I realized that this design is very poor and cheap materials.I decided to make my own fix.- remove the reel cap- remove the line reel and discard- take a hose clamp place it over the center post- take a piece of line and thread it though the clamp and both ends out the line hole- tighten the clamp- snap the cap back onYou back in business! Bought the GH3000 from a big box store. Worked fine the first season. The second season it would not feed line. So I opened up the line feed unit and found the line on the reel was fused together. The line was not useable. Picked up the replacement line and reel. Popped it in. I trimmed for about 5 minutes and the reel was empty. I realized that this design is very poor and cheap materials.I decided to make my own fix.- remove the reel cap- remove the line reel and discard- take a hose clamp place it over the center post- take a piece of line and thread it... » Read More Bought the GH3000 from a big box store. Worked fine the first season. The second season it would not feed line. So I opened up the line feed unit and found the line on the reel was fused together. The line was not useable. Picked up the replacement line and reel. Popped it in. I trimmed for about 5 minutes and the reel was empty. I realized that this design is very poor and cheap materials.I decided to make my own fix.- remove the reel cap- remove the line reel and discard- take a hose clamp place it over the center post- take a piece of line and thread it though the clamp and both ends out the line hole- tighten the clamp- snap the cap back onYou back in business! « Show Less
1392046
If your spool is new, you should bump it on the ground while it is moving. Just press the trigger, then bump it on the ground. If your spool has fresh string put into it, you might have one of two problems. 1. chance that you didn't wind the string correctly or 2. the heat of the head might have fused the string together in which case you will have to go into the head and free the fused string.
1197300
Have run 350 tubes of DAP 3.0 and gesilicon II - no issues and controlled feed.It's not presurized but the squeeze is just automated. If you have too small a hole, you may cause exploding. Did not happen with this gun but I've had it happen with Ryobe. Again I believe hole was too small.
1108347
The line that comes with the reel is backing with level fly line. I recommend gettin WF6f fly line and new backing to reeplace the stock line. keep the stock line as a backup.
1977464
Very simple system, I've never had a problem other than occasional string breaking. It only releases new line when you stop and start trimmer so if you just hold trigger it will not feed new line. (Use trigger to operate trimmer in shorter bursts in stead of just constant running)
927046
It certainly could be, especially if you changed string gauge without filing the nut. Another culprit could be an incomplete setup. Check this out:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7luUzgDwwcs
169851
I would first try adjusting the neck tension rod with the head under the plastic plate just about the nut of the fret board. I would be very reluctant to try to deepen the cuts in the nut, you'll probably end up with fret buzz. A machine shop should be able to straighten the bend of the bridge that the strings rest on. You might also research a replacement bridge system that is either adjustable or just simply lower. I was fortunate that mine cam to me pretty close to perfect. Mine has a great action. Good luck, DOC.
600812
I wouldn't know how to fix it. I have two. The silicone washer under the cap fell off,reason unknown. I called Bodum and they sent a replacement right away. I would suggest you call their customer service and advise them the problem. I'm sure they will take care of the problem. Other than the minor problem, they work great.
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.
1839238
So for those of you that got the bump to engage. What did you do when it finally worked? I have tried all kinds of crazy things. Tempted to return. GRRRR
1661452
Yes, but I would replace it. Don't know how long it was been spooled on the reel.
2195175
I'm at that stage too, after about 4 years. There seems to be a lot of play on the reel on the gear side. I'm a mechanical engineer and I can't figure out how to get the frame apart to see if the reel needs a bushing or something to make it tigher on it's axis, but the no-fastener assembly has me baffled. Mine is little different than yours, it is more rectangular, flat top but the same otherwise. I will buy a new one if necessary because I welded a frame up for this one to attach it rigidly to the corner of the house.
13320
I had no issues with mine. If it got put on a little cock-eyed and the threads aren't lined up right, it could seem stuck. I wish I could help. Maybe a local camera store could give you more help without ruining your threads. Good luck.
1347016
The linkage may be in the right holes,but its the springs that would control the surge, it sounds to me like you put in the springs wrong,forgot to hook them up or lost one.