How to wind a line for trimmer on the grass trimmer spool
The head is the main part of the grass trimmer. It is a base with a spool, which is wound on a cord. There are 3 types of heads in total:
- Manual. Allows you to extend the cord (line for trimmer) manually after the engine stopped completely.
- Semi-automatic. Using this head is easy and convenient. It operates according to the following principle: having waited until the grass trimmer reaches maximum revolutions, the user slightly knocks the head of the device on the ground, due to which the blocking of the line is removed. Thus, the cord moves out due to the centrifugal force, and the owner of the device has only to cut it with a knife.
- Automatic. the line for the trimmer is fed after the engine speed has been reduced. Such a head is convenient in cases where there is a need to carry out prolonged work. The disadvantage of the device, in turn, is the rapid deterioration of the cord.
Now, to figure out how to refuel the grass trimmer spool, you should pay attention to the choice of cord.
The choice of fishing line
In order to easily wind the fishing line for the trimmer on the grass trimmer reel, it is worth deciding on what tasks the garden tool will perform. The thicker the thread that is threaded into the head, the more difficult the tasks it will be able to accomplish. It should be noted that often a universal thread is used, the width of which does not exceed 2 mm. You, in turn, can decide on the size, using the following methods:
- Read the information in the manufacturer’s instructions;
- check the suitability of the line for use by yourself by trying to insert it into the hole of the reel;
- Examine the bobbin for information on the diameters allowed for use.
The choice of fishing line for threading into the grass trimmer reel can be made according to the type of engine. For example, excessively thick thread can affect rotational resistance. Because of this, the load on the engine will increase, which will certainly affect the quality and duration of its further operation.
It is not difficult to avoid negative consequences. To do this, keep in mind that for electric motors with up to 500 watts of power, a trimmer line with a diameter of up to 1.2 mm is ideal. If you can’t get such a thread, you can use 1.6 mm cord. Filament with a diameter of 2 mm, in turn, is used for engines with a power of more than 1 kW. It is worth noting that a 2 mm cord is often used for winding on a bent mower. If the gasoline unit has a straight shaft, you should use a 2.5 or 3 mm filament. The thickest lines are installed exclusively on devices, the power of which is equal to or greater than 1.3 kW.
Last, but not least, is the type of cross-section of the line. When choosing it, it is worth focusing on the tasks set for the garden tool. There are several in-demand cross-sectional variants:
- Twisted. has a small safety margin, which makes it suitable only for young grass;
- serrated. with sharp edges suitable for working in overgrown weeds;
- round is the most common cross-section. Such lines cope well with fresh grass, but are not suitable for shrubs and dead wood;
- rectangular, square, and star-shaped cross-section types. due to their low strength are used for working on lawns.
The strongest and most versatile cord is a two-piece trimmer line with a round section and a core inside. This is the kind of fishing line that is suitable for most jobs. But remember that fishing line, wire and other foreign materials are dangerous to the environment when used as a cord.
Choosing a line for your trimmer
Trimmer lines must be strong, stiff and flexible. they are the working tool of the trimmer to cut the grass. cords of different thickness from 1,2 mm to 4,0 mm are available. Most models are designed for a maximum thread thickness of 3 mm. What diameter of line for grass trimmer is suitable in this or that case depends on a number of factors.
Depending on the hardness of the mowed vegetation:
It is important to consider that too thin thread accelerates wear of the motor, too rough. will accelerate its overheating and premature failure.
The cord structure of the line matters:
- Round brushcutter line. universal, the strongest line for rough grass;
- shaped. for soft plants;
- Curled and serrated. for long, thin stems.
Important! Always choose lines for your trimmer in the style and specifications recommended by the brushcutter manufacturer. Such material will work long and well with optimal loads on the motor of the product.
How to change a line for a trimmer on a trimmer
The line for the trimmer is wound onto a spool (bobbin), which is located in the body of the grass trimmer head. First, unscrew the head from the brushcutter bar and open its top cover by pressing on the side latches. In some models, the housing simply unscrews.
Take out the spool, clean it from dirt, remnants of the old fishing line. There are one and two section reels.
Winding lines on a single reel
Take 2 m of fishing line and wind it halfway through the hole in the spool. On both sides of the hole the ends of the line stick out of the same length. Wind them both around the groove of the spool in the direction indicated by the arrow on the body (inverse rotation of the spool on the shaft of the grass trimmer). Do not wind the line for the trimmer to the end. the pieces of 10-15 cm, which will work, fix in the slots on the side of the spool. Locking is needed to ensure that the line for the trimmer does not unwind when you install it in the head of the grass trimmer.
Insert the spool into the body of the head, at the same time let the free ends of the line through the holes in the body, put it out. Assemble the head, put it on the grass trimmer. All, the change of the line in the trimmer is done.
How to wind the line for the trimmer on the grass trimmer with a two-section reel
If the spool has two sections, the line for the trimmer is folded in half and the bend is inserted into the special groove in the edge between the sections. We begin to coil the ends each in its groove. then everything is as in the case of a single-section reel.
How much fishing line to wind on the grass trimmer? You can reel in 2-4 m, depending on the model of the product. In each case, do not wind too tightly, the line should have a free stroke for pulling during work.
How to change line on your trimmer
The line for the trimmer is wound onto a spool (bobbin), which is in the body of the grass trimmer head. First unscrew the head from the brushcutter bar and open its top cover by pressing on the side latches. In some models, the body simply unscrews.
Take out the spool, clean it of dirt, old fishing line residue. Coils come in one or two sections.
Winding the line on the single spool
Take 2 m of fishing line, thread it halfway through the hole in the reel. On both sides of the hole stick out the ends of the fishing line of equal length. Wind them both along the groove of the spool in the direction indicated by the arrow on the body (backward rotation of the spool on the shaft of the weed trimmer). Do not wind the line for the trimmer to the end. the pieces of 10-15 cm, which will be working, fix in the grooves on the side of the reel. Fixation is needed to ensure that the line for the trimmer is not unwound when you install it in the trimmer head for grass.
Insert the spool into the body of the head, at the same time insert the free ends of the fishing line into the holes of the body, sticking it out. Assemble the head, put it on the grass trimmer. That’s all, the line change in the trimmer is done.
How to wind a line onto the grass trimmer with a double reel
If the reel has two sections, the line for the trimmer fold in half and place the bend in the special groove in the edge between the sections. Begin to coil the ends of each in its groove. then all as in the case of a single-section reel.
How much fishing line to wind on the grass trimmer? You can reel in 2-4 m, depending on the model of the product. In each case, do not wind too tightly, the thread must have a free stroke for pulling in the process.
Changing the line for the trimmer on the disc
To change the filament on the brushcutter disc, proceed as follows
- Remove the protective cover from the lower shaft;
- Block the drive shaft of the grass trimmer, putting a screwdriver through the hole in the gear bowl to the hole in the shaft hub;
- Unscrew and remove from the hub of the drive shaft trimmer for grass spool with a fishing line;
- Set the cutting disk on the shaft, aligning the slits on the hub washer with notches in the mounting hole of the disk;
- We lock the grass trimmer drive shaft again and tighten the attachment nut. It is desirable to tighten the nut with a pipe wrench, but not to overdo it;
- Putting back the protective cover.
That’s it, the lawnmower is ready to work with the cutting disc.
Important! Changing cutting elements must be done carefully and in a safe manner. It is indispensable to read the instructions and observe all the rules stated there. This will provide a guarantee of productive, reliable and safe operation of the grass trimmer.
How to remove a fishing line for a trimmer
To replace the trimmer line in the trimmer, remove the head cover. To do this, use your fingers to press the catches on both sides of the cover and pull the cover upward. Access to the spool will be revealed. Then pull it out by pulling up on the axis on which the spool sits. If the ends of the fishing line are sticking out of the head holes, then lift the spool along its axis and pull the rest of the line out of the head holes to the inside. Now the part holds nothing and it’s easy to remove it and remove the remaining working thread.
The coil is divided into two parts by a central partition with a cut-out. The parts vary in size depending on the model, so you need to check how much line you can wrap around the bobbin. Its length varies between 1 and 4 m.
Removing and disassembling the spool
The trimmer head consists of a housing, a spring (not every model has one), a bobbin with cord, a cover. Before proceeding to disassemble the spool of the electric unit, be sure to unplug the grass trimmer. Disassembly method depends on how the mowing head is mounted. First option:
- To remove the cover covering the inside of the head, press on the latches (latches) located on both sides of the cover.
- Remove the cover, under which you will see the bobbin. remove it from the housing. Some trimmers have a spring under the bobbin, which must also be gently removed.
- Once you remove the bobbin, you will see a screw in the center of the housing. Unscrew it with a screwdriver.
- After removing fasteners, take the body of the part and, shaking it in different directions, remove the reducer from the shaft.
The second version screws the grass trimmer head onto the gear shaft. To remove it, you need to lock the shaft. For this purpose, such devices have a hole through which a thin screwdriver or metal rod is inserted. A brief instruction:
- Insert a screwdriver into the special hole, and then lock the shaft.
- Take hold of the head body and start twisting it. You should do this in a clockwise direction, t. к. left shaft thread.
line winding on the spool
What kind of line is used for grass trimmer?
There are several kinds of line for the trimmer:
- The round one is the tougher one;
- For mowing soft vegetation. shaped;
- For mowing narrow grass. with notches;
- Special. fits to certain types of trimmers for grass.
The type of cutting line cross-section should correspond to the vegetation to be mowed.
If it is necessary to change the line for a trimmer, it is necessary to pick up exactly the kind that is recommended by the manufacturer of this particular model of trimmer for grass, in other words, the thickness of the cutting thread must fit the power of the motor and the size of the unit.
It is better to choose a specialized cutting thread. It is worth to soak the line for trimmer for a while, if you plan to change it in the coil.
After soaking it becomes elastic and stronger.
The cutting filament can be made of various components. Often found in their midst is nylon.
This material has a high degree of wear resistance, the ability to withstand different temperatures and high loads.
Nylon trimmer line can be stored for long periods of time and will not dry out or lose its strength.
That is why its service life can be quite long.
Reels or heads for brushcutter have a different structure:
How to catch more fish?
- Single string. In the modification of such a grass trimmer there is only one working line for the trimmer. Used such a unit is mainly for small jobs, such as trimming grass.
- Two-string. Can be automatic or automatic. Here the set includes two strings. Used such a grass trimmer for mowing and clearing areas.
Instructions on how to properly wind the cutting thread on the grass trimmer spool:
- The first thing to do is to disassemble the head. To do this you need to press the catch and turn the cover to the side. Next, the bobbin is removed.
- Measure out the desired amount of string and insert it into the slot.
- Wind the trimmer line on both sides in the direction of the arrow.
- You should leave the 15 cm long ends uncoiled.
- These ends are inserted in opposite slots.
- Then fasten the ends in the hole on the head.
- After that, the bobbin is carefully inserted into the body, to do this, you need to gently press it.
- If necessary, you can pull the remaining ends of the thread out. To do this, first pull one end of the line and then the other so that they can easily pass through the slots in the head.
- Now assemble the slots in the body and screw on the cover.
- Then push the bobbin and try to twist it as far as it will go. If you hear a click, it means the bobbin has clicked into place.
- Next, you need to pull the loose ends of the thread to the end.
How to wind a trimmer line onto a grass trimmer or brushcutter mowing head
The video shows in detail how to wind the line for the trimmer on the grass trimmer spool or brushcutter. Filling the line with mowing line.
How to wind a line on the brushcutter’s mowing head (for grass trimmers)
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How to remove the reel from the grass trimmer and remove the line for the trimmer
Initially, before you tuck the line for the trimmer into the grass trimmer reel, you need to remove it from there. The reel or tip is the device that is inside the mowing head, reel or drum. There are different kinds of heads (depending on the manufacturer), but the principle of changing the line on the spool is the same for all. First of all, let’s figure out how to remove the head from the tool, as well as how to take out the drum with the fishing line.
This is interesting! Replacement of the equipment can be made directly on the tool, but if you perform it for the first time, it is still recommended to remove the head, and study the detailed process of winding. After you’ve mastered the technique, you can do the replacement work on your trimmer or gasoline-powered brushcutter.
The instructions on how to unwind the manual head on the trimmer are as follows:
This process is not difficult, and as you understand, there is no need to dismantle the entire head, if you know how to perform the replacement. When dismantling, take into account such nuances:
Knowing how to disassemble the drum, we should continue to figure out the process of replacing the grass trimmer line. The video below shows a detailed process on how to open the grass trimmer reel and disassemble it.
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How the line head on a brushcutter works Why you need to know the principle of operation
Depending on the manufacturer, the heads differ structurally not only externally, but also internally. Most reels have a compression spring inside (semi-automatic and automatic). Above is the instruction on how to disassemble the grass trimmer head without a spring, t.е. on the hand-operated head. The principle of disassembling a semi-automatic head with a spring inside is almost identical to the above instructions.
The principle of a semi-automatic grass trimmer reel is as follows:
- Inside the head is a spool, which is planted on the slits, preventing its free movement
- The reel is acted upon by a spring that presses it against the splines found in the design of the cover
- A line for the trimmer is wound on the tip, the length of which depends on the tool itself. This length is usually between 1 and 4 meters
- During work, if the length of the line needs to be increased, the protruding part of the reel is pressed, so that it is disengaged from the slots. The trimmer line winds up from the reel, increasing in length
- When the necessary amount of line has been released, release the hold-down, and continue mowing
The advantage of the tool with a fishing line is that this consumable material does not require sharpening, compared with metal discs. over, if a stone or wood gets in the way, the line for the trimmer simply comes off, without negatively affecting the gearbox and engine of the tool, as it happens in the case of metal cutting discs.
Knowing the construction and design of the types of mowing or trimmer heads, it is necessary to proceed to consider the process of threading the line into the grass trimmer spool. After all, this is the moment most owners of special tools have difficulty with.
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Winding a fishing line on a grass trimmer
The measured and careful removal of the bobbin from the grasshopper reel allows you to proceed directly to winding the fishing line. The design features of the head, the number and location of fixing holes dictate the sequence of actions when performing this operation, and also determine the methods used. Today there are several varieties of spools, depending on the number of fishing line tendrils and methods of its threading:
Grass trimmer reel with one tendril
Many owners and professionals note the ease of use and threading the single-bead reel. Depending on the manufacturer, the length of the thread can vary from 2 to 5 meters. In the head, the end of the fishing line is inserted into a special technological groove or hole, and winding is performed in the opposite direction to the working rotation of the bobbin. Most reels have marks on the outside of the body in the form of arrows that indicate the direction of movement of the grass trimmer reel.
After winding, you need to leave the free end of 15-30 cm to increase the centrifugal force, which is decisive in the extraction of trimmer line in automatic and semi-automatic spools. Thread the leftover end through the working hole on the spool and assemble the head.
Trimmer head with two tendrils
After removing the bobbin from the reel body, determine the number of lines to be wound (1 or 2). There is no fundamental difference between a single- and double-groove bobbin, but careless bobbin threading in a double-groove can cause operational problems. Because of the possibility of intertwining of the neighboring lines of the tool, it may be impossible to pull out the new ones after the working rods have worn out.
Regardless of the number of spools, a trimmer line of 1.5 to 3 meters. Winding should be performed in the opposite direction to the rotation of the head, because the winding during the motion will lead to the fact that the line for the trimmer will not be extracted from the reel. Once the line for the trimmer is tucked into the grass trimmer reel, the free ends (15-30 cm) are threaded into the special holes. Then you assemble the head in the reverse order of disassembly and check the performance. Do not worry if the ends of the two tendrils are very different in size, because when you start the grass trimmer, the blade mounted on the protection will cut off the excess.
Grass trimmer head with automatic line winding
Some models on the market have a spool with an automatic winding mechanism. The owner only needs to properly tuck and fix the ends in the head, and the winding operation will perform the tool itself when you turn on the work mode. Incorrect winding of fishing line in the grass trimmer with such a head is almost impossible, as the spool itself determines the position of the tendrils. The advantages of the automatic grass trimmer head include the simplicity of filling the line, and the disadvantages. frequent breakdowns of the mechanism due to the complexity of design and high cost.
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How to wind a line for a trimmer on a grass trimmer reel?
The second method is a bit more complicated to do on your own.
Wind the grass trimmer cord in the following order:
- First you need to cut off about 6 m of cord from the total amount, and bend it. At the same time, one of the parts should be slightly larger than the second;
- Then the thread by the place where it was bent, you will need to insert into the recess located on the dividing edge between the two sections of the bobbin. As a result, the first part of the segment should be in the upper, and the second. in the lower section of the bobbin;
- After that you need to start winding the line. This should be done in the direction of the arrow on the bobbin case. During winding, the cord should not intertwine. The upper part of the piece should be neatly wound onto the upper section and the lower part onto the lower section of the bobbin. After that should remain free two 15-centimeter sections of cord;
- Next, the remaining ends will need to be inserted into the notches located at the top of the spool;
- Then the fixed ends must be slipped into the through holes of the grass trimmer’s mowing head.
At the end you need to connect all parts of the mowing head, and pull each end of the line slightly toward you. The finished spool needs to be installed on the grass trimmer and continue to work on the area.
How to tuck the line for the trimmer into the grass trimmer spool?
The third method is suitable for filling single section mower reels.
All actions should be performed in the following order:
- The first step is to disassemble the mowing head, after which it must be cleaned of grass, small debris and remnants of the old cord;
- Next, you need to cut off about 10 m of new fishing line from the total amount and bend it in half. As a result, one hand should hold both ends of the fishing line and the place of its bend;
- After that, you need to find the notch in the bobbin. In a single section mowing head, it is placed at the top or at the bottom. Next to the notch should be an arrow that indicates in which direction to wind the cord;
- Then you need to start winding the line. During installation, the line for the trimmer should not bend or hang down. Otherwise it will constantly pop off the spool;
- After winding the cord in the hands of the operator should remain 2 ends, 10-15 cm in length;
- These ends must be slipped into the through holes located in the side walls of the top of the spool, opposite each other;
- After that, you need to assemble the spool. In doing so, its spring must fit exactly between the two metal washers.
Ready single-section spool will need to install on the household trimmer for the grass, and then you can continue to mow vegetation on the site.
Advantages of the trimmer head
Metal discs are used on trimmers along with the heads. Compared to them, cutting elements with a fishing line have a number of advantages:
- no need to sharpen consumables
- If stones or other hard objects hit, the line for the trimmer will simply rip, not injuring others and the mower
- Thread breaks do not adversely affect trimmer gears and motors.
- Power tools gather grass better than their metal counterparts.
Tips
Working with a technique such as a grass trimmer requires caution and care. Safety precautions during work are mandatory for beginners and experienced trimmers. Sometimes confident trimmers let their guard down, make irreparable mistakes and get seriously injured. That’s why it’s important to
- Close the lid of the reel on all latches.
- Do not coil more line than necessary: it is difficult to unwind later.
- After refilling the reel, be sure to check the tool before mowing.
- Choose quality material that fits the particular trimmer.
Do not try to mow coarse grass with thick stems with a fishing line. There are steel discs for this. Wear protective clothing only. Wear safety glasses and proper footwear.