How easy or difficult is it to switch back &amp; forth between this and a string head? I'd need this for open lawns. I need trim line for everything else.
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I switch as needed: clamp the lower shaft in a soft-jaw vise, rotate the head off, put the other head on - 2 minutes? Just don't lose the nuts.
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What I had to do was basically create a "single use" don't waste your time trying to upload a bunch of string for multiple uses, what I did was I bought an extra piece and I would tie knots in 2 pieces, I could do my small lawn usually without using the back up, but loading with extra line won't work it just spews out, but if you tie a knot with 2 pieces and put it in, have a back up cap for quick replace you should be good for small jobs, hope this helps
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Yes, then it becomes just like any other string trimmer. Works great. This is one of the best gadgets on the market, You just have to clean the grass out of it. That is important. If this one wears out, I will buy another.
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I think left-handed users will like it. I'm righty but switch hands with it - it's NOT lightweight. Not heavy either I'd say, but 20 mins. is a lot to hold it in one hand. If you look at the 3rd photo on the Amazon listing, you'll see the "model" is using the trimmer left-handed. It changes how you'll approach what you 're cutting. Look at the pic and you can imagine how holding it right-handed would change the orientation. How the string guard mounts causes this.There is an ambidextrous thumb-operated safety, and the head swivels either way. The 2nd photo shows the trimmer as an edger - left-handed too. I think left-handed users will like it. I'm righty but switch hands with it - it's NOT lightweight. Not heavy either I'd say, but 20 mins. is a lot to hold it in one hand. If you look at the 3rd photo on the Amazon listing, you'll see the "model" is using the trimmer left-handed. It changes how you'll approach what you 're cutting. Look at the pic and you can imagine how holding it right-handed would change the orientation. How the string guard mounts causes this.There is an ambidextrous thumb-operated safety, and the head swivels either way. The 2nd photo... » Read More I think left-handed users will like it. I'm righty but switch hands with it - it's NOT lightweight. Not heavy either I'd say, but 20 mins. is a lot to hold it in one hand. If you look at the 3rd photo on the Amazon listing, you'll see the "model" is using the trimmer left-handed. It changes how you'll approach what you 're cutting. Look at the pic and you can imagine how holding it right-handed would change the orientation. How the string guard mounts causes this.There is an ambidextrous thumb-operated safety, and the head swivels either way. The 2nd photo shows the trimmer as an edger - left-handed too. « Show Less
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The string advance on my model works well; I've had no problems. I found the Husqvarna Trimmers videos on Youtube very useful and informative. Another good source of help is Husqvarna Customer Service. The phone number is listed on their website.
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Basically assembled but requires putting the grass shield on around the trimmer head and snapping the string cartridge into place. The handle for this model is all one piece molded construction. The line will normally run for months before it is all used up.
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The string advances manually, to advance the string all you have to do is push a button on the opposite side of the string and pull on the string. This unit has only one string and it all depends on what you are trimming. If you trim along rocks or concrete the string will have to be advanced more often. It has plenty of power and the battery lasts quite a long time between charging.
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I have not used up my first spool, but from what I have read, you CAN re-spool the line. That will certainly save us some cash for sure. YouTube has many videos showing how to re-spool. Not sure if there is one for Worx weed trimmers, but it should follow the same methods as others.
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I ended up just going back to a string head because other than cutting open grass the gator head is worthless. I don't think it was a big deal to change
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It is very hard to do. It has a hard time cutting through any grass. Is there a way to keep it on while using it? I know there is a safety feature with it, but it is hard to hold both buttons down to keep it running at the same time.
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There is a learning curve. You start from a base closest to the cord and go farther away from the origin of the cord, rotating rows to and from that area. I like having the cord over my shoulder. I have used gas mowers and they are more powerful but far heavier. For a normal lawn, (I have a house on an acre of land with bahia) I would not trade the electric .
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Hello Elizabeth - The trimmer has a handle switch and a trigger switch: you grab the handle switch and then push the trigger switch which will activate the trimmer until you release the handle switch; when you release the handle switch, the trigger switch will snap back into the off position.
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Look up stringing a horsebow on yt. I use the step over method. It's hard as hell to string. You better be 1 strong mofo lol.
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The trimmer has NO locking position that allows the tool to stay on without holding the trigger. The trimmer is great. I have 12 bushes that need to be trimmed a few times during their growing season. It is a pleasure to use the trimmer without an attached powercord to get in the way. No effort at all to use. I feel the tool is safer then a wired trimmer.
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The only way I have used it as a trimmer is with the string whip in the normal position with a slight tilt and working to the side. Essentially it completely removes all above ground grass from the border you are working against to several inches back from the border. Not the best of solutions for this use! My daughter has a less expensive brand with a flexible drive shaft that you can shift the head so it is vertical. That works better obviously but it is not as rugged as the Husqvarna with the solid drive shaft.
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I bought a heavy duty .95 diameter line and it worked great with the head. It's worked great for me and the heavy duty line I seldom have to change. No problems. I hope this helps.
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The unit I have has two trimmer lines, and if you measure the length and cut as per instructions, it is not difficult, but does require patience...The machine has exceeded my expectations both as a brush cutter (metal blade) and string trimmer.