How to prevent a cutting line from breaking? – A PUZZLE

Imagine the scene: you’ve spent over an hour mowing your lawn to get it back to its state of repair, so far so good. The final touch is to work the trimmer/brushcutter along the edge of the lawn. However, halfway through the trimophase, the line breaks.

Nothing is more frustrating than missing the final hurdle!

While it’s inevitable that your trimmer line will break at some point, there are steps you can take to reduce the frequency of trimmer line breaks. A broken trimmer line is fairly easy to replace, but you can save time and money by knowing why trimmer lines break and three tips to keep your trimmer line running smoothly.

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Three Common Causes of Clipper Line Breakage

Contact with an object in the lawn or along the edge of the lawn is the most common cause of mower cable breakage. If the cutting head strikes a wall, sidewalk, stone or other object, the risk of breakage is much higher. The cutting lines must be able to rotate freely; otherwise, a stress point will form in the wire, possibly leading to breakage. You should stay away from stationary objects as much as reasonably possible to avoid this.

Another preventable cause of trimmer line breakage is the use of incorrect replacement parts. Manufacturers design mowers with specifications that owners must follow. If you need a part for a trimmer, make sure it’s designed by the original manufacturer or is a suitable alternative.

In particular, you will find that there are different thicknesses of cutting line available on the market, most commonly: 1.5mm, 1.6mm, 2.4mm and 3mm. Check the instructions that came with your trimmer or brushcutter to determine which one you need.

Finally, wear from frequent use eventually breaks the cutting line. Store your trimmer in a shed or garage over the winter to prevent corrosion from causing exposed areas of the trimmer head.

Clean your mower

After each cut, take the time to clean the cutting head and remove any debris from the line. Either way, a clean brushcutter will perform much better than a brushcutter stuck in mud and grass. Clogged trimmer heads often interrupt the line feed mechanism that maintains proper line tension.

clearance is good

It’s not going to take up the rest of the afternoon, but make sure there’s enough line play to prevent the line from getting too tight. A stiff line is much more likely to break than a line cut too loosely. Many manufacturers design trimmer heads with an edge that cuts off excess trimmer line.

Reuse manufacturer’s cut line.

We can’t stress this enough: if your trimmer line breaks, buy an OEM replacement line. In addition, the replacement line must be compatible with the model designed by the original manufacturer. Some trimmer models do heavy-duty jobs for lawn care businesses, while other trimmer models handle the trimming jobs of an average homeowner.

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