ironplanet uk900 Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 I've been used to a multi head trimmer for the last 15 years. However I have a Whitfield 700 with Bayonet fittings for the trimmers in the new shop. Just switched on my machine and the trimmer that was on shot across the shop hitting a glass cabinette. Fortunatley no damage was done. But as you can imagine if customer or myself had been in the way it could have been a different storey. Have any of you folks ever had the same thing happen. Are these things safe, Its put me off em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 If its not been put on properly this will happen! carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Bet none of the lightbulbs in your house work either then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Bet none of the lightbulbs in your house work either then! This happened to me years ago with a bayonet fitting. I hadn't been using the trimmers just the mini band when it happened today. It must have worked lose, in which case is dangerous. PS all the bulbs in our house are screw in..... the missus stands on a revolving chair and I turn it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 its happened to me, although usually only on wide trimmers, why I don't know but like wise its not my favorite piece of equipment and I rarely use mine! Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Cobbler Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 I had this problem with a Whitfield 1600M. It turned out that using the scouring bands on dense rubber caused vibration and led to the trimmer loosening from the bayonet. I just made a badge saying something like "Check cutters are secure before use" and stuck it by the 'On' button as a reminder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 I checked for wear on the shaft and the cutter, but all looked fine. Its a bit worrying when the finisher faces your customers. I'd be interested to hear what Keith and/or Peter have to say on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 bayonet fittings are very reliable for fit. we have only ever had problems with 700s when the baonet sleeve part of the cutter has become worn, at this point you should throw it away as dangerous and use a different one. it may not look worn but try some others and see if they also become loose, the best way to tell is to start the cutters and stop them and see if the attachment has become loose as the slowing down part is when it will show more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Super Glue um on Mark LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Super Glue um on Mark LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter / Sweden Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 TeL200 wrote: Super Glue um on Mark LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted June 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Super Glue um on Mark LMAO Superglue..............Never thought of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkb Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 i use my ECB wheel on a bayonet fitting. i think this is the most aggresive grinder Ever made. a series of carbide cut off wheels side by side. any way it holds very securly. maybe check the pins on the shaft. good luck. safty first. bkb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Super Glue um on Mark LMAO and pack any gaps with dust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bkb Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 hard to get a handel on 4th grade school humor. not that im disen you all, its just.... 4th grade. i was - am there bkb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 4th grade, tut, you credit us too much with even that level of maturity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 After making the obvious checks for wear, I would personaly lose the old bayonet and purchase a new one for safety reasons Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted June 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Had a good luck at the problem, and there doesn't seem to be any wear on the shaft, bayonet or the cutter sleeve. My feeling is the cutter that came of was a 27mm doc martin cutter which I inherited with the machine, Its been sharpened many times and probably isn't running as true as it should, slight vibration may be the problem. It's been binned know. Thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 DM trimmer can be a bit shaky even if its put on properly! I never leave that on unless its being used. carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted June 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 It was on properly and I was using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkb Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 i was looking at my trimmer again ( cause flying off the handle ) sounds F!@#%*^ up. the trimmer has a 'cut out' for both left and right instalation. there stands a chanc that i could install it reverse, causing the afor mentioned problem. thats how i would make it fly off. thanks for mentioning this. bkb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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