The joy of gardening is dampened when the string on the grass trimmer constantly breaks. Before you finally get overwhelmed by this constant annoyance, read this guide. This means that a mowing line on a brush cutter lasts longer.
Why does the grass trimmer line keep breaking and how can I prevent this?
To prevent the grass trimmer line from constantly breaking, you should wind it medium loosely and slightly offset, use wet threads or choose edged thread made of aluminum polyamide. Thoroughly cleaning the thread head can also help.
Wind up the grass trimmer line correctly – not too tight and not too loose
Commercially available, good quality grass trimmers work with a reusable spool in the string mowing head. Once the thread is used up, the costs are limited to purchasing a new mowing thread, which is wound onto the spool. To ensure that the wire does not constantly break, the winding technique is crucial. This is what you should pay attention to.
- Wrapped too loosely: mowing line tightens, fuses with the spool and breaks
- Wrapped too tightly: mowing line is not tracked, gets stuck and tears
To find the perfect winding, we looked over the shoulders of garden professionals. Where grass trimmers are used every day, the thread is wound medium loose with a small reserve. In addition, trimmer experts do not guide the wire straight as an arrow, like on a spool of sewing thread, but rather slightly offset and in a diamond shape.
Wet mowing line lasts longer – this is how it works
If a grass trimmer line constantly breaks even though it is perfectly wound, the material has lost its elasticity. This problem mainly occurs with new mowing threads or those that have been stored for too long. This is how a mowing wire lasts longer:
- Soak newly purchased or long-stored mowing line
- Place in water for 24 to 36 hours before first use
Various grass trimmers work with a string mowing head, the wire of which cannot be replaced separately from the spool. In this case, place the wound coil in the water for about 2 days.
Edged thread is tough
The quality of the thread material significantly influences stability and service life. Therefore, when purchasing a new mowing line, do not just pay attention to the correct strength. Choose a wire made of aluminum polyamide (€22.00 at Amazon) with at least three edges and a noticeably rough surface.
Tip
If a grass trimmer breaks down because the line doesn't keep up, solve the problem with a thorough cleaning. Remove the thread head and disassemble the component. Remove dirt, small stones and twigs as they block the coil. Then put the mowing head back together.
