Hi great video just what I been lookin for! Thank you, I’m thinking of purchasing one , does the Strimmer attachment come right off as I’m thinking of putting on a idech power rotary scissor head on? Any advice would be great!! Thanks in advice
Hi mate, this is one of the best tools about . I have made some short videos on removing the stemmer head / brush cutter very quickly 😀 because the it's easy to follow a video than Worx paper on it 😀 which comes inside the box, if you need any further information please let me know 😀 laters Steve 👍
@billmustafa6427 In the Worx model WG186E, the clutch is typically located in the strimmer spinner, not in the motor itself. allowing for safer operation and extending the life of the tool. please remember have found this off Worx website, so hopefully this is right 😀
Hi, please forgive me for this odd request, but can you check if the machine will work (meaning the shaft will spin) even if the bottom pole with the cutting head is not attached? The reason for asking is that I have a non-working one that I'm trying to troubleshoot and I'm trying to isolate the problem. The battery lights tun on and the eco button works but the trigger doesn't start it. I'm just trying to eliminate that it's nothing to do wit the cutter attachment as it doesn't work even when that is disconnected.
Yes, generally, in most machines like string trimmers or other similar equipment, the motor should still run and the shaft should spin even if the bottom pole with the cutting head is not attached. Here are some steps to help troubleshoot your non-working machine: 1. **Battery Check**: Ensure that the battery is fully charged. Sometimes a battery that has a partial charge might light up indicators but won't have enough power to run the motor. 2. **Connections**: Verify that all electrical connections are clean and secure. Loose connections can prevent the motor from starting. 3. **Trigger Mechanism**: Since the eco button works but the trigger doesn't start the machine, there might be an issue with the trigger mechanism. Check for any debris or damage around the trigger. You might also want to test the trigger switch with a multimeter to ensure it’s functioning correctly. 4. **Safety Switches**: Many machines have safety switches that prevent the motor from running if certain conditions aren't met (e.g., the handle isn't properly attached). Make sure all safety interlocks are engaged. 5. **Motor**: If all else fails, the problem might be with the motor itself or the control circuitry. Inspect the motor for any obvious signs of damage or wear. By isolating the issue to the trigger mechanism and checking other connections, you can determine if the problem lies within the main body of the machine or with the cutting head attachment. If the motor runs without the cutting head attached, the issue is likely with the attachment. If it doesn't run, the problem is likely within the main body. But 1 thing I did notice is that it's important to make sure the drive share pipes are fully fitted together, even the attachment end, I had not, and the head wouldn't turn, I realised the problem after 10 minutes, hopefully this will help Laters Steve 🙂
@@AutoGleamTruths Hi Steve Humbled by your detailed response - thank you very much. In response to your suggestions: 1. I've charged the batteries and checked them with other tools. 2. The normal connection (battery to body, attachment, etc.) all seem fine. I haven't opened it up though. 3. The trigger does seem to do something as the lights change so I don't think it's totally disconnected or anything. I don't know how to use a multimeter or anything so my skills are pretty limited with electronics. 4. I don't actually know if there are any relevant safety locks in this machine. I was originally wondering if it could be an issue with the attachment connecting which is why I tried it after removing the attachment and the shaft still didn't spin, hence my question above. 5. I haven't opened it up and I can't smell anything like a burnt motor. My skills are limited in this regard hence why I was stuck. For what it's worth, I've made a short video showing what happens if I press the trigger. Any thoughts on best thing to try next will be appreciated. For example, should I open it up? th-cam.com/users/shortsVlmKt-Aeu20?feature=share
@muddin8097 Hi, I will check out your video tomorrow and get my one outside, hopefully dry. It's been very wet today here. Hopefully, between us, we can sort out, like you, I am limited to non electronic things, so basely I will feedback if I see something else that maybe wrong 😀 laters
I have looked at the video, oddly that lights go out, then it seems to go back on 1 mark as you press on, I am thinking 1 of the batteries are not good, or it's just the unit is totally dead and needs to be returned for repair or replacement, I don't have a clue to what's happening with it, nothing to do with the cutting head, it's just the main electric part 😉 hopefully Worx will be more helpful laters Steve
@@AutoGleamTruths Thank you very much for your thoughts. This one sadly doesn't have any warranty. Bit of a long story but I bought it as an open-box from eBay in winter and when it arrived, I didn't get round to testing it until the summer when the return period had gone. Totally my bad. I tried messaging the seller but they're under no obligation and haven't responded. I either have to try fix it or buy another one.
Hi mate, do you know if the brush cutter blade fits on any of the othwr worx steimmer machines. It seems the WG186 is no longer on the worx website and seems out of stock everywhere
Hi, the brush cutter only fits this model, and it's the best garden tool I have ever used, I have been undertaking lots more work this year it's been a god send ❤️ and to be honest I have never fitted the shimmer head, but I have just bought the chainsaw attachments for it, hopefully I'll be getting to use that soon, I found with this type of product, you just need to keep checking out on Amazon all the time, as soon as they come into stock they sell out very quickly, I have never seen them on Worx website in stock, only ebay and amazon 😊 hopefully this will help laters Steve
@newrob23 from the website, yes, but I have found out that Worx are selling in Homebase and Screw fix, that's if it's the same, like a number of different companies they offer the same things but some have different options and ref numbers 😉
@@AutoGleamTruths yes I spotted Worx on Screwfix the other day cheers mate! Yet to find the machine with the brush cutter blade, or even the blade on its own 😔
By any chance, do you have any 2.0ah batteries and do you know if it will work with those? I have 2.0ah batteries and am thinking of buying just the bare tool so need to know if it will work with that.
10 degrees isnt really cold lol oh that was an advert haha. lion or lipo4 batterries?
Most likely 😂 have a good one 🥳
@@AutoGleamTruths most likely outdated l-ion?
Hi great video just what I been lookin for! Thank you, I’m thinking of purchasing one , does the Strimmer attachment come right off as I’m thinking of putting on a idech power rotary scissor head on? Any advice would be great!! Thanks in advice
Hi mate, this is one of the best tools about . I have made some short videos on removing the stemmer head / brush cutter very quickly 😀 because the it's easy to follow a video than Worx paper on it 😀 which comes inside the box, if you need any further information please let me know 😀 laters Steve 👍
Thanks!! Is the clutch in the Strimmer spinner or the motor itself? Regards
@billmustafa6427 In the Worx model WG186E, the clutch is typically located in the strimmer spinner, not in the motor itself. allowing for safer operation and extending the life of the tool. please remember have found this off Worx website, so hopefully this is right 😀
Hi, please forgive me for this odd request, but can you check if the machine will work (meaning the shaft will spin) even if the bottom pole with the cutting head is not attached?
The reason for asking is that I have a non-working one that I'm trying to troubleshoot and I'm trying to isolate the problem. The battery lights tun on and the eco button works but the trigger doesn't start it. I'm just trying to eliminate that it's nothing to do wit the cutter attachment as it doesn't work even when that is disconnected.
Yes, generally, in most machines like string trimmers or other similar equipment, the motor should still run and the shaft should spin even if the bottom pole with the cutting head is not attached. Here are some steps to help troubleshoot your non-working machine:
1. **Battery Check**: Ensure that the battery is fully charged. Sometimes a battery that has a partial charge might light up indicators but won't have enough power to run the motor.
2. **Connections**: Verify that all electrical connections are clean and secure. Loose connections can prevent the motor from starting.
3. **Trigger Mechanism**: Since the eco button works but the trigger doesn't start the machine, there might be an issue with the trigger mechanism. Check for any debris or damage around the trigger. You might also want to test the trigger switch with a multimeter to ensure it’s functioning correctly.
4. **Safety Switches**: Many machines have safety switches that prevent the motor from running if certain conditions aren't met (e.g., the handle isn't properly attached). Make sure all safety interlocks are engaged.
5. **Motor**: If all else fails, the problem might be with the motor itself or the control circuitry. Inspect the motor for any obvious signs of damage or wear.
By isolating the issue to the trigger mechanism and checking other connections, you can determine if the problem lies within the main body of the machine or with the cutting head attachment. If the motor runs without the cutting head attached, the issue is likely with the attachment. If it doesn't run, the problem is likely within the main body. But 1 thing I did notice is that it's important to make sure the drive share pipes are fully fitted together, even the attachment end, I had not, and the head wouldn't turn, I realised the problem after 10 minutes, hopefully this will help Laters Steve 🙂
@@AutoGleamTruths
Hi Steve
Humbled by your detailed response - thank you very much.
In response to your suggestions:
1. I've charged the batteries and checked them with other tools.
2. The normal connection (battery to body, attachment, etc.) all seem fine. I haven't opened it up though.
3. The trigger does seem to do something as the lights change so I don't think it's totally disconnected or anything. I don't know how to use a multimeter or anything so my skills are pretty limited with electronics.
4. I don't actually know if there are any relevant safety locks in this machine. I was originally wondering if it could be an issue with the attachment connecting which is why I tried it after removing the attachment and the shaft still didn't spin, hence my question above.
5. I haven't opened it up and I can't smell anything like a burnt motor. My skills are limited in this regard hence why I was stuck.
For what it's worth, I've made a short video showing what happens if I press the trigger. Any thoughts on best thing to try next will be appreciated. For example, should I open it up?
th-cam.com/users/shortsVlmKt-Aeu20?feature=share
@muddin8097 Hi, I will check out your video tomorrow and get my one outside, hopefully dry. It's been very wet today here. Hopefully, between us, we can sort out, like you, I am limited to non electronic things, so basely I will feedback if I see something else that maybe wrong 😀 laters
I have looked at the video, oddly that lights go out, then it seems to go back on 1 mark as you press on, I am thinking 1 of the batteries are not good, or it's just the unit is totally dead and needs to be returned for repair or replacement, I don't have a clue to what's happening with it, nothing to do with the cutting head, it's just the main electric part 😉 hopefully Worx will be more helpful laters Steve
@@AutoGleamTruths
Thank you very much for your thoughts.
This one sadly doesn't have any warranty. Bit of a long story but I bought it as an open-box from eBay in winter and when it arrived, I didn't get round to testing it until the summer when the return period had gone. Totally my bad. I tried messaging the seller but they're under no obligation and haven't responded. I either have to try fix it or buy another one.
Hi mate, do you know if the brush cutter blade fits on any of the othwr worx steimmer machines. It seems the WG186 is no longer on the worx website and seems out of stock everywhere
Hi, the brush cutter only fits this model, and it's the best garden tool I have ever used, I have been undertaking lots more work this year it's been a god send ❤️ and to be honest I have never fitted the shimmer head, but I have just bought the chainsaw attachments for it, hopefully I'll be getting to use that soon, I found with this type of product, you just need to keep checking out on Amazon all the time, as soon as they come into stock they sell out very quickly, I have never seen them on Worx website in stock, only ebay and amazon 😊 hopefully this will help laters Steve
@@AutoGleamTruths is the bare machine the WG185E.9?
@newrob23 from the website, yes, but I have found out that Worx are selling in Homebase and Screw fix, that's if it's the same, like a number of different companies they offer the same things but some have different options and ref numbers 😉
@@AutoGleamTruths yes I spotted Worx on Screwfix the other day cheers mate! Yet to find the machine with the brush cutter blade, or even the blade on its own 😔
@newrob23 WORX WA0221 40V Nitro Driveshare 10" Universal Brush Cutter Attachment amzn.eu/d/fdLJsfC
By any chance, do you have any 2.0ah batteries and do you know if it will work with those?
I have 2.0ah batteries and am thinking of buying just the bare tool so need to know if it will work with that.
Just finished testing out and works great th-cam.com/users/shorts1MlDGGjPmO0?si=JicRAFqaxxjh_cLz
@@AutoGleamTruths
Oh, that's really, really helpful. Thank you very much.
@muddin8097 your welcome 🤩 one thing to remember is that the smaller batteries run for half the time