Thank you! Took looking through 20 videos to find someone with the same type of spool mine has. Helpful hint, make sure to wind the top one first so you can use the built in catch at the top. I did the bottom first before I realized what I did and had to unwind it and start over.
I wanted something light weight and capable of cutting. This little string trimmer is just that ruclips.net/user/postUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . The battery will last about half an hour. It cuts through most weeds and grass. I wanted to see what this trimmer could do and tried cutting down some brush. It does okay with light brush but heavy brush, not so much. This is a great tool for trimming around the yard. It's not great for clearing out brush but no one would expect it to be.Out of the box, this trimmer is extremely easy to use. All I had to do was attach the guard and load the battery.
First time string line replacement on this exact model and your video was perfect!! Was tempted to buy the 3 pack of pre-wound spools for $20 out of fear of being unable to pull off re-stringing the spool properly. Thank you for the honest and realistic video and instructions. Now I will just buy the pack of line for $8 at Lowe's! GREAT WORK!
Was looking for videos on replacing the entire head of this trimmer, watched your video, and realized I've been stringing it wrong all along. I loathe this auto-feed head. It's a terrible design and I was planning to buy a new trimmer. Your video just gave my trimmer a 2nd chance on life. Thanks!
I'm about to take mine back because I didn't know it wasn't bump feed. This auto feed seems really dumb. Should I give it a try or just take it back and buy the bump feed model?
Wow I see you published this almost exactly a year ago. Came across this just now because I needed to re string this exact trimmer. THANK YOU for this video...a year later. 😬🙌🏽
CraftDaddy, your honest, unrehearsed style in dealing with this frustrating little problem was great. I like that you approached reloading that spool just like any of us yahoos would after not having done it for so long, and were recalling things as you went. Incredibly helpful - thank you SOOO much. You helped me regain my sanity.
Excellent! super-clear audio and picture, and I appreciate that you were honest about the usual frustration level... and that not everything worked perfectly. Makes us all feel better about our approach to these infrequent tasks. Thanks!
This version of the clear video has been such a Blessing! I’ll be able to follow these instructions. You made everything visible and direct to the point. Thank you very much.
I just got one of these 10 days ago. I anticipated having trouble with the string, so I ended up buying the refills that come with a pre-wound spool. All I'll have to do is pop the old one out and pop the new one in. They're a little more expensive, but if they'll save me a bunch of aggravation, they're worth it!
I really appreciate your video! I was stringing it incorrectly but sometimes it worked. I just couldn’t get it to stay in place today so I found your video and finally figured out what I was doing wrong lol. You’ve saved me so much time and frustration. Thank you!
Hey man, thanks for the tutorial. I made the mistake of loading the wrong side first. If you do that, you're screwing yourself for loading the other side, because when you lock the first line in place, you cannot effectively wind the second side, as the first line is "reached over" to the locking tab, blocking the winding process. Needed a second set of hands, but I got it.
Found one in the garbage can down the road your video Explains It All not a lot of people have the ability to rewind the string on Dittos to you my friend thanks for sharing the video was very helpful
Rather than push the side button to release more string, I believe it's designed to release a little more string EVERY time it starts. Listen for the clicks when it first starts spinning. Sounds wasteful, but it's only a few mm at a time. Who cares? Reloading from a replacement spool is so much cheaper than buying the pre-loaded spools. Thanks for the demo.
UNLESS ppl are far more patient than I AM, this sucker is a PAIN IN THE BUTT... NEVER EVER WILL I BUY THIS AGAIN especially since battery only lasts an hour !!!!!! HATE IT! BUT I am very glad to find your video !!!
Thanks! I was looking to see if I lost a spring and hoped that your video didn't have one for this "How to". BTW Lowes online started selling the blue caps (0:35 seconds) for about $5. I've owned mine for about 5 years and the cap is almost worn completely off.
Just tight some zip tight thought the hole and wrap it to each other centrifugal force keep from flying off. Zip tight are cheap and it take less then the size of this video
I got one of these, li last a while. The only thing I didnt like is after a while the CAP that holds the string accessory cracks up due to wear and tear. Now u have to order the blue cap make sure u order at least 3 or four cause they are thin.
I hate our job alt trimmer it’s the same one you have. There is a jack out there where you change the head I can not find it though now that I want to do it.
Thanks so much for this! I have been searching how to restring mine and I haven’t been able to find one like mine until now! I do have a question about the little gold metal things inside the head. Where do they go? Mine fell out and I don’t know where they came from.
How do you prevent the line from binding to itself? I find that after a little use, the lines will get stuck and not advance out the holes. They seem to get bound up between wraps on the spool. I've tried wrapping tighter, looser, shorter, longer but it keeps happening. Any ideas? Thanks for the video BTW
I'm in Texas..all that (was offered) offered here is the preloaded wire type. I have this exact spool but the wire is permanently fixed to the spool,therefore not allowing to reline the spool. Any ideas?
I have this exact trimmer and it is awful! Lol. Every time I tip it to use it like an edger the string just flies out of the thing. Does anyone know if there is a different head attachment just for edging?
Finally somebody explained this in a way I could understand. Great tips, too, on how to keep the already wound string from going "sproing".
Happy to help!
Thank you! Took looking through 20 videos to find someone with the same type of spool mine has. Helpful hint, make sure to wind the top one first so you can use the built in catch at the top. I did the bottom first before I realized what I did and had to unwind it and start over.
Excellent tip!
Thank you! Took forever to find a video to string the OLD version of the 40volt max! This was perfect!
I wanted something light weight and capable of cutting. This little string trimmer is just that ruclips.net/user/postUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . The battery will last about half an hour. It cuts through most weeds and grass. I wanted to see what this trimmer could do and tried cutting down some brush. It does okay with light brush but heavy brush, not so much. This is a great tool for trimming around the yard. It's not great for clearing out brush but no one would expect it to be.Out of the box, this trimmer is extremely easy to use. All I had to do was attach the guard and load the battery.
Thank you! I've searched and searched for a video with a head like mine!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Took forever to find a video on how to replace the line in my particular trimmer since it’s an older model.
I want to say thank you very much for this video it was absolutely perfect and I've been winding string on weed wackers all my life.
Thanks for the compliment. Glad it helped!
First time string line replacement on this exact model and your video was perfect!! Was tempted to buy the 3 pack of pre-wound spools for $20 out of fear of being unable to pull off re-stringing the spool properly. Thank you for the honest and realistic video and instructions. Now I will just buy the pack of line for $8 at Lowe's! GREAT WORK!
Was looking for videos on replacing the entire head of this trimmer, watched your video, and realized I've been stringing it wrong all along. I loathe this auto-feed head. It's a terrible design and I was planning to buy a new trimmer. Your video just gave my trimmer a 2nd chance on life. Thanks!
I'm about to take mine back because I didn't know it wasn't bump feed. This auto feed seems really dumb. Should I give it a try or just take it back and buy the bump feed model?
Thanks for making this video! your machine is the only one I found that looks like mine on the spool.
"This will frustrate you beyond belief." You are sooooo right. THANK YOU for posting this.
Wow I see you published this almost exactly a year ago. Came across this just now because I needed to re string this exact trimmer. THANK YOU for this video...a year later. 😬🙌🏽
CraftDaddy, your honest, unrehearsed style in dealing with this frustrating little problem was great. I like that you approached reloading that spool just like any of us yahoos would after not having done it for so long, and were recalling things as you went. Incredibly helpful - thank you SOOO much. You helped me regain my sanity.
Excellent! super-clear audio and picture, and I appreciate that you were honest about the usual frustration level... and that not everything worked perfectly. Makes us all feel better about our approach to these infrequent tasks. Thanks!
Thanks for the kind words. Glad to help!
Thank you! I've been trying to figure this out and this is the only helpful video I found,
This version of the clear video has been such a Blessing! I’ll be able to follow these instructions. You made everything visible and direct to the point. Thank you very much.
I just got one of these 10 days ago. I anticipated having trouble with the string, so I ended up buying the refills that come with a pre-wound spool. All I'll have to do is pop the old one out and pop the new one in. They're a little more expensive, but if they'll save me a bunch of aggravation, they're worth it!
I really appreciate your video! I was stringing it incorrectly but sometimes it worked. I just couldn’t get it to stay in place today so I found your video and finally figured out what I was doing wrong lol. You’ve saved me so much time and frustration. Thank you!
You’re welcome! So glad it helped.
Hey man, thanks for the tutorial. I made the mistake of loading the wrong side first. If you do that, you're screwing yourself for loading the other side, because when you lock the first line in place, you cannot effectively wind the second side, as the first line is "reached over" to the locking tab, blocking the winding process. Needed a second set of hands, but I got it.
I learned that also the hard way!
Thank you I watched this video 3 years ago and rewatched it today to remind myself how to do this
Much appreciated. Saw another video with incorrect instructions that has led to so much frustration. You have saved me with this one.
Glad to help!
Found one in the garbage can down the road your video Explains It All not a lot of people have the ability to rewind the string on Dittos to you my friend thanks for sharing the video was very helpful
Thanks! And congrats on the find!
Rather than push the side button to release more string, I believe it's designed to release a little more string EVERY time it starts. Listen for the clicks when it first starts spinning. Sounds wasteful, but it's only a few mm at a time. Who cares? Reloading from a replacement spool is so much cheaper than buying the pre-loaded spools. Thanks for the demo.
I’m very glad I read your comment! I’ve been wondering how to release more string.
Yea mine done release more string anymore. Got me tilted.
Thanks to your video, I was able to change out my trimmer string in less than 15 minutes! Thank you sir!
UNLESS ppl are far more patient than I AM, this sucker is a PAIN IN THE BUTT... NEVER EVER WILL I BUY THIS AGAIN especially since battery only lasts an hour !!!!!! HATE IT!
BUT I am very glad to find your video !!!
Much appreciated!! Got it down now and saved me a trip to Home Depot to ask questions- thanks a lot!
Nice! Glad to help.
Great video! Got it the first time and have never strung one! Thanks for making this video!
Nice! Glad it helped.
Great Video! I was having trouble finding a video w/ the type of string housing my kobalt has, so glad to find this.
Thank you! I’m glad it helped.
Excellent instruction. And you were right about the frustration aspect.
Thank you, sir. Happy to help.
Thank you! Took me forever to find this video. Followed right along with you and got it done quickly and easily. MUCH appreciated! 😁
Oh, good! Glad to help.
You're a life saver. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
No problem. Glad it helped!
Thank you 🙏 so easy to follow, 1st time having to do this and your instructions made it easy.
Awesome! So glad to help.
Your video was the only one that worked for me. Thanks
No problem. Happy to help!
THANK YOU!! This has been so frustrating for me!
You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful.
Thank you. I have saved this for next time I need this as well!
Thanks! I was looking to see if I lost a spring and hoped that your video didn't have one for this "How to". BTW Lowes online started selling the blue caps (0:35 seconds) for about $5. I've owned mine for about 5 years and the cap is almost worn completely off.
That’s great to know. Thanks for commenting!
Oh man - this was so helpful... finding the same model makes this so much easier. I cannot tell you how many times I've lost my cool. LOL
Great vid fellow human. Your son must be so handsome.
I just got mine re-strung! Thanks a million! My bf said I couldn't. I did and took pictures 😜
This is exactly what i was looking for ❤️ Thank you pal 💪🏻👌🏻
Thank u so much it took a while for me to find the same kind and it works good now
Awesome! Glad to help.
@@craftdaddy2257 I forgot and had to come back and watch again lol
EXCELLENT tutorial! Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Just what we needed. Thank you.
thanks for this video!
This was so helpful!! Thanks!
Thank you! Worked perfect!
thanks! helped me out today.
Awesome! Great job! Thanks for letting me know.
Just tight some zip tight thought the hole and wrap it to each other centrifugal force keep from flying off. Zip tight are cheap and it take less then the size of this video
Thanks dude, the lil thing you reel the string around almost got thrown in the river
😂 Glad you got it worked out!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
I got one of these, li last a while. The only thing I didnt like is after a while the CAP that holds the string accessory cracks up due to wear and tear. Now u have to order the blue cap make sure u order at least 3 or four cause they are thin.
Thanks for the helpful video!
DO YOU HAVE A VIDEO ON HOW TO TAKE THE HEAD OFF OF THE ABOVE VIDEO TRIMMER
Thanks you! Great video!
Glad to help!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
No problem. Happy to help!
I hate our job alt trimmer it’s the same one you have. There is a jack out there where you change the head I can not find it though now that I want to do it.
My model is like yours but how do you remove the old little bit of residual cord that is still attached to the spool?
Thanks so much for this! I have been searching how to restring mine and I haven’t been able to find one like mine until now! I do have a question about the little gold metal things inside the head. Where do they go? Mine fell out and I don’t know where they came from.
Thanks buddy..!👍
thank you so much!
Run sellotape around the grooves along with those keepers
This is why I love RUclips. Ty!
How do you prevent the line from binding to itself? I find that after a little use, the lines will get stuck and not advance out the holes. They seem to get bound up between wraps on the spool. I've tried wrapping tighter, looser, shorter, longer but it keeps happening. Any ideas? Thanks for the video BTW
Mine has never done that. Are you using the same brand?
I'm done doing it my own way now lol
I'm in Texas..all that (was offered) offered here is the preloaded wire type. I have this exact spool but the wire is permanently fixed to the spool,therefore not allowing to reline the spool. Any ideas?
Dang! Ive never even heard of that. What’s your model #? Maybe I can look it up and figure something out.
Sorry for delay...I got this in 2017... Kobalt 40v 120 x...065 steel line..there is no way to re-string it. The line is molded into spool.
I have this exact trimmer and it is awful! Lol. Every time I tip it to use it like an edger the string just flies out of the thing. Does anyone know if there is a different head attachment just for edging?
THX
You’re welcome!
It appears that the blue caps on these are impossible to find. Any suggestions on finding a compatible replacement?
Art, sorry for the delayed reply. Any luck? Unfortunately, I don’t have any suggestions.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How long should each segment be ? Is that a universal thing ?
6ft
Changed mine out with the Shakespeare "Push and Load"...i will never use a bump head again nor will i ever have to restring.
Hi there. Do you mind if I ask how you took the head off? Do you have to disassemble the whole body or what? I'm looking to do what you did
@@b10hz4rd Been a minute so dont remember the exacts but the Shakespeare comes with details.
I have an idea ! Try cleaning your unit !
You gotta knot the end or its going to unravel.
NO MORE RUclips FOR ME TO MANY CHOPSTICK COMMERCIALS!
The arrow is your friend. Just look
Kobalt effed- up on this design. They want you to spend $20 dollars
Hi, Denny. Thanks for commenting. Were you able to get it worked out?
Thank you I watched this video 3 years ago and rewatched it today to remind myself how to do this
Love it! Glad you found it useful.