g'day sandgroper,

the most common cause is users forcing the head too close, practise is
needed to only use the tip of the nylon to do the actual cutting, once
learnt the operator will be able to complete the task with minimum line
usage.

the other cause is if the head is an old one and the thimbles are badly
grooved, on my machine i can rotate the thimbles to share the wear.

using too light a line will give rapid wear rater, using too heavy a line
will over load the machine.

there is an art in using these machines to the best of their ability. i'm
also no fan of tap-n-go heads they are very wasteful of line and prone to
break-downs and wear from hard contact with the ground, my current manualy
operated head is on it's second machine, and if need be will do another
machine.

practise to get the tip of the nylon doing the work.

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With peace and brightest of blessings,

len

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May You Find Serenity and Tranquillity In
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"Sandgroper" wrote in message
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Can anyone tell me what (my husband's) doing wrong with his Husqvana
whipper
snipper. The line is forever breaking. I'm sure he could get more use from
it, but until then, he's doing lawn edges with handshears!!!
Appreciate any advice.