20 Most Recent Homelite Expand-It Hedge Trimmer Attachment Questions & Answers

Sorry not to have better news. The plastic housing on that trimmer is not strong enough to support the drive gears. Ryobi has discontinued that model. I have had mine apart several times. The housing for the gear cogs is plastic and flexes. I've tried to reinforce it and added spacers between the plastic housing and the bearings that support the drive shafts in attempt to force the teeth together. But the trick only lasts for a few minutes. As soon as I start to cut with it, it stops again. It's just not worth the time, effort and frustration to continue working on it just to have it stop working again. I finally discarded the Ryobi unit and purchased one with a metal (aluminum) housing. I think it is a Poulan Pro model from Walmart. It has worked well.

you dont because they usually cant come clean and I have/use a sonic cleaner. we normally replace those carbs

also the green machine product will work , try googling it

Yes you can get parts for it.The gears tend to strip the teeth.

it sounds like your throttle cable is to long i have the same problem with mine... when starting up pull the throttle full on with your finger whilst you have it set on choke. best to do this on a very flat surface.

Not for me to be a know all,but it is so important to clean and spray oil on these blades every time after use,but to new blades,who did you buy it from? the store EG Focus,Homebase,or others will all have a listed supplier,for spares repairs,but check out the price first,also check out the lowest price for a new one,rgds

You can try Seller "dandrikop 2867" on Ebay they are very helpful,and will do their best to help,rgds

The agents for the Sovereign machine that you have aare Einhell.co.uk you can either phone them,(which I had cause to ) or mail them,but the spares are available as they order what you need,or do not have,rgds benji123

Not too sure of this model,have you tried to spray a "good" loosening fluid,where it is supposed to come off, TAP lightly!!! with a small hammer,LEAVE OVER NIGHT!! try to see if it releases,if not Repeat spray procedure,leave overnight and try again,if you don't have success,let me know,is this a petrol or electric model?? By the way did the machine get wet,when you then stored it away,if so the "good loosening spray" should loosen any rust/gunge that may have occoured,but let me know,rgds benji123

Mine was doing the same thing so I took the gear box cover off made sure it would still rotate then I packed it full of gear grease. That did the trick it runs perfect now. Mike

not getting enough fuel through the main jet. clean the carburetor good and check the fuel filter to see if it has restriction.

Hi Kenneth,

There is a solid epoxy sold at auto parts store specifically made to seal fuel tanks in vehicles. It starts as a solid (like clay), you knead it for a bit and plug the hole with it.

As it cures it expands slightly making a perfect seal.

Quick, easy and best of all: inexpensive.

Best regards,
Mike

Hi
try to spray oil the blades
if not helping
take the machine to be seviced you might need to sharpen the blades.

Belive it or not there is a nice selection at Homedepot.com

Question edited for clarity and spelling.. Please don't type in all CAPS, it is classed as SHOUTING and harder to read. There is no wiring diagram for it online. It is just a mains lead, a switch and a motor. Parts schematic and a link to the company support. https://www.google.com/search?q=homelite+lawn+mower+ut13124+wiring+diagram ..

The fact that is runs slightly longer on full choke may point still to a fuelling issue.. Does it actually Rev in those 10 seconds or does it just want to bog down and stall.?