As a follow up to my popular Expand It video, I'll be taking apart the head assembly on the Ryobi 40V trimmer and loading the line
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@deniseakanene853 Жыл бұрын
As a single 70 yr old women still doing her own yard work, I couldn’t reassemble the head. But thanks to your great instructions I was able to do, ty so much
@BananaSnapshots3 ай бұрын
As a 32 y/o man I couldn’t get the head back on
@jsimmons46433 ай бұрын
I could not get it to lock either. Back to Home Depot to return it.
@jimcallaham13922 ай бұрын
me too!!!
@caduceus33Ай бұрын
Thanks for the help! Person at the hardware store took the head apart and couldn't get it back together. After seeing your instructions, I was able to get it back together and make it work!
@accidental_relevanceАй бұрын
Awesome. Glad it worked out. It gets easier the more you do it.
@boxedluunch16 күн бұрын
I appreciate the help . Got my grandpas weeder going after this . Thank you !
@accidental_relevance15 күн бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful
@summersbr1 Жыл бұрын
This video was a life saver. The manual doesn't give a lot of specific information on disassembling and reassembling, especially on how to restring. I was totally lost. Thank you👍🏽👍🏽
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm glad you found it useful.
@canyoncityoregon4 ай бұрын
Extremely helpful - couldn't get the head disassembled on mine - and cautious about breaking anything - the upper and lower halves on mine were EXTREMELY tight, but once confirming what to do, went ahead and got mine apart - VERY helpful video, thanks.
@accidental_relevance4 ай бұрын
Some kind of lube or grease on the mating surfaces might make it easier to remove next time. I guess it's the constant spinning motion that tightens it so well. Ryobi just introduced a new brush cutting "expand it" head unit.
@ManWytch Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU 🙏! I took off cap to reload trim line and unable to put back together… Watched this and it all made sense! Thanks for taking time to upload… saved me so much time & frustration!!
@zachsowersfilmandphoto6659 Жыл бұрын
Same here!
@refela217 Жыл бұрын
Same here 8 months later!!
@skwezeg4155 Жыл бұрын
I did it too😢 It refused to go back together with the line already on. I'm glad the other video showed how to load it the right way.
@melissamcgrath7599 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you were straight to the point of changing the string, not a lot of other Manusha (which is great, it wasn't what I needed at this time)
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have another video when you're in the mood for Manusha. Just look for, Expand it 😀
@jvahioguy70689 ай бұрын
I figured i had tangled line inside string housing. I had a very difficult time unlocking the housing. Finally jimmied it with a screw driver . However , couldnt get it locked. Between your instructions, viewers comments, and experimenation, I took the whole head off the trimmer and was able to easily lock it. Put the housing unit back on the trimmer, restrung the line, reassembled, and the trimmer works like new. Thanks to you and fellow viewer comments to help me succeed. Have a blessed day!
@accidental_relevance9 ай бұрын
Thank you. I'm glad you found my video helpful. Obviously I don't put a lot of effort into making them 😁But I do hope that they make someone's day go a little bit smoother.
@user-zq5pk3ro9s Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I read the instructions incorrectly when I tried to reload new line and unnecessarily disassembled that part of the unit. I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong when I was unable to reassemble, after replacing the line. This video showed me exactly what I did wrong and I'm back in business!
@gpace9751 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your help. Your explanations were very helpful. I have had this trimmer since 2021 and it has been a constant sense of irritation. I have small hands and when I try to get it off or back on, I can't grip it tightly enough especially if I am trying to line up the holes at the same time. Putting the string as you explained made was easier after watching this. Several times I have been tempted to trash it because the string doesn't feed through properly. Giving it one more try after watching your video. At last I got the head back on. Now we'll see what happens when I try to use it.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful. I like wearing rubber gloves to remove the cap. It seems to give me more grip and require less force. I also like to put some type of lubricant on the mating surfaces before putting it back together.
@davidlee31872 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. I've had this trimmer since early May, and I like a lot of thing about it, but have had issues with the head and reloading the string which your video has addressed.
@accidental_relevance2 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help
@UsernameBarbF Жыл бұрын
Your instructions are BRILLIANT! The only thing I would add is that if you're trying to load a new line, it's so tightly curled that unless you straighten one end so that it will push through the other side, you'll never get it through. I pulled the wire from one end down to about 12" across a hard edge of my desk and then where it only gently curved (still won't go through at that point), I kind of bent it with my fingers until it was straight--I also put a mark on the wire at about the 5" mark--if I pushed wire in past that point, I knew it was just wrapping around wasting my time. Good luck everyone, this little device is enough to make even a gentle soul want to pound it through the pavement! Thank you much for your great video and your great videography, everything was so easy to see.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Straightening the end is a great idea. Another commentor suggested putting the line in hot water just before loading to relax the memory in the line.
@UsernameBarbF Жыл бұрын
@@accidental_relevance Arrrgh, I was able to rewind my trimmer, but every time I try to use it, within seconds it unwinds and turns off. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? In the meantime, I'll keep researching...so far the videos are about models I don't have and don't wind at all the way these do. Thank you! Trully, I've come to hate this device and wish I could have goats.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
@@UsernameBarbF No idea. No one else has ever mentioned that problem. That might be a warranty issue.
@johnstanowski9489 Жыл бұрын
SOLVED! I, too, watched your first video and was confused why the cord would not go through. I used your video here to see how to pull the assembly off and discovered that there was a little bit of cord left over which was stuck in assembly. The reason why the cord would not go through is because there was already some cord in there. A good test to know if this is the case for any of your viewers is to look into the hole. You should see light from the other side. No light? then you have a bit of cord stuck inside and you need to disassemble.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Good advise. Thanks for watching.
@pinarellorider9023 Жыл бұрын
Hey Brother, thank you for breaking down the process! The directions in the instruction manual suck and I was getting really frustrated. Keep up the good work
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@bradhenderson5201 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thanks. For me, the head was full of gunk, and it wouldn’t come off easily. I prepared it using white lithium grease and a flat head screwdriver gently twisting the screwdriver in the gap. Then I was able to keep the base from spinning by jamming the screwdriver into one of the slots on the upper side of the head , and moved the lower side with a giant pair of channel locks. Not very easy but not that hard either. While apart I cleaned and lubricated everything and reassembly was easy.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
good advice. Lithium is slippery stuff. And last for a long time. I think the chlorophyl from the grass kinda melts the plastic together like glue after a while.
@theshredguitarist25 Жыл бұрын
Worked fine, one thing i noticed is , i had to push DOWN on one side and push UP on the other side for it to turn so it would unlock and pop off! Hope that helps! Thanks again.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Yeah that cap is a little cranky but a little persistence goes a long way
@yvonneloc6030 Жыл бұрын
@@accidental_relevance 😅I am really struggling to unlock this…😂
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
@@yvonneloc6030 I find that spraying some lubricant on the mating surfaces makes things go better. It does get easier over time.
@luisponce14723 ай бұрын
Thanks for The Tip i wasn't able to Twist mine off until i used a flat head Screw Driver and Pushed it where the Lock logo is at on Both side and Push and twist then Put WD40 and Play with it a little Push and twist until it snaps off i used Work Gloves because it get Slippery but it worked Just be patient you will get it i took about 15 minutes 😀
@accidental_relevance3 ай бұрын
That seems to be the best technique. It does get easier the more times you do it.
@hakimlavang2512Ай бұрын
Sir, you are my hero! Thank you for this very informative video!
@accidental_relevanceАй бұрын
Thank you for watching
@lilshortie203 Жыл бұрын
super helpful, thank you - i just need some more muscle to get the head back on. i’m lining up the triangles but i can’t seem to turn it other than my user error issue lol this video is very easy to follow !
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Yeah it gets stuck on there pretty tight sometimes. I've found that some grip gloves to give me a little more hold will often times break it lose and then applying some lubricant will make it much easier next time. Thanks for watching.
@lilshortie203 Жыл бұрын
@@accidental_relevance what do suggest doing if nothing seems to work to get the head back on? the gloves, lubricant, extra muscle - i have had 2 other people try and we can’t get it back on 😢
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
@@lilshortie203 could the spool be in upside down?
@jonaldlabindao60284 ай бұрын
Mine too, i got shoulder sore , last time it work ,but this time im fucked up, cant longer put back the head cap
@BryantN246 Жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful. Best video that was clear and straight to the point. My issue is I had my line in before I lined it up. So I couldn’t get it to snap back on to the head. Thank you
@wrrnfrmr Жыл бұрын
Oh My God. Thank you for this video. I have been struggling with this reload forever. I was about ready to go buy a new one. ❤
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful. This machine has worked very well for a few seasons now. The line loading just takes a little getting used to. I use the rotor-tiller attachment probably as often as the trimmer.
@MamiNature5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I was able to open mine thankfully. I lost the wire inside and was able to retrieve it.
@accidental_relevance5 ай бұрын
The more times you remove and replace it the easier it gets, and a little lubricant of some kind on the mating surfaces makes things go easier too. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
@A-Grammie-On-the-ROCK Жыл бұрын
I saw the light, I saw the light, no mo darkness , I saw the light ! Thanks for vid!
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm glad you found it enlightening
@albertkillackey8114 Жыл бұрын
At 1:40 it appears difficult to turn the two sides in different directions. With all the tiny grass clippings, dirt plus tapping the head on the lawn to allow the string to come out those two parts become tight. I had to use a flat head screwdriver to pry between the sides a just a little to jiggle the inside. After that they slid apart fine. Great video.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. It can definitely be stubborn to disassemble. I think prying it apart a little to break the seal is great idea. With great care not to damage it of course.
@Truewastelander Жыл бұрын
@@accidental_relevanceyeah hot damn mine got stuck pretty bad and definitely had to pry the housing open to pop the clips loose
@mauricemagiq Жыл бұрын
Disassemble and then string it... That solved the problem for me, nice info vid.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you found it helpful
@Achoohorsey Жыл бұрын
I cannot get the head back on. Multiple people have tried now and we cannot get in back on no matter what
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Check to make sure you don't have the spool installed upside down
@blackbird1119 Жыл бұрын
I loaded it up in 1 min doing it this way! Thank you 🙏
@terrimiller1523 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for showing me how to do this. I've been trying to figure it out for quite some time thank God for you too and people like you. I don't know why it's a constant change or get more weed whacking wire rope whatever it may be all I can say is thank you very much God bless amazing video
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful ❤
@LineagePremier4 ай бұрын
this was the best video ive seen yet thank you!
@accidental_relevance4 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. I'm glad you found it helpful
@mariegomez8959 Жыл бұрын
My lock on mine won't unlock, do you have any tips to get it unstuck,so I can unlock it
@Tinkertoy4 ай бұрын
I finally got mine unlocked. No, you are not doing anything wrong. It's just a PITA. I took the entire bump head off using the pin and spinning the head off, this was very easy to do. Then I put the bottom section of the dump head on my table clamp and then used a lot of my strength with both hands to spin it to the unlock. I'm a relatively strong guy, having to do this to unlock the head is obviously a design flaw. But now that I know how to remove it, I'll keep the tool.
@YukonHawk13 ай бұрын
Spray the slots with wd 40. I had the same problem and now it works fine.
@matthewg67623 ай бұрын
In addition to using tue WD40 I inserted a flathead screwdriver to lightly pry open the area along the lock/unlock area and then twisted that it finally unlocked.
@YukonHawk13 ай бұрын
@matthewg6762 good idea
@tasteslikepennies25492 ай бұрын
Work out
@richgrogoza7379 Жыл бұрын
This video was a BIG help. Thanks for making it.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@texastexas4541 Жыл бұрын
Align the arrow (yellow head) to the hole while on the machine and you can see daylight; no need to remove the whole thing. Maybe worth removing the stuff once in a while to clean with water. Soak your trimmer plastic lines in water and dry it a bit (they are brittle after stored for a long time). Spray silicone spray on the rehydrated line after winding the line. This way, trimmer line not will break easily and will not get stuck in the spool.
@almo620310 ай бұрын
I found numerous other videos that I thought would help me but yours was the one that actually did. Thank you for posting this!
@accidental_relevance10 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching, I'm glad you found it helpful
@2bonosc2 ай бұрын
“Just a little twist”, Horse Hockey!!!! I had to use an oil filter wrench and a pipe wrench to get it off then couldn’t get the whole thing back on…
@accidental_relevance2 ай бұрын
It can be stubborn sometimes
@joshuaglickman9919 Жыл бұрын
Why does your twist so easily and mine doesn't twist? And mine doesn't have lock and unlock icons like that
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Maybe it's a different model of trimmer? But as you can see, I had a trouble getting mine to disengage as well. I think the constant rotation just serves to make it really tight. I would try a strap-wrench if it's too hard to break lose by hand.
@walkinlovefaith2304 Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend! My Homelite has the same head. Problem solved!
@user-ej1so9yo2b Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Your video helped me fix my weed eater.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful.
@lianeisme Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video I have one of these and the bump head Kees jamming I have no idea what to do.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
When mine jams I just push the bump knob in manually and pull a few inches of the line out to get it started
@MarzNet256 Жыл бұрын
I'm down to pulling it out by hand every couple of minutes...it maddening.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
I had to do that a couple of times yesterday. Sometimes the wire just gets bound up in there some way. This is the first time I've used the line that was on the bulk roll and not pre-cut. So I wonder if that has something to do with it.
@MarzNet256 Жыл бұрын
@@accidental_relevance Could be. I have some thinner line I need to try out.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
@@MarzNet256 I have some thinner line and a roll of the old style .092 line as well that I'm curious to try. I think it's fine to use thinner wire with trimmers, just not thicker than recommended. I plan on loading it into the head from my old gas trimmer. Then I can just swap heads when I run out of wire using the EXPAND IT feature and continue working rather than have to load string right then.
@AO1989USAFАй бұрын
Thank you
@secondcitysurvival8404 Жыл бұрын
Tha k you!
@TheZedman5000 Жыл бұрын
Took me hours of struggling to twist the thing off, and now I can’t get it to twist back on. Any advice? It won’t budge at all. Tool is brand new. Haven’t even turned it on yet. The line it came with was stuck inside the head.
@TheZedman5000 Жыл бұрын
I’m almost afraid of breaking the plastic. Some bits in there are looking beaten up already from my struggle to unscrew the piece.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Yeah you can see I struggle a little removing it even though mine has been removed several times. You could use penetrating oil to help loosen it up. Wear grip gloves to give you more turning power. Or maybe a strap wrench. Good luck.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
@@TheZedman5000 push inward and turn it counter clock until the two arrows line up and it should pop off. Then clockwise to the lock logo to put it back on. It doesn't screw off, so it won't turn past the lock or the arrow logo.
@TheZedman5000 Жыл бұрын
@@accidental_relevance Wound up returning it and getting a replacement. No matter what I did that day, I couldn't get it to budge back towards the lock, and reading reviews online it seems I'm not the only one who got one that just doesn't want to twist.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
@@TheZedman5000 I see the Ryobi rep at the nearby HD sometimes so I went by there yesterday to see what he thought, but he wasnt there.
@safinahmed775 Жыл бұрын
Well done
@webm0nk3y11 ай бұрын
I have the more expensive brushless head version of this with the motor at the head. The problem is that last bit where you line up the arrows and twist, just doesn't work. I thing the head is locked up or something.
@accidental_relevance11 ай бұрын
I don't really have any experience with those. Maybe put a light behind it and just wiggle it around and see if the light comes through
@janicepeete7233 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much! 😅
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful
@janetteguerrero21345 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm going to try your technique 😅😊
@accidental_relevance5 ай бұрын
After you've done it a few times it will be a breeze.
@mariamyoussef1412 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot your video help me a lot to use my machine thanks
@bakervinci163 Жыл бұрын
My line has started coming out
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Another commentor just mentioned this problem. Did you find a solution?
@elbo530 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful my friend. Thanks!
@robertduncan27423 ай бұрын
I have the original unit that extends once releasing the trigger then speeds up, I haven't liked it to well but a change is coming, my motors at the bottom so 8ne unit will be changed abd the other will have the wire unit
@accidental_relevance3 ай бұрын
I still use the head that came with my old Ryobi gas trimmer. That way I always have one loaded and ready to go. That's the advantage of the, Expand it ! feature.
@anthonygant7207 Жыл бұрын
Thanks just what I needed
@jrmora3169 Жыл бұрын
thank you! you made my day
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
I'm glad!
@texastexas4541 Жыл бұрын
You should have also covered silicone greasing the hole that is kind of hidden.
@texastexas4541 Жыл бұрын
@@accidental_relevance LOL! Never use silicone grease there; it says "cancer causing agents" on the grease tube. I wonder how many children watch your youtube on weed trimmer assembly. Who knows...... the mention of "weed" and "assembly" in the heading may bring a lot of American kids to this site. LOL!
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
@@texastexas4541 Just something I thought you might find humorous. All deleted. Have a nice day.
@texastexas4541 Жыл бұрын
@@accidental_relevance Thumbs down .......I bet it is humorous.
@FatLittleOldLady Жыл бұрын
I am not a wimpy female who has to ask men to do things for her even though I broke my spine, but my head just won't go back on by my strength. Maybe I should put parafin on it to make it guide more smoothly? I already knew how to load the line and removing the head and putting it back on is almost impossible.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
It can be cranky sometimes. And a little lubricant does make it go back together easier. Sometimes it helps to just take a deep breath and give it another try.
@FatLittleOldLady Жыл бұрын
@@accidental_relevance yes. I got it to go after trying over and over again and putting 3 in 1 oil on it. Thanks. I am considering putting the heat gun to it, but not long enough to melt it. Just long enough for each side of the seal to respect the other side. I mainly want to take a torch to it and cut the grass with scissors. Would be easier sometimes I think. :D
@cristobalhsieh8676 Жыл бұрын
Immensely helpful, THANK YOU! 🙌🏼
@shootdasmm Жыл бұрын
I took apart the part holding the spring awhile ago trying to put together now. Think I’m missing a piece is there something near the spring and the the screw
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
I haven't had it apart this year yet. But what you see in the video is all I remember. Just the spring.
@craigh.753510 ай бұрын
6:49 THANK GOD you didn't mention that f'n STUPID chair again! 😂 (BTW, first time here and i have not seen the previous video you mentioned!)
@accidental_relevance9 ай бұрын
That video has over half a million views, mainly because of that chair 😄
@michaelbedell6523 Жыл бұрын
Actually I was just wondering where the spring goes. Good tips regardless
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
On this model the only spring I know of goes on the drive shaft between it and the spool. Friction holds the spring on the shaft, but you might need to press it down with a flathead or something. If you can just put it in place before you twist the cap on it should press it on down. Good luck.
@JayZoop8 ай бұрын
I see I’m missing the spring!
@accidental_relevance8 ай бұрын
That spring is pretty important. I don't think it will work without it.
@abc123applemo23 ай бұрын
I've noticed you reply to new comments still, and my cousins came over and took the head off but for some reason, it's impossible to lock it back into place. I'm literally giving it all I got and it just won't twist to the lock position. What am I doing wrong?
@accidental_relevance3 ай бұрын
I couldn't really see what catches the four tabs that have to fit up into the top piece but it might have been damaged when you removed the head. Fortunately, you can use any head that's compatible with the, Expand it ! feature.
@mr.businessman9790 Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!! Thank you for showing this !!!
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it
@user-to2se7hs3r Жыл бұрын
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.
@staceyj4943 Жыл бұрын
thank you for this helpful video! 🙏
@kenbulbrook5817 Жыл бұрын
Before you load your string stick it in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes than pull it out straight. That will release the "plastic string memory". (same trick for spooling a fishing reel). You're welcome.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
That's an excellent idea
@kenbulbrook5817 Жыл бұрын
@@accidental_relevance Thank you
@JeffByrum Жыл бұрын
The head doesn’t go on easy !!!!!!
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
It is a little stubborn. But some lubricant makes it much easier to work with.
@trevorsutherland52633 ай бұрын
Thanks. I had to brace the lower half with my boot on the ground and then use both hands to rotate the top half to get it unlocked. I have the newest version and they are tight as a MF
@accidental_relevance3 ай бұрын
Wearing rubber gloves so you have a little more grip and lubricate the mating surfaces is about all you can do to help. I guess the spinning action continually tightens it maybe.
@hummingbirdhangout6152 Жыл бұрын
Such a helpful video. I really appreciate it.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful.
@savannahb5381 Жыл бұрын
are there different size of line??? Seems like the one I purchased is kind of weeny. Maybe need a larger scale?
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Here's a video where the best types of line to use are discussed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWjGYWB_l6eBfJo
@brendanash40824 ай бұрын
Just bought a new $158 +tax hart 40 Volt weed eater and only used it once with the sting in it that came in the string housing. My problem is I cannot open the string housing from lock to unlock even after alignment of the arrows. I've have three strong men to try and unlock the string housing and it won't budge either way. Are there a trick that I'm over looking to open this thing?
@accidental_relevance4 ай бұрын
Some people have had good luck with gently prizing the edges away from the head. I guess sometimes the plastic gets kind of welded together. Once you have it off, just put some lubricant of some kind on the mating surfaces so they don't bind up. The more you take it off and on the easier it gets.
@brendanash40824 ай бұрын
@@accidental_relevance Thanks very much I appreciate it.
@eddieromero7748 Жыл бұрын
Thank you this was very helpful
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@curtismckee79179 ай бұрын
Any trick to getting it locked again. Ive tried several ways and it wont move
@accidental_relevance9 ай бұрын
I have never had any trouble getting the ring to lock back into place. I hope it isn't broken.
@jsimmons46433 ай бұрын
With a bit of a struggle, I got mine unlocked. I replaced the line just fine, but I cannot get it to lock. Any suggestions? I have owned numerous trimmers but I've never had this type of issue before. Contemplating returning to Home Depot if I cannot resolve this.
@accidental_relevance2 ай бұрын
Several people have mentioned this issue, but no one has shared what they found out. It's really difficult to see the locking mechanism up inside there, but I would think a locking tab has broken off somehow. Probably will need to be replaced.
@jsimmons46432 ай бұрын
Thank you for your response. It doesn't appear anything is broken, but that could be the reason why it was difficult to unlock and will not move back into the lock position. I purchased this trimmer less than a month ago. This is the first time the line needed replacing. If the locking mechanism is fragile to the point that it would malfunction prior to initial unlocking, this is clearly a serious design flaw. Ryobi and Home Depot should concede to this flaw and replace the head or entire trimmer.
@accidental_relevance2 ай бұрын
I've taken mine apart. There are four tabs that go up into some slots. I just can't see what holds the bottom piece in place.
@Paulfrom216 Жыл бұрын
If the line is going back inside, they’re probably winding it backwards
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
I don't think I've ever tried turning the knob counterclockwise. I'll have to check it out.
@lockdown10 Жыл бұрын
Okay my head does not come off that easy. I can't use my hands. So how do I get ot off try channel locks but to big. HELP
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Yeah that thing can be stubborn. I think the spinning action actually tightens it. Spraying some penetrating oil on the contacting surfaces will help and make it easier next time. And wearing thick rubber gloves to give you more twisting torque. A strap wrench might also work. I have another video that shows how to load the line without removing the head. And Expand it !
@lockdown10 Жыл бұрын
@@accidental_relevance yup yup I got thanks threw so.e WD-40 on that bad boy. Thx for the videos help me and my old man out.
@dfield622 ай бұрын
I’m having problems taking the head off for replacement, plz explain
@accidental_relevance2 ай бұрын
It just twists off. It's difficult to remove after it's been used for a while so you might have to really work at it, or you can gently pry the mating surfaces apart. Just be careful not to damage it. I use grip-gloves when I'm removing anything that twist off.
@stevenmartins6492 жыл бұрын
Once your line is shortened from use, what's the best way to extend it back out? Do you have to fully open the head again? Thanks for the video, it was really helpful!
@accidental_relevance2 жыл бұрын
Just bump that green knob against something smooth while the machine is running and you should hear the line hit the cut off blade indicating it has extended. Sometimes the line will get bound up in the head and you might have to manually push the knob down and then pull the line out by hand until you hear it lock.
@stevenmartins6492 жыл бұрын
@@accidental_relevance Thank you! I'll give that a try the next time I give it a spin.
@jameslogan3383 Жыл бұрын
He sure loves the sound of his voice.
@jillnadimsdowntown6208 Жыл бұрын
Help! Lol I have spent so much time trying to figure out how to put a new spool in! I got the replacement spool, not the just line that is green, I have the spring and the green knob and the top. I don’t see how the spool fits inside the top unless I’m missing a piece.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
You can't put the whole spool of line in the trimmer head. You have to measure out 16ft and load that per the instructions.
@kokokyoushi Жыл бұрын
I bought on of these and I truly regret it. The line does NOT easily go through the head because the line has a built in curve which will not allow it to go through the second hole without a LOT of fussing around. Also, on mine, I cannot for the life of me get the head back on. It WILL NOT rotate into the lock position. After one season and one attempted line reload, it's going in the trash.
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
spraying the mating surfaces down with some lubricant makes it go together easier. If you line up the arrows and push up while twisting it should go right on.
@kokokyoushi Жыл бұрын
@@accidental_relevance Yes. it should. But it doesn't.
@ntmd8or1003 ай бұрын
I got my line replaced, Thanks. But I have another issue. Maybe you can offer a suggestion. I haven't used the trimmer since last year, and when I replaced the line the trimmer would only run on high speed for 2 seconds at a time then stop. I tried 4 different batteries and it does the same with all. One battery was one from the charger that I had just mowed with. I doubt the battery is the issue. I can run it longer if I hold the button to about half speed. but when the trigger is fully depressed it will stop after 2 seconds. Any ideas?
@accidental_relevance3 ай бұрын
I'm not a technician, but that seems like it would be an issue with the trigger switch. The tool dept guys at HD might have a fix or know where to get it replaced.
@ntmd8or1003 ай бұрын
@@accidental_relevance They say they don't work on electricity here. Lol But tgat was my thought.
@accidental_relevance3 ай бұрын
@@ntmd8or100 here's their customer support page: www.ryobitools.com/help-plus
@ntmd8or1003 ай бұрын
@@accidental_relevance Thanks
@xTRKx117 Жыл бұрын
Thanks 💪🏾💪🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Any time!
@gdreilly Жыл бұрын
I'm not able to get the head to move to unlock it. Is there a trick I'm missing?
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Probably not. It's just really stubborn, especially the first time you remove it. Wear some gloves to give you more grip and then apply some type of lubricant to make it easier next time. You might also want to put some tape over the cutting edge of the line cutter in case you slip while trying to remove the head cap.
@gdreilly Жыл бұрын
@@accidental_relevance thank you.
@marsy814811 ай бұрын
What if my head isn’t locking, I’m matching up the arrows but when it’s time to lock the head it just won’t turn in
@accidental_relevance10 ай бұрын
It might just need to be lubricated
@bigtrukka1210 ай бұрын
Having the same issue, just will not turn
@accidental_relevance10 ай бұрын
@@bigtrukka12 try wearing some grip gloves. When something is painful to do it's harder to have full strength.
@espyetta Жыл бұрын
Great video! I have constant problems with getting a new one of these trimmer head units. It works okay for a while. Then it gets where the four tabs that seem to need to go down in these four slots on the base are blocked by these little sliding plastic pieces in the base. Once that happens there is no screwing the head back into it. What are those little pieces for? How do I keep that from happening?
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your question. I'll have to take a look at it and get back to ya
@willlowrey2840 Жыл бұрын
MaryBeth, I am having the same issue and for the life of me, can’t get it back in. Did you figure it out?
@espyetta Жыл бұрын
@@willlowrey2840 no! 😢 I went today to buy a new one. I’m going to look at my older ones and compare it to this new one. See if I can figure out what those little
@espyetta Жыл бұрын
@@willlowrey2840 pieces are for, why they get in the way of the four tabs at some point, etc
@willlowrey2840 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that’s the issue I have. The tabs won’t go in all the way. The plastic tabs are in the way. I don’t understand the design at all. Good luck to you!
@Kellenwise2003 Жыл бұрын
String keeps coming out. No problem reloading and winding up but as soon as turn on it comes out. The green head with arrow seems to keep clicking to line up with holes instead of stay locked. Thoughts?
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
I think you need a new head, because that's definitely not normal. I'd contact Ryobi customer service.
@3-ddjr460 Жыл бұрын
What if you cant move it from lock to un lock?
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
It gets really tight sometimes. Some penetrating oil and breaking the seal with a prying tool might help. Just be careful. Also rubber gloves to increase your grip strength might help.
@dfield622 ай бұрын
I’m trying to remove the head so I can put a new head on, but I can’t take the old head off
@accidental_relevance2 ай бұрын
It's stubborn sometimes. It'll be easier after you do it few times.
@janilynn3272 жыл бұрын
what did you do to loosen the unlock mechanism. so you could turn it that easy
@janilynn3272 жыл бұрын
got it...put wd40 around mechanism and used paint can opener to slightly separate it and it then turned easily .Thanks for the video!!
@accidental_relevance2 жыл бұрын
I was wishing I had loosened it and put it back on before shooting the video lol
@vavak1 Жыл бұрын
You do not need to take it off the head to reload that's why there are arrows
@kbrown5218 Жыл бұрын
Why does my spring pop out every time? And there's nothing to mount it to... So far I actually am ready to build up muscles to use the gas weedeater.... It won't bump feed so I tried to start with new line.. 2 hours later...😖
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
I like to have the head clamped into a vice. Here's a video showing that procedure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWjGYWB_l6eBfJo
@vinniedisco73 ай бұрын
I align the arrows and it won’t pop off. It’s stuck.
@accidental_relevance3 ай бұрын
You might have to carefully pry it apart a little
@ozzy5146Ай бұрын
If there is string in it, you can't see the light through it.
@accidental_relevanceАй бұрын
That's a good point
@floriant4336 Жыл бұрын
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@zakkbekolay42793 ай бұрын
How do I get it back on?
@accidental_relevance3 ай бұрын
Just line of the arrow and twist it back on the oposite direction
@zakkbekolay42793 ай бұрын
@@accidental_relevance yes eventually got it, greased it a little and put it in a vice and worked it in to get use to moving, and now it’s much easier.
@DropSidekick Жыл бұрын
Mine isn't twisting back on
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
You might try using a lubricant of some kind
@aarlavaan Жыл бұрын
I haven't had any feed issues, but the head just started falling off. won't stay on the trimmer. any suggestions?
@lugeneparker Жыл бұрын
this is what just happened to me. the head just unscrewed itself off when i started to trim my yard. i was like wth. I screwed it back on. but keeps unscrewing itself. dont know hot to fix it
@aarlavaan Жыл бұрын
@@lugeneparker I did some digging, and there should be a chunky metal piece that goes between the head and the shaft. With a notch cut out.
@usagal07 Жыл бұрын
Stuck., can't get arrows lined. Help
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
You might try putting some lubricant on the mating surfaces.
@kentfmoore9670 Жыл бұрын
Mine will NOT twist to unlock
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
It's really stubborn the first time to remove it. Some type of grip gloves might help you get a better hold on it. And then apply some lubricant to the mating surfaces to make it easier next time.
@katherinedebusman4309 Жыл бұрын
I was able to remove the head, but no I'm not able to lock it back on, it will not turn!
@accidental_relevance Жыл бұрын
You might try some kind of lubricant around the mating surfaces. It makes it easier to remove next time as well.