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AEG ALT18B Questions & Answers
17 questions from our users
Corrinaasked
How do you lengthen the line on the trimmer ?
No answers
Kaye C.asked
How do you change the line in 18b wiper snipper I have got spool out how do you wind line on to spool
Rinaldo E.asked
I have a new ALT18BS6, it joins the rest of my AEG battery powered fleet. I have L1830R batteries, which work perfectly in all the other AEG products, but they will not insert into the trimmer? They slide in but they stop short (about 1 cm) of locking in, so no connection is made? I tried as much force as I dare, even unreasonable force, but to no avail (and no damage) If I look at the battery slot shape and compare with the other AEG tools, it is a slightly different shape. The trimmer is rated to work with AEG L1830R, what is going wrong?
Ann D.asked
Will a AEG ALT58B bumphead fit a AEG ALT58BS6 line trimmer
No answers
Sharon Masked
Trying to work out how to replace the line. Are there written instructions or a video somewhere? The diagrams in the manual are not helpful.
Joseph A.asked
How to add new string
No answers
Allan Masked
I haven't used my line trimmer for a couple of months but tried today and can't get it to start. The battery is fully charged, it clicks into place as it should but I get zero response when I press the two triggers.
Is there something I'm forgetting to do? Any ideas?
Thanks, Allan
6 answers
Might be the lubricant you used on the cutting surfaces, eg lanolin based lube dries out over time, effectively gluing the two blades together. Bit of warmth and/or cleaning fluid should do the trick.
Huh? Maybe I'm just dumb but I can't relate your answer to my problem. It is a line trimmer, it doesn't have blades as far as I know. What are the blades you're referring to?
Nah, its me..shouldnt have answered on the run, sorry. I have both the AEG line trimmer and a hedge trimmer which behaves as you described once. Ive not had the zero response problem with the AEG line trimmer.
Jim P.asked
Has anyone else had the issue when new trimming cord is fitted, it curls up and hits the underside of the guard between the line cutting blade and the head? I can’t seem to stop this and it’s wearing out the cutting guard.
1 answer
No experience of this problem. If it’s not incorrect loading (?), it might be the line itself. I use commercial quality (Trail Blazer 2.4mm). Works well.
johnasked
how do i remove the string head from the body of the trimmer.
i want to replace the bump feed head with a single strand head but i'm struggling to remove the old head
2 answers
Hi John.l haven’t changed mine,but found it better to use with half the string guard removed.
Regards Billy
Rotate the head until the hole in the base of the bumper head lines up with a hole in the housing. Insert the metal rod which should have come with the machine, if not use a large blunt nail. Insert it through both holes and this now locks the head so you can unscrew it - Clockwise!
Do it by hand, or if stuck, dismantle the head to expose the line coil, so you can carefully use a lever on it. It is depicted in the manual, very poorly, but at least you can see the holes i’m referring to. Google up the Youtube on this.
MR Wasked
The front handle of the 18Volt trimmer is loose when screwed onto the shaft using the attached clamped . Is that correect or am I missing something?
No answers
Chris R.asked
Hello
Hoping you can help
I have the 58v electric model mower (ALM58B)
can I use the new lithium ion battery
Regards
1 answer
Hi Chris.
I have the 18 v model.If the new lithium 58 v fits yours l would say yes it’s comparable.
LionelJohasked
I have taken off the head, how do I open it to replace the wire? the button marked "PUSH" does nothing.
No answers
Pete B.asked
i brought my trimmer from bunnings less than a year ago however i cant find the reciet, im having a problem with the battery not going all the way into the trimmer so it wont lock in, as soon as you try to use it it will cut out, any idea how to fix this issue? otherwise it has been a great item its very powerful
2 answers
Not having a receipt should not be a problem. They can print a new one if you provide a date of purchase and other info such as id or phone number. After you get a receipt you should not have any issues with a replacement.
I check my bank details to find the date and Bunnings printed me a new receipt
Joe kingasked
What is the metal rod 4 the instruction don't say anything about it?
Katasked
what is the steel rod/pin used for????
4 answers
Its supposed to be used for taking the bump feed head off in order to replace it when the time comes. The problem is that it can not be taken off which is frustrating....
Kat & Sash, as Sash said the rod is to hold the spool in place while you take the bump head off. However contrary to what Sash says, the head can be taken of, albeit with a bit of effort. I'm a big guy and I couldn't take the head odd by hand, however I called upon my trusty Strap Wrench and voila, the head comes free. So a strap wrench may be what you need to get the head off. Cheers.
Kat & Sash, as Sash said the rod is to hold the spool in place while you take the bump head off. However contrary to what Sash says, the head can be taken of, albeit with a bit of effort. I'm a big guy and I couldn't take the head odd by hand, however I called upon my trusty Strap Wrench and voila, the head comes free. So a strap wrench may be what you need to get the head off. Cheers.
amandaasked
How do you reload the line/trimmer spool
Josh B.asked
Does anyone know if the AEG 18v brushless string trimmer is able to use Ryobi expandit attachments? Thanks
1 answer
Yes.
I have it and have interchanged.
Also this is just as powerfull as the ryobi 36v (Brushed) unit
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