- Wind the trimmer line correctly - not too tight and not too loose
- Wet mowing line lasts longer - this is how it works
- Edged thread is tough
The joy of gardening is dampened when the line on the lawn trimmer keeps breaking. Before you finally get overwhelmed by this constant annoyance, read this guide. This is how a mowing line lasts longer on the brush cutter.
If the thread is too tight or too loose, it breaks quickly
Wind the trimmer line correctly - not too tight and not too loose
Commercially available, good-quality lawn trimmers (€88.00) work with a reusable coil in the line mowing head. When the line is used up, the cost is limited to purchasing new line that is wound onto the spool. To ensure that the wire does not constantly tear, the winding technique is crucial. You should pay attention to this.
- Winding too loose: Line will pull tight, fusing with the spool and breaking
- Wrapped too tightly: Mowing line is not fed, jams and tears
To find out the perfect winding, we looked over the shoulders of garden professionals. Where grass trimmers are used every day, the line is wound medium loosely with a small reserve. In addition, trimmer experts do not guide the wire in a straight line, like on a spool of sewing thread, but slightly offset and in a diamond shape.
Wet mowing line lasts longer - this is how it works
If a lawn trimmer line keeps breaking, even though it is wound perfectly, the material has lost its elasticity. This problem mainly occurs with new mowing lines or those that have been stored for too long. How a mowing wire lasts longer:
- Soak newly purchased or long-stored mowing line
- Soak in water for 24 to 36 hours before first use
Various lawn trimmers work with a line mowing head whose wire cannot be replaced separately from the spool. In this case, put the wound coil into the water for about 2 days.
Edged thread is tough
The quality of the thread material has a significant influence on stability and service life. Therefore, when purchasing a new mowing line, do not just pay attention to the right strength. Grab a wire made of aluminum-polyamide with at least three edges and a rough surface that you can feel.
tips
If a lawn trimmer goes on strike because the line isn't coming up, solve the problem with a thorough cleaning. Remove the line head and disassemble the component. Remove dirt, small stones and twigs as they will block the coil. Then put the mowing head back together.