80v kobalt weed eater head removal

[@ae2yosemitesamvp48]

Hey fellas, guess what? It ain’t easy but got it off. Using WD40 and Kobalt 24v impact driver. This video was helpful in that the screw turns clockwise to remove. No help from Kobalt service call nor Lowes store. This video did the trick. Thank you.

[@kennethford8406]

This really helped me to get my weed eater head off, I was having a lot of difficulty trying to figure it out. Thank you so much for taking the time to share the trick with the rest of us, have a very nice day

[@ndrwmrqz]

Thanks, Phil! There's another Kobalt 80V model that utilized an Allen wrench to stabilize the bolt, but my trimmer is just like yours -- which needs the flathead screwdriver. Now, to figure out how to fasten this Shakespeare Push-N-Load 3 Blade head since the threaded shaft cannot be locked...

[@delbrady9993]

Andrew, did you figure out how to fasten the Shakespeare head or any other?

[@Ron-wg9bc]

Thanks. Really helped getting the head off Kobalt 2580-06 trimmer! Did anyone viewing this video find a good replacement head for this model? Tried one universal one but it wasn’t threaded to fit on threaded screw of the trimmer. Would appreciate knowing where a replacement head that fits on the model kst 2580-06 can be found.

[@JohnThomas-qb4lh]

You saved me a lot of frustration getting the original head off. Thank you! Hopefully the new after market head will be easier than the original. I completely agree with your assessment of the original head-useless price of junk.

[@phild1160]

did you find a good aftermarket head?

[@markshatto8699]

Thanks for taking time to do that and share. I already ruined a head ,due to improper install on replacement universal head. Trying second time!

[@gibbythecudakid1428]

Thanks man, just made my day a lot easier.

[@masonshawver7280]

Thank you so much for this video. This thing got jammed with grass clippings and I needed this video!

[@JAElder82]

Thank you the quick and to-the-point instructions. It was a tough getting the old one off, but it finally broke loose with my son and I doing it together. Appreciate you taking the time.

[@phild1160]

no problem..glad it helped

[@marlanapitts1725]

So glad I found your video, unfortunately we are unable to get the screw to move at all, even with a drill!😢

[@richardkline1266]

I have looked so long for this information! Thank you, Sir!

[@artimustrieste1480]

Simple question, answered straight up 👌 💯 . Awesome. How to? Step by step. I watched waste endless time for multiple years. UNTIL I found your video. AGAIN, a SOLID THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH. to the others & scammers, watch & learn from a The Professional How To guy here.

[@rwplm]

Thank you so much, every other video for the 80v version, is for the first gen model. I was wondering if the screw had something to do with it, but I didn't want to break anything because of how hard it was to turn. 👍

[@kenwunderlin1560]

I have one of the heads without the flat head screw on top. The trimmer was some sort of “Special Edition” for Lowe’s. While it looks like an Allen head on there instead, it isn’t. It took me a while to figure it out, but you can’t take that bolt out on our models: instead, you have to flip the trimmer over and find the little hole in the metal on the other side of the head. If you slide something in there (I used an Allen wrench) and spin the head, the wrench will slip farther into the mechanism at one point, which locks it in place so that you can unscrew the head by hand.

[@jeffl7902]

Thank you. I was getting eaten alive by mosquitos, flipping this thing back and forth, racking my brain and about to smash it to pieces with a sledgehammer.

[@kenwunderlin1560]

@@jeffl7902 Ha ha! I couldn’t figure it out last year, so I restrung it. Turns out, I suck at that and it kept jamming, until it all came loose, that is. I was determined this year, but wouldn’t have made it if this video didn’t show me what was underneath. Glad to help!

[@ericfolkerth]

THANK YOU!!! I have the same model...no screw...something that looks like a small allen head...but isn't....found that "little hole" and replacing the head was about a 2 minute job from there...thanks so much!!

[@bradballard4704]

Spot on with the comment!

[@JohnnyCortese]

Thanks so much you’re a life saver! I have the same model and it was driving me nuts 🎉

[@jgolden1000]

You make it look so easy. I sprayed mine with WD40 and let it set overnight and it still won’t budge

[@BoardMods]

Likewise. Did you ever find a solution?

[@joepawlak8113]

Same here. Another try with penetrating oil.

[@corinafuertes9658]

I’m trying now with wd40 help !

[@lumberlandadventures]

Anyone ever find a solution?? My hand is about to fall off... 😢

[@toddcole1805]

Just got my replacement head. Glad I found your video

[@phild1160]

Which head?

[@CityPrepping]

Thanks! Just saved me a lot of frustration

[@aldarko9487]

Thank you brother!!!! Thumbs up for this public service!!!!! I appreciate you

[@50plus_fit5]

That was exactly what I needed! Thank you!

[@bradmierau7232]

Thanks Phil! I had some trouble until I held the screw motionless with a screwdriver (I used a vice grip on the screw driver for leverage) and then tapped the flange where the cover snaps into the head tangentially with a hammer to get it started (so the housing spins counter clockwise). The hammer boke it loose right away.

[@phild1160]

great idea

[@TexasRain104]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! While mine had to be removed in a more “violent” way (they must have welded on the nut to the shaft OR age/use made the nut weld to the shaft) I at least knew where to NOT do damage and where I could from you video. It is off, system still operational, and looks good. Now to find a replacement.👏

[@jvidalert1155]

How did you get it off? My nut also seems to be welded so the screwdriver trick isn't working.

[@vladtheimpala5101]

I've used an impact wrench on it and it still won't budge.

[@robertreads21]

Thank you Phil! You’re a life saver.

[@PNGtwentyfour]

So you rotate the head counter clockwise and the screw clockwise? I'm confused because his hand was blocking the screw. My screw is stripping more and more each time I try. Is that because I'm trying to loosen it by turning the screw counter clockwise??

[@ryanruss2748]

Thank you! Swapped the head out in less than 5 minutes!

[@ryandunn5362]

Thank you! You're the best. I'm not happy with Kobalt aftermarket parts.

[@BigRingBill1]

Thank you. Finally. I had the same problem you had finding a video.

[@leenicholson6919]

Success! I'm giving the bolt loosener the credit --although it was still tough. I left it on there for about an hour and tried again. It was similar to a "normal" very tight nut or screw -- twisting the screw to the right and unit to the left.

[@phild1160]

It's a nice weed eater but man it's a pain in the ass. If I could find a good replacement head for it so I wouldn't have to keep changing the wire it would be golden. But as it is I moved to a cordless Dewalt just so I can buy a universal head

[@keithhoover1784]

Definitely a big thumbs up! Just what I was looking for! ...

[@GilaMonster971]

Kobalt sucks for making replacement parts. My 80v trimmer head broke apart any they don’t make a replacement. Spent hours looking for a head that would replace it and a nut to hold it on. I’ll never buy another Kobalt tool again even though I liked the trimmer.

[@i000_]

🤦🏽‍♂️ Round 3 now boys..... Wish me luck 😂....... Great video!!!!

[@darksimmie2572]

Impact driver in tighten direction works the same. Hold the spindle and put impact on flat head of shaft.

[@MrFreakazoid24]

You the real MVP for this video

[@geotrick]

The threads are M10-1.25 pitch right hand The Echo Speed Feed 400 Universal kit will work if you can tap one of the metal adapters. It has to be the universal because you need the white insert for the bump feed to work properly Removing the head is the hardest part. I used a racket with a straight screwdriver bit. I would agree spraying some PB Blaster or other solvent on the top. There was some thread lock on it Search Kobalt 80v and seed feed 400 for the video.

[@claudem8579]

Thank you for making this video!

[@Wes_Express]

I have the 40V model but the head looks pretty much the same. I have not been able to get that screw head to move at all. I already broke a screwdriver head trying. I will keep trying though. Thanks for the video.

[@brianshuster1773]

My 80vs don't have that screw. It's just a large bolt with nothing to unscrew. Both of the ones on the trimmers, and the new head I ordered. What do I do?

[@phild1160]

If it's not like mine I don't know. Took me a while to figure mine out

[@ericfolkerth]

Mine also has no screw...

[@ericfolkerth]

Did you ever figure this out?

[@ericfolkerth]

Hope you saw this comment in the thread (Just tried it, and it works...): From kenwunderlin 1560: "I have one of the heads without the flat head screw on top. The trimmer was some sort of “Special Edition” for Lowe’s. While it looks like an Allen head on there instead, it isn’t. It took me a while to figure it out, but you can’t take that bolt out on our models: instead, you have to flip the trimmer over and find the little hole in the metal on the other side of the head. If you slide something in there (I used an Allen wrench) and spin the head, the wrench will slip farther into the mechanism at one point, which locks it in place so that you can unscrew the head by hand."

[@stefanslaw1140]

If your trimmer is a Black 80 Volt, it is left hand threaded. CW spin it to take the driver head OFF and use the locking hole and Allen Wrench trick. This trimmer above takes a Lowes special order item #2098003 SINGLE molded SPOOL AND BUMP KNOB newer integral single unit. If your trimmer is a Blue 80 Volt, it is right hand threaded. It CCW spins OFF and has a locking screw as shown in this video. The Blue trimmer does not use the Lowes #2098003 replacement "spool". "large bolt with nothing to unscrew"? I think you mean the Driver Head has an aluminum threaded looking recessed left hand threaded nut with no way there it is tapped for another screw like in this video. If the date on the battery holder is before 2019, it's an all black Kobalt KST-140XB-06 accessory capable type trimmer. Left hand threaded. After about 2019, the trimmer plastic parts are BLUE and is likely a KST-2580-06 unit. HTH, Stefan

[@JP-xt8hi]

Thanks My Friend, Much appreciated!

[@leenicholson6919]

Still working on this despite seeing the video. I am turning the screw right and the spool left. Can't budge it yet. Looks like it has some blue Loctite on it -- but that isn't supposed to be too tough. Put some bolt loosener on it and it is sitting while I look for a giant flathead screwdriver so I can get some good leverage and not ruin the screw head. Any help would be appreciated.

[@paulk7906]

Did you end up getting it? I'm in the same situation, can't get the trimmer screw off no matter what it seems

[@davidlow6930]

That helped a lot. But The replacement they sent me didn’t fit. Now putting the old one back on, doesn’t spin because it’s too tight ?or meeting resistance.

[@phild1160]

I wish I could help you, only did this video because I was having a hell of a time getting that off and when I figured it out I figured I would share. That being said I'm definitely no genius when it comes to those things. Hope it works out

[@joepawlak8113]

Ended up using a Dremel tool to cut away plastic and allow me to get a 15/16 open end wrench on it, while my son used a common screwdriver held by vise grips to finally get the damn thing off. What a PITA that was!

[@colemanh9447]

What replacement head did you use ? Every one I try seems to not fit the bolt properly

[@phild1160]

Afraid I had the same problem. Great weed eater, terrible options for head replacement. Sorry I took so long to answer and I dont have a good answer for you

[@pwntagerz]

@@phild1160 I put a Husqnarva T25 on my 80v Kobalt. Threaded right on

[@pwntagerz]

For anyone wondering what replacement head works, my 80v Kobalt which is a KST 140XB-06, fit a Husqvarna T25 tap-n-go head. Make sure you get the actually Husqvarna packaged one, there are similar offbrands and I've no idea if they will work. Threaded right on. Was like $18 on amazon

[@phild1160]

This one still has the wire that feeds though right? Wanting one with permanent blades if I can find it

[@pwntagerz]

@@phild1160 yes it is. You could grab a Trimmer plus BC 720. It's the brush cutter. I got lucky and found one at a thrift store for $3 I've got like 4 trimmer plus attachments for my 80v Kobalt and they all work great

[@phild1160]

@@pwntagerz that works on the electric trimmer?

[@pwntagerz]

@@phild1160 all the trimmer plus attachments work on my 80v. As long as yours has a wing nut and a little detent disconnector on your shaft to remove it. I've got the Edger, Brush cutter, and my favorite, the garden tiller. They all work great

[@davidbjeffers]

Thanks - just curious if you used any of the optional inserts or if the one that came in the head already worked for you? I ordered the T25 and can't seem to make any of the nuts it came with thread on.

[@sctony2000]

So if I understand correctly I need turn the screw clockwise to loosen. You said turn to right like tighten?

[@vladtheimpala5101]

Phil, what model is your Kobalt? I have a 40V Kobalt that neither Lowes nor Kobalt can find the correct string spool for. Yours looks exactly like mine. Have you ever bought a new spool for it? If you want to sell your old one I'd like to get it. Thanks

[@jamnj4319]

I had to use an impact driver. Slot in screw got so buggered up i could not get head past the very end of slotted screw.

[@jamnj4319]

Screwslot got mangled from impact driver but managed to remove head. I filed down threads to clean up damage then tried putting on new Kobalt head which was sold as correct replacement for 80 volt units and wouldn't you know the new head has left hand threads but shaft is right hand threads! Lowes/Kobalt is a disappointment for parts. I have 4 80 volt units but i think i will eventually replace all these with a real tool brand such as Stihl or even Husqvarna now that this 80V technology is widespread. Lowes is useless for knowledgeable customer support. Greenworks makes many of the Kobalt tools btw.

[@PugsAndApps]

Thank You for posting this!!!!

[@tct1w]

am I missing something removal video was great.. new one I put on as soon as I turn the weedeater on,its tightens all the way up and locks up????? what stops it from moving??// thanks alot!

[@phild1160]

Afraid I don't know.. I'm sorry, I didn't have any issues with putting it back on and I don't have it anymore. Couldn't find a decent universal replacement head so I bought a dewault

[@garyc.1129]

It's because of the reverse thread

[@ericfolkerth]

Mine doesn't seem to have a screw....it looks like a small circular thing...no screw to unscrew.

[@ericfolkerth]

The answer to my question is in the thread below: From kenwunderlin 1560: "I have one of the heads without the flat head screw on top. The trimmer was some sort of “Special Edition” for Lowe’s. While it looks like an Allen head on there instead, it isn’t. It took me a while to figure it out, but you can’t take that bolt out on our models: instead, you have to flip the trimmer over and find the little hole in the metal on the other side of the head. If you slide something in there (I used an Allen wrench) and spin the head, the wrench will slip farther into the mechanism at one point, which locks it in place so that you can unscrew the head by hand."

[@lauraferguson3337]

I just got mine and it doesn't have a screw! So what do I do? lol

[@ericfolkerth]

Hope you saw this comment in the thread (Just tried it, and it works...): From kenwunderlin 1560: "I have one of the heads without the flat head screw on top. The trimmer was some sort of “Special Edition” for Lowe’s. While it looks like an Allen head on there instead, it isn’t. It took me a while to figure it out, but you can’t take that bolt out on our models: instead, you have to flip the trimmer over and find the little hole in the metal on the other side of the head. If you slide something in there (I used an Allen wrench) and spin the head, the wrench will slip farther into the mechanism at one point, which locks it in place so that you can unscrew the head by hand." 3

[@flat4inrc]

Thx Phil what did u replace the head with ?

[@phild1160]

Unfortunately, as of yet I have not been able to find a universal head that will work with the kobolt. It is the one thing about the weed eater I find very disappointing

[@lovelylinette17]

Me either. Its the bolt thats not working for me to replace this head

[@lovelylinette17]

Have you used the Oregon head?

[@NugsCDN]

I wonder if an Echo Speed Feed 400 will work. Has anyone tried it on this string trimmer?

[@lumberlandadventures]

I have been at this for hours. The screw will not loosen.😡🤬😡🤬

[@diamondblue9174]

Phil D - TY - that video was so helpful to give me context. I am a strong guy but i can't get the screw head off. Did you need a 2nd person? This is nuts! 😮

[@hjs4107]

Use hammer 🔨

[@schuylerschofield]

Thank you very much!!!!

[@donslick8464]

Did you ever find a cartridge that will fit that trimmer? I got mine off tried a ton of different trimmer heads none of them would thread on and now I can't even get the factory one to thread on either.

[@phild1160]

No I did not..wasnt happy at all

[@pwntagerz]

@@phild1160 have you tried the Husqvarna T25 tap-n-go head? It was a direct replacement for my 80v Kobalt KST 140XB-06. It was like $18 on amazon

[@bradmierau7232]

@@pwntagerz Just ordered one. The Kobalt 80-volt replacement head Lowes sells doesn't fit.

[@garyc.1129]

@@bradmierau7232 yes if you have the 25 80-0 6 those heads do not work for it because of the reverse thread or left-handed thread on the shaft

[@adamschmidt1773]

​@garyc.1129 do you know which head works for the 2580-06?

[@allenpardon8211]

Well I tried and tried but was messing up the slot but I took a cordless screwdriver with a large flat tip and put the head in the vice and it came right off

[@speedhabit]

What size is the thread that it’s coming off of? My threads are messed up from taking off the head and I need to repair em before I put on the new one.

[@phild1160]

Afraid I do not know. I was just trying to show people what I could not find through other KZbin videos. I am sorry for the lack of information

[@rdpastor]

The threads are 10mm X 1.25 RIGHT HANDED. Most other trimmers are left handed threads. Just go get a nut with those dimensions (Lowes Item 29605) to make it work with universal trimmer heads

[@sport07-o2l]

@@rdpastor thanks for the help. THAT was useful

[@garyc.1129]

Ryan, how do you attach the net with the new trimmer head I don't have the space on my Shakespeare

[@swhite30]

Thanks for this video I appreciate it

[@newbluerugby]

What year is your 80volt. Mine is the KST 140XB from 2015 and there is no flat head screw to take off. There’s NO screw in the center of mine holding it on. Anyone else?

[@phild1160]

I do not know..i actually converted to a DeWalt about a year ago. Only because I have so many DeWalt tools and it made it passible for me to have MANY batteries on standby.

[@lovelylinette17]

Does anyone knows how to stop it from spinning? On the other models you need an Allen wrench. I cant find where you would do this

[@phild1160]

Not sure. I didn't have that problem

[@pjcontos]

Mine does not have a flat head but looks like a very tiny allen wrench none of which I have to fit it properly :(

[@garyc.1129]

I just put a very thick heavy wire and put it in the slats to stop it from spinning when I turn the screwdriver

[@GlueTubber]

A little liquid wrench, a couple of bangs on the screwdriver, and a wrench on the screwdriver and I was able to get the head off! Thx!

[@dkmma3312]

I cant get the head back on

[@atxalexpate1]

What did you replace the head with?

[@phild1160]

Haven't found a replacement that fits yet

[@briancarr6108]

Thank you!!

[@donrb0]

Mine is as stuck as a stubborn mule. WD40, lots of leverage, not budging. Have a new head, really want to swap. Getting a replacement from Lowes has been a no go. So frustrating. Have hundreds $$$ in batteries and the trimmer is a relatively new purchase. Garbage design. Tried with an impact driver, broke the bit!!

[@mainstreat]

Big help, thanks

[@fookgoogle9269]

Thank you dude

[@n3qxc]

Thank you!

[@rickgarcia8481]

Not a fan of this head design... A pain getting line to wind sometimes when you have dirt a grass making it hard to push and turn at times. Thanks for the video

[@michaelwendt3715]

Thanks

[@prettydog37072]

Thank you

[@TheCowLevel]

Thank you sir

[@phranklin]

Sonuva gun! Thank you!

[@LogicMatterz]

Much appreciated 🙁

[@LogicMatterz]

But no movement

[@markhall3434]

Dude! Stock head is a total Toy!! What a POS.. Hard to believe they did this. Burnt out my first Gen 1 80V with a Pro big boy head using huge string. Wow this trimmer is a beast!! even speed 1 was brutal w/ twin 21" big string giving 4 cutting edge. Will take out most any gas powered Trimmer if it has a Pro Head.. Took a while to burn it out.. overheated.. BUT!!! The top part of the stock head is a centrigugal fan.. you have to keep that part of the old head. Thinking cut the top fan part off, and adapt what's left. Now I have a Gen 2 80V... trying to get that to work w/ maybe a semi Pro head and medium string.. Why doesn't anybody just make a head that fits this fine trimmer, and includes the cooling fan function??

[@balloondagger0]

Mine is stuck

[@hjs4107]

Hammer 🔨

[@trailer20001]

Good idea to post this.

[@garageman8295]

No screw. 😭

[@trailer20001]

Don’t buy. Wait till you wait for a replacement part.

[@Emeryss4]

Thank you for making this video!!!!!!

[@kvogt621]

Thank you!!

[@kennygillikin5036]

Thank you

[@MissVitaLight]

Thank you!!!!

[@ned911]

Thank you!!!!!!!

[@jordancunningham7253]

Thank you!!!!