Weed Eater Needie 507 - Points of Interest

POINTS OF INTEREST
The patented WEED EATER idea of cutting grass with fishing line is
revolutionary and has generated many questions from users of our prod¬
ucts. We have answered several of the most common questions here.
Should you have a question that is not answered here or elsewhere in this
manual, please write Customer Service Department, Weed Eater, Inc.,
P.O. Box 37287, Houston, Texas 77037.
How long will the cutting line last?
The life of the cutting line depends upon the type of surface against which
you are cutting. The line is specially-treated for longer wear, but obviously
it will wear faster when you are cutting against rocks, bricks, concrete,
etc., than it will against wooden fences or trees.
Why doesn’t my unit have a ground wire?
Unlike many electrical appliances that have the three-pronged plug with
a grounding wire, Weed Eater products are double-insulated for in¬
creased safety and do not require the grounding wire. Always use an
extension cord of the proper wire gauge as outlined in Item 8 of the
“Safety Precautions.”
What would happen if I allowed the cutting line to exceed the recom¬
mended length?
If the unit is run for any length of time with the line extended beyond the
recommended length, motor damage will occur.
Can regular fishing line be used?
Regular fishing line does not go through the special processing that
, Weed Eater monofilament does. It would give poor cutting performance
and wear out very quickly.
Can piano wire or some other light wire be used?
DEFINITELY NOT. When such wire becomes hot, it may break off and
become a deadly projectile.
Why does the line pull out by itself?
The line will pull out by itself if it is wound improperly on the spool. Check
to be certain that the line is wound in the direction of the arrow on the
spool. A worn spool may also cause the line to pull out by itself. Therefore,
the spool should be checked regularly and replaced if necessary.
Will the cutting line scar a tree or wooden fence?
Whether or not the line will scar an object depends upon a number of
variables including the toughness of the tree bark or the fence. The
operator's cutting technique is important to prevent scarring. Realize tha^
only the very tip of the cutting line does the actual cutting. Absolutely no
advantage is gained by forcing the unit into the work.
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