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By Liam Parker

How long should trimmer line last?

It lasted about 2 months, but that was heavy use. If you are doing large weeks, hit a lot of fences, of course it will last less time. I would think with a small city yard, it would last a whole summer.

Why does my trimmer line keep coming out?

If this cap is broken or worn out over time, it can malfunction, causing too much line to feed out when you bump it. Depending on its damage, it could be getting hung up as it tries to return, allowing the line to continuously advance. To replace it, simply remove and replace the bump cap with a new one.

Why does my strimmer line keep jamming?

The line of a Weed Eater trimmer head won’t advance if it is too short because not enough centrifugal force acts on it. That situation can happen if you don’t tap the head often enough or the line becomes sheared by a piece of wire or a root.

How do you replace the line on a yard machine trimmer?

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Step 1: Prepare the new string trimmer line. Step 2: Disassemble the cutting head. Step 3: Insert the string trimmer line. Step 4: Loop the ends and close the loop. Step 5: Wind the line around the wheel. Step 6: Replace the spring. Step 7: Feed the string trimmer line through the eyelets.