How well does the bump-feed work? I am replacing my existing trimmer because I have to rewind the spool every 3 or 4 minutes.
1814477
I have only used the trimmer ounce but had no trouble at all with the bump feed.
1814478
Very well so far, I have used the trimmer about 10-12 times since I bought it. The best thing I did was to get some nice heavy duty line from Lowes. The line that comes with this trimmer is garbage.
612030
I have used mine only 10 times and har had it for a few months but the cord rewind works like a champ. Best stay out of the way of it or you might get whipped.
456826
You are very welcome! In opinion. .it is well worth it.On my longer haired dogs my trimmer takes a beating.it has gotten put knots & tangles.In fact, my pld one would have been stillcworking if it were not that my older dog Charlottle gets so messy, and had a really bad tangle that took awhile and it finally gave our after a year and a half.Like I said, I am rough on the trimmer.It should last aclot longer.Tge second one I have is over a year and still in great condition.It is lightweight& fits easy in your hand.If the blade gets too warm...stop ut for a few mins.and wipediwn w/a cotton ball (not soaked) of alcohol. I hope they never stop making this trimmer! :) You are very welcome! In opinion. .it is well worth it.On my longer haired dogs my trimmer takes a beating.it has gotten put knots & tangles.In fact, my pld one would have been stillcworking if it were not that my older dog Charlottle gets so messy, and had a really bad tangle that took awhile and it finally gave our after a year and a half.Like I said, I am rough on the trimmer.It should last aclot longer.Tge second one I have is over a year and still in great condition.It is lightweight& fits easy in your hand.If the blade gets too warm...stop ut for a few mins.and wipediwn w/a cotton... » Read More You are very welcome! In opinion. .it is well worth it.On my longer haired dogs my trimmer takes a beating.it has gotten put knots & tangles.In fact, my pld one would have been stillcworking if it were not that my older dog Charlottle gets so messy, and had a really bad tangle that took awhile and it finally gave our after a year and a half.Like I said, I am rough on the trimmer.It should last aclot longer.Tge second one I have is over a year and still in great condition.It is lightweight& fits easy in your hand.If the blade gets too warm...stop ut for a few mins.and wipediwn w/a cotton ball (not soaked) of alcohol. I hope they never stop making this trimmer! :) « Show Less
1815814
Yes bump head. Pretty easy to restring. I would go with a tanaka trimmer tho..
1701037
I have not had a problem with my trimmer and I wonder if there is just something NOT RIGHT with the trimmer you got. You might return it with the reason and have them replace it if they will???????? I hate it when things don't work right!
1955796
The cutter head holds two pieces of string that you load one at a time. It is not bump to feed. I HATE the bump to feed systems. This single piece loader head is much better
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.
1815815
Yes bump head.Pretty easy to restring.I would go with a tanaka trimmer tho..
768709
The trimmer line will not advance automatically. You have to manually take off the trimmer replacement head and manually unwrap the line and then string it through the head while trying to keep the line from unraveling from around the trimmer head. I true pain in the rear. if you want to be very frustrated and not be able to use it to trim, but need a great paperweight in the garage, then buy it. I am putting mine out on the curb for garbage pickup tommorow.
254553
I used it most of last summer and I've used it 4 times so far this years all on the original spool. I don't have any chain link on my property and my house is small but I've been extremely surprised, in a pleasant way, about how long the spool has lasted. When I bought it I also got 3 pre-wound spools. I'm sure I'll have to break them out at some point but haven't gotten there yet.
238616
If you are using the pre-rolled spools its pretty easy. Put the end of the trimmer string thru the hole in the side of the spool housing, slip the spool into the housing making sure the right side is up. (Will say on spool). Replace the cap. Push button on side of hoiding and release enough string to reach cutting blade and that's it.
530683
I have not timed it but get a pretty long time out of it....can almost 2 mows (blowings) out of it...I love it and have the string trimmer too so I just swap out the battery....still happy with my battery tools...
731333
Yes The metal guide works best after the first established cut has been made. especially if you adjust it to the trench setting . What took an hour with a string trimmer takes only 15 minutes and looks nicer. I have not regretted this purchase . Makes me look like I know what I'm doing.
705289
I have owned a B&D; trimmer for 12 years and always wound my own spools. I have never had any problems with the spools I wound. Saves bucks.
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.
1317069
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?
2071906
Not real great as an edger. It will work but you won't get a nice clean cut. I have used up almost six spools and had to re-spool two of them. (original spool plus extra 3 pack) Wish there was a little more line on the spools but not to bad when it comes to re-spooling.