How to replace reload string on Dewalt trimmer - 20V or 60V

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  • Опубліковано 28 кві 2023
  • It's incredibly easy and fast to add new line to your Dewalt weedeater!
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  • @kimberlyemory3455
    @kimberlyemory3455 2 місяці тому +35

    Thank you so much for this video… I lost my husband, he did the weed whacking, and had no idea how to do this. I was asking neighbors for help then remembered my husband telling me that if I ever need help with anything…. Just UA-cam it♥️

    • @FixEverythingYourself
      @FixEverythingYourself  2 місяці тому +7

      Well, I'm sorry about your husband but your comment made my day so thank you! Glad I could help!

  • @katdodd5801
    @katdodd5801 2 дні тому +1

    I don't think you guys that do these "how to" videos understand how much you impact lives. It is such a good feeling to do something yourself and not always have to ask for help. Thank you!!!!

  • @Natedoc808
    @Natedoc808 9 місяців тому +22

    Whoever invented this needs to get paid big! I took it apart to do it the old fashioned way and then landed at this video… boy was I making it harder than it needed to be

    • @FixEverythingYourself
      @FixEverythingYourself  9 місяців тому

      👍🙂

    • @ryansimmons4342
      @ryansimmons4342 2 місяці тому +1

      I started doing the same thing and remembered I had a wind up head for my echo and wondered if this was similar. Sure enough...😂

    • @cintel3181
      @cintel3181 2 місяці тому

      The same happened to me…thank God for UA-cam videos

    • @weswes100
      @weswes100 29 днів тому

      Thanks 😊

    • @FixEverythingYourself
      @FixEverythingYourself  29 днів тому

      🙂👍

  • @charlesriddle2794
    @charlesriddle2794 Місяць тому +3

    We look for nice short unembellished videos and you hit the nail on the head. Thank you

  • @carmenghersi1070
    @carmenghersi1070 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you!!! I am 70 years old and your video helped me tremendously. God bless!!!

  • @MikeyB_1972
    @MikeyB_1972 11 місяців тому +1

    Very very helpful. Thank you. I have an old Stihl trimmer and you have to take that thing all apart and wind up two separate strings. I thought this was going to be the same thing so I took the whole thing apart. Then I was wondering how it worked since it looked to be easier than my old trimmer. Found your video and everything makes sense. So much easier.

  • @joanielivermore1895
    @joanielivermore1895 11 місяців тому +8

    Very clear HELPFUL video, thank you for making it! My trimmer only has 1 white line on it, so I couldn't match the pieces using 2 white lines, but it went together easily and works perfectly. Yippee!

  • @naedynot1
    @naedynot1 8 місяців тому +1

    Cheers, mate. Tried mine out for the first time today and got it snagged on some stringy grass at my mum's place and snapped the line. Just pulled the cord out and re-fed it through as per your video. 👍

  • @twinpinesranch
    @twinpinesranch 10 місяців тому +2

    Beauty. Thanks for not complicating the instructions.

  • @armidavaldez4259
    @armidavaldez4259 Рік тому +5

    Thank you so much. I was having trouble getting it done, really good explanation 😮

  • @danreger8924
    @danreger8924 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much for this detailed video! Some other guy on UA-cam Took the head apart to restring it and it was a pain! I'm glad I found your video.

  • @3DoodlesKitchen
    @3DoodlesKitchen 7 місяців тому +1

    I wanted to tell you thank you. My husband is out of town and my neighbor wanted to borrow our weed whacker. However, he didn’t know how to restring it. I threw up your video and did it myself. Very helpful. Thank you.❤

  • @karenkrauss8075
    @karenkrauss8075 3 дні тому

    This was so helpful!!...short, sweet and right to the point!

  • @peteranserin3708
    @peteranserin3708 17 днів тому

    Both ends broke off and I never remember how the spool works. Videos like this really help jog my memory! 👍

  • @rebekahphillips2334
    @rebekahphillips2334 18 днів тому

    That was a VERY helpful video! Thank you!
    And whoever came up with that design is a freaking GENIUS.

  • @nathanjerome9060
    @nathanjerome9060 10 місяців тому +2

    Great vid. Very clear and helpful. Watched it on my driveway as I restrung mine! Thanks again

  • @valtreous6415
    @valtreous6415 7 місяців тому

    Dude thank you, I havent been able to trim because for the life of me I could not figure out to to restring this thing.
    I thought I did it correctly, and then it would work for a minute and all the string would wind out. I was doing it just the completely incorrect way.
    You saved me. Thanks!

  • @Blackhonda
    @Blackhonda Місяць тому

    I was stressing on how I was going to replace this. Thank you!!!

  • @NormaHernandez-vc4gr
    @NormaHernandez-vc4gr Рік тому +5

    Good tutorial. Very short and saying exactli what to do. No confussion. Congrats got my suscripción and like. Thank you so much. Muchas gracias.😊

  • @jenniferjustis4917
    @jenniferjustis4917 Рік тому +2

    TY so much! Now I no longer have to bother someone that wasn't doing it correctly anyhow. TY for the FREEDOM!

  • @rubengranados7817
    @rubengranados7817 10 місяців тому

    Thank you sir. So simple. I was about to tear this thing apart trying to figure it out

  • @BBQPitmaster626
    @BBQPitmaster626 11 днів тому

    Your video saved my marriage today. Thank you! 🙏

  • @danielhess39
    @danielhess39 День тому

    Thanks!!! I tried to take the head off and do it that way. It was drinking me crazy. Great video 👍🏼 thank you!

  • @Adam-wl3vt
    @Adam-wl3vt 11 місяців тому +2

    Accurate and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

  • @sandyshelley2604
    @sandyshelley2604 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much. I had no idea where to start.

  • @cyndi6hdz
    @cyndi6hdz 9 днів тому +1

    Thank you! Short and right to the point!

  • @LibertyUnleashed
    @LibertyUnleashed Рік тому

    Nice. Tutorial is short and simple and a Phillies fan, extra bonus.

  • @DavidG-bw7ep
    @DavidG-bw7ep Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing just followed your instructions and was successful.

  • @scbaillie911
    @scbaillie911 Місяць тому

    Thanks! Was trying to spool it the old fashioned way. This took 30 secs 😂

  • @jesscorr4966
    @jesscorr4966 Місяць тому

    This was life changing! Thank you!

  • @furezj
    @furezj 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for the video! Saved me time with the manual.

  • @benfollowsjesus5504
    @benfollowsjesus5504 11 місяців тому

    Because of thos to the point easy video. I am now a subscriber sir!! Thank you!

  • @JT-yz4rj
    @JT-yz4rj 11 місяців тому

    This was the DeWalt tool that finished converting me to tools that were conventionally gas. This thing has some serious cajones. Really all the DeWalt 20V tools do

  • @OurCatioHome
    @OurCatioHome 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this task; big help this morning!!!!

  • @nittaslzr
    @nittaslzr 3 місяці тому

    Lol oh may I was doing it the wrong way.. I took it out and manually winding it...your video helped so much!. now I can go weed my weeds cause husband says thinks I don't much all day. 😊

  • @johnc4360
    @johnc4360 Місяць тому

    worked perfectly thank you. great video

  • @kydnyc
    @kydnyc 11 місяців тому

    Worked like a charm😢. Soooo thankful.

  • @clarissaviens5778
    @clarissaviens5778 10 місяців тому

    Dude. I was making the process waaay to hard! Haha! Thx!

  • @leknatwojeserce
    @leknatwojeserce Рік тому +1

    looks very simple. Thanks for guide.

  • @nancybergdoll4820
    @nancybergdoll4820 11 місяців тому

    Absolutely! I had no idea, even my neighbors didn’t!

  • @flipflopsneeded
    @flipflopsneeded Місяць тому

    Thank you! You saved me 2hrs!!!

  • @dkerlee
    @dkerlee 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for keeping this short!

  • @dannydavis8889
    @dannydavis8889 3 місяці тому

    I struggled mightily to get my Dewalt string to comply with your instructions, but because of something you didn't tell me, I was unable to do so. My spool still had string on it so the new string wouldn't go through. I spent hours on the phone with support, then I visited a local repair shop sho spotted the problem right away. Easy fix.

    • @mayybe
      @mayybe Місяць тому

      😯

  • @TheDisturbedDemon
    @TheDisturbedDemon День тому

    Thanks Super easy and Flyers hat as a bonus

  • @MrSandmanGto
    @MrSandmanGto 7 місяців тому

    Thank you...clear and to the point..excellent

  • @MichaelFox-ji6lz
    @MichaelFox-ji6lz 11 місяців тому

    Quick and informative. Thank you.

  • @TChalla616
    @TChalla616 9 місяців тому

    Nice, simple, and easy, thanks!

  • @PathogeniNk
    @PathogeniNk 9 місяців тому

    Thanks brother… I’m glad that I checked first. ;)

  • @ripcrewresearchinginvestig3698
    @ripcrewresearchinginvestig3698 7 місяців тому

    Needed help and got it!

  • @BeerIdeas
    @BeerIdeas 16 днів тому

    Simples when you know. Many thanks 👍

  • @tylerlindsey4511
    @tylerlindsey4511 Рік тому +1

    Super helpful! Thank you!

  • @Fluery
    @Fluery 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video. GO KINGS GO!!!

  • @alrightmeow6916
    @alrightmeow6916 Рік тому

    Perfect tutorial. Short, to the point and effective.

  • @deniseflores4116
    @deniseflores4116 Рік тому

    Thank you for helping me
    Now I can go weed eat before hubby gets home 😊

  • @wsmaga
    @wsmaga 6 місяців тому

    Awesome, thanks for sharing. 🤙🏾

  • @toneymc2674
    @toneymc2674 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for video. When the string gets short while trimming how does it put out more string?.

    • @FixEverythingYourself
      @FixEverythingYourself  2 місяці тому

      You tap the head lightly on the ground while it's spinning at mostly full speed. This allows a tiny bit of string to release and you'll hear the metal blade cutting the string when it gets long enough.

  • @hjazkiz
    @hjazkiz 11 місяців тому

    Good video no BS just the facts man. Keep it up.

  • @ashantijones7489
    @ashantijones7489 Місяць тому

    Thank you very helpful

  • @user-cl1zk7ib5b
    @user-cl1zk7ib5b 10 місяців тому

    thanks man stopped vid at play with it but very helpful

  • @BigalOffroad
    @BigalOffroad 9 місяців тому

    Short and correct. Good job

  • @SamuelKaboli
    @SamuelKaboli 2 місяці тому

    Amazing. Thank you

  • @killerbees1199
    @killerbees1199 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much!

  • @saulmartineziii1616
    @saulmartineziii1616 11 місяців тому

    You the best brotha god bless🤞🏾

  • @fultonvillejetfan8342
    @fultonvillejetfan8342 10 місяців тому

    Thank you sir very helpful!

  • @scottwhitehead4473
    @scottwhitehead4473 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video👍

  • @djthatnigerian9174
    @djthatnigerian9174 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much!!

  • @sjthomasfamily8236
    @sjthomasfamily8236 Рік тому +5

    Thank you. Too bad DeWalt didn't consider that those 2 white lines would be completely covered by regular, normal use. I heated up a screwdriver blade and melted my lines in for next time.

  • @kimdein2223
    @kimdein2223 6 місяців тому

    Thanks so much!!!🎉

  • @workcrew9231
    @workcrew9231 Місяць тому

    Loaded as directed but I'm still having issues with it overfeeding the line and spooling up around the shaft. Any pointers would be appreciated👍

    • @FixEverythingYourself
      @FixEverythingYourself  Місяць тому

      It's feeding out too much string? This is usually caused by the string being wound the wrong direction on the spool. Since this weedeater winds it automatically, perhaps the string is too curled when you feed it thru and it goes the wrong direction on the spool?
      You'll need to remove the string and try again. The straighter the string before feeding it in, the more likely you won't have the problem.

  • @redrock198
    @redrock198 8 місяців тому

    Brilliant.
    Thank you

  • @ranchroadhomestead
    @ranchroadhomestead 23 дні тому

    Thanks!

  • @Alvarez38006
    @Alvarez38006 День тому

    When I tired to reload mine both parts spin . Like I can't line up the holes because no matter ehat I do both sides spin with each other .

  • @UCm0i6w5lBlRthCtZEoj99tg
    @UCm0i6w5lBlRthCtZEoj99tg 10 місяців тому

    Man i feel stupid, i was trying to restring it by removing the spool, this method is so much easier

    • @FixEverythingYourself
      @FixEverythingYourself  10 місяців тому +1

      You're not the first or the last to do that, and you'll never do that again so congrats on saving yourself some time!

  • @thomasalexander8898
    @thomasalexander8898 10 місяців тому +1

    You don't have to keep twisting the cap to load the string you can hold the bottom portion of it and just ratchet the top portion

  • @brianestrada7858
    @brianestrada7858 15 днів тому

    amazing

  • @johnmorgan4405
    @johnmorgan4405 Місяць тому

    I owe you a beer my friend

  • @adanaguilar9778
    @adanaguilar9778 3 місяці тому +1

    Like bro, work for me today...👍🌞

  • @angeljimenez3980
    @angeljimenez3980 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for you help

  • @GypsyStacker
    @GypsyStacker 8 днів тому

    thanks!

  • @bodyman1109
    @bodyman1109 Рік тому +61

    I hope the guy who invented that got rich af off of that idea…

    • @charleskelm3703
      @charleskelm3703 11 місяців тому +13

      Probably not. He probably got an extra dance with the bosses wife at the Christmas party.

    • @CalebNorris16
      @CalebNorris16 10 місяців тому +11

      Maybe got a tug in Thailand with the company card?

    • @THEBIGLIE20
      @THEBIGLIE20 7 місяців тому +1

      Agreed

    • @hailstorm1986
      @hailstorm1986 2 місяці тому +1

      Definitely at least a "happy ending".🤣

    • @SkeeterDigs
      @SkeeterDigs 26 днів тому

      Presidential material that man is 👏👏👏

  • @garysawyers4055
    @garysawyers4055 11 місяців тому

    Can you add more string while it still spinning? Minimize down time.

    • @FixEverythingYourself
      @FixEverythingYourself  11 місяців тому +1

      Of course. And don't wear gloves. Those will just get in the way.

  • @jimothyrubie4638
    @jimothyrubie4638 21 день тому

    Awesome!

  • @SW-fk1xo
    @SW-fk1xo 11 місяців тому

    Great video! Short and to the point

  • @joshswenk1967
    @joshswenk1967 Рік тому

    Perfect, thank you!!!!!!

  • @sirumperousthepirate-et2up
    @sirumperousthepirate-et2up День тому

    Bruh 🤦 I'm never telling my mom how I learned this hack.... all this time I been taking off the plastic piece. And now I never have to take the plastic off again

  • @livingwordchurchsanantonio7462
    @livingwordchurchsanantonio7462 8 місяців тому

    what size string do you recommend?

  • @andrewmikolic5489
    @andrewmikolic5489 Місяць тому

    Great video. nice and quick. However, I just want to stress. COUNTERCLOCKWISE spinning of the spool to feed the wire. Don't ask how I know. Hello from Calabogie Ontario

  • @edhiestand1197
    @edhiestand1197 11 місяців тому

    What do I do with the little bit of line still in the head?

    • @FixEverythingYourself
      @FixEverythingYourself  11 місяців тому

      Remove it, then add new string. If you need to know how to access the little bit that remains, here's a video:
      ua-cam.com/video/vKIImyn-iak/v-deo.html

  • @ethansiemons8731
    @ethansiemons8731 18 днів тому

    What do you do when the string breaks?

    • @FixEverythingYourself
      @FixEverythingYourself  18 днів тому

      If you need to remove the string because one end broke and won't extend, use this video to take the cap off to access the string: ua-cam.com/video/vKIImyn-iak/v-deo.html

  • @joekelley1694
    @joekelley1694 Рік тому

    Thank you!!

  • @VietLe-USA
    @VietLe-USA 3 місяці тому

    Short and sweet. That's what we need. Thanks

  • @ramongarcia4179
    @ramongarcia4179 3 місяці тому

    thanks

  • @TheStoneWhisperer
    @TheStoneWhisperer 22 дні тому

    That’s cool, except I don’t have those lines on my Dewalt and it’s brand new. In top of that I do see some weed whacker line still in the spool, too bad you couldn’t through a little more of these details. Guess I’ll figure out how to open it up

  • @mdavis717
    @mdavis717 10 місяців тому

    I tried his method. My Dewalt unwinds while spinning without bumping. Any ideas?

    • @FixEverythingYourself
      @FixEverythingYourself  10 місяців тому

      A few days ago another user (@chrisallen640) said he solved this same problem by using Dewalt string (which happens to be smooth, not textured) and wound the string tight when winding.

  • @emil1997h
    @emil1997h 11 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @ayebea8116
    @ayebea8116 9 місяців тому

    thank you

  • @dareldcoco7483
    @dareldcoco7483 11 місяців тому

    Your an angel

  • @mario4cota
    @mario4cota 11 місяців тому

    How much string do I cut before I feed?

  • @BeldnerFilms
    @BeldnerFilms 11 місяців тому

    Thank you! Your doing the Lords work.(-=

  • @drenebavel2361
    @drenebavel2361 11 місяців тому

    Hello, how are you? I have a problem. I have the same machine and I did the whole procedure, but when I wanted to use it, the whole thread ran out.

    • @FixEverythingYourself
      @FixEverythingYourself  11 місяців тому

      Most likely you wound the string in the wrong direction somehow. Perhaps the string got in the wrong channel during loading? Whatever happened, the string running out quickly is usually because the string is wound the wrong way on the spool.

    • @chrisallen640
      @chrisallen640 10 місяців тому

      Same here. You can only wind it one direction. Not ising dewalt string. Maybe that's it?

    • @FixEverythingYourself
      @FixEverythingYourself  10 місяців тому

      That's possible but I wouldn't think so. But it's worth a try because you'll need more string sooner or later. Hard to say and I haven't had that problem.
      If you figure it out, please reply with how you fixed it. Thanks!

    • @chrisallen640
      @chrisallen640 10 місяців тому

      @@FixEverythingYourself so, an update. I did switch to dewalt string and still experienced the same issue to a lesser degree. But, I did figure out how to stop it. So while feeding the string, if I keep the string tight while turning the dial, it loads the string tighter and that seems to have solved it. Next I will try that with other string to verify but I suspect it will be fine. The difference in my 3rs party sting and the dewalt is the dewalt is smooth and the other has edges. Like star shaped. The manual says to use only smooth so that probably aided in my problem.

    • @FixEverythingYourself
      @FixEverythingYourself  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for following up on how you fixed it. Makes sense.