I've been having issues with my second generation weedwacker. It shuts off after a couple of minutes due to the thermal cutout. I have to repeatedly let go of the trigger and pull it again to keep it running, and that gets really frustrating. I've seen a lot of others mentioning the same issue online. Should I go for a warranty claim, even though many users say the replacements have similar problems? Or should I try to modify it by adding a fan or some kind of heatsink to help with cooling? I came across some teardown images, and it looks like a pretty bad design because the motor is trapped in a plastic housing, which doesn't allow for proper heat dissipation. What do you all think?
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I totally get how annoying that is! I was using mine to edge last week, and it kept shutting off too. It’s really frustrating, especially with new tools. You might want to consider the fan hack; anything to prevent it from cutting off constantly!
I'm leaning towards the fan idea as well. I’ve heard mixed reviews about the warranty claim; maybe modifying it could be a smart move. Just make sure you’re careful with the modifications!
I have the Generation 2 quick lock trimmer, and I've used it at full speed for about an hour without it shutting off at all. It sounds like you might have gotten a defective unit. Maybe there's something about your specific model causing it to overheat?
Yeah, if the design is that problematic, some tweaks might be the best call. Just be sure to keep safety in mind!