assuming it is not a bump head replacement and the unit still has the original head.
1)remove old line
2)bend replacement line strip into a upside down U shape with even sides
3)insert into hole in glide plate
4)pull the line to remove slack in middle of U as even as possible on both sides
To change the spool on a Craftsman Weedwacker model 257796022, first, make sure the trimmer is turned off and unplugged or the battery is removed. Press the tabs on the spool cover to release it, then carefully remove the old spool. Install the new spool by threading the line through the eyelets, then replace the cover, ensuring it clicks securely into place. Finally, wind any excess line if necessary and you're ready to go.
I can't seem to get the spool off.
Read the owners manual in the link below. It will explain how to restring the trimmer.
To load weed eater line on a Craftsman trimmer, first, turn off the trimmer and unplug it if it's electric. Remove the spool from the head by pressing the tabs and pulling it out. Cut a length of trimmer line (typically around 10-15 feet), then insert one end into the spool's eyelet and wind the line in the direction indicated by the arrow on the spool. Finally, replace the spool back into the trimmer head and pull the line to ensure it feeds properly.
1. Rotate spool to line up arrows on spool and surrounding casing. 2. Find notch and pry with wide flat-end screwdriver. 3. Spool will pop out.
To thread a Twist N Edge Weed Eater model RET115, first, unplug the unit for safety. Remove the spool by pressing the tabs on the spool cover and lifting it off. Take a new spool of line, insert the line into the designated hole, and wind it around the spool in the direction indicated by the arrows, ensuring it's tightly wound. Finally, reinsert the spool into the head, making sure the line is threaded through the eyelets, and replace the spool cover securely.
Need full spool replacement
To replace the line on a Ryobi Expand-It weed trimmer, first, remove the spool cover and take out the old line. Cut a new piece of line to the appropriate length and feed it through the holes on the spool. Wind the line evenly and securely onto the spool, then replace the spool cover.
To replace the line on your Ryobi line trimmer, first, remove the spool cover and take out the spool. Cut a length of new trimmer line, thread it through the holes on the spool, and wind it evenly. Reassemble the spool and cover, and you're ready to trim.
To change the trimmer line on a Ryobi Expand-It, first remove the spool cover, then take out the spool and replace the trimmer line following the arrows on the spool. Finally, reassemble the spool cover.
For the Craftsman 257.798300, you should use a .065-inch diameter trimmer line, which is compatible with most standard spool systems. Look for a round or twisted line designed for general use to ensure optimal performance. Always refer to your user manual for specific recommendations or any restrictions on line types.
To replace a line in a Ryobi weed wacker, first, remove the spool cover and take out the old line. Cut a new line to the appropriate length and insert it into the spool. Wind the line evenly and securely, then reassemble the spool cover.