How to Change the Line on a Homelite Weed Eater
Lawn and garden maintenance may include basic care for your gardening equipment. Weed eaters, also known as string trimmers, are useful for those tight areas that your lawn mower can't get into. However, at some point your weed eater will run out of line and you will need to replace the spool. Homelite electric powered weed eaters use thin monofilament line, which can be found at your local hardware store. Some spools have the replacement line size printed on them. Otherwise, check your owner's manual for your model's requirements. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Shut off and unplug the weed eater. Remove any grass or debris from around the line head on the underside of the weed eater.
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Push in the tabs on either side of the spool retainer and pull upwards to remove. Pull the empty spool out of the line head.
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Pull six inches of line through the slots on either side of the new spool.
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Position the new spool so that the line and slots are directly above the eyelets on the line head.
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Thread the strings, from the spool, through the eyelets on the line head. Repeat on the other side. Push the spool into place.
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Pull the strings until they are released from the slots on the spool.
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Push the tabs of the spool retainer inwards and align it with the slots on the line head. Push the spool retainer down until it clicks.
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Tips & Warnings
When using your weed eater follow your operator's manual for proper safety procedures.
Before changing the spool on your weed eater be sure the caps for the oil and gas are closed properly. If these liquids come into contact with the plastic parts of the weed eater they may cause corrosion.
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