Nylon line on a small battery whipper snipper snaps on every fence post, paver edge and rock, and you spend half the job stopping to re-feed it. This steel wire whipper snipper head replaces the nylon head completely. Its wound steel wires cut through grass, weeds and tougher growth, flex when they hit something hard, and keep going, with no line to wind and no spool to run out.

It's made for the compact lithium whipper snippers that most Australian households use for edges and small lawns. Those machines don't have the power to swing a heavy metal blade, but the light wire head suits them well. Choose 3 wires for everyday edging and lawn tidying, or 6 wires for thicker weeds and the overgrown corners that have got away from you.

Why It Stands Out

• No more nylon line — the steel wire arms replace line completely, so there's no spool to rewind, no line to buy and no stopping halfway through to feed more out. One head does the work of many packets of line.
• Handles obstacles better — the wound wires flex back when they hit a paver edge, a rock or a steel fence post instead of snapping the way nylon does, so you can trim right up to hard edges without losing cutting length every few seconds.
• Stainless steel disc — the centre plate that holds the wires is stainless steel, so it resists rust after cutting wet grass or sitting in a damp shed over winter.
• Wires stay put — a positioning hole locks each wire into the disc, so they can't creep or slip out of place while the head is spinning at full speed.
• 150 mm cutting width — a useful cutting circle that clears a decent strip with every pass, so edging a path or driveway takes fewer runs.
• Light at 170 g — light enough that a small battery whipper snipper doesn't bog down or flatten its battery faster than normal.
• Two choices — 3 wires for light, regular trimming around the lawn, or 6 wires for a more aggressive cut through thick weeds, long grass and moss.

Where to Use

• Lawn edges — run it along paths, driveways and garden beds to cut the grass back to a clean line, the job where nylon line wears out fastest.
• Fence lines — trim the strip of grass along colorbond, timber and wire fences that the mower can't reach without scraping.
• Around pavers, rocks and edging — cut grass growing up against hard edges, where the wire flexes instead of breaking off.
• Overgrown corners — clear thick weeds and long grass behind the shed, beside the bins and along the back fence after a wet spell.
• Around posts and trees — trim close to clothesline posts, letterboxes and tree bases, keeping the wires off the bark so you don't ringbark young trees.

How It Works

1. It replaces the nylon head — the head sits on the whipper snipper's shaft through its 5 mm centre hole and is held on by the same bolt as the standard head.
2. The wires spin — when you pull the trigger, the wire arms rotate at high speed and become stiff enough to cut.
3. They cut on contact — the wire tips slice through grass, weeds and moss as you sweep the head from side to side.
4. They flex instead of snapping — when a wire hits a rock or a paver it bends back and keeps spinning, which is why the head lasts far longer than a spool of nylon.

How to Use

1. Take the battery out — always remove the battery before changing the head, so the trigger can't be pulled while your hands are near the wires.
2. Remove the old head — unscrew the nylon head the way your whipper snipper's manual describes. Most undo by holding the shaft and turning the nut.
3. Fit the wire head — line it up on the shaft through the centre hole, tighten the bolt firmly, then spin it by hand to check it runs true.
4. Gear up — safety glasses, long pants and closed shoes every time. Wire heads throw grass, grit and the occasional piece of wire.
5. Trim with steady sweeps — work side to side at a constant height and take a little off at a time, rather than pushing the head into thick growth.
Tip: keep the wires away from tree bark, garden hoses and irrigation lines. Steel wire cuts much harder than nylon and will slice a poly pipe or strip bark from a young tree in one pass.

Care and Maintenance

• Clear the head after each use — grass and weeds wrap around the wires and the shaft as you trim, and if you leave them there they dry hard and put the head out of balance. Pull the build-up off while it's still soft, especially after cutting wet grass.
• Rinse and dry it — if the head is caked in mud, rinse it with the hose, shake it off and let it dry before it goes back in the shed. Sap and wet clippings left on the steel hold moisture against it.
• Check the wires before every job — look for wires that are bent out of line, frayed or much shorter than the rest. An uneven head vibrates, which is hard on your hands and on the whipper snipper's bearings.
• Know when to replace it — once the wires have worn down short, the cutting circle shrinks and the head stops doing its job. That's normal wear on any wire head, so keep a spare if you trim often.
• Check that it's tight — before each use, make sure the centre bolt is done up firmly. A head that works loose will wobble and can come off at speed.
• Store it dry and out of reach — hang it in the shed or garage, away from rain and out of reach of kids. The wire tips stay sharp even when the head isn't spinning.

Specifications

What's Included

• 1 × Steel wire whipper snipper head (3 or 6 wires, as selected)
• Whipper snipper not included