Change the Automatic Feed Spooler on Your Trimmer

[@NedSmith-xu6tm]

Thank you!!! As a single female attempting to do my own gardening, I appreciate this!

[@j.taylor7361]

I appreciate the time you took to make this. It was easy to hear you and see what you were doing. I lost the manual to my old Grass Hog years ago and my line just ran out. Thanks!

[@joseph2664]

HI thank for the video. I have one suggestion for people. After I took the tape off the spool and pulled out the few inches of plastic string I put it down for a second. the string practically jumped to unwind and sort of made a birds nest. I tried to straighten it out but really I don't have any confidence it will feed right in the future. People should be warned to keep a grip on the spool once the tape is off.

[@dyerb36]

I have a different model B&D trimmer, but changing the spool is basically the same process. I found this video guide to be helpful. Thanks!

[@Justaz]

Beth Dyer Thank you for your positive comment. It's good to hear our video was of use, and we appreciate you taking the time to post. Best of luck to you in all your projects.

[@angelisone]

How about showing us how to do the re-stringing when the spool run out?

[@arlie57]

I replaced the string for the 1st time on my brand new trimmer. It would not feed line. It would break off and I had to take it all apart and manually feed line. Upon closer inspection, I found that the plastic cam gets bound up under the new spool. It did not have a spring either. Under the spool you will see cogs where the cams should engage. So, I centered the end of the plastic cam on the trimmer head in it's slot and replaced the cover. WOO hoo! It works. You can tell if it's bound up if, when you replace the cover, it is stuck in place. If you have centered the cam and it finds it's way back into the slots/cogs under the spool, then the head will easily rotate back & forth about 3/8's of an inch easily, and you can hear a clicking sound as the cams engage the slots in the bottom of the spool. Hope this helps.

[@masonwestphal7232]

arlie57 solved my problem thanks.

[@OOICU812]

Thanks.

[@Mikestheking]

Thank you working on my yard and I didn't know how to do it when I ran out of wire thank you again

[@florindafreda6566]

You made it so easy to understand. Thank you!

[@monisamontoya288]

Can I add string to an empty spool instead of buying the prewrapped spools?

[@Justaz]

Thank you, Saulat Majid, for your positive comment. We appreciate it, and are happy to hear our video could be of assistance. Thanks again, and best of luck to you in all your projects.

[@keet69]

Just Az.com productions Hello & thank you so much for taking the time to make this very helpful video. I have this particular trimmer & am wondering can this spool be re-threaded? Apologies if it's a silly question, I am a newbie to these kinds of things.

[@vanmalimistry1180]

TheEosRising

[@patriciasullivan4028]

I only get to trim maybe 80' the most on one spool. I have a B&D and I hate it. The cost of the spools to trim my yard costs almost what I was paying for landscaper. Idk if I am doing something wrong.

[@ladyjedi3D]

this video was so easy for me to follow. a few others were not so clear. Thanks

[@keepinguhonest]

The older ones had a button to tap the floor in order for more string to come out as your edging. These dont have a button to tap so how do you get more string to come out as you work?

[@teresahgannon525]

Thank you for this video, even a girl can change it! I actually rethreaded mine and placed it back in as you did here.

[@mandybrennan2439]

This was perfect, I have my first weed whacked ever and needed a simple explanation. Thanks for the help!

[@emilyglasser1072]

Hi, I'm have difficulties withe my black & decker GH3000 self feeding trimmer. Is it possible to convert it to a bump type feeder?

[@ladyg6549]

can i put my own line on the spool ?,it we be cheaper than buying a hole spool

[@michellek8076]

Thank you so much for showing me how to do this! I actually forgot, and this refreshed my memory. Thanks again.

[@tinacruz6011]

I am an older mom/kids grew up so it has been a while since I worked with lawn equipment so excuse my ignorance. I have the above grass hog model. It is suppose to auto feed. I had to keep stopping, opening and pulling out more feed. I took the spool out and fooled with it pulled some line out and now as soon as I turn it on the line feeds continuously and immediately gets tangled around on the outside of the spool. Any suggestions?

[@WilliamJones-sf5pt]

The getting back to work is the step I'm having trouble with.

[@ayannarobinson4648]

I did that now I'm wondering why its so loud did I do something wrong in those steps I followed along as you did it? My first weed trimmer first replacement sorry.

[@rcmctool2918]

Hello, Do you think this trimmer is spooling out to much line?? Thanks

[@skimseankim]

How long should a replacement spool last you? I changed mine and used it once (20 min) and it was already done.

[@helenadderley8198]

I did that, and my string keeps getting jammed. It's so frustrating. What am I doing wrong?

[@lauraconstenius9559]

I would like to find a complete replacement for the auto feed on these. I have two because they run out so fast. I get free ones from people who dont want to use them any more. Any way My wife is the trimmer but I am the re spooling professional. We start our mowing day by me setting two or three trimmers all ready to go. Two Black and Deckers with 6 batteries. and a corded trimmer as a back up. I hop on the mower and take off. I get the front mowed, then 1/2 of the back yard and she is chasing me down needing a re wind. arrrggg. Any upgrades out there. I would just buy a good steele or something like that but the wife wont use a gas trimmer and I keep getting all of these free Black and Deckers.

[@sterlingmoore1603]

I replaced trimmer head with a brand new spool purchased from HD. I seem to have followed the instructions in the video and on the package that it came in. Once I fire up the trimmer the line becomes loose and creates a huge mess. What could I possibly be doing wrong? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

[@tonygreaves2266]

Sterling Moore u must ne daft

[@debiparkin3568]

Thank you sir So very much I'm a widow so.its only me sometimes I need help .once again thanks

[@breakingames7772]

Going for that late 1970s vhs instructional video?

[@leerob2403]

No, thank you for this vid six years ago! I just have one question, since it’s been so long and all, I’m wondering; Are you still alive?!

[@Daventry85]

I have a Craftsman right now that I bought 2 different spools to change out and nothing fits. Everything is too small to fit on the head. I have no idea what special magical spool I need at this point to fit

[@Sageambitions]

Thanks for sharing

[@davidfennell7867]

That is simple but how do you replace the casing that it fits into ??????

[@sandorsztankovits6359]

Sziasztok kérdésem, amikor rövidebb lesz, szét kell szedni hogy adagoljam?

[@Nebukanezzer]

I was looking for how to spool this model myself

[@sportyamber5978]

Not Justin

[@darlachristine1839]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video, It was very helpful!

[@SMajid--SMajid]

Thanks for posting this video, you saved my weekend:)

[@joshbusby47]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@donnaarmstrong]

Thanks. That was a big help

[@sixstringsdown1]

Where did you get the cool shirt?

[@cathymarciano7168]

Thank you!

[@tipsin]

I'm not sure why we had so much trouble with the trimmer, but it did not feed right and put a piece of filament into my wife's ankle (fortunately she was wearing jeans so it was minor damage). So with the arrival of your email I went out and rewound the spool as carefully as I could, stuck it all back together and gave it another try. This time it worked just as it was supposed to. Still, not looking forward to replacing the reel once it gets empty.

[@mrsslaybelle]

thank you, you made it simple just what i needed

[@z-man5202]

fyi you know its a lot cheaper in the long run to buy a package of the line by itself rather than buy pre wound everytime

[@RedroomStudios]

ya, it`s also more of a pain in the ass. I`m willing to pay for convenience and so is much of the rest of the world.

[@batmanmcspider]

RedroomStudios I guess it really depends on how much you value your time. Currently you can get a pack of 3 x 30" spools for 19.97($.22 per foot) with "free" shipping through Amazon(not a bad deal compared to my local home improvement store). Alternatively you can get 1800 feet of replacement line for $21.99( $01. per foot) with "free" shipping on Amazon. Lets say you go through 1 spool a month(30") like I do on my modest yard. The 1800 feet will last me 5 years. Whereas the pre-spooled replacements will last me 3 months, so I'll need 20 replacement packs of 3 within the five years. Assuming I buy it all at once, or that inflation doesn't go up, 20($19.97) is $399.40 before tax(a difference of $377.41 than if you buy the line in bulk) . It takes about 4 minutes to respool the line with the replacement line(in my experience), so, over 5 years at 12 months that's 60(4 min) or 4 hours. $377.41 / 4 is $94.35 per hour you lose in the name of convenience. I guess if I made over $94.35 per hour, or anywhere near it, it'd be worth it to buy the replacements. TL;DR medical doctors and anyone else fortunate to exchange an hour of their time for $94 should totally work their comparative advantage and buy the pre-spooled stuff.

[@femia.9298]

batmanmcspider please where can I buy the 1800 feet of replacement? what is it called. Can you share the Amazon URL. thanks

[@batmanmcspider]

This is the one. www.amazon.com/Maxpower-333665-Residential-065-Inch-1800-Foot/dp/B003VPAEL6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1430445494&sr=8-6&keywords=trimmer+line Maxpower 333665 Residential Grade Round .065-Inch Trimmer Line 1800-Foot Length Happy trimming.

[@monisamontoya288]

+batmanmcspider Any hints on how to beat the outrageous costs of the battery replacement. I find that it no longer charges after less than a year and the replacement is costly.

[@CSSuccessGamer]

anyone know if you can remove the trimmer head completely and replace it with a brush cutter head/blade on this model?

[@RedroomStudios]

I have changed the spool on my autofeed trimmer at least 3 times before and never had any issues. now when I changed it for the 4th time it refuses to feed out more line as the cutting piece gets shorter. I have looked at the B&D instructions and watched your video and I cant see anything I have done wrong... and it`s so simple! this is annoying!

[@capnvideocapnvideo2216]

I had the same trimmer as in the video and now I just bought a new 40v B&D trimmer...it has more power but when I flip it to do edging it seems to stop self feeding and get jammed. Very frustrating. My neighbour was watching me keep stopping to rethread the thing. Very embarrassing.

[@aaroncastro910]

Gracias por la explicación.

[@maranglow1285]

many thanks

[@jameshaggard2102]

Make sure spool is slotted side down and the the trimmer line isn't under the spool.

[@benderrodriguez3000]

Yaaay thank you

[@chickenandwaffles09]

Have you ever tried stringing it yourself? For some reason the string just continuously comes out and is gone within minutes. It's maddening.

[@TheKelleymanning]

chickenandwaffles09 Same issue. I purchased the wrong spool and just tried winding the line myself but it just won't work.

[@ratdog3055]

How a video showing people how to restring a spool?

[@r.thomas9648]

Thank you!!

[@DustinKFowler]

mine stopped automatically feeding the string. Does anyone know why, or how to fix this issue? It is unusable as is, because I have to stoop down and take it apart about every 3-4 feet to feed it manually.

[@angelisone]

Dustin Fowler Open & take out the spool. Take a look at the string wrapping. If the string line is crossed/wrapped, then take it out & wrap line to the side. Not to cross over the string.

[@mjsanchez2173]

It's cheaper to just replace the line instead of the cartridge. New cartridges cost $8.00 at Home Depot.

[@ricardox7810]

I have a B&D 20v Lithium wacker and the spool looks just like yours but it doesn't feed at all. After a minute or two the string breaks and so I have to take it all apart and pull more line out manually. Something is not right. But what? Isn't it supposed to feed on its own? Kinda worthless as is.

[@Coconutoilcrazy]

Perfect Thank you, !

[@tipsin]

That's the way it is supposed to work, but that is not the way it always works. That is why I am here. What can go wrong? How do you fix that?

[@Justaz]

Hello, tipsin. We appreciate your taking the time to post your question here. Can you tell us exactly what is going on with your spooler, ie. is the line falling out, or breaking? Though this video focuses on changing the feed spooler, we are happy to assist with issues if possible. Please let us know how we can assist you.

[@roxydog2004]

What can go wrong how do I fix that, WTH are you talking about

[@conradpalumbo8583]

The first AF-100 spool lasted about a year and a half. The second one lasted about 3 weeks. And the third one I have used 2 times and it seems half gone. I cannot afford $7.00 every 3 weeks.

[@RedroomStudios]

you shouldnt own a property then.

[@shawns.2851]

RedroomStudios Who says he owns? I rent and am required to do my own lawn work. ?????...

[@RedroomStudios]

Shawn Aloia sorry, poor choice of words on my part... he shouldn't live in a place that he is responsible for doing yard work if he can't afford $7.00 every 3 weeks! happy now? (the point is still exactly the same)

[@shawns.2851]

Yes it is! And, you're still the ass that I had you figured for! (My point is still exactly the same.) Happy now?

[@horaceball5418]

i have a gh3000 and my restringing attempts makes me feel like a loser and failure.

[@wyatt1153]

Not correct. You MUST trim the line to the inside edge on the metal tab line cutter in the bottom of the shroud. If you do not, it will make a loud popping noise trying to cut the line. The line has to be shorter than the line cutter when you put it in. The line cutter is the L bracket cutting tab located on the outer edge of the bottom of the plastic shroud. If you lose this L bracket the line will not be cut automatically and you will get a loud popping noise because the line is not being automatically cut by the L bracket.

[@RedroomStudios]

nonsense. that is the whole reason why the line cutter is there.

[@fthlcurmudgeon]

My spool feeder doesn't just lift right out. Nope, not at all.

[@edprr4]

sweet

[@69station]

guitar master

[@ricksherrell5409]

No sane person replaces the spool when it runs out of string. It literally takes 90 seconds to replace the string on the original spool.

[@rodralph824]

This isn’t about the spool feeder it’s about replacing the spool. Its ridiculous

[@inekejanssen997]

Hopeloos

[@breakingames7772]

Why not just throw the whole trimmer in the trash and buy another one every time you run out. Hilarious ....ya we ain't got three minutes to restring, let's waste gas and time and money to run to the store

[@krista-orman]

Thank you!