The EGO POWERLOAD TRIMMER - How to Load | Mistakes to AVOID
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Here’s how the EGO POWERLOAD head works and how to load it easily, so you can bounce back around the home! Remember, life is like a String Trimmer. Come and learn with me -Merv Himself
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When Merv took a break for the Pabst, I thought I'd loose my mind, but darrn, if he didn't solve my problem. Thanks, Merv!
Haven't laughed this hard since watching the Red Green Show in it's early days.🤣
This has to be one of the best entertaining and educational videos I have seen.
Glad you liked it! Please subscribe and share our links with family & friends. It helps our channel grow. -Merv Himself
Merve… I came across your channel when I was trying to restring a weedeater. You remind me of my grandpa and I am so happy to have found your channel. He passed away many years ago, but when I watch your videos, it’s like he’s sitting beside me again all the woodwork, all the building all the tool maintenance and how to enjoy myself. Thank you for your channel.
This just goes to show you that you don't have to buy a cheap trimmer to have big trimmer problems. This is a great video about how you can have these kinds of problems no matter how much money you have spent. This vide!o is a real stitch!
That tip with the nibs helped me man!!! Ive been wantin to throw this shit out the window this past 30 mintues
Yep. No job is completely finished until a feller blows his cork! Glad I was able to help. -Merv Himself
Watching you made me wanna cuss. I came here to get this job done and not cuss. lol
I read the manual and watched 3 other videos before finding this and learning that when you put the head back together lining up the holes is vital. I could not get it to feed through to the other side at all. After lining up the head correctly it feed through first try.
Great to hear! Glad it helped. -Merv Himself
I always have to feed my line in several times before it comes out the other side. It goes in smoothly but just keeps going and going but doesn’t come out. Eventually I get it right and can wind the string in. My big problem is I only get to use it a few minutes and the line doesn’t feed anymore and stays about an inch and a half long. I open it up and it appears the line that should be feeding has somehow gotten caught under a couple of other rows of line that should feed later. I have to remove it all and load it again. It’s very annoying. This machine was way too expensive to be such a pain in the butt.
Are you sure you are using the right size line?
@@MervsServiceSecrets yes. It’s been happening right from the start. Even with the line it was already loaded with when I bought the trimmer. I love the mower, but this trimmer is killing me. It’s such a disappointment. I’m an older lady and don’t have hands like the jolly green giant. I have to use a screw driver to pop the cap off and it’s really hard for me to turn it to wind the line in after I thread it through. I wish I had known there was a power loader when I bought it. I would have gotten one of that model.
I'm sorry to hear you are having that kind of trouble. A lady deserves better. And yes, I know what you mean about those manual load ones. As you can see, even my autoloader requires a few special tricks.
@@MervsServiceSecrets thanks
I am so happy I found this video! Every other powerload video makes it look like you just feed the line in, no big deal. But mine got twisted around just like you showed on the video, so I was able to solve it. You are the best. Not only that, but until I watched this, I didn't even know I was supposed to have a spring in there. I had taken mine apart to see why the line wouldn't load, and inadvertently knocked the spring out (which of course sprung away). As soon as I saw this video (again, NONE of the others were the least bit helpful), I realized I needed to go find that spring. I am back in business, thanks to you, Merv. I am now subscribed.
Thank you! Welcome aboard.
I am frustrated with my ego trimmer, line incomes shorter after 5 minutes use, need lots of strength to reload it. Thinking of returning it to store.
Not sure what the most recent models are like, but I really love mine.
I got An IDEA.. get a small straw
Thank you. Long but very good thorough explanation. Watching your video I just realized that the spring is missing in mine. I remember after a few uses from new it stop releasing the string so I took the cap off to check it out. I wonder if the spring flew by without me noticing. Regards.
Losing that spring is easy, especially if you're working on the floor in a dark garage. easy to get lost in the clutter. Glad this helped a little bit. It would have been a quicker video, but Demille was being difficult.
I hate long videos but I loved this one...lol solved my problem and very entertaining thanks Merv
Sorry I know this is a dumb question but what happens if I pressed the button too long for the line and the line is now too short. Is there a way to release more of the string with the button or would I have to open the whole can and redo it all over again? Thanks
Think about it. If you were outside trimming your lawn and your string got too short, how would you get more of it to come out? Bump it on the ground, right? Take her outside and giver her a bump.
This is absolutely hilarious. Thank you for this content.
Thanks, John. It takes a special person to understand sophisticated humor like this. Sure do hope you subscribed because we need you in our loyal legion of followers! -Merv Himself
Merv are you using ego trimmer line?? you can only use ego trimmer line i talked to ego about this issue
That's what ego claims, however, I just used whatever I had laying around and it worked just fine. Been using that same string and reloading it for months now with no issues.
Bravo Merv, excellent and entertaining video. I got to have me one of these things that's all there is to it. I have arthritis so loading line wrapping or turning a knob can be an issue for me. I get finished trimming and can't use my right hand hardly so this will be a tremendous help as is your video thank you
Glad you enjoyed it. Happy to help!
You are great Merv! This is a great video!
Thank you kindly! Hope it helped.
15 min?! You know what you are doing. Well produced. You got character. But loading this string is not a 15m vid. I had to bail, sorry. But the 60s vid someone else did was too short. The 4 min vid was just right. And I got it in 2 min. Keep it up man. But brevity is the key to engagement
I don't care about the old one I don't have one. I don't want to hear about monkeys and stupid jokes. I don't want to know about your legal crap just show it without all the Foghorn Leghorn Character TALK. about monetizing your channel, and the seventeen hits you have on one of your videos, how life changing it is to be a RUclips celebrity. See how this long drawn out complaint is meaningless? Just like it was the first time you spit it out.
Now i need a drink after this video…. So much anticipation.. make it a double please and, they wonder why I drink at 900 am…
Holy shit. You are funny. Liked and subscribed. Keep it up. Gotta do my yard work now. Bye.
Maybe you can help. Mine won't load, it just spins. Any suggestions?
Crazy thought, but are you sure you have the powerload feature fully depressed?
@@MervsServiceSecrets Found another video with a "workaround". If I hold the black part from spinning, it loads the line. I spoke with EGO and they're replacing the unit.
Thanks! Please post a little picture or video of your solution on social media and be sure to tag me so members of our MervServe DIY Club can benefit from your discovery! On Twitter I am @MervsService and on Instagram I am @MervServe
@@MervsServiceSecrets Here's the video of the workaround that I used when powerload wouldn't work. ruclips.net/video/ojrU9u19-vQ/видео.html
Love it thanks
You’re welcome 😊
It's a good trimmer and the autoload feature is cool, but sometimes you do need to open the head.
so true ....i thought it was me doing something wrong!
Seem like a nice guy but I prefer direct info so I can get back to my project. Took 10 minutes of a comedy routine to get to something useful. I'm not trying to be mean either; just sharing my honest feedback as a viewer. I did like the lining up of the interior piece to the holes, which may have been my issue, so I do appreciate that info and will give it a try.
Fair enough!
15 seconds you said.. vio is 15 mins.. now asking for a wrench and hammer
I am from Texas, what a lot of BS!!!!
Had the same problem feeding the string through the head until I pressed the green load button for a second.String went in but did not wind at all.
Was using a different brand string .095 that I used on my old TMC gas unit.After I switched to the supplied twisted EGO string it worked fine.
Thanks. I can see how that would help. Lining up the outer cover correctly with the inner cartridge is also important.
In my case, I actually used the string from an old gas trimmer and it worked fine. The sticking point was making sure that inner cartridge was in proper alignment to receive the new string like I pointed out in the video. Hope this helps. -Merv Himself
Did you take the necessary breaks?
I have struggled many long times to get the string threw. First video i have watched that shows the real problem and hopeful solution. I will try this next time my string runs out or breaks inside the head. THANKS !
Glad it helped!
Problem solved. Thank you! you're the only person that talked about the spring. you highlight making sure in's in and in properly. no else even mentioned the spring at all in the other 4-5 videos I've seen.
Glad I could help! Please be sure to subscribe and share our links with others who might need help. (or maybe just a laugh). -Merv Himself
No it doesn't go straight through it gets stuck and I fucking hate this thing.
Thank you!
I am considering buying one because I have so much trouble reloading a cheap trimmer.
Now you demonstated the problem some have complained about and how to resolve it, and in a very entertaining manner as well😊
Will be purchasing now, thanks again!
Glad I could help! Please be sure to subscribe and hit the share button to spread my secrets to other DIY Warriors just like you! -Merv Himself
Halfway through the video I figured out how to weed my weed or or feed my feet wider but I just had to finish the video LOL
Remember, no job is complete unless you blow your stack.
"Takes seconds to replace string on your trimmer" but it's a 15 minute video?
Glad you enjoyed it. 😉
Just painful. Looking for real information and I get 15 minutes of babble.
The details matter. If a 10 second answer existed, you would've found it by now
Merv........So what's goin wrong when you've done everything (including the break) . Then ya hit the button which sends the trimmer head spinnin' , just twistin' up the line. instead of the head bouncin' suckin' in you 13' of string? Thanx in advance Bud!
Dang. I'm stumped. Is it possible you have the wrong sized string?
@@MervsServiceSecrets I don't believe so . But if it's got you stumped them it's quite possible I'm flat doing something incorrectly. Thank you much, any time you've put into it is very well appreciated !
My spool will not spin around - it only goes a little each way. It does not spin independently from the outer green ring. I cannot load any string. Can you help me? I can easily get the string in but then it does not wind.
I can easily get the string in- but then it does not wind at all.
Based on your description, you could have the previous version of the trimmer where the 2 parts functioned differently. Either that, or maybe the string is the wrong size.
That's where I went wrong.... I had skipped the Pabst step. LOL.
Common mistake. You'll eventually get the hang of it.
I hate this thing after I go cut my grass I'm going to burn it...
Ha! Well, that's ONE solution! Good luck and be careful! -Merv Himself
How selfish of you haha. I liked and suscribed.
Thanks for helpin me make a fortune. Much obliged.
The battery has to be in the unit when you push the load button or it won’t work. Some say you have to remove the battery first but it will not load with the battery out.
I think they just recommend removing the battery until you are ready to press the "powerload" button. Probably a safety consideration.
@@MervsServiceSecrets I agree with the reason...
Thanks for the help and the laughs!
Happy to help!
You have now saved my ass twice! You're the best
Oh for pity sake! I'm so appauled by your language! tsk tsk But happy to help. -Merv Himself
Dude you have a hidden talent😁I've had this issue so many times now I can try to go back and try to beat this thing. 1 of my many issues was I attempted this sober and after watching this I corrected that problem.
I lost 11 minutes watching this.
Happy to help! Thanks for watching.
Funny, descriptive, and entertaining. 9:50 mark is what I really needed but I watched the entire video lol
Merv, thank you for the tutorial. I am having a problem with my non power loading ego weed wacker and EGO hasn't answered my question. Can you give me an opinion? I wound the string clockwise (apparently, my ego allows counter and clock wise winding) and the string would not advance. We pulled the string out and have not been able to get it to refill. Mine is a manual deal which is very hard on the hands and the wrists. I am also not being able to push those tabs in to release the head and look inside since I did that clockwise wind. Have I irreparably broken this tool? Any advice would be appreciated.
Well, I'm just speculating here, but I do know centrifugal force is important in order for most trimmers to release string properly, so having the trimmer zooming at maximum speed might be helpful. Also, I know quite a few people have reported that they lost the spring from inside the trimmer head. It's easy for a spring like mine to bounce away unnoticed because it is dark in color. Maybe that happened to you and you don't even know it. Finally, the problem with your cap being stuck on. Makes me think maybe the edge of the string got wedged in there so it's jammed on tight and hard to get off now. Oh! And one more thing.. I joke around a lot about wearing "grippy" gloves because they give me super human strength ... but that's really not far from the truth. If you have a good pair of rubberized gloves you'd be surprised at how that can improved your gripping strength and maybe help you turn off that cover cap. And if you don't have official rubber work gloves, a pair of those dishwashing gloves might help. Just a lot of guessing on my part, but I hope this helps. -Merv Himself
@@MervsServiceSecrets Well! thank you very much for all your "guesses". I think that my husband took the machine to homedepot and somebody there messed around with it and tomorrow he is going to give it a go. The reason why I say, "I think" is because he had a stroke and lost his language so it is sort of miraculous when I understand him from the clues he gives me and I am always marvelled that the guys at homedepot give him enough time to let him convey in a guy kind of way what he needs. Would you like to know how the test wacking goes? I thought your video was delightfully funny and nice that it had plenty of added "worse case scenarios" purpose or not to alert us to all the things that can go wrong with doing the simple things on these tools
Your husband sounds like a determined guy. Gotta admire him for keeping active. And, yes, DIY Warriors can communicate with each other telepathically, so those visits to home depot are probably really good for him. Please keep us posted on the outcome of your story. I hope they figure it out. -Merv
@@MervsServiceSecrets Apparently it was a short lived victory for phase one of this experience. Jim took it out to use and when he tapped it for more string to emerge one side did eject out but the other side jammed. He tried to open the head to troubleshoot but was stumped (he amazingly is doing everything pretty much with his left hand (he is right handed normally in his previous life) only. My brain was not into working on that so we broke for lunch and will attack it in the afternoon. That is the meager update at this point. Love the comment about you diy ers being able to communicate telepathically, I do believe that is true!
We managed to release the tabs to open the head (spring is safely ensconced therein) we pulled the snaggy string out.....put the head back on.....stuffed the string through the head....WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN THE HEAD COUNTERCLOCKWISE IN ORDER TO WIND THE STRING....back to the starting point.....sigh
I've watched several EGO Powerload trimmer videos & you are the only person that has had difficulty getting the string through to the other hole!
I'll bet a lot of viewers of this video can tell you they have also had problems. Those other videos make it seem easier than it really is, IMHO.
You're a funny guy!
I reckon that's a reflection of my life.
Duhhh...
Could of been without the other 15 minutes of whatever that was. But thanks for the video
😂🤣
That Demille. What a weight around my neck, ya know?
This would be better without the comedy or lack there of.
why does this video need to take 15m?
I needed some fast information and it took Merv, while being very entertaining, about 95% longer than it should have to convey it.
I'm here for info not entertainment.
Yeah, but 10 second videos aren't really a pathway to success on youtube. But glad you got the answers you needed. Thanks for watching.
watching his video and having a few laughs while also getting the answer you needed clearly helped you, because if you were left to your own devices, you would still be scouring the Internet for answers. Dumb*ss
Now, now. Let's be respectful.