New STIHL AutoCut C 26-2 - Review and Analysis

[@tommypotter5761]

Do You soak your new line in a bucket of water (12 to 24 hours b4 use) as recommended in the Stihl instructions that come with the head. Do you think this makes a difference in the performance of the line?

[@roseknott2832]

Game changer for me. I started keeping my line in a covered container with water.

[@tommypotter5761]

@@roseknott2832 Thank you for your comment.

[@MsAhojte]

But really, does it?

[@roseknott2832]

@@MsAhojte yes it does.

[@MsAhojte]

@@roseknott2832 and so what exactly is it helping with? Like, if my cord is melting inside, it will help if I soak it in water becore use?

[@greenmarine5]

This head came with my FS 56, I love it, way easier than wrapping and fumbling with the old style. Mine fits a 96 to 105 Nylon line

[@mainstreetmower]

Good to know, thanks for sharing ☺

[@planetpeckham1]

I just bought one of these here in Spain yesterday. Now, thanks to you, I know how it works, great stuff!

[@mainstreetmower]

Oh wow. We're glad we could help you in Spain, all the way from here in Florida. Thank you for sharing.

[@steveaustin6786]

Yeah man me too I just bought a f5 40c and didn't know how to re line the string

[@mirracze]

I bought one in Czechia right now. Im joining the thank you, perfectly explained in some 5 minutes!

[@BallPythonPassion]

The Speed Feed 400 trimmer head is the best on the market hands down

[@WaddickLawnCare]

Sucks it doesn’t fit on my model km131

[@BallPythonPassion]

@@WaddickLawnCare it won't fit on my 131R Kombi attachment either

[@Alan_lay]

@@WaddickLawnCareit will, you just need to fit the correct arbor that comes with the head, I run speed feed heads on all my STIHL line trimmers.

[@energizedlawncarellc1091]

I'm running .095 on it with my Kma 135r battery Stihl trimmer. I like it but find it much wider than standard heads. I wanted it because my ryobi 40v has it standard, but in the regular size. But overall, it's easy to use and definitely saves time.

[@mainstreetmower]

That's awesome. Thank you for sharing. We're sure it'll be useful for other viewers of this channel.

[@AlfredHarding]

Thank's for the video! Just did it and it was so easy. Took less than 5-minutes.

[@mainstreetmower]

awesome, that what we love to hear.

[@creepycraig73]

One thing I'm noticing with this head is how much line I'm not wasting. Had mine for 6 months and still have yet to run out of the line that came with it.

[@scotthenry3401]

I find most bump feeds work best at full revs to release line, if its not spinning fast enough the spool doesnt have enough force to slip around and counter the force of the spring

[@toddglendye7079]

I’ve been looking for one for the last 2 weeks. Been to 3 dealers. They all say it is on back order. Hopefully it becomes available soon.

[@mikesr3011]

It seems many Stihl products are unavailable or on backorder. Very frustrating! Was in the market to buy a Stihl RMA 510 V lawn mower, what a laugh, no where to be found. I am going all battery power and did manage to locate the Kombimotor. No one had that in stock either. Are they still in business? Supply chain issues maybe? Wound up buying a EGO mower. Sorry Stihl!

[@robertfhurley7518]

I just purchased the Stihl FS 56 trimmer with the auto cut head that you show in the video. I have brought it back to where I’ve purchased it twice. Here’s my issue. When I am using the trimmer IM having to tap the head too often to extend the line. I get about 6 to 10 feet of trimming and the line is disappearing inside of the head. I do hold my trimmer upright most of the time in my yard to edge my mulch beds. The last trimmer I had for 15 years was an echo and I only had to bump it 2 or 3 times to extend the line in the 45 minutes that it takes me to do my yard . This trimmer seems like it is very well-made but I am confused as to why am I losing the string so fast. Thank you

[@style5tie]

Soak the head in some water for 24 hours or so before using. See if that helps. It sounds like the line that's in the head is dried out and brittle. The head itself isn't causing the line to wear/break faster.

[@TheMillieruby]

Iv got the same problem Im going through.heaps.of line and having to replace every 5 yards of work

[@keithienmason4643]

I recommend an auto speed feed trimmer head for any body that don't like to wind up trimmer line by hand

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you

[@brendan6093]

what auto feed head do you recommend? I know of the Shindaiwa speed feed 400 and 450 but I don't think these are auto feed?

[@benfairhall5331]

Damn that 08s behind you is mint!!!

[@mainstreetmower]

Good eye Ben

[@keithienmason4643]

I love my Stihl fs56 RC string trimmer head even the trimmer runs like a dream I just got to get the proper trimmer line for it I don't like to use any other trimmer line then a thick trimmer line from any brand braided trimmer line is the best thing to use if your doing yards with round trimmer line is for heavy brush or weeds but it doesn't matter

[@mainstreetmower]

Thats awesome. Thank you for sharing the info Keithien. We're sure a lot of people will find that helpful.

[@scotthenry3401]

I would like to see Stihl make a spool for the bump feed heads with a metal wear cap on it , i used to buy non brand ones online which lasted far longet than the stihl plastic ones but i cant find them anywhere now. If i owned a lathe i would make a metal cap to attatch to the bump feed spools.

[@scotthenry3401]

Specifically for the commercial grade line of strimmers , ones that use a 40-2 head and bigger, but even for my smallest strimmers, that use the 25-2 heads

[@mainstreetmower]

Do you remember the name of the ones you used to buy? We would love to check it out.

[@scotthenry3401]

@@mainstreetmower I'll see if I can find it on my record of purchases online and let you know

[@mainstreetmower]

@@scotthenry3401 Thank you

[@lmallard3788]

I have that head and almost always the STIHL line does not advance with a tap on ground

[@janetcraig3507]

Yes, we found the same thing!

[@kcsi1]

I have the same problem. Taking it apart, I saw that both halves of the cord are wound onto the inner spool, while the outer one remains empty. Now, I take it apart every time I load it and wind the appropriate sections of line onto the spools by hand.

[@mikehoward5247]

I bought a new FS56 and the line about half way through was bound up inside and has to be taken apart to unbind it.

[@davidraymondpiercejr3292]

You are awesome Dude, thank you for your Valuable time and information

[@mainstreetmower]

Thanks man. Glad it helped.

[@harrisgreenberg9969]

Line doesn’t come out easily when bumping and then gets snagged inside the spool! Help !

[@mainstreetmower]

You need fresh line, I’m telling you it fixes it every time!

[@zimojin5341]

I heard that this model of mowing line, as long as it hits the ground when starting the machine, the mowing line will automatically extend without manual work. I tried several times without success, could you please demonstrate?

[@mainstreetmower]

That's a good topic. Thank you for sharing. We will definitely put something together about that.

[@joegabriel6001]

Do you have to bump it when the unit is spinning or bump it when it’s not spinning to feed the line? Thanks

[@tomshields3274]

Thanks for your great help on this Head

[@mainstreetmower]

Thanks for watching Tom!

[@risingtalent1960]

I just bought my C26-2 but it keeps busting and I have to open it manually every time to change it. Every single time.

[@roseknott2832]

Try soaking your line in water. I had the same problem until I started doing that.

[@mattwainwright7179]

Ur using it wrong .get a grip and find out what ur doing wrong

[@stephenl2020]

Bought my fs 131 acouple days ago, all settup from the dealer, soaked the line like recomended and it is unusable, welded broken line in the spool, have to continually take it apart to respool it, think the problem may be the line.

[@JuanMendez-qd5hi]

Wow! Super informational video, thanks!

[@mainstreetmower]

We're glad you liked it. Thank you Juan.

[@jimlink1656]

Great job explaining everything. Thank you very much.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you Jim. Glad you liked it!

[@CudaGuy-be5kz]

I just put this head on my Stihl 56RS. I hated the old head and had issues with it throwing the string out. After I put this head on I used it for about 3 feet and the string broke off inside the head. Had to take it apart to get it back out the feed channels. Same thing again in 3-4 feet. Thought maybe the string was old and it had been on the shelf or something for a while so put new Stihl string on it. The knob is extremely hard to turn while loading it. String would not feed again. Any suggestions? POS or something else?

[@mainstreetmower]

The knob is hard to turn, but we have not found any issues with breaking line. The new line should have fixed the problem. I would guess if you were having problems with the old head too, it’s likely what or how you are trimming. Edging with a line trimmer and chain link fences are big line eaters. Also you want to operate with the line at full length and cut with the tips of the line. If you are diving in too quickly on vegetation that is too thick it will wrap around the trunks like Indiana Jones whip and yank it off at the eyelet. If all else fails, take it to your dealer and let them test run it for you to see if they can duplicate your results

[@CudaGuy-be5kz]

@@mainstreetmower Thanks for the follow up. I do not have any chain link or trees. Only using it on fescue against a brick and stone fence. Use an edger for the sidewalks. I dont think it has anything to do with how I am using it but I do like the idea of letting the dealer run it some. Thanks again.

[@smith5312]

This head came standard on my FS 70 and it has not worked once. Worst line trimmer I have ever owned and have returned it to get my money back and investing in a good pair of scissors to trim my edges as it would be faster and less painful than using the FS70.

[@mainstreetmower]

If you restring that head with new line it will work properly, the stock line sometimes causes problems

[@lawrenceschaub6577]

Will the Stihl 26-2 work on the curved shaft of the combi tool trimmrr?

[@howarddavidiii6171]

Thanks for this informative video. Was a great help.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thanks for watching and the comment, that really helps us to keep making these

[@davidcarper5411]

Nice Echo repop..

[@FuriousHondaBoy]

Can this head be use for 0.155 or bigger string ? Have old head from FS 55R what come and use for realy hard jobe with 0.155 string . Can't found same and need new for my bigger FS 131 and FS 250 for some hard jobe.

[@freddies6000]

So every time one side of your line gets cut of when hitting sharp object you have to take all the line off and re-feed to spool!

[@rt-ks2bh]

fantastic demonstration, thx for sharing my friend

[@mainstreetmower]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@toddandangelbrowning2920]

I don’t like it at all. Mine feeds line out too fast and sometimes gets wrapped up. Any tips?

[@mainstreetmower]

95% of the time it’s the line, buy new line preferably Stihl brand line and it should solve your problems

[@Voivi]

You honestly can't beat the old Stihl 2-2 bump head. Was brilliant even for contract work and also stood up well to close strimming of weeds on concrete patios and tarmac. These auto feed heads waste so much strimmer line it's obscene.

[@Bluebird-qd2rx]

100% agreed. I ended up changing the head from a broken FS55RC weedeater. Got so sick and tired of having to put new string in after only 2 hours usage, junk IMO.

[@gregsnow5769]

Bump heads suck. Plain and simple get the auto feed head

[@myema5694]

It's made my life so much easier.

[@mainstreetmower]

I am happy to hear that.

[@m2d979]

What do u do if the strings stuck in the head

[@mainstreetmower]

You would have to open it up and reset

[@julianthomas9409]

Will this fit the FS161? I don't see this model mentioned in the specs.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Awesome video!

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you. We're glad you like it.

[@doehunter]

What Stihl weed trimmer do you recommend for a homeowner? I like gas but is battery any good?

[@mainstreetmower]

Sir, that is THE question landscaping industry is asking right now. Is it time to switch to battery? As of now, the answer to that is very user and application specific. However, we did try to answer that in this video. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJqzd5aFhqiFp5Y

[@mainstreetmower]

There's this one too where we compare a battery trimmer to a gas one. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZOwnpWKZtiHeZo

[@svetlifishing580]

Hello can you use 3mm thick trimmer line? thanks :)

[@davidthompson9936]

well done lads love your videos

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you David!

[@lukielee3250]

Can I use 26-2 for fs45 or 45c Please explain,.. thanks

[@mainstreetmower]

Unfortunately no, the mounting bolt isn’t right. Watch this video, we show you all of your options for those models kzbin.info/www/bejne/bamuiXWBj5KkeJI

[@stankompelien3706]

It works good until it gets packed with dirt and grass and it won't release line, and trying to refill , respool it is challenging at best

[@redzuanrichard7357]

is it suitable for stihl FS230, because i dont see in the model show?

[@mainstreetmower]

That’s not American model, can’t say for sure

[@davidthompson9936]

dear lads every time i bump my speed feed 400 the line wraps around my gear box head will not turn what the hell is going on please help

[@mainstreetmower]

Is your guard off? Sounds like you may have too much line out

[@mainstreetmower]

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[@carnold.knowledge]

This thing stinks. But so do the Echo SpeedFeeds. Constant line welding, even after soaking the line in water, bumping often, and running very slowly around fences, etc. Tried almost a dozen different line brands and sizes. I’m running a Husqvarna T35, and so far it has been much less hassle. I like watching Main Street Mower videos, but they almost always slant everything positive towards the brands they sell or service (like Stihl). Just keep that in mind when watching.

[@kevinsimeon4447]

I'm skeptical on several fronts. First off who cares about the packaging and accompanying instructions. No way this head is holding 26 FEET of line. As for functionality, I've spent more time replacing the line and throwing away unused line than I do actually trimming. The load process is also sub-optimal. Again, I spend more time removing jammed line that is supposed to auto feed with each bump. If this works so well, show a demo of the trimmer and head working in normal conditions.

[@kensternberg3780]

My, my how “simple” it is to take this apart and reassemble. It’s anything but. If Stihl truly wished to help customers it would copy what Echo does with its trimmer heads.

[@keithienmason4643]

Thin trimmer line is for the cheap trimmers unless you have a Stihl trimmer head that takes small trimmer line or other trimmers that takes small trimmer line or thin trimmer line

[@buratching]

WOULD IT FIT THE FS 45?? STIHL TRIMMER??

[@mainstreetmower]

No it will not, but these 3 will BEST Trimmer Heads for CURVED SHAFT String Trimmers/ Weed Eaters kzbin.info/www/bejne/bamuiXWBj5KkeJI

[@TheMillieruby]

Can you use smaller line 2.00mm not stihl ?

[@mainstreetmower]

I’m sure it would work fine

[@TheMillieruby]

Iv had problems with these heads They either let 5o much line out or let one side out completely

[@mainstreetmower]

@@TheMillieruby I made another video on all the best Line Head options I know. Maybe that will help. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHrVY6djl66das0

[@duenge]

I bought a Stihl straight shaft, absolutely nothing in the book about loading the line. Nothing. There was a loose piece of paper about the trimmer head, that said NOTHING about lining up arrows and groove. I have spent the last couple years taking the spool apart and hand winding the string .....Pain in the ass STIHL.

[@duanehelton4800]

the Stihl line will break off inside the head as well

[@balder9110]

hi i have the fs 120r in the spec it show the 120 but not the 120r. Really a shame it look very nice

[@mainstreetmower]

These will all fit in a FS120R, that’s a rare unit!

[@balder9110]

@@mainstreetmower here in Italy not all all it's one of the most selling Product :)

[@bluelude2001]

I don't understand what is auto about this trimmer head?

[@mainstreetmower]

Semi auto may be more accurate, but not as catchy a name. Compared to a fixed head that requires manual reloading this is auto.

[@kickstand11117]

Awe, did him hurt hims little fingers?🥺 Jk dude, hurt my fingers too so I palmed it👍🏻👊🏻

[@mainstreetmower]

haha awesome

[@rhettwindahl2089]

Feeder on this product is horrible. 5 minutes is too long to have to jack with this thing. Husqavarna I could spool it in 30 seconds with out all this twisty and screwing hassle.

[@jerrygill931]

Copied echo?

[@mainstreetmower]

Thats interesting. Why do you say that?

[@jerrygill931]

Because it operates the same way as the famous speed feed head. Not a bad thing, just a good idea repackaged.

[@mainstreetmower]

@@jerrygill931 Good to know. Thank for sharing.

[@valramsingh8360]

Not impressed... you have to open the head to physically get feed of line...bump?? does not work

[@newbeginnings8566]

The bump feed doesn't work properly so i wouldn't recommend

[@PaddleDogC5]

these things never work properly. string breaks and you take it all apart again to rewind. Almost smashed fs56 on brick pier after fixing it every two minutes. JUNK

[@mainstreetmower]

No exaggeration no hyperbole, I have used the 25-2 Bumphead my entire 36 year life and I have never had it not bump line properly. You need fresh line, you can’t have any missing eyelets, etc.

[@maxhenry9724]

Operator error most likely. You say these things so I assume you have had more than one? I know of many people using these including myself and they work perfect. Definitely not junk.

[@PaddleDogC5]

@@mainstreetmower play Lotto

[@briansmutti]

sorry but the music is very distracting

[@mainstreetmower]

Thanks for the feedback

[@briansmutti]

@@mainstreetmower i’m sorry i made a typo (my son calls it autocowrecks ) anyhow.. when the music on a video is loud like this, it distracts from the message i know creators like to make their videos sound professional but repetitive music throughout the video becomes very distracting i liken it to trying to sit in calculus class and having a fellow student playing music - i don’t want to listen to someone else’s music.. i want to listen to the instructor i appreciate your response to me thank you

[@kenstoner6355]

Clearly he has never actually used one of these! It is absolute garbage. You’re lucky to get one side of the line to emerge on a bump. The line itself breaks way too easily and too frequently. I have a garage filled with STIHL products but this head and this video are terrible.

[@chrisb9478]

Crap 💩, now I’ll have to buy 1 of these for my FS70R. 😳

[@mainstreetmower]

We wont be disappointed.

[@codyplate4990]

These are utter garbage. Spend more time resetting the chord than you do actually cutting. Was nothing wrong with the 50-2’s

[@mainstreetmower]

Sorry these have not been very good for you. Have you seen the newer head that takes both line and blades? Check it out on our channel 🙂

[@jm_1214]

I just bout a Stihl trimmer with this spool. Its worked perfectly for taking down a mountain of weeds behind my house. The line failed to advance only once. I just opened it and rewound manually and no other issues

[@mainstreetmower]

That's great. Enjoy your trimmer 🙂

[@swenswenson556]

This head is absolute GARBAGE!! Just bought a brand new FS 56 R and already have had to take it apart twice as the line doesn't advance and keeps getting pulled back into the head. My cheap pos Ryobi electric with it's junk plastic head ALWAYS advances. Very disappointed as the rest of the trimmer works great. Time to call Stihl....

[@Saxondog]

They have a flat base so tend not to rock and dig the strimmer cord into the grass. I've never had problems with it feeding line either...but what I do find amazing is nobody complains about the difficulty of loading line on it . After a few hours strimming, my hands are too weak to twist the bloody thing.😢

[@PEIMilner]

I got one. The string would not advance when bumped. I had to rewrap the string before it would work. The string was bound so tightly as if fused, there was no way it could have advanced.

[@johnchampion7819]

The main problems with these spools is that they don't release line when bumped. your video would have been a lot more worthwhile if you'd actually tested the head. I have a C 6 - 2 and, like a lot of people, I am not impressed with it.

[@mjcpiano6936]

i'm in here looking for reviews, cus I hate it. It's breaking off constantly and it breaks off inside the head pretty much every time. did you find a solution or did you just get a new head?

[@johnchampion7819]

The jury's still out. I haven't use it much lately, but I have very little faith that it will improve. I think Stihl have a bad product here. If I buy again, it'd try for a different Stihl head. One of the comments below rates the Stihl 2-2 bump. Maybe the old is better than the new.

[@SirKGuido]

It's caused my shaft to bend I've had to hit it so often I wish I'd never got the thing! My old SuperCut 20-2 head lasted 2 decades and was awesome. This one has been on a year been terrible damaged my machine and worn almost the same as my old head did in a decade but in 1 year! Mines headed for the bin and I'll be fixing my trimmer and re installing the old SuperCut head and be happy for another 2 decades!

[@billyd9205]

That's strange never had any issues with the bump feed on this model.

[@jamestiscareno4387]

John champion you're exactly right. It's a piece of crap. Never works.

[@davehoel4008]

Brand new head, from dealer & just put on machine. 4 times the line has broken inside the head. Very disappointed.

[@mainstreetmower]

We're sorry you had that experience. Some times the stock line has dried out. Restring it with new Stihl line, I guarantee it will fix your problem

[@CiBaLLN]

Nice video. Terrible head though, just upgraded to the FS-56rc from the fs-55r and immediately went and bought the 25-2c head for it. Within no lie 5 mins of using the 26-2 head the line “welded” itself together causing me to take my brand new Stihl trimmer apart to fix.

[@mainstreetmower]

Sorry to hear that.

[@harryerhart5978]

Great video my friend I have to of them something most people don't know if you use a speed feed head ( echo ) you have to use the black spacer and that makes the line miss the cutter bar then your string is too long 😁

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank You Harry! I honestly didn’t know that

[@harryerhart5978]

Shim it with 4 small washers

[@PPGDV]

It’s a dash, not a point. When these are wearing down, that nice line disappears and you don’t know where the correct spot is at. Additionally, those finger spots become sharp and not too pleasant to deal with. This is all with only less than a season of use. Furthermore, you don’t have much leverage as you have to twist from close to the center.

[@Draco_Is_Malfoy]

By far the worst trimmer head i ever used. I went back to the 25-2

[@PPGDV]

@@Draco_Is_Malfoy I am as well.

[@johnchampion7819]

It appears that some of the C 26-2 heads work fine and others do not. I'd have thought that Stihl would have looked into the problem since there are so many bad reports about the head not working. Perhaps it depends on in what factory they are manufactured.

[@keithienmason4643]

As long as it's not thin trimmer line

[@MarkSWilliams27]

Very good! I did not know about these. For some reason I only got the head for the hard plastic fingers/cutters with my Stihl. So, I need one of these. Thanks for the information and great explanation.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you for sharing Mark. We're glad the video was helpful to you.

[@dirtyreg22]

the head is way too bulky for me i dont like it at all i put it in my extra bag. i bought a 25-2 and will use it instead.

[@lazarusblackwell6988]

If you dont cut the line properly it may have some rough edge at the top which makes it more difficult to push the line through the holes. I recommend you use sand paper to sand the top of the line.

[@mainstreetmower]

Ooh that's interesting. Thank you for sharing. We will definitely try it out.

[@lazarusblackwell6988]

@@mainstreetmower YW

[@nvidiasniper]

Thanks for posting man, great audio and video quality. Great video 🎉

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you, really appreciate it 🙂

[@miketh2436]

I have one of these and haven’t had any problems at all so far!

[@mainstreetmower]

Love to know that. Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@TheBitterSarcasmOfMs.Anthropy]

stihl auto 27-2 sucks - do not buy Stihl products - motor is okay but heads are garbage

[@melissarowell1503]

I love how easy it is to load the string. But the string still gets hung. I seems like it gets a little warm and sticks to the rest of the roll. Also when I give my trimmer the gas, it feels like there is a wobble in the motor. Its brand new, but I've been using it a lot. Is there something I should check?

[@ally92992]

Simply the worst head I have ever owned and I have owned Stihl products for over 40 years. I wore out three of the previous heads on my previous Stihl trimmer. This head is going in the garbage like the autocut head that Stihl introduced in the 90’s. It was the one with three plastic blades and a short piece of string. The insertion of the string and the winding is the easy part. When you bump the head some times it feeds and sometimes it doesn’t.

[@mainstreetmower]

So sorry to hear about that experience. Personally, this head has served me very well. I am not sure what exactly might be the problem with the unit you received.

[@brianlopez8196]

I just got this head and i hated it at first but after using it for a week i think its the best one ive ever used i never use the auto load yet always manually loaded it

[@mainstreetmower]

haha that's great.

[@Meshtastic2024]

Hmmm, well mine has only just ran out of line after 4 years and do you think I can get the new line to load - nope. Tried all sorts, even took the head off like you have and no, not happening lol. I know it's just me but I hate the thing.

[@chryssgsm3554]

I have a lifetime worked with stihl tools but Husqvarna T35x is beating the shit out of stihl autocut and is what i use on a stihll tool. Totaly new design, bal bearing knob, aluminium core bolted to axle, durability axceeds 3 stihl autocuts.

[@mainstreetmower]

We will be sure to check that head out. Thank you for sharing.

[@murkypuddle33]

It’s me again! About to buy yet another stihl product. Thanks for the video!

[@mainstreetmower]

haha Awesome. Glad you liked the video.

[@ussling]

Thanks for the video. The AutoCut C 26-2 is the cutting head that came installed on my Stihl FS 56. None of this information is in the owner's manual.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you for watching. That was the purpose of the video. I felt not enough information Was given out about these heads, that's why i made this video. Glad this was useful.

[@BIGBamBam86]

Stihl line is weak. Breaks way too easy. You can buy cheaper line that works better and save money.

[@Mongo7337]

This thing sucks hard to fill and once you finally get it filled it binds and breaks shit product.

[@richardc6932]

I believe you mentioned 8 m of .095 line but my Stihl dealer recommended only 3 m. Orla great.

[@mainstreetmower]

We’ve tested it, in the video we measure it, the instruction in the package say 8 m

[@moltedo37]

I have a Stihl grass cutter. When it stopped working I went on EBay and got a brand new carburettor for 15 dollars. Yes they come for China but... when I took off the original carburettor it didn’t say made in Germany but made in China. If you have any trouble with carburettors on Stihl Honda lawnmowers don’t waste any time trying to clean the carburettors. Waste of time.

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you for sharing. Can we convince you to watch this quick tutorial and maybe change your mind about cleaning cabs? Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anesoINrnrSjn7M

[@moltedo37]

@@mainstreetmower Yes I have seen the tutorial. These small carburettor are a fiddly thing. The trouble, in Europe, is that we can only buy petrol (gas) with 10 percent ethanol. It wasn’t so bad before when it was 5 percent. The carburettors are all right but the ethanol destroy any rubber or plastic gasket. We can buy the kit to service the carburettor but it cost the same as a new carburettor. I am 81 one now. My time is running out. The last thing I want to do is waste some of this precious time is taking a carburettor apart and put it back together. Sorry. No can do

[@bradcranford2264]

So am I understanding correctly that I do not have to remove the head from the trimmer to add new line?

[@mainstreetmower]

That’s correct

[@pamgorman7621]

I have an old "weed eater"RTE113C can I get a new easier head to fit this corded weed eater

[@mainstreetmower]

Not that I know of

[@jailer6460]

Everything worked Just as you said it would. So easy-to-use. I didn’t even take the spool off the trimmer, just pushed the line through the hole after lining it up and then evened the line up and started to crank the head as showen on your video. All together it took about 3 to 5 minutes and I was back to trimming again. Thanks for the helpful video. 👍 👏

[@mainstreetmower]

That's awesome. Enjoy your trimmer :)

[@misguidedangel9183]

I strung up two regular trimmer heads in the time you strung that one up.

[@mainstreetmower]

Right on! You must be good at what you do. Hope you like the content on our channel.

[@rob.1963]

I've had many stihl trimmers..... I now have Echos only.

[@mainstreetmower]

Bummer, what changed?

[@rangepro]

Will that fit on the FS40c? >>>>>>>>>>>>>please someone?

[@mainstreetmower]

Not the 26-2 but the 6-2 has the functionality and it will fit

[@sm400xr]

That’s awesome. I hated it at first but now I see how it works !

[@mainstreetmower]

Awesome. Hopefully you enjoy using it more now that you know the functioning behind it.