How To Use A Two-Hole Weed Eater: A Quick And Easy Guide
If you're a first-timer in weed whacking, especially if you recently had your Kikiyu turf installed, you might find changing the string a bit more challenging than expected. However, the process is quite simple once you're sure of what you're doing, and you'll see that you can string a weed eater with two holes. By following the guide below and maybe a few practices, you can easily say stringing your weed eater is like getting candy from a baby.
However, before going through the entire process, you must acknowledge that specific issues and problems may arise if you make a couple of mistakes here and there. It makes the process frustrating, but with a bit of perseverance and multiple tries, you'll eventually master it in no time.
1. Prepare Your String
Your string length will have to depend on the size of your weed eater. You can do a bit of "eyeballing" at this step. However, if you have not yet bought a trimmer line, make sure the string's width is the right fit for your weed eater. Check out the manufacturer's website or instruction manual for your weed eater to know which size width to use.
2. Switch the Weed Eater Off
Ensuring your weed eater is off ensures you don't accidentally burn yourself if you change the string right after cutting. Also, be wary of the gearbox; best to wait until it cools down. You will find where the line sticks out underneath the weed eater - called the retaining cap. You can either press both cap sides and lift it or click a single side to open.
3. Locate the Starter Hole
Now that the cap is off, it's time to insert the string. Find your string's center and fold it in half on both sides. Then, place the middle point into the starter notch pull with all your might. Tightly wrap the string around the cap.
4. Two Holes
For two-holed weed eaters, you will have to follow the directional arrows found on the cap and wrap the string in that direction. To avoid any unwanted jam, you might want to use straight rows in stringing. Once you have 5 inches of line left, snap the retainer back to keep it in place. Remember to do the same process for both string ends.
5. Place the String on Both Holes
Once you've done step four, take the string from the retainer and insert them through the two holes you'll find on the head of the weed eater. Then, return the pool into the weed eater head and attach back the retaining cap. After this, you're good to go!
Trimmer Line That Doesn't Break
Unfortunately, all trimmer lines, or any other items, wear down eventually from frequent use. It's normal for it to break, but trimmer lines do wear out faster than you often expect if you cut through thick weeds or hard surfaces, including walls and rocks. Another factor is when the line is spinning too fast.
But there has to be a way to make them last longer, right? Yes! With the following techniques below, you can make sure your string lasts for several cuts, and your problem will only be winding the pool a couple of times a year. Keep in mind these three things to make your string trimmer last longer.
1. Weed-eating Techniques
The way you use your weed eater can also be why your strings don't last that long. Remember to keep the string parallel to the ground when you tap the spool and feed more lines. This way, you can prevent the line from hitting rocks or dirt. Also, listen to the string trimmer's sound-you will hear if it needs a new string.
2. Spool Size
Spool lengths aren't identical for all trimmer lines, and this may affect a line's effectivity and life other than its diameter before buying a new one. For your benefit, trimmers can carry various strings, so always get the bigger one as you shop. You can even have a larger aftermarket spool head despite manufacturers not mentioning it on the packaging.
3. Type of String
Consider the size of your string, brand, style, and length when making your string last longer. One main limiting factors are your string size. Check your instruction manual or the recommended manufacturer sting size for your weed eater.
One last tip is never to leave your string under direct sunlight. During the months of summer, soak your line in the water! It will prevent heat deterioration, making sure your string is always ready for some weed whacking.