Ryobi Weed Wacker String Replacement - The EASY Way
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2022
- Ryobi weed wacker instructions tell you to remove spool by unlocking the spool housing. This video shows how to replace the string on the Ryobi weed wacker without removing the spool.
Two viewers to Field Guide to DIY wrote in telling me you don't have to remove the spool. We tested and, sure enough, you don't.
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Just wanted to say I had a meltdown trying to rethread our whacker and it was so stressful and terrible, but after watching your tutorials on both the “easy” and “traditional” way to rethread, it made everything so simple for me. Thank you so much for your instruction!
You are quite welcome Kaitlyn. I’m so glad they helped. I found the provided instructions a little confusing. Thanks so much for letting me know and for watching.
hehe. I slammed a couple doors today with my own ordeal.
It can be really enraging for some reason
OMG, I totally want to thank you, Richard and Lamar! I was going to buy a new brand of weed whacker because taking off and putting the head was really hard.
I never comment on how-to videos and I probably should. I HAVE to comment! First time restringing my Ryobi this summer and I forgot how. I’ve been trying to figure it out for 30 mins, broke down and opened UA-cam… watched two other videos and was fiddling with it when yours came up on auto play… decided to try your way… WOW!!! It can be this easy?!?!?! THANK YOU!!! You saved me so much stress!!!! I’ll do it this way for life now! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
So glad it helped. This is what my channel is all about - helping Do-It-Yourselfers do it themselves. Thanks for letting me know and thanks so much for watching!
lol i got it once as well same ended up at youtube
Life saver. I was doing it the other way all the time. I had read the instructions when I bought this thing, but then I forgot the lining up the arrows tips and could never figure out how to do it. Thanks.
Absolutely. So glad it helped!
I have owned a Ryobi 40V weed wacker for over a decade and it's always been a nightmare from Hell to change the strings. This method is 1,000 times simpler, easier and time-saving.
Absolutely!
Thank you ....I changed the rope last week and thought it was ridiculously challenging.....this way makes so much sense. Yay!
You're doing God's work here, sir. Know that. THANK YOU.
Don’t take this the wrong way but … I love you. 🤣 Thanks so much for watching!
I had a model older than this one that I love. My sister has difficulty with tools that are too heavy and she actually loved mine and found it easy to use ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . This is a newer model but was even lighter which she really appreciates. She enjoys it and I no longer have to go to her house to trim as she can handle it fine. Haven't used it enough to comment on the battery life but lithium batteries last longer than the old style. Being cordless makes it easy to trim the far edges of the property. The entire yard can be trimmed with one charged battery.
I'm going to remember this. I did it per the instructions and had to take it down to the shop to have the lower put back on the upper because I didn't have the hand strength to do it myself. Humiliating, but I learned something.
Absolutely Mr Blaktoe. I’ve also heard they’ve updated the instructions to no longer reference the bobbin removal. I’m glad to hear you got it worked out. Thanks so much for watching and for sharing.
Wow, amazing... I was stressing before seeing this video lol. Thank you.
You are quite welcome. So glad it helped. You got this!
I appreciate both videos of yours; I needed to learn the "wrong" way as I had some stings stuck inside and I had to open the head. Otherwise, I couldn't put strings in. Thanks a lot again.
I found that on my first string replacement that I could not get the string through the hole going straight through because it appeared to be blocked. Sure enough, there was still some string wound onto the spool but it had welded onto itself. So I removed that partial string and then started over replacing the string with the method that you showed here. Perfecto!
Eric, I never heard of that. Great find. Thanks so much for sharing and for watching.
ok figured it out and thank you for saving me hours of frustration! This method works great and I needed to swap out the thinner string that came with mine for more robust thicker sharper cutting string to demolish 200 feet of tall weeds.
So glad to help. You got this!
You saved me, subscribed!
Glad I could help! Thanks so much for the sub!
Excellent video!! I did it wrong before watching this video. This was super easy!
I’m so glad it helped! Yeah, this way is a lot easier. Keep the spool removal way in mind as sometimes the line gets fouled inside the head. Thanks so much for watching.
This video changed my life! Was this in the Ryobi instructions!? I missed it.
This method was not in the set of instructions that came with mine but I understand it is in the instructions that come with their string trimmers now. Thanks so much for watching. I’m so glad it helped.
Thank you. I am not an imbecile for some reason the Ryobi mechanisms just get me.
No you are definitely not! After all, you’re watching this channel 😉. Seriously, they can be tricky.
THANK YOU for this video. My sister does not have a Ryobi Weed Wacker but she does have similar and she has to go to a neighbour to get him to take off the bobbin....... I cannot wait to tell her about this video, just in case it will work on her make and model!!! She has arthritis in her hands and has a problem with things like this. The sting always goes when there is no one around to help!!!😳
Kenn1936, thanks for passing this along!
Thank you! Good camera angles too!
You are quite welcome. I am so glad that it helped. I also am glad my novice camera work was helpful. Thanks so much for watching.
oooohhh so EZ ok that is why the landlord gave me the winder thank you greatly sir it has been doing my head in lol
Absolutely! I am so glad it helps! Thanks so much for watching!
My suggestion would be to take the original video down. Before I read one the comments I started following your original instructions. Thanks for making this video but that is my suggestion. For some reason the incorrect way came up first. Take care
Scott, thanks for the suggestion. Honestly I have thought about it but, truth be told, it is not the “wrong” way but more difficult. In fact, you MUST remove the head if the line has fallen inside or is tangled inside the head. But I do appreciate your feedback!
You don't even need the crank , just push down on the yellow bump feeder and turn clockwise. The ridges on the feeder wear down eventually.
Great feedback Don. I’ve had a number of folks tell me that over time, with use, the green bobbin wears down so there are not grooves for the crank to catch. Those folks have ended up replacing the bobbin with a new bobbin with grooves that catch the crank. Thanks so much for chiming in! Please keep us posted as you pick up any other gems. Thanks so much for watching and again for sharing that info!
Good job!
Thank yiu!
Thank you SO MUCH!
You are quite welcome. I’m so glad it helped. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you! That help a lot!
You’re very welcome Alex. I’m glad to hear that. Thanks so much for watching.
Yeah I just discovered this myself lol.
My directions told me to take it apart (they’ve been updated).
Awesome tip
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching.
My problem is getting the head to twist back into lock when you’re trying to put it back on. I feel like it takes the strength of a gorilla to do it. The first time we put it in a Vice and my son had to help me. Now I’m by myself and get it back on. I have no idea what to do. Guess I’ll ask the neighbor to come over and humiliate me and my weakness.
Na. You’re right. Hate that crap.
Same issue here! However I realized what I needed to do was to get a small flathead screwdriver into all the cracks of the moving parts of the head because all of the cracks fill with grass clips and dust and do not let the head attach freely and as easy as it should. I hope that makes sense. Basically you should be able to just use one hand to grab the little arrow edges when the head is off and be able to shift it back-and-forth real easily and if not, that means that there’s so much dirt and crap wedged underneath that it’s not able to move as freely as it should.
@johnhocking1364 Thank you! Took a small flatblade screwdriver and removed a bit of dirt, and it went on easily.
Somehow, this method didn’t work… threading, fine, tightening fine, reattached to the body of the trimmer. Pulled the trigger and string came pouring out, wrapped itself around the handle. Oh well.
@@johnhocking1364 Thank you, I'll clean it up like this.
Thank you!
You're welcome! I am so glad it helped! Thanks so much for watching.
Good stuff dude👍💯👍💯👍💯👍
THANK YOU!!!
Oh no I ended up taking mine apart now to put it back together lol
I’m sorry to hear about your experience. I love ours and, in fact, I used it yesterday. But I appreciate you sharing and watching!
Thank you , Thank you , Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU ARE QUITE WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Genius!
You are quite welcome. So glad it helped. Thanks so much for watching.
Yes Sir, Great info.. I have the same unit.. I removed that head piece when I tried to reengage it.. it would not twist and lock on .. why because it was maybe rusted stuck, after every use I hose down the head part so maybe the water got in it, after long time no use, it froze.. The fix, WD or any oil, it loosened right up and now it twist very easily.. but thank for you for the tip!!
Nice! Thanks for the update.
Great advise! Super easy! Thanks!
You are quite welcome Peter. Glad it helps. Thanks so much for watching.
what type of string do you recommend?
I saw your other string refill video. I even tried to do it this way but had resistance so I did it the first way you showed. Problem now I can't seem to get it back together to twist and lock. I've given up for today since now it's too dark outside and too many mosquitoes😂
I'll try again in the am but if you have a hint what I'm doing wrong I would appreciate the feedback. Maybe I'll too old to do this.
K, I’m so sorry to hear of the troubles you’re having with it. I’d try emptying the bobbin and trying to fit it empty. Line up the arrows and press firmly while you twist (like a child proof cap). Do that a couple of times till you get the feel. Then once you get it together, do it this way. Ryobi Weed Wacker String Trimmer String Replacement in 2 EASY STEPS
ua-cam.com/video/ivc7CPfGI6g/v-deo.html. I hope it helps.
@@FieldGuidetoDIY Great! I'll do that first thing in the am. Appreciate the speedy reply. I've subscribed. I spend a lot of time on you tube learning what my wonderful late hubby of 50 years knew. Times like this I wish he could see me doing his jobs. Thank you again.
@@kbrown5218 aw, thank you so much for reaching back out. My condolences for your loss. I hope this reply helps. Please let me if you have any questions or suggestions. Let me know how I can help you do it yourself.
This method works with other speed feed head brands
I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing and for watching.
does that tightening thing/bobbin whatever its called, come with the trimmer?
The hand crank? Mine came with my string trimmer. I am not aware of any trimmer of this type with the hand crank NOT included.
This is better. The other way had to many steps. The other way is good to know when you have string stuck inside and you need to take it apart.
Absolutely. I appreciate your feedback.
How do I make the twine dispense out when it gets too short?? I have a Ryobi s430 4 cycle. So frustrating because I thought you were supposed to tap the yellow cap.
I’m afraid I am not familiar with this model. Normally it is a bump to release a small amount of line. Is it not that way? Keep tension on the line while you press the button and see if any comes out.
Did all that
Even tried to download the manual. The Ryobi website didn't have that model. Discontinued? But the manual should still be there....
Yep I was doing it wrong!
When I bought my ryobi, it didn't come with the cranker. Where can I buy one?
Sorry to hear that. You can pick it up here - geni.us/yVYBd8
Thanks man ik there had to be an easier way lmao
I know right. The first video I did was the way the instructions said. Then the Ryobi engineer messaged me and told me this way.
Does this work for ALL ryobi trimmers?
I'm not sure if it is ALL Ryobi trimmers but certainly all the ones that I've seen. Thanks so much for watching!
When it wears out and gets a little too short and you need to let some more out, how do you do that?
A gentle bump releases the spool and allows a small amount to be released and trimmed off. Let me know if that makes sense.
hi MK..yeah. that "bump" move is not intuitive IMO. As you are working, you're supposed to mildly TAP the ground with the green button on the trimmer head. New string gets released off the spool with each tap, until it runs low and needs to be refilled. I guess at refill time the string stays short when you "bump". I'm new to this tool.
What if the string is would inside and can't see daylight how do you unblock it.please need help desperately.
Lorinda, great question. I would suggest lining up the arrows as shown in the video and if you still can’t see daylight through it, you probably have some dirt or grass stuck in there. Get a wire coat hanger and snip it with some pliers, wire cutters, or tin snips. Make about an 8 inch long straight piece of wire from the coat hanger and try to feed it through. Let me know how that goes.
Yeah, this rewind method works great and is per the instructions....EXCEPT....when line breaks on one side or the other at the metal eyelet and fair amount is still wound on spool. You cannot grasp the broken end with the narrowest of needle nose pliers, nor hook it out with a pick. Easy enough to undo the spool but unless you have the hands of Andre the giant you cannot grasp to put by ack together. Even the largest oil filter wrench will not grasp it. I have only had the EZ reload available and work once or twice in two years in near year round edging in Southeast Texas. Grrrrr. Engine starts easily every time but does not work without properly situated line. If there was some kind of lock slot to hold spinbase still it would be doable.
@@springpamthompson7078there is a lock. The same lock you use to replace the head gives you that extra hand.
I keep having a lot of trouble with mine jamming. I jammed 4 times yesterday. I find the string is getting wound up over itself on the bobbin. It is very frustrating.
Peter, I’m wondering if you’re using too thin a gauge of trimmer line. I have less overlap when I use thicker gauge line. Let me know what you think.
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Thanks Pete. I appreciate you watching.
How do you remove the scroll
It should just push right out.
Can you tell us the length of line, either 0.080 or 0.095, needed to fill the reel?
To fill the real Ed? I personally would be afraid to go that route. I would think you’d run the risk of it overlapping or not feeding properly. I’m gonna cut and wind 12 foot lengths. I hope this helps. Let me know if you hear otherwise. Thanks so much for watching!
@@FieldGuidetoDIY That’s what I meant. Approximately how many feet to put on the reel. I looked at Home Depot and replacement line at 0.0095 is sold in 16’ lengths. Thanks for the quick reply. You channel is awesome.
Thanks so much Ed. I appreciate it. Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.
Use .065 line…..095 is far too heavy
The first time I had to replace the string it was so knotted inside I had to remove the spool assembly. Ridiculously difficult.
Dan, how did it work out for ya? Did you get it back together? Is it running now?
@FieldGuideDIY I appreciate the video. Although I can line up the guide arrows I can not rotate it to the lock position. So no it is not operational. Thanks.
@@DanHammacher-rv5ky I’m so sorry to hear that.
let me ask you, can you see light through there?
3.20
Well, the video recording does not do the best job of capturing the view but the channel is still there. Check out this follow-up video on the subject. Ryobi Weed Wacker String Trimmer String Replacement in 2 EASY STEPS
ua-cam.com/video/ivc7CPfGI6g/v-deo.html
We don’t have that crank tool anymore
That's okay. You can either use really strong hands, or a pair of big channel lock pliers or purchase a replacement here - geni.us/yVYBd8.
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@@FieldGuidetoDIY thank you sir
@ThankyouJesus81 absolutely!
I misplaced the tool and just crank by open hand
You must be able to crack walnuts with your bare hands. I’m afraid I don’t have that grip strength.
Is this why my string has been melting inside the head?
Melting?
@@FieldGuidetoDIY the tip of the string “welds” at the end of the of the spool. Then it snaps off. The whole string doesn’t melt.
15-18 ft?
I guess 12 feet if you use a thicker line but I don’t.
I get the string thru but it doesnt wind in the string around the spool. I must be doing something wrong....follow all the vodeos and we're doing exactly what it says.
Does the spool turn in the trimmer head?
Yes it does. It just doesn't wind it in
@@patzuzack1088 that doesn’t sound right. If the line is through the channel in the center of the head, then it should wind through the eyelets. You may need to try this way in this video. ua-cam.com/video/y8VmvX34eic/v-deo.html
That's what we were doing. I did it again following step by step. Still does not wind the string in
I tried to send a video...not sure where it went lol
You don’t need the “crank” just twist the knob.
That is true, Gil, but mine came with the crank so I thought, “let’s use it.” Thanks for watching.
Cranking is easier on my hands/ wrists. Different strokes different folks.
I followed your directions BUT my string is lose 🙄🥺
Blue Eyed Fox, two questions: how long is the line you are using and what gauge or thickness is the line?
I had replaced it with a thinner line. I will use the same size line and try again. Thank you for your easy to do video. I appreciate it.
@blueeyedfox2009 Absolutely!
Mine won’t feed nor open. 😊
Sounds like you HAVE to get into that spool somehow. Check this video out - ua-cam.com/video/Kt3Zu9_QbD4/v-deo.htmlsi=yvK-GkHthvkX3A-0
Yeah, must be nice. Can’t ever see daylight through mine.
With the arrows lined up, see if you can thread a piece of hanger wire through it. You may HAVE to remove the spool this one time. Head Removal - Ryobi Weed Wacker String Trimmer String Replacement
ua-cam.com/video/Kt3Zu9_QbD4/v-deo.html
Mine must be older, it doesn’t have a winding tool!!!
I'm sorry to hear that. You can pick one up here if you'd like - geni.us/yVYBd8
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It would help if you told us how to unlock the stupid thing.
CJM, wait till you see this video I did. I’m trying to get Google and UA-cam to see it but it is still recommending my first one on the process. Let me know if it helps. ua-cam.com/video/ivc7CPfGI6g/v-deo.html
It isn't a good bet in my experience. My spool wouldn't run the new filament through. No way, no how, no matter how much I fiddled, re-watched the videos, lined things up, and used their own filament instead of the generic green stuff. Good luck to you.
Thank you for sharing your results!
My head is different then that one
What model do you have?
Mine doesnt look like that. It's more basic.
Sorry to hear that.
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Nope..... my string is still inside there..... maybe a different video might help.
Sorry to hear that. Maybe this one will help - Head Removal - Ryobi Weed Wacker String Trimmer String Replacement
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Too late, i already did it the hard way
Sorry about that. But now you know for the next time.
Maybe you should take the other video down.
I thought about it but the other video has so many commenting about this way not working. I appreciate the feedback though. Thanks so much for watching!
No! Don't take it down. It was useful to this first timer. Not every body is mechanically adept and seeing the details helped me better understand this tool.
@@mettamorph4523 I appreciate that, Mettamorph. I’m glad it helped. Yes, I keep hearing from folks telling me that their line gets twisted inside the head housing and they HAVE to remove it to unfoul the line. Thanks again.
Thanks for the revision. Easy to do after watching this video.
Delete the other video
Will, I appreciate your input. I would if the other way did not work. It does work. This way is just a lot easier. Thanks so much.