- What types of woods are
- How to remove or refill a fishing line in a trimmer
Since we considered the choice of the trimmer in the previous article, today we will tell you how to properly trim the trimmer with a fishing line, and which is better to choose based on the working conditions.
After you bought a trimmer and began to use it actively, sooner or later the question will arise about replacing the fishing line, since this is the most wearing element in the tool, then intensive use of the trimmer will lead to frequent replacement of consumables.
What types of woods are
The most common type of fishing line, which is suitable for almost all types of coils. round cord. This is an ordinary fishing line suitable for mowing juicy grass, but mowing dead wood with it will be much more difficult, and even more so it can not cope with the bush.
As a rule, the diameter by which young grass can be mowed does not exceed 1.6 mm. The thicker the thread, the more coarse grass it can overcome.
There are fishing lines with sharp edges in the form of an asterisk or square, this option is more suitable for mowing dry grass just due to the existing sharp edges, but its disadvantage is more wear and tear and is inferior in strength to round cord.
There are fishing lines with improved aerodynamics with characteristic dents, scales and notches, such a product makes less noise, but they are used only on lawn mowers, since the exit of such a thread from the reel is difficult, it is used most often with discs into which segments are inserted. The disadvantage of this product is its fragility.
Most often in gas trimmers with an engine power of more than 1.5 hp apply cords with a metal cable inside.
This thread is ideal for mowing dry grass and small bushes. The presence of a core positively affects the wear resistance of this material.
The disadvantage of such a cord is its price, which is significantly higher than the listed opponents.
How to remove or refill a fishing line in a trimmer
It takes about 10-15 minutes to wind the line. What is a trimmer coil? Plastic case with a cassette inside, on which there is a special hook for convenient winding of fishing line.
Almost all trimmer coils have a similar mounting principle, this is the central screw-button, when pressed, it becomes possible to pull the fishing line of the required length. The photo below shows some examples of different coils for trimmers.
The bobbins of the trimmers, the motor of which is located near the ground, have a different mount to the axis of rotation, they have two buttons on the spool located on the sides that need to be pressed, otherwise the thread replacement is no different from other cassettes.
The principle of the correct winding of the fishing line is similar in all of the above cases, so for example, consider the standard version with two antennae.
To remove the reel with fishing line, it is necessary to unscrew the screw located in the center, but note that the thread there is left, so you have to turn it clockwise, this is done specially so that during operation it does not open under the influence of centrifugal force.
Next, using a screwdriver, disassemble the head and take out the reel, on which the fishing line is directly wound.
Having measured the necessary length and folded in half, you need to fill the fishing line into the reel, removing, in the end, its ends opposite each other (for this there are special slots for fixing).
After this, it is necessary to assemble the head in the reverse order by threading the ends of the cord into two corresponding holes.
If you have doubts or it’s not entirely clear how to charge the fishing line to the trimmer, we recommend watching the video: how to wind the fishing line into the lawn mowing properly.
In this video, the instructor will open the trimmer head in steps, measure out the required amount of fishing line, usually from two to four meters, and demonstrate assembly and installation on the trimmer.
How to thread fishing line into the trimmer coil? Video instruction
Guaranteed production of a factory trimmer refill will inevitably require replacing the fishing line. Having a very rough idea of how to fill the fishing line into the reel of the trimmer yourself, beginners are reluctant to take up this matter. However, with some skills, mastering this simple science does not present any difficulties, and the similar instruction presented below will facilitate this process as much as possible.
Preliminary preparation
First of all, for winding fishing line it is required to remove the reel (bobbin, spool) from the trimmer. specific actions will depend on the complexity of the configuration and the type of product itself:
- Small electric trimmers with a working arrangement of the engine and the coil in the lower part, as a rule, have side keys on both sides of the bobbin. By pressing them simultaneously, the upper part of the reel, together with the internal contents for winding the fishing line, is disconnected, while the lower one remains on the trimmer. It is advisable to disassemble the bobbin on an even smooth place so that the spring included in the design does not pop out and is not lost;
- electric and gasoline trimmers with a curved rod without the possibility of installing a knife, as a rule, have coils with a special wing: in such designs, you should hold the spool in one position with one hand and rotate the locking reel on the wing nut with the other counterclockwise. After disconnecting the nut, the entire reel is removed.
- electric and petrol trimmers with the possibility of installing a knife on a straight bar (for example, Stihl trimmers) have a hole under the bobbin. For the motion of the rod to be stationary, a screwdriver or other suitable object is inserted into this hole and with a slow rotation, such a mutual arrangement is achieved when the screwdriver enters the hole and the bobbin is fixed. After that, the coil body scrolls clockwise (with the left thread) and is removed from the trimmer.
For the second and third cases, the coils, depending on the design, are disassembled in various ways. In bobbins with a lamb, a lamb is twisted, in coils with latches, latches-clamps are pressed and one part of the coil is released from the other. If the halves of the spool are threaded, it is enough to turn them by hand in opposite directions until they are completely unscrewed.
Video: How to Change a Fishing Line On a Stihl Gas Trimmer
We carry out winding fishing line
Slowly completed disassembling the spool reel without losing its spare parts allows you to go to the main task. winding fishing line into the reel. Technological features of the design of the spool and the number of working antennae determine the sequence of actions.
Coil with one working antenna
The simplest option and a simple sequence of actions:
- The dimensions of the bobbin and the length of the original factory winding determine the recommended fishing line length for winding. 2. 5 m.
- One end of the fishing line is inserted into the fixing technological hole located inside the spool.
- The fishing line is wound on the drum in the reverse direction of rotation of the spool on the trimmer product. as a rule, on the inner side of the bobbin an arrow indicates which direction the winding is going.
- A small section of fishing line is left free to bring it out. it is fixed in a specialized groove on the inside of the reel, designed to hold the winding when assembling the spool in working condition.
- The left end of the line is passed through the hole on the outside of the bobbin.
- The bobbin halves are assembled and put on the bar of the trimmer.
Coil with two working antennae
In this type of spools, you should determine the number of grooves for winding fishing line lying on the inside of the reel:
- one groove. both antennae are wound together along one groove;
- two grooves. each antennae is wound on an individual groove.
For both cases, a 2-3-meter-long fishing line is taken. In single-groove reels, the fishing line is pulled into the through hole, its ends (antennae) are folded together and aligned, after which they are wound in the opposite direction of rotation of the bobbin on the side of the bar. the correct direction of winding is usually indicated inside the arrow. In the presence of fixing grooves, the ends of the fishing line are threaded into them or held by the fingers of their free hands, threaded into the through hole of the outer half of the bobbin, the spool is closed and attached to the bar of the trimmer.
The difference between winding fishing line in two-groove reels is that initially a piece of fishing line 2-5 m long is folded in half (to determine the middle bend), and the bend loop is inserted into a special groove between the grooves. Both antennae of the fishing line are wound each in its own groove, the fixation of the antennae and the reel assembly are similar to the one-groove variant discussed above.
The first implementation of this procedure may seem long and rather laborious, but with time and experience this task will be solved much faster and easier.
The video below will clearly show how to put the fishing line into the reel of the trimmer and wrap it correctly. this operation is not difficult and with some patience will certainly succeed:
Automatic reeling of fishing line
There is a variety of coils in which the automatic mechanism makes winding on its own. from the user it is enough just to properly fill the line. The fishing line is passed through the hole on the inside of the case, its antennae without winding is passed through the hole on the external case, the spool is assembled, and when the winding button is rotated, the line inside is wound up independently. In such a spool, it is impossible to make the winding incorrectly: the mechanism itself will determine the correct direction, since it can only turn in one direction.
How to change the fishing line on the trimmer?
The trimmer is today considered the simplest and most convenient device for cutting grass and other types of low vegetation. It should also be noted that it is this device that is in demand among consumers today. Let’s understand today how to change the fishing line on it and do it without outside help.
You have a trimmer. this is great, because the device is inexpensive and at the same time very convenient and efficient. Time passes, and if you used this unit constantly, then the fishing line becomes unusable, which means it’s time to replace it. Transferred to specialized repair points is one of the options to change the line, but why pay for it if you can carry out this process yourself.
The benefits of a trimmer are:
- very simple to maintain
- easy to manage, anyone can handle it
- at a price. affordable, which means everyone can buy it
So, in order for the trimmer to be effective. It is necessary to choose the right cutting type nozzles or special heads. If the cutting nozzle can be sharpened, then in the case of fishing line, nothing like this will not work, it will only need to be changed.
It is worth noting that the line tucked into the reel is called a cord and the part in question can be installed on a trimmer that works on electricity or on gasoline.
When you need to change the line on the trimmer, you should start this process with the analysis of the reel itself, you just can not do without this to achieve your goal. It turns out that for starters we take off, and then disassemble the reel to get to the fishing line.
The mower type head is not simple in its design, it has several parts, namely springs (this part may not be found in all models), a casing, a cover and a bobbin with fishing line.
If your unit is running on electricity, before proceeding with the disassembly process, it is imperative to disconnect it from the network. The mowing head can be mounted in the trimmer in several ways, on which it will depend on how the disassembly process will be carried out. So, we proceed to remove the trimmer head (you need to understand that to complete this process, disassembly will be required completely):
- We are looking for latches that are located on two sides of the cover, click on them and remove the cover, which is a protective barrier for the head, which is located under it.
- A spool is located under the cover, and it is necessary to get it. It should also be noted that some models are also equipped with a spring, which is located directly under the bobbin, and if there is one, it is also worth pulling out. Because it is small and you can lose it.
- A screw is located under the bobbin, which can be twisted either with a Phillips or flat head screwdriver (also depends on the model and manufacturer). In some models, instead of a screw, a bolt is screwed in, so you should keep this in mind. The screw or bolt will need to be unscrewed.
- After the fasteners are removed, take care of the housing carefully and remove it from the gearbox shaft.
The second option for disassembling the head is useful if it is twisted directly onto the gear shaft. In order to remove the part under consideration, it will be necessary to fix the shaft. A metal rod or a thin screwdriver is useful here:
- We stick a twig into the hole and fix the shaft
- After this, it is necessary, holding the head housing, to scroll it, and, it is necessary to do this only clockwise, but not against it. You need to understand that the thread in this case is left, and that is why scrolling should be carried out in the indicated direction.
Now let’s start winding a new fishing line. First you need to choose the thickness and, of course, the length of the cordon, usually these parameters are selected depending on the model. In principle, you need to purchase a new fishing line similar to the old one in all respects. If for some reason you are not satisfied with the parameters of the old one, then decide on them yourself and buy the one that, in your opinion, will be the best option.
You must also understand that the thicker the fishing line you choose will be, the thicker the grass it can mow, but the universal option in this case is the diameter of the fishing line corresponding to a size of 2 mm.
The acquired new fishing line should be wound around the head, which is why the first stage of our process was its analysis. When the head is open and you are holding a new cord in your hands, proceed to winding it:
- First, we determine how much fishing line we need for winding. To do this, we wind the fishing line so that it does not go beyond the coil itself.
- Now we fill the fishing line into the bobbin. for this we fold the fishing line twice, and one end should be shorter than the other, about 10 cm.
- Since the bobbin itself consists of two parts, and the central rim is a separator, you need to find a groove on it, into which the fishing line will be inserted. It is worth noting that in order to produce this process, you will need to make an effort.
- The direction of the line winding will be indicated on the spool, so be careful. We wind it carefully and do not rush. Fasten one end, which is shorter, in the groove. Located in the side of the coil, and in the other groove we fix the second end.
Now we put the coil head in place and fix it all in the reverse order. Now on your trimmer is a new fishing line that will help you mow grass quickly and without problems.
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