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Makita Grass Strimmer IssuesUpdated 7 hours ago

Grass Strimmer Line Will Not Feed


Line-feed faults are among the most common issues experienced with trimmers.


Possible Causes

  • Incorrect spool installation.
  • Tangled trimmer line.
  • Worn spool assembly.
  • Incorrect line diameter.


Resolution

  • Re-spool the line correctly.
  • Replace damaged line.
  • Inspect spool mechanism for wear.
  • Use the recommended line specification.

Correct loading procedures will prevent most line feed problems.

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