Coop's Simple How-To - Restring A Craftsman String Trimmer

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[@LivingCooper]

I'd like to thank a couple of viewers for the following comments: @Bearded Beast - "Cutoff 2. 6ft. Pieces of line. Line up the red button with the lines on head of weedeater insert one line into feeder about 3inches and same for otherside and just turn the red button and wind it up much easier and faster @Patrick Adams - "You don't have to remove the head cut equal lengths of about 5 feet. Feed in both sides of 3 inches and start turning the bump button. Just make sure all the indicators are lined up before you start" I hope to make an updated video soon.

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[@phoenixkoa9771]

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[@dalejones840]

Just watched your easy way of restringing a craftsman weed trimmer. Thanks for advising of this new technique. I am going to try it next time. Looks simple. Thanks again for the advice.

[@LivingCooper]

Dale Jones thanks again for watching. Hope it helps 👍🏻

[@biggestdave6044]

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[@LivingCooper]

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[@chantalfarr7743]

For the last 18 months I've not let the lawn crew edge or use a weed eater in my back yard. kzbin.infoUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG I didn't like the fact that they just kept cutting the edge of the lawn further and further from the rock lining the flower beds and leaving bare ground. And the grass was trimmed or scalped several feet around trees, etc. It was a constant battle with them so I told them to just mow and no trimming. I have Zoysia grass so it grows pretty slow. Obviously after a while it could use some trimming. I'm in my 80's so I can't do much of it myself.Finally I decided that if I could find a lightweight battery powered trimmer I might be able to do some light trimming. I decided to buy the LST201 20V trimmer. And it works great for my needs. I have back yard with about 150' of flower beds and several trees to be trimmed. I can lightly trim the whole yard with a single charge! The grass I trimmed was only a few inches high but the trimmer was more powerful than I expected.

[@LivingCooper]

Fantastic! I’m glad it worked for you, but there is an easier way to restring this trimmer. Make sure you checkout that video. It will definitely save you some time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@yourGhostrider]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video, I had a hard time wondering how to put string into my weed whacker. Seeing your video made it super easy for me to put string now. Thank you Thank you!!!

[@LivingCooper]

Jose Clavell thanks for watching the kind comment. I’m so glad it helped, that was my goal. 👍🏻

[@dalejones840]

I was having problems restringing my weedeater. Watched your video and it was a big help. Thank You for helping. Good Job on video.

[@LivingCooper]

Dale Jones thanks for watching. I’m so glad it helped. There is another way to string it without taking it apart. Check out my other restringing video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs and if you haven’t already please subscribe. Thanks again.

[@bobaboy4620]

Man thank you so much. I had to weed-eat people’s houses and my dad wasn’t home to do it for me. I appreciate it a lot

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m glad it helped. There is an easier way than this method. Check out my easier method video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs You don’t have to disassemble the head unit.

[@donthatemyjeep9971]

Thanks man saved my ass at work I hate asking other people to do simple shit

[@LivingCooper]

Haha.. Thanks for watching. I feel ya. I'm the same way. Check out my easier way to restring the Craftsman. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs Thanks again.

[@jasonbourne1596]

Thanks for the how too, I didn't even understand how easy it was to rotate the head around.

[@LivingCooper]

You're welcome!

[@deborahthompson5041]

Thank you just what I was looking for. This is my first time doing this. Good job explaining.

[@LivingCooper]

I’m so glad it helped. There is an easier way though. Make sure you check out my easier way video. I show you how to restring the unit without disassembling it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@DWO619]

Thank you so much for making a video how to change the string I've been aggravated with that thing all day today it's amazing when you watch somebody do it and you think well why didn't I think of that LOL thanks

[@LivingCooper]

Haha... I feel ya. I know how it feels to have those duh moments. Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m glad it helped. 👍🏻

[@mississippi__king]

Cutoff 2. 6ft. Pieces of line. Line up the red button with the lines on head of weedeater insert one line into feeder about 3inches and same for otherside and just turn the red button and wind it up much easier and faster

[@LivingCooper]

BEARDED BEAST thanks for watching and the tip! This will be awesome, if it works! I saw some models that had that option, but I didn’t think this was one. I’m definitely going to try it. Hopefully others will read this comment and try it as well. Thanks again!

[@daveduval674]

LivingCooper yes this is the same model. Much easier. All you do is stick it in a couple of inches till you feel it go through the retainer in the other side and wind it up by twisting the red cap on the bottom. BUT your vid was very helpful for when you still have string on. The other way only works when there’s no string on the spool. Thanks brother!!

[@LivingCooper]

@@daveduval674 thanks for watching. Yep, I did it today. I really appreciate you guys taking the time to comment and leave tips to help people out and make their lives a little easier. Thanks.

[@fjb7605]

EXACTLY

[@JMV005]

Holy $hit man! You just saved about 2 weeks of my life spooling a weedwhacker!! 👍

[@rawsonreich]

Thank you for showing me on how to do it because yesterday I was having trouble doing it 👍🏼 and I definitely take it off

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad it helped. Just so you know there is an easier way to restring your trimmer though. Check out my easier way video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs It's much easier and will save you time. Thanks again.

[@brandypardue3192]

Thank you!!! I have been struggling watching other videos, you finally explained and showed step by step better!!

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m so glad it helped. Make sure you take a look at my “easier” video. I show an easier way to load the string. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@warrenbowen3867]

Thanks for the video. You just saved me some time and effort.

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching. I’m glad it helped. 👍🏻

[@ResaReesa]

I looked for a video to reload the line out of frustration. I couldn't figure out what silly step I was missing. Thanks to your video, I saw what it was. I sure did feel a little stupid, because it really was something so simple. Don't know how I missed it. But - now I know. So, yayyyy!! Thank you for doing this video tutorial 😁👍

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and the kind words, but there’s an easier way. Check out my new video. Coop's Simple How-To - Restring A Craftsman String Trimmer EASY kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@berthaperez475]

Thank you for the instrucciones. A portion of the video was not clearly viewed. While you were speaking I was trying yo follow but you went dar to the right, not too crear to view. Thank you, very good.

[@LivingCooper]

Bertha Perez thanks for watching. Sorry about that. If you are still having problems, I do have a new video that shows an easier way to load the string. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs I hope that it will help and make it easier to restring your trimmer. Thanks again.

[@waynetooles9079]

Great Demonstration It Help Me I Was Have A Problem Restringing Thanks

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m glad it helped. There is an easier way to restring the trimmer though. Check out my other video for the easy way. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@tedbuchanan336]

Liked the demonstration, made it look easy.

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and the comment. It is pretty easy, and actually there is an even easier way. Check out my other video that shows the easier way kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs Thanks again.

[@Cjewell0422]

Thank you! This video really helped me. You made it so simple. Now to get to weedeating.

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I am so glad that this was helpful. I was going to suggest my "easy" video, but I see from your comments you found that one too. Happy weedeating!

[@josephguthrie6686]

Very simple, liked how you were able to just go through it.. good job coop...

[@LivingCooper]

Hey, thanks for watching and commenting. I’m glad it helped. There is an easier way to string this trimmer, though. Checkout my other video Coop's Simple How-To - Restring A Craftsman String Trimmer EASY kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs You don have to take the head apart. Hope it helps. Thanks again.

[@manuelhernandez5751]

I use AeroFlex blades but can't find any anywhere. So I decided to swap for the string and this is the best video I've found on how to load this trimmer 👍🏼

[@LivingCooper]

YAY! I am so glad you found it helpful! Happy trimming! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@swtkis11]

Thx dad.. I needed this

[@LivingCooper]

You are welcome. There is an easier way to string your trimmer. Check out my updated video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@xu00002]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@LivingCooper]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I hope it helped.

[@connorbutler6510]

I’m grateful for this video Thanks man!!

[@LivingCooper]

Aww, thanks! We are grateful for you taking the time to watch and comment. Hope you subscribed as well. Did you check out this kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs video on this trimmer? It's an easier way to restring this same trimmer! Thanks again! Merry Christmas.

[@juniorsaint-vil6954]

Thank you for your video because I have trouble to do it, I was watching your video now you make it easy for me,thanks again .

[@LivingCooper]

I am so glad that it helped you get your trimmer running. Thank you for the kind comment and watching our videos.

[@toddphipps5496]

I appreciate your informative video. I have been having a time threading the trimmer line on my unit. Thanks. Regarding the engineers who designed this piece on the unit, why? This is the most time consuming task of the entire time of working with it!

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. There is an easier way. Checkout my other video. I show you how to restring the trimmer with disassembly. Coop's Simple How-To - Restring A Craftsman String Trimmer EASY kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@Mexicoallstar]

Thanks for the upload,help alot 👍🏽👍🏽

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and the comment. I’m glad it helped. After I posted this video some viewers pointed me to an easier way to string the trimmer. Checkout that video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs Thanks again.

[@jacintoaguilar446]

Thank you sir for your video really help me i like you dog .

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for checking out my video! He's a good dog. Thanks again. Please consider subscribing if you haven't.

[@AnNguyen-lr6hb]

You sure do help me out a lot ... it drives me nut bc I lost a instruction sheet lol

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching. I’m glad it helped. Here is a video that shows an easier way to restring your trimmer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs Thanks again.

[@ssggonzales5349]

I appreciate your help!

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and I am glad it helped! Happy weed eating!

[@LivingCooper]

I forgot to mention that there is an easier way to restring this trimmer. Check out my easy method video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbssi=R2MQN7CBpHaEpw8D

[@yvettegreen6037]

Thanks so much Coop! You make it simple, I believe I can do it. :)

[@LivingCooper]

I'm sure you can do it. Make sure you watch the update video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs It shows you an easier way to load the string. Thanks for watching and the comments.

[@wvresidents2246]

This was very helpful to me! Thank you so much!

[@LivingCooper]

thanks for watching! I'm so glad it helped, that was my goal. Thanks.

[@danieljohnson7551]

Thank you, your demonstration was great

[@LivingCooper]

Thank you so much for watching and the compliment! I really appreciate it.

[@andreatrue3054]

Thank you! Now I get it!

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! I’m glad it helped. 👍🏻

[@BretWFL]

Thanks for the video! Helped me out. Subscribed.

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing! We appreciate it!!! I am so glad that it was helpful!

[@nrg6245]

Your dog wanted some spot light ! He made a cameo at 2:30

[@LivingCooper]

😂 Thanks for watching.

[@nrg6245]

@@LivingCooper thx😉

[@williambeckett4295]

I will give this a shot when re-spooling again. Thanks, I have been having issues with it as well!

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope this helps you out. I also have a video on an "easier way" to restring the unit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs I haven't decided whether I like it or not though. It is easier, but the string is not wound as tightly and I've had to restring more often. You may prefer the other way. Thanks again for checking out my video.

[@jasonyankee5771]

Thank you, great video

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks so much! I hope it helped. FYI there is an easier way to load the string. You don't have to disassemble the head. If your interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs Thanks again for watching and the complement.

[@jasonyankee5771]

@@LivingCooper Right you are, that was so simple. Thanks!

[@LivingCooper]

@@jasonyankee5771 you got it!

[@micahseals6529]

Solid instructions! 👍 thanks

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I’m glad it helped. Make sure you checkout my “Easy” version video. Coop's Simple How-To - Restring A Craftsman String Trimmer EASY kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs It might save you some time as well.

[@pappyjoe7628]

Thank you that will help out. 😎👍🏼🇺🇸

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching. I’m glad it helped. 👍🏻

[@marlonbrown1607]

Thanks helped a lot

[@LivingCooper]

Awesome! I’m glad it helped.

[@kelseysmith2224]

Thank you very helpful

[@LivingCooper]

Awesome! I’m glad it helped. Also, checkout my update video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs It’s an easier method to restring the trimmer. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@aaroncooledge574]

Thank you it helped alot

[@LivingCooper]

Thank so much, for watching & commenting! I'm glad it helped.

[@jdawggrocefus5595]

Very simple and helpful thanks brotha!

[@LivingCooper]

Glad it was helpful. I have since made an EASIER way to do it video. Check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. We appreciate it!

[@gamecast10]

Thanks this helped alot

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Make sure you checkout my other restring video. It is way easier than this method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@xiomaraabrego6587]

I thank you for sharing. I still think they can make a more friendly design.

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I agree. I know some of the electric units are set up where you replace the whole spool with a pre-wound spool.

[@mr.carter4548]

Great video

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks so much! I hope it helped. Thanks for watching and the great compliment!

[@jordankern9801]

Was very helpful!!

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. If you haven’t yet, please consider subscribing! I’m glad I was helpful.

[@discoverynorthcarolina9824]

Really appreciate the video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I am so glad that it was helpful to you! Happy weed eating!

[@frijr1970]

Thanks coop!👍

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad it helped. Please consider subscribing if you haven't. Thanks.

[@evanking8770]

Thank you sir! Saved me a headache!!

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Make sure you checkout my other restring video. It is way easier than this method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@terrybanks3061]

Thanks, I needed to see it!

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I am so glad it helped!

[@cnbsdad]

Thank you for the video 👍🏼

[@LivingCooper]

Thank you for watching and commenting, I am so glad that it helped you. If you don't mind, please consider subscribing.

[@henry_rios1415]

Thanks man 👍

[@LivingCooper]

No problem. Thanks for watching and commenting. Make sure you check out my video of an easier way to restring your trimmer. You don’t have to take the head apart. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4XYh4aspZlkga8

[@BScott-hi2hc]

Excellent video. I found that if you take two pieces of the same length you can wrap up both cavities at the same time. Maybe that will help someone as well. Thanks for the info.

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and leaving a great tip for our community! We appreciate it!

[@oslerpereira6380]

Thanks for video

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. FYI, there is an easier way. Checkout my easier video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@frederickdecoster7918]

Thanks help me a lot

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad it helped. There is an easier way to restring your trimmer though. Check out my other video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@zuespettaway1531]

Well done

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and the compliment. Make sure you check out the easier way to string the trimmer video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@charlesswinney7807]

Thank You Sir

[@LivingCooper]

You got it. Thank you for watching and commenting. There is an easier way to restring your trimmer. Check out my other video for the easier way. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@Art.ASMR-You2]

Thank you 🤓

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m glad it helped. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Allan-et5ig]

Thanks a lot.

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for checking out my video. I hope it helps. there may be an easier way to restring though. I've had a couple of viewers leave the following comments: @Bearded Beast - "Cutoff 2. 6ft. Pieces of line. Line up the red button with the lines on head of weedeater insert one line into feeder about 3inches and same for otherside and just turn the red button and wind it up much easier and faster @Patrick Adams - "You don't have to remove the head cut equal lengths of about 5 feet. Feed in both sides of 3 inches and start turning the bump button. Just make sure all the indicators are lined up before you start"

[@randycanady4271]

He made that so much harder then it real is. You don't half to take all that stuff apart.

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. That’s a great point. Not everyone has a unit that they can wind the string in, or they may have an issue keeping them from being able to wind the string in. I do have an easier video as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs Thanks again for watching and commenting.

[@oslerpereira6380]

Thanks for video.when string get short how to pull out

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and the question. If the string is too short and will not come out when you bump the head, you may have to disassemble the head. If you follow the video, I show you how to take the head apart. If you run out of string you can restring the trimmer, without disassembling the head. Checkout my other restring video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs Hope this helps.

[@infanteR]

Thanks much

[@LivingCooper]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Make sure you check out my easier way video. I show you how to restring without disassembling the head. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs Thanks again.

[@fernandoperezc.7036]

Thank you, Sir!

[@LivingCooper]

You are very welcome, I am glad it helped! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@theshowik2480]

Thanks

[@LivingCooper]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I am glad that it was helpful. I have an EASIER way to do it, check it out here....kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@isaacwriston]

THANK YOU.

[@LivingCooper]

Isaac Wriston 👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks for watching!

[@159billyjoe]

Thanks man

[@LivingCooper]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate it.

[@nicholasanthonyTKT]

thanks coop

[@LivingCooper]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ashleybruton7076]

Thanks my tabs must be stuck I couldn't get to pop the spool off I tried with screw driver and pocket knife still won't pop open I give another try thanks response and making this video really appreciate it

[@LivingCooper]

let me know how it goes.

[@LivingCooper]

Ashley Bruton I was thinking about your issue. Did I you try some soap, penetrating oil or cleaner. Maybe it got grime in there that can be loosened by water, soap or penetrating oil. Just a thought.

[@ashleybruton7076]

@@LivingCooper finally got it they we're really stuckI kept trying with the screwdriver I squirted a little bit of WD-40 only kind of lubricant I had it I finally was able to get it, the other day thank you all good now still had orignal string also stuck n there too lol

[@TheSolarstar903]

You don't have to remove the head cut equal lengths of about 5 feet. Feed in both sides of 3 inches and start turning the bump button. Just make sure all the indicators are lined up before you start.

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching. You aren't the first person to let me know. I appreciate it. As soon as it's time to edge again, I'm going to give this a try and release an update video. Thanks.

[@omegapsiphi1911]

HI Mr. Cooper! Great video, I have a question, would this work for a Snapper 41ADZ29C707 29cc Gas 17" Straight Shaft 4-Cycle String Trimmer? Or would you have to replace the whole bottom spool? Thanks for the info!

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching. I’ve looked all over the web and could not find the owners manual for this trimmer. However, I did find the parts manual and it looks like the head comes apart very similarly to the Craftsman. I would say look in the holes and make sure there is no string left on the spool, then try the easy method in my other video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs If that doesn’t work, then try this method and pop the cover off of the spool. I hope this helps. Thanks again for watching.

[@omegapsiphi1911]

@@LivingCooper ​ YES Sir! Thanks so much for the info and advice. It worked, I looked at the other video and fed the string in like you instructed and replaced the line myself instead of having to pay someone else to do it. It is similar to the craftsmen which led me to believe it might work the same way. Never would have thought about that until watching your video. And spinning the trimmer head 180 degrees!!! Genius!!! Pure genius! lol saved me time and effort. **New Sub** i've sent this vid to all my friends who have Craftsmen and Snappers....God Bless you and your fam!

[@LivingCooper]

WingChun Dallas 👍🏻👍🏻 Awesome! I’m glad I could help. It’s always nice to save a little money. Thanks for the sub and the compliments! Nana subscribed and said it looks like you are into guitars. I’ve started a new hobby with cigar box guitars. Check out my first video of them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpfUnGlpa9Wkjbs I don’t know how to play, but I thought they were cool, so I decided to try my hand. Now I’ve got like 17 in process for different people in our family. Thanks again for the kind words and watching! I told Nana we need to make some cooking videos. 😁

[@simshadyhagrmfchevy3908]

Thanks bro

[@LivingCooper]

You are very welcome. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ZeBr4]

Thank u

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching. You are welcome. I hope it helped.

[@dulceleche87]

Thanks Cooper saved me from having alot of headaches!!

[@LivingCooper]

That is great news, I am glad that my video was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it!

[@walter9182]

do you go clock wise or counterclockwise with line please show the way?

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and asking a great question. Pops is on the road and cannot answer you immediately, I am hoping that his "easy" video will suffice until he is available. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@LivingCooper]

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. If you are looking at the bottom of the spool, The cap facing you, the string winds counterclockwise. As Nana suggested checkout the Easy Method video. You don't even need to disassemble the unit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@abrahammacedo3563]

Thank

[@LivingCooper]

Abraham Macedo thanks for watching. I hope it helped. Please consider subscribing, if you haven’t already.

[@italkit2506]

Hi I have a ws 410 what eyelet should I buy for it I lost one lol thank you.

[@LivingCooper]

UGH... Thanks for watching. Sorry, I do not know which one to get. I haven't lost or looked for one. Check out this replacement parts link, (no affiliation). Maybe they can help. www.ereplacementparts.com/craftsman-trimmer-parts-c-158286_187878.html

[@fredrjohns]

thanks i suppose one could cut a notch to hold the one line while dealing with the others? love how your dog wanted some air time (so cute) guess I better use glasses all the time lol

[@LivingCooper]

Fred Johnson thanks for watching. Yeah he does what he wants. He runs the place, I just try and edit around him😁. That’s a great idea to cut a little notch in the spool to hold one of the lines. However, when I made this video I didn’t realize you don’t have to take the head apart to restring it. I made a new video where you don’t take the head apart kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs Thanks again.

[@smizzles1972]

The instructions are in the owners manual.

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching. That is true, the instructions are in the manual.

[@jasonbourne1596]

If anyone is having trouble with the string, it's probably not you, it's the string. Just so you know, it holds 20 foot of .095 thickness string. I have tried two different string sizes, last was .080 and it still keeps winding inside, I'm spending more time screwing with the string than I am weed eating. I guess when I go pick up the chainsaw attachment, I may as well just get the right string as well.

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching, sorry you are having problems with the .08 string. That's the size I have and haven't had that issue. I appreciate you pointing out that using a thicker string may fix the issue. There have been several viewers point out that replacing the factory head with the Echo Speed Feed 400 head is a better option. I hope to post a review of that head soon, I just started using it. Finally, I have a video of an easier way to load the string for this unit. I'm not sure if it will fix your issue or not, but here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs Thanks again for watching and sharing your experience.

[@justinbraswell9239]

U helped me a lot

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and leaving a kind comment. So glad that our video was helpful. I hope you subscribe so you are notified when we upload new videos.

[@ronnlind]

Thanks Coop!

[@LivingCooper]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad it helped.

[@ceciletinker3684]

Was having issue rewinding the string on my craftman weed wacker and Coop came to my rescue with on point what to do. Thank you.

[@fremiljose2056]

LivingCooper 👍👍👍👍👌🏽

[@marlonbrown1607]

🙏🏾

[@LivingCooper]

Hey checkout the easy method of restringing the trimmer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@Mr572u]

Here isa tip for you! Put thestring in the hole and it pops out inside the exit hole. Grab that string, pull it through, and stick it inte other exit hole . Pull it through and cut it off about six feet long. Now put the head back together and wind it up. One continuous piece works better than two, just like a speed loader that Echo has

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. That’s a great tip, but you don’t even have to take the head apart. Checkout my easier method video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@Warclubz]

What learned is not to buy craftsman Garbo. Get a Stihl. Great video though. You have a sub!

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and the sub! Much appreciated. I will probably invest in Stihl when this one dies. I bought a Stihl chainsaw, and love it. This trimmer seems to be going strong so far though.

[@Warclubz]

@@LivingCooper that's great news! Wife just bought me the craftsman this morning. I'll feel your pain with spooling soon. Can't believe the coincidence......

[@LivingCooper]

😂 that’s funny. Don’t wind the string with this method. Use the easy method kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs You can also upgrade the trimmer head to the Echo head and restringing is even easier kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXeui5KEmZKnsKM

[@gloriaphillips6181]

How aboutws2200 craftsman weedearer?

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for asking a great question (and watching our video). Unfortunately, Pops is traveling and doesn’t have the ability to respond right now. As soon as he gets a chance he will respond.

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I believe this video should work for the WS2200 as well. When I looked it up one of the selling features is that it has the “Easy Winding Head”. I hope this helps.

[@hedronshanon2589]

Beware!!! I just bought 2 of these toys from Lowes rosedale and the both broke down...if you want stress don't take my word...go ahead and purchase a craftsman 4 cycle weed eater ...good luck with those toys!

[@LivingCooper]

😳 Yikes!!! That sucks! Sorry to hear you’ve had issues, and not with one, but with two different units. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience with these units. Maybe they got a bad batch in Rosedale. I haven’t had any problems with mine, and I’ve put it through some pretty tough paces. I’ve used it for weeding, brush clearing, tree trimming and edging. Thanks again for watching and sharing.

[@notoriousbigdrik]

My line keeps over lapping so the line won't feed out for some reason.

[@LivingCooper]

Hmm… I’m not sure why that’s happening. I suggest trying the easier method of restringing the trimmer. It does not require you to disassemble to the trimmer head. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbssi=wgp0TdzuBoxN0TxC

[@notoriousbigdrik]

@LivingCooper I think I figured it out. I wasn't pushing it in far enough as i saw in your video. Thanks!

[@LivingCooper]

Awesome! I am glad you got it going. Happy weed eating!

[@justinstelly3332]

Anybody else know how this is the complete wrong way to do this

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting! You're not the first to make this type of comment. It's not really the wrong way of doing it. It just isn't the easiest way of doing it. Check out my updated video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs Thanks again.

[@douglasbaumgartner9222]

Huge pain in the A! Both lines break every 5 feet and line melts to it self on the inside of spool.

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m sorry you are having this issue. Did you try a heavier line? I put an Amazon link to the line I use in the description. I haven’t had any issues like that with the line I use.

[@jordanh593]

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[@markweaver3352]

This is the hard way.

[@LivingCooper]

You are right. Thanks for watching and commenting. Try this one it's easier. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs

[@JJ-yz2lj]

Why’d I think the onmi thicc meme song was gonna play in the beginning

[@LivingCooper]

Well, I am old sooo…. Not sure what that means. Can’t like, dislike or love the comment, but thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ferrollg]

That's not the way to do it!!! You leave the string sticking out inserted into the grommets, install the spool assembled, and twist while installed.

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. You are right, kind of... This is not the easiest way to do it, but it does work. If your line breaks off inside the head, you may need to use this method. Earlier commenters explained to me that there was an easier way to restring this trimmer. I checked it out and made an updated video to show the easier way to restring this trimmer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs Thanks again for taking the time to check out my video and commenting.

[@mikecarney1189]

string thickness is .095, not .080

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate the input. I thought I mentioned that I was using 0.080 because it’s what I had on hand. Either way, good catch. Thanks again.

[@natethegreat766]

The directions say something totally different

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. You are right. Sometimes I do things the hard way 🤪. Check out my other video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs I show the way they explain it in the instructions. Thanks again.

[@jessebunker6062]

This was so painful to watch. This is NOT how to replace the string on your string trimmer. 1. Cut two pieces of string at about 4 ft in length. 2. Feed both pieces of string through bump head and cover. 3. Twist bump head in cover to wind string up. 4. Install bump head( now filled with new string ) back on trimmer. 5. Your done.

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for suffering through it and sharing your method. Yep you’re right your way is easier and I have a video showing your method as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbssi=6z5UsrSjqs3u3VS8 thanks again.

[@bxdragunn5086]

This is not what the manual instructs. No need to take out spool unless to clear the line. This is not correct.

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and the comment. Another viewer has made the same comment. I’m not very good at reading instruction manuals, especially when I’ve been using a tool for so long. Anyways, I intend to make an update video next time I use my trimmer. Thanks again for the comment and watching.

[@roscmon]

I'm sitting here with the head in one hand and the string in the other, and I can't friggin keep up, it's like you have the video going on high speed... but then again It was like you were talking through wind except it was annoying music. I've never done this before. And I still can't..

[@LivingCooper]

thanks for watching. Sorry for the struggles you are having with this. I'm not sure if you've read any of the comments, but there is an easier way to string the trimmer, than I show in this video. Watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGmdGWaeJKXfbs and hopefully it will make it easier to string your trimmer. Again, thanks for watching and sorry about your difficulties.

[@LivingCooper]

Also. I'm not sure if you know, but you can slow down the playback speed in YT. When you are watching a video, select the settings gear in the lower right hand corner, select playback speed and choose to slow down or speed-up the video. Hope this helps.

[@roscmon]

@@LivingCooper Thanks!

[@LivingCooper]

mon well 👍🏻

[@jeffzieminick8368]

Trust me buy a stihl or echo

[@LivingCooper]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I can’t necessarily argue with that. I can just say that my Craftsman has been working well for me. I’ve been pretty hard on it too. I did however replace the head with and Echo head. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXeui5KEmZKnsKM Thanks again.