How to refill a STIHL FS38 Auto Cut 11-2

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In this video I show you how to refill a Stihl FS38 Auto Cut 11-2 Head.
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[@ChosenUndead87]

11 years after this video, and you just helped me out big time!!

[@Znacksweightlossblog]

The best help video I have ever watched. No BS, proper camera work and great instruction. Thank you good sir.

[@dariusshelton1102]

Michael Z Agreed, well done.

[@shaggyda2758]

My thoughts also, " No BS, proper camera work and great instruction". Thank you good sir.

[@williamsquires6587]

This was perfect. I got my fs40 trimmer from my fathers tools when he unexpectedly died this past year. It still runs great but I had no owners manual so this was perfectly done and right on time !!!! I love TH-cam cause you can generally find just about anything on here.

[@FastEasyEngineRepair]

we're glad we could 'stihl' help out.

[@justinmillar7259]

8 years later this is Stihl helping me out...

[@melbriceo2564]

Thank you so much for this easy to understand tutorial! I found the written instructions hard to understand but you have made this so easy!

[@ivor-michaelhauser2771]

I watch this everytime I refill 😂

[@Vincent-qo1fr]

I’m here for the second time 😅😂😂

[@dj3114]

Me too, have it bookmarked.

[@kellycherie1]

Me three! What did we do before TH-cam?!? 😂

[@cjtheusful]

Awesome.......because I had too refill mine today for the first time and it had me twisted.....Thank God for TH-cam and people that post there Knowledge for others too pass......

[@valeriep.turner8638]

Thank you so much. This was extremely helpful. Following your step by step instructions, I’ve been able to replace the line a few times now.

[@johnpotsch7349]

Great video, even 8 years later. Was gifted a FS 38 trimmer and though I crap when I used up the string. I figured it out on my own but later found this video to confirm how to spool the trimmer string. Thanks.

[@serendipitydew]

I can't believe no one ever explained it like this before! Thanks so much!!

[@ashley8072]

I wish I had watched this video first! :p I wasn't given an instruction manual with my purchase (i picked it up this morning), and I fought the twine for nearly an hour. :D Great video!

[@billyrock8305]

Probably the best instructional line replacement video made in human history. ✅

[@IAMMEHDI]

Exactly what I needed. This is great general instruction for all spools. Thanks.

[@allanbanyacsky1986]

This link is old but was my savoir in helping with the ongoing winding of my spool since purchasing it; the manual sucks!!! Thank you, the best explanation, ever!!

[@muttlee1213]

Supremely EXCELLENT and detailed tutorial! Thank you!

[@scottjames5498]

I probably commented before, but this is a perfect video. Well done mate!!

[@russellmakar579]

Just bought one, have used it, works great. Looking forward to replacing the string now that i have seen this video, this looks very simple,and when it comes to yard work, I like simple.

[@featheramericangoodeagle]

Loved it!. Thank you for a no-nonsense straight up instructional how-to video mate! Cheers!

[@mikelistens4890]

Good video! I was back trimming in minutes. Thanks!

[@trawlercaptain]

Thank you for your helpful information and techniques. It is a bit odd that Stihl must rely on its dealers to educate the consumer. Keep up the great work!

[@spencergreen9587]

Thank you very much for posting this video! Been trying to find instructions on that head, and you made changing my line a breeze!

[@MARS-fi6wq]

After 12. Years of use, i now know how to do it easily thx 👍

[@charlessimmons243]

Great Video for new comers.Step by step.This is all you need to learn by..

[@disneylandon]

Thank you so damn much this is the first time I’ve changed string without getting mad and putting my fist thru something

[@kimonstamoglou3337]

Should’ve watched before the 2 strokes and nervous breakdown

[@Purpleninjawv]

i inherited this trimmer for free, the idiot who had it loaded wrong had the bump knob torqued so much i need a pipe wrench n vice to get it off. great vid ty brother, helped make sure i didn't mess this head up n have to buy a new one.

[@R36057]

Great video. Great camera work. Very informative and very easy to follow and understand. Thankyou.

[@MrJonniconni]

Wow. Our man from Bacchus Marsh, no less. Lovely avenue of trees on the way out to Mel ! Me once lived in Sunbury, Vic. Going to visit Melbourne early 2018 from France. Nice video, regards.

[@PhilipDay]

Thanks for the video - very helpful for the FS38 Stihl I've just borrowed from my brother.

[@gerardriccio6877]

Excellent video. Very well detailed and explained with great close-ups. This is how to do a "how-to" video.

[@everettthornton2463]

thanks for posting this,it was very helpful.

[@grantschelfhout1227]

Thanks mate you’re an absolute legend!

[@kuinceybanac-aricayos8148]

Best and easiest video ever!

[@jasonisblessed]

Thanks for the help! - Oregon USA

[@michaelstanbrough6115]

Perfect, just what I needed to know.

[@caferacer-kv6ju]

Thanks great help, made life much easier. Now I can trim again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ianwattsOfficial]

Thanks, I just bought one,,, Great help...

[@janellebillett7685]

So easy when you know how, that was a great tutorial, many thanks.

[@user-ho3dk4pg8y]

Wonderful demonstration, thank you!

[@DanielOnopiso]

thanks mate... all the way from PNG🇵🇬

[@stevecallaghan4640]

I stuff it up every time! Is it poor design? No I’m just an idiot handyman.
Off to the STIHL shop tomorrow for another lesson. They are SO GOOD at the STIHL shop!!

[@emmettstrom8561]

absolute goat thank you so much

[@haileemelanson8065]

i just lost my shit trying to get it done with another video.. this video got the job done in 5 min.

[@christopherdevine2032]

Excellent video! Super clear and helpful. Thanks.

[@6millerboys]

Excellent tutorial

[@martinkrahge5568]

Outstanding - thanks a bunch - will go out to the shed and now fit the 2mm cord and get to work :)

[@rovenclark5658]

great help thanks!..Enjoy outdoor gardening.

[@pth6060]

Milwaukee electric grass trimmer is #1 hands down.

[@davidw64us1964]

Ty for this great job

[@soundbeings1]

Just the type I have - thank you!!

[@duckhunter8203]

Great vid, very helpful

[@bdeab]

Great video

[@lindsaybyrnes6632]

Oh so easy when you know how!! thank you

[@SIMPLYJ60]

VERY HELPFUL JUST GOT MY STIHL 38 TRIMMER

[@robf2395]

MRS.J PARHAM is your wiring spool the same as in the video? I have the fs38 and my spool is different

[@SIMPLYJ60]

YESSIR...

[@yourtube9224]

I am planning to buy one. Do you recommend this brand?

[@Flopstar80]

And i thought i was the only idiot who couldn't replace the line in there Stihl....

[@riverfishing3609]

Flopstar80 you are the idiot it's their

[@EATMAN888]

Man you don’t know how long I stayed away from the trimmer because of the frustration!

[@redbeardryan8391]

I’ve done exactly what this video said to do about 500 times and it still won’t feed correctly. When I bought my house 5 years ago, I bought a brand new Stihl chain saw, trimmer, edger, and blower. I haven’t had anything but issues with all of them. Does anyone have any recommendations for other brands they might use?

[@redbeardryan8391]

EATMAN888 No worries, me too. This trimmer is a piece of shit

[@redbeardryan8391]

Verminator151029 Lol. Stihl is no longer a premium brand as I found out. I purchased and Echo trimmer and a Husqvarna chain saw since I posted this and they both blow Stihl out of the water in customer service, functionality, and performance. Thank you for being a bully though instead of trying to help me.

[@sandrasmith3603]

I’ll retry. My problem was it ran out quickly and didn’t bump to get more string out. But now I’ll try what I just saw on your video. Wish me luck. So if I bump that bump thing it actually should release more string.

[@Shaftell]

How was it

[@crblindis]

Good video thanks for the instructions

[@trentondillon244]

Extremely helpful thank you!

[@FlatOutFE]

Thanks for doing this video!

[@richardbrophy4120]

thanks man, this was a few years ago, hope you are still alive and kicking mate----you look young, chances are good you are still among the lucky livers eh heh heh !

[@CalitranoN]

That was awesome alot of points you hit... very good!

[@janellebillett7685]

If you have a 5L fuel tin it's easy - just add 100ml 2 stroke oil. 2 stroke oil bottles often have a clear window measuring gauge on the side and some have a little reservoir at the top of the bottle (or buy a 100ml measure for the purpose)

[@sunrise6702]

Great video! Thx

[@shaggyda2758]

Very well done video, thanks for the help!

[@yorlenybrenes5836]

Thank you!

[@adventureswithdougie]

Awesome instructions. Thanks

[@Ash-b49]

Thanks for helping me with this

[@jamesrowan2394]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@cameronthomson3502]

Well put together. Worked to a t.

[@jeromed9750]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@stephane2638]

cool merci pour ta vidéo t'es un bon gars

[@lisavankooy6798]

Thank you sir!😁

[@colinlist690]

Good tutorial, thanks

[@jakecvje5620]

That was so useful, thank you.

[@fonzmendez6917]

Thank you sir !

[@danatara69]

i found the video excellent

[@wiggsan]

Thanks!

[@Bradley-rs3rz]

Lifesaver! Bless up

[@kosmaspiratos6583]

Very helpful thx

[@link2893]

Very helpful.. thank you

[@lawrenceponnuswamy5084]

thanks mate, very helpful post

[@revid64]

I noticed you put two ends into spool one one side,You don’t have to load string ends across from one another ?

[@jaredcoutts8008]

Put more like 4 meters of wire 6 is too much

[@camseeber]

yeah just did mine. I only had 4 metres. It was getting pretty full after putting that on.

[@kennedysingh3916]

Thank you.

[@doubledeeeeeeez]

excellent vid

[@KeithMSmith]

very Good thanks

[@silas2481]

Thank you well done

[@brentspomer1752]

Thanks for the video. I can't seem to find the replacement line you recommended/used. Super Core? Is this still available? If so, where? Thanks again.

[@mickaelcornut109]

Thanks buddy !

[@richardsnook3277]

Awesome thanks

[@narcisbis8760]

Mulțumesc

[@carolalderman3649]

thanks, very clear, unlike manual

[@clothesbyojusha803]

A1 video

[@70saintanger]

Is it possible when you're winding the line on the spool to get it too tight?

[@Mr.Worf63]

Great video !!! Way easier to do then what my manual has. It tells you to cut two pieces 3m each and install them as you did. Are you from Australia ?

[@davecurry8300]

From Australia mate.

[@Mr.Worf63]

@@davecurry8300 Thought so . Thanks 🇨🇦

[@phylliswaterfield]

excellent.

[@mcbusyck3624]

Thanks

[@MarianaLapasta]

thanks !

[@lestergeez4349]

I just bought an FS 38 trimmer and I was loading the string wrong. Glad I found this video - life is back to normal. Thanks 😂

[@s.akinribido5894]

Same here. No wonder I had trouble lol😂

[@anthonyquillman5587]

The Head will not twist off 😒