How do you reload string on ryobi 700r weedeater?

Answer 1

Unscrew the plastic "bump knob" in the center of the trimmer head and set it aside. The spool which holds the trimmer line can now be removed from the spindle in the center of the cutting head. There is a spring on the back side of the spool which can be removed and set aside so that you do not accidentally lose it. You will notice that the spool is divided into two sections much like the layers of a cake. Each layer of the spool is designed to hold approximately 6 feet of trimmer line. Cut two identical lengths of line 6 feet long. Take one piece and insert the end into the angled hole you will find bored into the spindle at the center of the spool. Each section of the spool has it's own hole to anchor the line. You must start with the innermost section of the spool (the one on the spring side of the spool). After inserting the line in the hole, wind it around the spool in the direction indicated by the arrows molded into the plastic of the spool. You will notice that the line winds in a direction that causes it to fold back at the insertion hole creating a secure anchor point. Continue winding until you reach the end of your 6 foot section of line. Snap the line into one of the notches molded into the tabs around the edge of the spool leaving 4 to 6 inches of line protruding from the notch. Repeat this process for the other section of the spool. Now snap the spring back onto the center of the spool and place the spool back onto the spindle in the center of the cutting head. As you place the spool back into position thread the two protruding ends of line through the reinforced holes in the shell of the cutting head. Press the spool into the head and rotate it slightly. The tabs on the spool should engage under some tabs in the shell to help hold everything in place while you screw the bump knob back into place. Finally, grasp both protruding pieces of line and pull outward to release them from the notches in the spool. If you find that you have too much cutting line exposed simply push in the spool and rotate clockwise to wind the excess back onto the spool. This sounds complicated but is really not. Buy a spare spool and keep it handy for quick reloads. These directions also apply to similar Homelite and JOHN DEERe trimmers which use a common cutting head. Kerry Hughes, Birmingham, AL