Changing the line in the trimmer: 2 easy ways
In this manual, we will walk through the entire replacement process step by step. Going forward, there are two ways to line the trimmer spool. There are fundamental differences. the difference lies in the fact that in the first case one line will be refueled, folded in half, and in the second there will be two such lines.
The first way
Line bent in half
The prepared segment (in this case, it is 4 meters) is bent approximately in half. one segment should be 15-20 cm longer, and inserted into a special slot located on the dividing wall.
The line is inserted into the slot
In a certain direction earlier, the fishing line is wound. This is done in an interference fit, the line is neatly distributed. In this case, you need to wind a segment that is longer in the section that is closer to the button.
There are designs that do not provide for dividing the coil into two sections. This does NOT change anything, the line is wound in a similar way. You just need to make sure that the segments do not overlap with each other.
The first should end that segment, which is located at the bottom of the coil, i.E. The one closest to the fixing holes.
This tip fits into the corresponding hole in diameter. The line is securely fixed.
The line is securely fixed
A long segment is wound another half turn. There he is similarly fixed. In this case, the segment crosses another section of the coil.
A long segment is wound another half turn
The fixed ends of the coiled line are inserted into the holes of the trimmer spool body.
The fixed ends of the coiled line are inserted into the holes of the trimmer spool body
The coil is attached to the body. The ends of the fishing line are pulled with effort so that the fishing line, fixed earlier in the holes of the reel, pops out from there. It is easily identified by the characteristic sound (click).
The ends of the line pull up with effort
Button spool snaps into trimmer spool housing.
Button spool snaps into trimmer spool housing
The line was changed successfully. In this case, you need to set it back to the trimmer and you can start Mowing the grass.
It should be repeated, it is not necessary to remove the spool from the trimmer. this was done for clarity of the process of replacing the fishing line. You can disassemble the spool in place, wind it on the spool and put it back.
Line replacement completed successfully
The tip so that they do not hit the trimmer cover can and should be trimmed.
Method 2. two segments
Two coiled line pieces
Fundamentally does not differ from the method The only difference is two wound pieces of fishing line, instead of one.
The end of each segment is folded
The end of each segment is folded.
Two special fixing sockets
There are two special fixing sockets on the coil (see picture above).
We start reeling the line
They hook it with a hook formed earlier on the fishing line, and begin to wind the fishing line.
Winding is carried out in a special order
The winding must be carried out in the following order: first the lower line, i.E. The one that is closer to the fixing holes at the bottom of the coil, and only then the top one, i.E. The one that will overlap the bottom section.
The bottom line is reeling
The tip is made into the holes in the trimmer spool body. They are pulled to clicks, which means that the line has come out of the clips.
The tip is threaded into the holes in the trimmer spool body
The coil is fastened into the body. The line in the spool has been replaced.
The line in the spool has been replaced
Preparing for replacement
We disassemble the trimmer spool
For clarity, the mowing head (spool) was removed from the lawn mower. To replace the fishing line, it is not necessary to remove it, everything is done locally. It does NOT take long.
We disassemble the trimmer spool. it rests on the latch-latches. Remove the cover by pressing on the latches. If you do not have enough effort with your hands, then use a screwdriver.
The spool consists of the following:
- Spring case
- Cover with locking latch
- Reel with button
The principle of operation is as follows. By pressing the button, the spool presses on the spring and comes out of the locking grooves in the spool cap. By holding the reel in this state, you can twist it by adjusting the length of the line. When the button is released, the body spring returns the coil to its original fixed state.
Disassembled trimmer spool
On the bottom of the reel there are several holes for different diameters of the lines. They may differ from trimmer manufacturer. In some cases (as here) they are signed, in others there is.
These holes are needed to fix the line when replacing it. After winding on the grandmother’s fishing line, the ends of the latter are inserted into them. This is necessary so that the scaffold does NOT unwind when the coil is installed in the trimmer body. In other words, it makes it easier to change the line.
Holes for fixing the line
There are models without specifying the diameter of consumables. Then, in order to find out what the maximum diameter of the scaffold can be used, it is tried on along the holes for the outlet of the fishing line from the trimmer spool body (see Figure below).
Fitting on the holes of the line output
The reel has two line sections separated by a baffle. They may not exist. They are needed only to distinguish and facilitate the winding of consumables.
Two sections for line
First, they are determined with the required length of the loess. The latter is wound into one of the sections of the coil so that it does not go beyond its limits. In this case, 3 mm was wound, the length turned out to be about 2 meters. Those. For two sections you need a 4-meter segment. this is for the 1st method. For the second method, you need two segments of 2 meters each.
Determining the required line length
Now you need to figure out which way you need to wind it. To do this, many trimmer manufacturers apply special designations to the spools, such as in the figure below.
Special designation on the reel
If such designations were not found, then you need to Pay attention to the spool body. There is necessarily an arrow that indicates the movement of the mowing head. The line is wound in the opposite direction.
Bobbin case designation
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Changing the line in the trimmer: 2 easy ways
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Can I use a cable instead of a fishing line for a trimmer
Of course you can. However, at the same time it is worthwhile to understand all the insecurity of this venture, and the ultra-fast exit of the Trimmer transmission out of order. Indeed, a steel cable is a hundred times stronger than a fishing line, even a special trimmer. It will not tear as often from grass, branches and stones, so it will last much longer.
At the same time, you need to understand that the line breaks when the trimmer is working for a reason, but a strong load. As a result, the lawn mower engine does NOT stall, and dynamic shocks to the mower transmission are absorbed. In the case of a steel cable, the entire load will fall on the transmission, as a result of which it will quickly fail.
If you really want to try using a cable on lawn mowers, then at least you need to install it correctly. First, you must not wind a long rope around the reel. Make it so long that it does not touch the trimmer guard when the reel is turned.
Be sure to clamp the cable with washers in the middle part and put one drop of quarrel at its ends so that it does not bloom. As a result, the cable should NOT have any release, and a quarrel at the ends will protect it from loosening. However, even in this way, it is very unsafe to use the cable on a lawn mower or trimmer. Much easier to use ready-made factory nozzles.
What can be put instead of fishing line on a lawn mower and trimmer
If it turns out that there is a special trimmer line at hand, then you can use the most common fishing line. Usually they take a fishing line with a diameter of 2 mm, but you can try to put a fishing line and thicker.
The only thing you will have to face in this case is the difficulty of winding the line. The fishing line is too soft, so everything here largely depends on the design of the reel. If the line has to be wound, then this should be done in a small piece.
It is much easier to install fishing line on the trimmer, in the case when its reel is not wound (simply by threading the desired piece of fishing line or cable through the hole, and then snap the reel).
What will put instead of fishing line on the lawn mower
Very often, trimmer owners and lawn mowers want to increase the productivity of THESE garden tools. This is due to the fact that when purchasing a lawn mower, few people think about the power, the radius of the curl of the grass, and the second, no less fundamental characteristics.
Having acquired a tool, many face difficulties when mowing small bushes and tall grass. Therefore, the question of what can be put on the trimmer instead of fishing line is more relevant than ever.
In principle, a slightly larger diameter line can be installed on the trimmer and lawn mower than the one recommended by the manufacturer. You can also try to use a steel cable for THESE purposes, but here you need to be extremely careful, and additionally Fix it.
Even the slightest bounce of a stone towards the operator or others from the cable (or a piece of the cable itself) can lead to unpleasant consequences, such as injury. What else can be used instead of fishing line on the Benzotrimmer?
Factory trimmer and lawn mower attachments
Today on sale you can find ready-made nozzles for a lawn mower and a trimmer, which make it possible to increase the efficiency of this tool several times. Attachments can be made in the form of knives, with a chain or steel cable.