How To Replace Weed Wacker String Trimmer Line (Demonstrated on a Worx String Trimmer)

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This is a video on how to replace weed wacker string trimmer line in a string trimmer/weed wacker. It's a pretty simple process but it always helps to have a video to show you visually how to do it. This is done on a Worx string trimmer but the process is pretty much the same for any string trimmer/weed wacker.

[@ryanedens3541]

I was a struggle bus with that string. This was a big help!

[@EricDIY]

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[@muddolivett7561]

Thanks for the instructions. Is is possible to record the entire process without interruptions so as to give a clear picture of what your advising. Such as what direction to wind-up the line and etc. We are very elementary so need this kind of instructions to appreciate it fully. Thanks.

[@loralieisa]

The instructions that came with the worx are not for newbies like me. Thanks so much!

[@EricDIY]

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[@emmapeele3914]

Thank you SO much for this! I know zero about gadgets like this and was able to fix my string after it broke because of your video. Thank you!!

[@Paul1PA]

My Worx instructions were rather vague on how to wind fresh line (probably since they want you to buy their pricey pre-wound spools). Your video was really helpful and worked perfect. Thank You!

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[@manuelsterling1193]

@Matteo Brayden Yea, have been using Flixzone} for years myself :)

[@wyattgibson2559]

@Matteo Brayden Definitely, have been using flixzone} for months myself :D

[@robinirving8307]

Well, this is better than what is provided in their instruction book. Very frustrating changing the string on this thing. I will try it again tonight. Thanks for the vid.

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[@Samsminions]

Thanks so much - I forgot how to do this today and your video reminded me how to change out the Worx string capsule.

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[@FabioDozzadeMiranda]

Thanks. Put more videos with simple tips. I use to improve my listening in English, as well.

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[@PainterLady]

Thank you so much for this video! I just purchased this cordless trimmer and I was clueless.

[@EricDIY]

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[@GOODNESS-sp4hm]

Excellent information and thanks for sharing! It could be nice if your could rerun this useful video one more time with a more stable camera and show details how you roll the trimmer line. Is there a special direction to be followed when rolling the line?👍🙏

[@StarKnight619]

Wow that's alot easier than I thought it would be

[@josegomez-vg2vq]

I have the same weed eater and this was very helpful. Thank you!

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[@yhernandez4526]

Helped me ! Thank you so much ! Love when something is kept this simple ! Thank you thank you

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[@ljfoor8282]

This was so helpful. I have an Earthwise trimmer - and the line feed is just like Worx only it's bright green instead of orange. Much, much appreciated!! (And, after looking at other comments - yes, the line seems to have a mind of its own - takes some getting used to.)

[@zonlymachine]

thanks for your video man, will stop buying replacement spools from worx now.

[@ArayahIru]

thanks for the video. I've got a dual feed but I couldn't find .065 so I bout .080 which fit thru the holes. I'm gonna wrap em and hope for the best.

[@saadkhuri9310]

So how did it go?? Im thinking about using a bigger line for my WORX too, but not sure if it will work or not!!

[@samueltoomer1977]

Very good I have the same type your video was very helpful

[@ms.heart3371]

Thank you so much i clicked on this video clueless and now im a pro!!! Hahaha

[@EricDIY]

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[@gottagogetit9205]

Miss heart you are a cutie 🤤

[@LindaKranz442]

thank you! I just bought a worx weed whacker I've never used one so I don't know a thing about them

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[@blackbull3997]

You saved my life, thanks for this video!!!!

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[@shelleighannealexander101]

This has helped me twice!

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[@Propointmedia]

Have you ever had any problem when winding your own line where it would get binded on the spool and wouldn't feed? Also, does this automatically feed or do you need to bump?

[@xcm3014]

I know right. Are there tips for that!

[@EricDIY]

Make sure you wind the string the same way as the arrows point (have string go out when the wheel turns that way). This was an auto feed.

[@Art-jl6pt]

Worx 163 Spool fun fact; The factory line is 10 feet long.cyclone line is top notch.

[@brandondaniels9471]

Thanks! This helped out a whole lot! It saved me a lot of time... :-)

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[@rasheerussell1353]

I had a model older than this one that I love. My sister has difficulty with tools that are too heavy and she actually loved mine and found it easy to use kzbin.infoUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . This is a newer model but was even lighter which she really appreciates. She enjoys it and I no longer have to go to her house to trim as she can handle it fine. Haven't used it enough to comment on the battery life but lithium batteries last longer than the old style. Being cordless makes it easy to trim the far edges of the property. The entire yard can be trimmed with one charged battery.

[@jkprojectsnstuff697]

Great video!

[@EricDIY]

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[@jkprojectsnstuff697]

@@EricDIY Done!

[@SimpleCereal]

Thank you very much for this tutorial! I appreciate it, and now, my yard looks pretty good, except for all of the brown patches! xD

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[@joshanderson7700]

Thanks great video helped me out.

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[@EricDIY]

This is an auto feed. As far as I know, if you roll it nicely (without having a strand locked under a strand that's winded above it) it should auto feed. Make sure you wind it so that it can easily unravel.

[@joshshannon]

Actually it's not an auto feed if you look in the upper corner kind of by where you squeeze the tabs to release the Cover Orange cover there's a little button there and you click that button while pulling on the cord and the weed eater string comes out

[@EricDIY]

@@joshshannon It has always auto feed for me

[@joshshannon]

@@EricDIY you're right, my apologies, I was mistaken. I actually really like the auto-feed system personally, once I got used to it I've not had any trouble with it and mine has worked almost without fail or flaw for going on two full years. I would not only purchase one again but recommend them for anything residential size seeing as how mine's been more than adequate

[@muddolivett7561]

Thank you for the video.

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[@AyaKing13]

Thank you! It helps

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[@KIMG69]

Thank you!

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[@amandagreen3183]

Thank you very much!!

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[@randyman8984]

@ Eric DIY Where did you get the .065 size from? The owners manual??

[@EricDIY]

I got it from the owner's manual. Still using it and it's great..not the wrong size

[@nashvilleaudioproductions2874]

I have a HOmelite trimmer/Edger and have had it for 3 years and it works great. Just the cord is a drag but on my lawn there are not any real obsticals. just one tree but I have a long enough cord that I just adjust the way I trim and there's no problems. It;'s a two line trimmer so it's twice as powerful. If one line runs out the next one is still in reserve. I just carry a spare spool around with me and I keep going. It has the adjustable handle to change from trimmer to edger, but I just turn it on it's edge and keep going. No reason to bump the spool. When you stop, it gives out more line. Bought it at Home depot for $50.00.

[@ericriley9706]

Thank you

[@EricDIY]

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[@leslienicole4746]

Eric - any idea- can you use anything bigger than .065 diameter string?? What’s biggest you can go ? Thanks

[@EricDIY]

For this model they say 065

[@hillbillyjack79]

Do you still have the weed wacker

[@EricDIY]

Still using it to this day...best one I have ever bought

[@caspercobrax5645]

Great job, I am off to cut grass.Thank you.

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[@ganeshm4525]

Hello, i want to open the black wheel behind that trimmer line wire as some thread go stuck there

[@dm19609721]

Can you use a 0.08" line instead of the .065" line?

[@EricDIY]

I wouldn't...it probably would not fit through the string feeder or would be very snug

[@deeds007full]

Kindly guide me... Can u use any dia string regardless of the dia of hole... Like i can sharpen the string to get fixed into hole in case the dia of hole is a bit narrow. Is there any clockwise or anticlockwise rolling to follow.. help me i am stuck

[@EricDIY]

I would use what they recommend

[@Navostar1]

Thanks.

[@lauracagle-hartje4602]

How in the heck did you get the trimmer string package open to find the start of it?

[@EricDIY]

Just found the end and stuck it out the side

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

"I decided to go with the Worx It was more expensive but it Worx better."

[@muffmamas]

thanks

[@davidmoore5339]

My string that came with it keeps breaking inside the spool.. I find the end, push it out through the hole again and get a few minutes before it breaks again.....

[@EricDIY]

Just a thought...maybe the string is wound the wrong way around and is not releasing inside to be autofed...check the direction

[@davidmoore5339]

@@EricDIY we discovered it's melted from the heat!

[@EricDIY]

@@davidmoore5339 interesting...I'm in the northeast and have never had that problem. Try restringing it if it is still a problem

[@kathysanders5652]

black deaker.sucks I need to how to twist a cap off ok on a 3.5 weed trimmer ok help

[@bobbygoodman3310]

Very helpful video thanks!

[@richardmccarty2668]

it should be simple but mine keeps unwinding after i start using

[@filmoresdad]

Make sure you are winding in the proper direction. I always have refilled my Work-gt reels and never had a problem.

[@jerryjunoirmint]

i have the exact weed eater and mine keeps extending the line on its own while i do the yàrd it gets tagled up . Do you know whats going on ?

[@EricDIY]

Maybe check how the line is wound around the spool. Follow my video to make it look like mine. You could also purchase a pre-wound spool to test and see if it's the spool being wound wrong.

[@andrewmoore4661]

The line does need to be locked in as he showed, but he unlocked it before putting the cap back on. Since it is command feed it needs to be locked in and will feed when you hit the command button as it is going. Just went through a fresh spool to figure that out.

[@WesselsReaper]

Andrew Moore do you mean it needs to be locked in before you wind up the new string?

[@andrewmoore4661]

WesselsReaper to start the spool you just need to insert the string as shown. The locking happens after the spool is full (2:32). Lock it into both notches.

[@luckyduck6671]

My 40v worxs motor burn up 6 months small yard

[@aggiepuppy]

It keeps on releasing the line unnecessarily, any solution?

[@EricDIY]

I would buy a new spool as it sounds like it's something on the spool you wind the wire on.

[@EricDIY]

You could also try hitting the manual feed button on the side and see if it releases normally before you buy a new spool (see around 1:10 to see the button on the side). If it works normally, it's not the spool inside and could be the string you bought slipping on the spool.

[@aggiepuppy]

Thank you Eric

[@markpaycer4459]

throw it in the garbage. pos

[@aggiepuppy]

Maybe I should. I bought another same model and see if it works and will return the old one.

[@robertbutler1476]

Shouldn't you have 2 not 1 ends coming out

[@EricDIY]

mine only has 1 string...others have 2....I used to have the 2 string and I don't see much if a difference but some think that two make jobs faster

[@chowe9]

And then it runs for 2 minutes and string breaks disappearing into the mechanism. This happens repeatedly

[@EricDIY]

That usually depends on how the string is wound

[@neurosc7707]

Try keeping the wire locked on the orange spindle . In the video he said to take it off,but I find the opposite works

[@neurosc7707]

Correction:I see it might also be threaded in the wrong direction

[@kathysanders5652]

How to take cap off iof my 3.5 black and Decker weed trimmer

[@EricDIY]

You need to pinch the clips on the side and pull off.

[@wjeffholley1]

Did you know WORX offers free pre-wound spool cartridges for free,? That's right., free. Plus they're free for life! You only have to pay shipping. I paid only 4 bucks and change and they sent me 6 spools. I ordered them right from their website. Did I mention they're free for life???

[@xanthumrose]

It now costs $8.62 to ship 6 spools. They then double the costs for each pack to ship. I thought I could get 10 packs to save and it was $86.

[@tintala]

throwing away plastic is bad for the earth dont do it

[@randyman8984]

Yeah its defiantly not free. They are making money off you for the high shipping rate they charge

[@lindagrady2789]

🎉😢😮❤

[@AirLondon66]

Bruh i cut my foot

[@andybub45]

its not a project. go out to the store and buy another pre wounded double helix spool. that line is not for use with the WORX gt and your yard will not look as nice.

[@EricDIY]

andybub45 works just as good as the original and it's cheaper

[@bgs03548]

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[@nataliechisholm4526]

I have the older one of this it won't start , can you help me

[@EricDIY]

Is it has or electric?2

[@archballz]

Where’s the lock???

[@EricDIY]

?

[@archballz]

@@EricDIY you mentioned locking the spool but didn’t really show it

[@EricDIY]

There's just a little slot where you can put the string temporarily while you store the spool. It helps it from coming unravelled until you put the spool in

[@jodia.8770]

Thank you!

[@EricDIY]

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