How To Restring Your Kobalt 80v Weed Eater The Correct And Easiest Way

[@TatersUnited]

I’ve had this weed eater for 3 years and have always dreaded replacing the line every spring. I can’t believe how easy it is when you actually do it the right way! Thank you!!

[@paulmann5598]

Easy for some. I know this design isn't unique to this brand but it's bad. Why doesn't the twine come on a spool that just drops in?

[@stancoats]

Best video I have ever found on KZbin! I have struggled loading my Kobalt for years! Thank you sir

[@jenniferyoung9455]

I watched this every single time. I change the string on my trimmer. Thank you so much for making it so easy.

[@ShelRye1]

Thanks! I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video. I was actually sitting here crying about to just go but a new weed wacker when I watched your video and it was so easy!

[@weldingandstuff]

Thanks for the support

[@stevedonahue2622]

My neighbor had told me how hard this was. I tried myself today. What a bear. But your video saved the day. Much appreciated.

[@notchy12000]

This is truly the easiest way to re-string the kobalt 80 volt trimmer. thank you for showing.

[@meengla]

Thank you! After frustrated hours, following the instructions from other videos and the printed usual manual, this did it for me!! I am very much a Non Handy person and usually a relative helping with putting the lines back every year but this year I decided to try it myself and thanks to you, did it in 10 minutes! And, yes, the Kobalt 80v weed eater is a great investment! I have several of the Kobalt 80 V tools, in fact.

[@raymondtrusz7337]

Excellent instructional video. Thank you very much for making it simple for the rest of us👍

[@davidrobinson3744]

Thanks so much. Why do we always do things the hard way 😅

[@philipandersen9519]

I dreaded every time I had to restring, and even though I used a KZbin video to help me, it still was a challenge. After viewing several over the past few years, THIS VIDEO WAS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!! Thanks for making it so easy!!

[@alanjones9391]

So easy to replace the trimmer line. I followed your directions and it was done within minutes!! Thank you sir!!

[@suziewhattley3917]

You just saved my sanity and my marriage with your easy to understand instructions. Thank you! (There's another video out there showing that you have to take this apart to wind the string in. That's what my husband was insisting I do, and it was impossible.)

[@nolongerblocked6210]

I couldn't agree more! I've been trying the take it apart method for the last few hours & cant get it to work... I was about 30mins from taking a hammer to it & going to buy a different brand,lol. Kobalts instructions are horrible

[@w0251605]

❤❤❤ sir I want to thank you for making a video short sweet to the point exactly how to do it on the spot. I have exact same weed eater and you have just made my life 10 times easier . Also, you are right it’s one of the best additions, I have purchased to help cut my lawn. Thank you again I subscribed and I liked it!!

[@DavidMcMinoway]

Dude you deserve a Nobel prize! Thank you!! Holy cow. Just followed along and did it in about 3 minutes.

[@nuisance35]

Thank you! My 11 year old son had an easy time following your instructions! Even I learned something!

[@globojim9912]

I just restrung mine the way you demonstrated. I used .110mm with about 8 ft and it is a little tight to wind, but it worked. Definate thumbs up from me Bro!

[@jenif4599]

Thanks! Best video. The third one I tried!

[@alankebert5674]

Man, I made the same mistake just looking at the 1st way in the manual. This is so much easier I really appreciate the video!

[@patriciapostrach6291]

Thank you! This was super simple and you explained the process well. I appreciate the short video. You went straight to the tutorial! Great job keep posting videos.

[@luckyfajita94]

Wow, you are awesome. I checked 4-5 videos before finding yours, and yours was the best and easiest. You also have a soothing voice! Thank you.

[@weldingandstuff]

Thank you! 😊

[@jimmysingleton1358]

Thank you brother! I say bad words doing it the first way. I had no idea you could thread the string thru like that. Hope you have a blessed day 😊🙏

[@weldingandstuff]

Glad to help

[@6087lea]

Guess I have the first edition of the 80V unit, mine has clockwise printed circular arrows printed on the base. I used your directions for CCW winding anyway, it doesn't work. Comes spooling out after impact with grass. Clockwise works like a charm though, thanks.

[@michaelkrailo5725]

Yep, different models wind in different directions and it has caused a lot of confusion for folks.

[@l.m.1379]

Well I was planning on an hour of frustration to do this. This was the first and last video I watched. Worked the first time. Thank you.

[@TDanson55]

Glad i bought this weed eater. Only frustrating issue is doing the re-stringing. Your video put it together the best, Thanks

[@SteveWright-nw7mn]

Excellent resource! Done this job several times but MUCH easier after watching this video!

[@pappajohnz3]

You have got to be kidding me. I wasted so much time this morning reloading over and over again only for it not to work. Thank you for this video!! I love my 80v system but that reload was frustrating. Thanks! 👊🏾

[@kurtebirde6385]

Let me say... I love you man! This may be the best and simplistic video out there. I'll hit that button! Thanks man!

[@mrbill_oh_no]

Thank you! I got mine used no instructions, never looked them up, been using weed eaters for 20 years… I was about ready to smash this thing! Lol. Thanks so much.

[@timsomers1844]

Great video. I watched it a while ago when I got stuck trying to do it by memory. Watched it again today to "figure it out again". Seems like mine works 10-15 times, then it gets ornery on me and makes me work harder at it... Thanks again!

[@jmackd1]

wow! thanks alot, i tried your method, couldn't believe how easy it is....i've been taking it apart all these yrs......

[@Mack-bc4qo]

For those with weaker hands, I'm getting into my senior hears now. I use a large pair of channel locks to turn the knob while winding the new string in. Makes it a lot easier.

[@weldingandstuff]

Yes, you're right. Tools like pliers and channel locks can be very handy to have when dealing with objects that get covered in grass, dried mud, or other substances that may cause them to seize up. These tools provide a strong grip and leverage to help loosen and remove stubborn debris, making it easier to work with the object.

[@kennydean6051]

Muchos gracias! I have been peeping the reviews on this weed eater, and the reviews were pretty good. The one theme I noticed was everyone complaining about restringing. I just knew somebody had to have posted the best way to string this up on KZbin, and here you are! Again, many thanks, and much appreciated!👍

[@BoydPoteet-hb2br]

Thank you so much for this video. Been doing it the hard way for over a year now! This is so much easier!!!

[@annethompson4318]

I was spooling mine like my gas power one. I ( of course don't know where the directions are) anyway I wasn't having any luck either way, but I watched your video and it helped a lot! Just wanted to add I was pushing down to hard, to winde it. You get the feel for it after a while! Success!! Thanks! I have a 40 volt, but it works the same way. YAY!

[@derekmccracken4343]

Thank you, sir! The Kobalt manual is too complicated! Your explanation was sooooo simple! Thanks again!

[@weldingandstuff]

Glad it helped!

[@grege8716]

Bless you sir, I now can embrace weed trimming from previous dread! Good content, very well done, Thank You!

[@jvrohrer]

You are a friggin genius. I’ve use this for years and always with the hard way. Thank you so much!

[@Youngfrankensteinblu]

You are a lifesaver! I've been trying to make myself learn how to do new things. Got it right first try!

[@ginarooney4258]

I looked at several videos. Yours was the only one that was detailed and worked!!😊

[@SandraSneath]

Right on!! thank you I lost my manual but I remembered there was an easy way to do this but couldn't remember exactly how. You saved the day!

[@dogood63]

Thanks BIG time!!! I was able to do it quickly after watching only 3 minutes of your video Your video was a HUGE help. Blessings!!!

[@RealChrisB119]

THANK YOU!! I knew that you were supposed to load it that way, I just didn't know you had to align the arrows first. It's been so frustrating having it work sometimes and not others and not knowing why.

[@nouher5613]

Got dang, I’ve been fumbling with these strings for so long doing it the other way. This method is so simple.

[@weldingandstuff]

😂😂😂 I said the same thing so I made a video because most people are like me and don’t read instructions 😂

[@sgg17003]

Thank you. I also appreciate that you made it easy to know which thickness and length string to use.

[@weldingandstuff]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tervitused]

Wow that is so much easier. Thanks for the tip of cutting down the .095 to 10 feet!

[@nolongerblocked6210]

I can't explain how happy I am to find this video!! Kobalt's instruction manual is horrible, they try to get you to do it the hard/impossible "take it apart" way & all the other videos I've found show that ridiculous "take it apart" method. After trying that for the last 3hrs I was so frustrated I was about to take a hammer to it & go buy a different brand. So you've got my gratitude for making an easy to understand, sanity & money saving, video PS: I still left a bad review for kobalt bcuz their instructions are atrocious

[@williamleinberger5930]

I used to purchase the pre-would spool at extra cost. Thank you for this video!

[@T8RTOTS]

AWESOME VIDEO BRO! 100x better than any other video

[@MrDavshammer]

Thank you for this video. I’ve been doing it the hard way for 2 years. After watching this video it’s easy as pie. Thank you again

[@tom_smith]

Thanks. Saved me a lot of swearing’ and cussing’. Clearly the best way to do this task. Now no excuses to put it off.

[@tom_smith]

Except on my model (the 10 amp corded model) I had to wind it up clockwise.

[@sunnilu547]

fers!!!! Shiiiiii thank you for sharing this!!!! I haven’t used my weed eater in weeks because I couldn’t remember…& was doing it the hard way!

[@izzymo21]

Thank you for these easy to follow instructions. It was a big help...

[@danielarmistead8491]

Thank you! You're video was simple and straight to the point. The instructions made it more confusing.

[@michaelfletcher7974]

Thank you for this info. I’ve had the whole set as I See you do in back ground for 3 years and this is amazing

[@weldingandstuff]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fsumet]

Thank you, you made this easy, much easier than other videos. Much appreciate your time

[@DONALDMUMMA]

I'm using a friend's trimmer and was worried about getting the spool off. you make it look so easy, now for me to try it Thank you for the assistance, but the weeder is well used and the marks in the bottom are unreadable. had to put the line on the first way

[@devonsmom4659]

Sir, thank so very much for your tips! I don’t have to nag and wait around for my husband to do this for me anymore!

[@gnom3_tb141]

Sir, you just saved me a few hours this summer.. THANK YOU!

[@Lee-mmg]

Oh my gosh - I have one and I always hated when I had to add line. thank you , thank you!! Sure glad this showed up on my home page! Wow! Oh I am so excited to try that! LOL

[@stringfeever]

Man.. wish I'd stumbled onto this video years ago!! I've been doin it the hard way too lol!! No more thanks to you!! FYI.. this works for the chorded 120v too.

[@goatcheese4me]

Thanks! My fastest restringing to date, thanks to your vid!

[@weldingandstuff]

You're welcome!

[@billmcallister8344]

Thanks buddy first time i had to restring. You made it easy

[@mbiker2010]

Very concise and easy to follow instructions. Thanks a lot!

[@2008silvercs]

Thank you kind sir, you have made what the instructions went out of their way to make hard now very simple and straight forward after watching your video. Take Care, and thanks again !

[@VoiceOverthePeaks]

Saved me countless hours!!!! Thanks!

[@marcblitz5244]

Thank you so very much. I was going to buy a replacement part, now I can restring it myself. Great video.

[@smokestack1ightning]

What an excellent how to video. I have one of these too, and just like you, I think it's a great lawn tool and I've also been doing it the hard way!

[@weldingandstuff]

This makes life so much easier. Sometimes I take the string out to see how fast I can get it back in 😂😂😂

[@Ethantaj]

Mind blown. I’ve been taking this apart. Wow. Thank you. Great video.

[@weldingandstuff]

😂 I was doing it the hard way for years; once I figured this out I said I must share. KZbin have helped me figure things out for years; I hate reading instructions 😂😂😂

[@capstevens2657]

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been doing it the hard way since first purchasing mine in 2019.

[@weldingandstuff]

This way is so easy

[@wnccoins4104]

This is the best video on this subject, thank you.

[@dvomni3342]

Thanks bud. On mine it’s easier to take off the top part and run it through the middle of the inner part then snap the top back on. Much easier than “fishing” the line through blind.

[@compasslife6658]

On a job with this tool today. You saved my butt friend! 😉

[@ronduran8758]

Best Video Ever. Simple and well Explained

[@richp.4149]

Wow you are brilliant I’ve been doing it the wrong way for over a decade !

[@ps2stony]

I didn’t even have the manual so this was much appreciated!!

[@franschlemer4934]

Great video I used mine so much it’s hard to find the arrow to line up. Wore off but I do it the other way when I loose my mind!

[@UofIllinois07]

Dude THANK YOU! This was such a complicated instruction manual they should put a QR code direct to this video. It had me questioning my sanity. Thanks!

[@SamanthaNickole02]

And this is why I’d rather look up videos on the products I buy vs trying to read the damn tiny print on the stupid manual. Awesome! Much obliged, sir.🙏🏼

[@kennyh-yw5kc]

Thank you. So much easier! I subscribed to your channel just because of this.

[@weldingandstuff]

Thanks for the sub!

[@aplainname5849]

great vid. i figured this out months after buying it.

[@cesarvirgen1571]

Thank you young blood, shit was frustrating me for half an hour. I just subscribed

[@thewordofgodPR]

Excellent video..definitely much easier than the Nasa directions.

[@weldingandstuff]

Glad you liked it

[@jcpdeke]

Thanks for this! I have found that 'bumping' just doesn't work for this. Maybe it's me, maybe it's the product...but I appreciate your video.

[@robertoleyva2299]

And then life gets easier, great video, I I love weed eater even more now

[@jasonharendall6857]

Omg....😂.. lawn ninja. Took me 1 minute. I have been doing that all wring for years.

[@redstone5149]

God bless you❤. I was about to chunk my trimmer in the garbage 😂

[@1siamanto]

So helpful!! Thank you, didn't know how easy this could be.

[@atingle06]

Bruh. Fantastic. I HATED weedeating so much because the manual way to string this thing. Still won't be super fun but I won't B.M.C about it now.

[@Olsyrus00]

Thanks for the video!!!! Saved me a lot of time and frustration

[@michaelbullard6731]

Thank you so much. I was trying to do it the hard way. Bless you Sir 🙏❤️

[@jarrodfranklin138]

Thank You Sir for this fine video, saved me a big pain in the ass!

[@ryanwoodlock]

Holy shit I’m sitting here still in awe of how you can actually do this, I’ve only ever done the first method 😂

[@stevengoodman1246]

Big THANK YOU. Helped me out a ton. That was super easy

[@tentman4fun]

Yes this was the best investment for a weedeater as a you don't have to mix gas picking up and go had mine for about 3 years and would buy one again if this one every stops takes about an hour to to charge enough time for a break and drink and then go back to work

[@jeohnnycashola2772]

Thanks man you made it so easy and very good explanation to do it you made my job the best easiest way

[@ChinaChuck]

It takes some real muscles but that's very convenient. Thank you! May I clarify does the bump feed feature still work?

[@michaelmaynard4387]

It is easy when you have a new bump knob. The problem is since you have to bump it to advance the line, it wears out fast - to the point where the arrow you need to line it up disappears. I usually get two years out of a bump knob before I have to replace it. At $12 a pop, that can get expensive for such a small but necessary piece. That said, I have the 80v mower, trimmer, and blower and love all of them. Wish they were still readily available but it looks like Lowe's has dumped the line and only sells 40v now.

[@chriscox5568]

Thanks for the video. You did a great job filming and explaining what to do. Question : were you using the square .095 line ?

[@internaut7]

Thanks!

[@weldingandstuff]

Thanks for the support

[@pauladams5564]

holy cow! I've been doing it the hard way for years...thank you so much for this easy to follow video

[@weldingandstuff]

You are so welcome!

[@tybivins6602]

You just changed my life.

[@weldingandstuff]

It was a lifesaver for me so I wanted to share

[@johndaniels1363]

Wow..great video! What a time saver! Thank You!

[@rickwaldron2113]

Thank you for the video. Great weed and edge tool. I took it apart once...this was way easier. Thanks 😊