I was having this issue with a corded trimmer with the bump feed not working. The silicon spray lubricant actually resolved my issue too. So thanks for the idea. Saved me tossing in the trash and buying a new one.
Hey Mike and thanks for your question. There’s nothing that says it needs to be, but it couldn’t hurt to put an edge on it if that was your preference. Take care!
The fact that we need to do this lubrication & the fact that this is not in the manuals of thousands of different models of string trimmers over the past 30 years means that this engineered method & design of string advancement is not really a good invention at all. It seems iffy at best especially as the wear, tear & age of the trimmer advances itself. 04/30/24
Hi… I would check the string and make sure you don’t have a tangle that’s not allowing the string to advance. There is an adjustable string blade on the outside of the guard that keeps the string at the proper length. Good luck!
The short answer is yes but it is a heavier line and it MAY cause some issues down the road after extended use because the motor is designed to use the .065 Don’t think I go much heavier than that though. Give us an update after you’ve used it for a while and let us know how it worked out for you. Thanks for reaching out and take care!
Do you soak your line in water before using it? Stihl says it can make the line last longer because it hardens it, theres lots of videos out there covering this topic
Hate to hear you’re having issues. Unfortunately I’m not sure what’s going on there and my only advice would be to return it for a replacement if your still inside the return window. Sorry I couldn’t be more help. Good luck with your issue and take care!
@@esain1 the fact that you cared enough to respond was enough thank you. Is the shin guards supposed to have a place where it cuts the excess line or no?
