The Heron Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 I have just bought a new mcgregor strimmer and it will not feed the nylon lines out I have tried rewinding the lines back on the spool but it makes no difference, any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) Have a look on YOUTUBE, just a thought you are winding the line in the correct direction? Edited June 14, 2020 by blackbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 You have to give the spool a sharp tap on hard surface to make it unwind like blackbird statue make sure you have put line back right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbuster Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) As above, have a look on the tube. Make sure the lines are wound the correct way and not overlapping. As stated most need the head to be tapped on the ground when it’s spinning, this releases the lock and centrifugal force does the rest👍 Edited June 14, 2020 by foxbuster Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 have you over filled the spool ?.......... 3/4 revs sharp tap on the ground cord in the wrong way round............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Take it down the tip & buy a STIHL 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringDon Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, blackbird said: Take it down the tip & buy a STIHL husqvarna 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbuster Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Here we go🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny long shanks Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Thumbs up for the husky 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 1 hour ago, The Heron said: I have just bought a new mcgregor strimmer and it will not feed the nylon lines out I have tried rewinding the lines back on the spool but it makes no difference, any ideas? Did the new McGregor come with instructions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, foxbuster said: As above, have a look on the tube. Make sure the lines are wound the correct way and not overlapping. As stated most need the head to be tapped on the ground when it’s spinning, this releases the lock and centrifugal force does the rest👍 Like foxbuster said make sure it’s at least 1/2 throttle & give it a good tap on hard ground, failing that get a goat 🐐 Edited June 14, 2020 by blackbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heron Posted June 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Did the new McGregor come with instructions? Yes but the wife put it together that's why reading some of the replies above I am going to look on you tube also she has thrown the box along with the instructions away 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, The Heron said: Yes but the wife put it together that's why reading some of the replies above I am going to look on you tube also she has thrown the box along with the instructions away 😭 Oh dear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartyboy Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 If it’s wound on to tight to the spool or sometimes over filled, it binds itself and won’t feed out, snapping at the outlet eye instead. But most likely spooled on the wrong direction though I’ve used strimmers before that didn’t have an auto feed, instead you had to stop the machine, open it up and manually pull line out 😮 Buy a Stihl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 27 minutes ago, The Heron said: Yes but the wife put it together that's why reading some of the replies above I am going to look on you tube also she has thrown the box along with the instructions away 😭 thats what god did on the 6th day when he made ..."wife" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbuster Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Couldn’t resist, throw it and any huskies in the stingies and get a Stihl🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heron Posted June 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Thanks everyone pigeonwatch top place again👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Honda 4 stroke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 28 minutes ago, billytheghillie said: Honda 4 stroke wot a 4 stroke strimmer.................???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Must admit I had that problem with a big Stihl with a proper Stihl auto feed head. Got sick it it and bought a different head, can't mind the name but Oregon make them and u just slide pre cut bit of Strimmer line in. Works well no hassles and thick 4 or 5mm line so not getting wore down too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Need a big engine to run 5mm strimmer line. I have a Ryobi 24cc two smoke bought some special square section yellow and black shakespear strimmer line because it's supposed to last and cut better. It does but strimmer can just to say cope with its extra size and weight over thin round wire. Let us know how you get on Heron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussexboy Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 If you need the instruction book it can be downloaded from Argos support. I don’t know which model you have but there are several available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 10 hours ago, ditchman said: wot a 4 stroke strimmer.................???????? Yes, been around quite a few years now. The 4 stroke strimmers are supposed to be good. https://global.honda/innovation/technology/power/4-stroke-engine-GX-picturebook.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 a oil immersed cam belt ...well i never............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heron Posted June 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 9 hours ago, figgy said: Need a big engine to run 5mm strimmer line. I have a Ryobi 24cc two smoke bought some special square section yellow and black shakespear strimmer line because it's supposed to last and cut better. It does but strimmer can just to say cope with its extra size and weight over thin round wire. Let us know how you get on Heron. Line on the spool put on in the wrong direction now works a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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