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Use a 40/1 ratio on the Victa or it will sputter and die let it warm up with choke on and slowly increase revs until good Togo turn choke ok once running ok.
The lock-off switch must be pressed before the on/off switch can start the trimmer.
Line trimmers – also known as whipper snippers, string trimmers, edge trimmers, lawn trimmers or weed whackers – are used for more than just Versailles-style, precision-perfect lawn edges or garden borders.
Victa has an assembly line in Kemps Creek, NSW where models are still assembled today. Various models are assembled overseas including USA and China. 4-stroke Briggs & Stratton and Honda engines are manufactured at their various international facilities.
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Most modern chainsaws, string trimmers, leaf blowers and other small-engine two-stroke equipment recommend a 50:1 oil mix ratio, but some recommend 40:1 and older two-stroke equipment might even call for 32:1.
Please read carefully to ensure safety and the long life of your product. Victa H35 Engine must have 375ml off S.A.E. 30 Oil placed in the Sump Before starting NOTE: Failure to comply with the following instructions will result in engine damage that is not covered by product warranty.
petrol-oil ratio of 50:1. For non-Victa oils, Victa recommends 25:1. The line-trimmer requires 25:1.
There`s no difference between a `strimmer` and a `trimmer`, they`re the same tool. `Strimmer` is an old trademark name that caught on, as you might say `hoover` for any vacuum cleaner or `coke` for any cola.
Most styles and weights are interchangeable, so you can use non-OEM (original equipment manufacturers) line. However, larger/heavier line may not fit every string trimmer. Replace old trimmer line every spring. It could turn brittle over the cold winter and break more easily.
Finding your model number and serial number is as easy as locating the identification tag on your machine. As seen in the example, the model number will be displayed below the MODEL heading (Example: Z235), and the serial number will be underlined on the top-right corner of the tag (Example: 130002).

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Auto feed doesn’t work
ANSWER : Take the end apart and make sure the line is not getting bound up or is not over filled to where it can not move freely

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Need to know how to wind trimmer line on trimmer
ANSWER : Depends on the trimmer, all heads are different. However, the majority of trimmers are wound as follows:

1. pop the top cover off the head, pull the spool out. It will be either single or double lined, they will be wound counter clock wise.
2. the end of each line goes out each of the seperate holes
3. slide spool back on and replace cover

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How to sharpen stihl gas power trimmer
ANSWER : Sharpen with a flat file. Its a long process as each tooth has 2 cutting edges. There are companies that will do this properly at cost.

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My trimmer slows down when applied to material to cut; on its own it runs fine. its electric & feels like its going to stall when you’re cutting. what gives?
ANSWER : Take it apart and clean the slip rings and brushes

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Can not get spool head apart to change line, tried pump pliers, pipe wrench, won’t unscrew!!
ANSWER : If you are sure that it screws on it may be a reverse threaded unit..

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Have a hedgetrimmer 123hd60 will start but when you give it gas to go cuts off
ANSWER : Sounds like a fuel starvation issue, check and clean carb.

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How do you sharpen the hedge trimmer. It is the homelite handy hedge 2.7 17 inch blade
ANSWER : DREMEL STONE WORKS THE BEST. THEY SUGGEST TO REPLACE BLADES

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I cannot get the line to feed as it is used up. bumping does no good. the spring is in place. thanks for your help
ANSWER : Did you wind in the new string in the correct direction? The string should be wound in the SAME direction that the head spins.

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My name is June Strandberg, and I am a florist and gardener in San Francisco. I have been working in the industry for five years, and I love helping people find the perfect floral arrangement for their special occasions. I am also skilled in troubleshooting and fixing gardening tools, so if you are ever having trouble with your tools, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.