Trimmer heads include a cutting element, a special rod, a mover and a control mechanism with a handle. The site is intended for mowing grass on the court yard and garden plots. The compactness of the device and the convenience of control allow you to do quality work in the most inaccessible places. Using this unit, you can also trim bushes and a young garden. Adjustable elements allow you to set the required grass cut height on lawns and platforms.
When choosing trimmer heads pay attention to the following parameters:
- Power indicator.
- Mass device.
- Type of food.
- The placement of the engine, which is either top or bottom.
- A kind of cutting part.
- Type of boom.
Classification by type of line feed
Husqvarna trimmer heads are subdivided according to the method of feeding the fishing line, namely:
- Manual type. The supply of fishing line in this embodiment occurs by a mechanical method. To lengthen the cord, you will need to stop the device and stretch the edges of the cutting part with your hands.
- Semiautomatic device. Such instances allow the replacement of the cord without touching the head of the earth’s surface. This option is feasible using a special key and an anchor mechanism, which makes it possible to extend the working part of the fishing line due to centrifugal action. It is important that the whole procedure is carried out with the unit turned on.
- Automatic trimmer heads characterized in that during their operation, the extension of the cord is performed automatically after reducing engine speed. The supply of fishing line is carried out as usual.
Of the above mechanisms, the manual version is not very practical and convenient. Automatic variations are also not popular due to the high consumption of fishing line. The best version will be semi-automatic execution.
Criterias of choice
When purchasing Champion trimmer heads and other models, you need to focus on the purpose of using the unit. For a large area with a flat lawn surface, it is better to use light and not very powerful modifications. If you plan to process the overgrown summer cottage, it is more reasonable to take a model with a high power indicator.
The selection of the cutting element also plays an important role in the final functionality of the unit. A special fishing line or work knives acts as a working part. This takes into account the stiffness and density of plants. The universal trimmer head will allow you to process most of the vegetation, however, it is not always characterized by durability and efficiency.
Device
The device under consideration is a coil of a special configuration, which is equipped with an internal cord. It can have various sizes, is wound on the inner element of the spool up to 15 meters long.
The edges of the fishing line are set at a certain distance for the possibility of work. If it gets on solid objects (stones, trees, etc.), the working element is destroyed. Depending on the type of fixture, the heads may have a different configuration. The universal analogue is suitable for most modifications. This is due to the possibility of using a number of special adapters.
Fishing line
According to this parameter, trimmer heads can be divided into two categories:
- Fast charge. On such models, when winding the cord, it is not necessary to disassemble the coil. One edge of the next refueling line is wound into a reel and wound several times. After selecting the required length, the material is cut off.
- Collapsible type heads. For refueling, it is required to remove the coil from the unit, then remove the used fishing line and wind a new analogue.
Video: How To Unscrew The Husqvarna Trimmer Head
The working head contains special pointers in the form of arrows. They are responsible for the direction of movement of the working part during rotation. If necessary, winding fishing line in the direction of rotation of the shaft, it is rotated to a certain position. Excessive cord is fraught with equipment failure.
If it is not possible to wind the cord after impact on a semi-automatic head, it should be rewound. Most likely, the user did not pull the ends of the scaffold from the nests.
Popular models
Let us briefly consider the representatives of the most famous manufacturers of spools on the domestic market:
- Trimmer head Oleo-Mac M-10 / 11.25. This model belongs to the professional semi-automatic options, it is used in the operation of the lawn mower. The diameter of the working part is 13 centimeters; it differs in a quick refueling of the fishing line.
- Husqvarna T-45X. has an open eye, easy feed cord. Work items can be changed individually. Improving reliability and reducing wear provides a bearing surface with a ball bearing.
- Husqvarna T-35. This model is a head with automatic feed of the cord (just lightly hit the coil on the ground). There is a tap and go function.
- Champion. Modification ET 1002KA belongs to the middle price category. It is characterized by simplicity in disassembly, strong vibration is not felt during operation.
- DDE trimmer head. The Win 6 variant is designed for grass mowing with a fishing line with a diameter of 2-3 mm. Suitable for electric and gas mowers with a working shaft with a diameter of 10 mm. The maximum allowable speed on the shaft is 10 thousand rotations per minute.
- Autocut C-4-2. This head fits Stihl lawn mowers, used for mowing grass and cleaning the area. There is an automatic adjustment of the length of the working strings when the head touches the ground. The model is compatible with a fishing line with a section of 2 mm.
Exploitation
When the cord meets solid objects, it stops sharply, as a result of which the scaffold enters the device. She lies under the spool and sticks together. To correct the situation, you will need to stop the work and lay the line again. As a prevention of such inconveniences, it is recommended to treat the forest with silicone grease prior to installation in a coil.
In the device of the trimmer head Autocut, like other semi-automatic models, there are two parts of the main element: the case and the spool. Both parts are equipped with spring mechanisms. The spool can be executed in several configurations:
- Modifications with one section. In this case, both edges of the fishing line are wound together.
- Models with a pair of compartments. In them, each edge is wound on a specific element. This design is more efficient, avoiding tangling of the forests and its sintering.
It is quite possible to redesign a single-section spool into a dual-camera option. This will require a strong plate from which a circle is cut with a diameter identical to the thickness of the spool. This part is in free movement. Then, an incision is made on the ring, mounted on the head and fixed with adhesive tape or glue.
Features
The universal trimmer head can be equipped with holes in the amount of two to four pieces. They are opposite each other. From these elements, ends intended for mowing are derived. In addition to the indicated types of spools, there is a head designed for a certain scaffold size. In such coils, the number of whiskers increases to a dozen. Opinions were divided among users about such devices.
Some consider this unit to be more effective. Others are confident that the consumption of fishing line will be significantly higher with a dubious improvement in the quality of work. In addition, the process will need to be interrupted to replace forests. When choosing a trimmer, consider the terrain and vegetation characteristics. After that, you can choose the option that is best suited in a given situation.
User reviews
What do consumers say about the Husgvarna T45X trimmer head? As the owners note, there are practically no minuses for this element, except for the high cost. But there are a lot of advantages in this part. Among them:
- Automatic feed cord.
- High quality workmanship.
- Thoughtful design.
- Simplicity and ease of maintenance.
- Two-section spool.
This model is suitable for summer residents, gardeners, public utilities. Used with braids, the diameter of the working shaft of which is 3-3.2 mm.