For the last 18 months I've not let the lawn crew edge or use a weed eater in my back yard. th-cam.com/users/postUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG I didn't like the fact that they just kept cutting the edge of the lawn further and further from the rock lining the flower beds and leaving bare ground. And the grass was trimmed or scalped several feet around trees, etc. It was a constant battle with them so I told them to just mow and no trimming. I have Zoysia grass so it grows pretty slow. Obviously after a while it could use some trimming. I'm in my 80's so I can't do much of it myself.Finally I decided that if I could find a lightweight battery powered trimmer I might be able to do some light trimming. I decided to buy the LST201 20V trimmer. And it works great for my needs. I have back yard with about 150' of flower beds and several trees to be trimmed. I can lightly trim the whole yard with a single charge! The grass I trimmed was only a few inches high but the trimmer was more powerful than I expected.
As I run out of string for the first time this spring, I come back here to refresh my memory and OH YEAH! It's easy! Just gotta say how much I appreciate your clarity in this good little video.
Perfect. So many other "Experts" showing you how not to do it, Your's in one of the few that has the correct way. I learned something today. It's a good day.
Dude, I love you! I have spent all summer, asked a few neighbors and was not able to re-string my Ryobi. This....this was easy and it worked. No cursing, no putting the trimmer down and walking away, no thinking I should go buy a new trimmer. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’m feeling accomplished.
Thank you so much for this video. I have had my Ryobi for 3 years, and for 3 years I have been hand winding the line, because the instructions that came with it were so unclear. Today I needed to put more line in it, so I hand wound it, then I wondered if there was a better way, so of course I checked you tube, where I saw your video, I in wound the line, then re did it your way, what a difference. Now I know it is wound right, and it's so much easier to do. Thank You once again.
OMG, I’ve had this weed eater for about 7 years now. For 7 years I’ve been struggling with this thing. Until now, it just blows my mind. Thank you 1 million times for this video!!!!
I loaded the line your way yesterday, and used it today, I am so happy to say, it now works like it Did when it was new, and the line bump out, works again. Thank You so much.
Stumbled upon your video recently and sat slack-jawed at how easy and logical this is. I have an earlier model Ryobi, but your method still worked. Kudos and thank you.
This video is SO HELPFUL! I used to do it the hard way by removing the spool and trying to reinsert, but never got it right and the line never automatically advanced properly. I can't believe how simple this really is after watching your video. Thank you!
You,my man have made life worth living!!lol. Have been doing it wrong, and cussing it out for not working right! Why couldn't they make the manual that easy, many million thanks!!
WOW !!! Great simple video that make my day. I was trying to figure out how to change the string and I lost the manual so here's TH-cam for a rescue. You are the BEST. Thanks a lot.
Great demonstration! Their manual is not very good at explaining how to do this yet it was the main reason I purchased this model (reported ease of re-spooling). Thank you so much!!!!
Believe it or not, I had no idea what was going on when I couldn't get the line to bump out on my ryobi. I've been using the same trimmer for about 10 years before I bought ryobi trimmer. I reloaded my new ryobi the old way when the line ran out that comes with it. Thanks for the vid!!!
Thanks for your video! Whenever I need to refill I have to look for a video because all of the markings on the head are completely worn down. There are no arrows. No rotation direction indicators. Not even the green cross bars. And the red knob is completely gone. All that remains of it is a red button the size of a quarter that the bolt rests inside. If I want to loosen it I have to push the red plastic button down so I can put a wrench around the bolt. Watching your video showed me which direction to turn the bolt. I still had to take it apart to see where the hole was but once I found it and put it back together I knew were to position it so the holes would line up. It was sill a good push to get the line to go through. Thanks again for the video and I’m sure I’ll need it again next time I refill.
GREAT explanation of how this type of head works. I think that would eliminate the string overlap problems in the old type when you had to dis assemble the head and unravel it. Thanks kindly
Love this video, was just going to go out and purchase another weed trimmer as I just could not figure this out. Thank you for saving me money and my sanity
Thank you so much for this video! Ryobi has some of the worse directions I've ever seen. I couldn't figure out how to get the retention bolt off. When you simply unscrewed it with your hands I knew it was ok to get the pliers and force it off. You saved the day!
My issue is the retention bolt for the head always seems to lock so I can't unscrew it. This new head makes it much easier for the line. Thanks for sharing this information.
I have the same trimmer but mine came with a REEL-EASY spool head and a detachable crank for quickly winding the line onto the spool. It also came with 3 extra coils of line. You just slip the line through the holes lined up and attach the crank to the spool nut and crank & wind the line onto the spool. Super easy just like they say and only takes a few minutes. You can buy the REEL-EASY spool head with crank system to replace this old style head. Recommended.
Thank you for your video, it does help. Suggestion, always position your cellphone or camera in horizontal mode only. Think about your TV or a cinema screen, they are always horizontal.
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This video is EXACTLY what I was looking for. You blew my mind with how simple restringing is. Thank you 1,000,000x
Thanks Christopher Crawford! We really appreciate the kind words.
For the last 18 months I've not let the lawn crew edge or use a weed eater in my back yard. th-cam.com/users/postUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG I didn't like the fact that they just kept cutting the edge of the lawn further and further from the rock lining the flower beds and leaving bare ground. And the grass was trimmed or scalped several feet around trees, etc. It was a constant battle with them so I told them to just mow and no trimming. I have Zoysia grass so it grows pretty slow. Obviously after a while it could use some trimming. I'm in my 80's so I can't do much of it myself.Finally I decided that if I could find a lightweight battery powered trimmer I might be able to do some light trimming. I decided to buy the LST201 20V trimmer. And it works great for my needs. I have back yard with about 150' of flower beds and several trees to be trimmed. I can lightly trim the whole yard with a single charge! The grass I trimmed was only a few inches high but the trimmer was more powerful than I expected.
Thanks for the clear direction. You literally beat the manufacturer directions. You sir Rock!
Thank you for the kind words Shane Coffey Outdoors. We are glad you found it helpful.
Manufacturer directions not horrible - they don't exist. Thank you for your help.
All I can say, is God bless you. I've been doing it wrong for years. What a savings of time and frustration.
ckevinmelady I’m so glad it helped you out. Thanks for the comment.
As I run out of string for the first time this spring, I come back here to refresh my memory and OH YEAH! It's easy! Just gotta say how much I appreciate your clarity in this good little video.
Perfect. So many other "Experts" showing you how not to do it, Your's in one of the few that has the correct way. I learned something today. It's a good day.
Dennis Voorhees thank you for the kind words. I’m glad it was useful.
I can't believe how much time I wasted messing with this thing. Thanks so much for the useful video.
Dude, I love you! I have spent all summer, asked a few neighbors and was not able to re-string my Ryobi. This....this was easy and it worked. No cursing, no putting the trimmer down and walking away, no thinking I should go buy a new trimmer. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’m feeling accomplished.
FormerFA I’m glad this helped you out. I appreciate you taking the time to write a comment.
Thank you so much for this video. I have had my Ryobi for 3 years, and for 3 years I have been hand winding the line, because the instructions that came with it were so unclear. Today I needed to put more line in it, so I hand wound it, then I wondered if there was a better way, so of course I checked you tube, where I saw your video, I in wound the line, then re did it your way, what a difference. Now I know it is wound right, and it's so much easier to do. Thank You once again.
OMG, I’ve had this weed eater for about 7 years now. For 7 years I’ve been struggling with this thing. Until now, it just blows my mind. Thank you 1 million times for this video!!!!
4 minutes watching your video saved me an hour trying to figure out how to replace the string. Very short and to the point directions. Thanks!
Keith R I’m glad it helped you out. Thanks for the comment!
I loaded the line your way yesterday, and used it today, I am so happy to say, it now works like it Did when it was new, and the line bump out, works again. Thank You so much.
Stumbled upon your video recently and sat slack-jawed at how easy and logical this is. I have an earlier model Ryobi, but your method still worked. Kudos and thank you.
Best, simplest instructions - clear directions, good video quality and closeup, no background distractions. Thank you!
This video is SO HELPFUL! I used to do it the hard way by removing the spool and trying to reinsert, but never got it right and the line never automatically advanced properly. I can't believe how simple this really is after watching your video. Thank you!
I read the manual trying to understand it for 30 mins, and in 3 mins you did what the book failed to... thanks, this was a great help.
Amberly. W. I’m glad it helped you out. Thank you for the comment.
Son of a gun. I've had this very same weed whacker for three years and never knew about this. Thanks for the tutorial.
Dan Habermel I’m glad it helped you. Thank you for taking time and writing a comment.
You,my man have made life worth living!!lol. Have been doing it wrong, and cussing it out for not working right! Why couldn't they make the manual that easy, many million thanks!!
Dan G I’m so very glad it could help you out. Thanks for the kind words.
WOW !!! Great simple video that make my day. I was trying to figure out how to change the string and I lost the manual so here's TH-cam for a rescue. You are the BEST. Thanks a lot.
Ruben’s Reef I’m glad it helped you out. Thanks for the comment.
Great demonstration! Their manual is not very good at explaining how to do this yet it was the main reason I purchased this model (reported ease of re-spooling). Thank you so much!!!!
We are glad you found it useful. Ryobi makes a great product for the price. #ryobi #TTI kimbybean001
Thanks so many videos instructing people to take the head apart and wind it manually.
A reverse-threaded nut... that's all Ryobi had to show us and they were too thick to do it.
Thank you so much for this video!
Finally!! I had to sift through a bunch of unclear or plain incorrect instructions before this video. Thank you!
boz otimov I’m glad you found it helpful. Thank you for the comment.
This video is EXACTLY what I was looking for. You blew my mind with how simple restringing is. Thanks!!
Johnson Exteriors I’m glad it helped you out! Thank you for the comment.
You sir a gentleman and a scholar! This was so much clearer than directions from Ryobi!!!!
Hands down the best how-to video I've ever seen!! I've been at it for 15 minutes but now I got it done in 2 after watching this, thanks a bunch!
Sas Quatch I’m glad to help. Thanks for the positive comment!!
THANK YOU! I was ready to buy a new trimmer when I came across your video! Very clear instructions!!!
Believe it or not, I had no idea what was going on when I couldn't get the line to bump out on my ryobi. I've been using the same trimmer for about 10 years before I bought ryobi trimmer. I reloaded my new ryobi the old way when the line ran out that comes with it. Thanks for the vid!!!
OMG! Thank you so much! I had no idea I could do this. I wasted so much time messing around with this thing. Never again, thanks to you!
Jim Steele I’m very glad it helped you out. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for your video! Whenever I need to refill I have to look for a video because all of the markings on the head are completely worn down. There are no arrows. No rotation direction indicators. Not even the green cross bars. And the red knob is completely gone. All that remains of it is a red button the size of a quarter that the bolt rests inside. If I want to loosen it I have to push the red plastic button down so I can put a wrench around the bolt. Watching your video showed me which direction to turn the bolt. I still had to take it apart to see where the hole was but once I found it and put it back together I knew were to position it so the holes would line up. It was sill a good push to get the line to go through. Thanks again for the video and I’m sure I’ll need it again next time I refill.
GottliebPins I’m glad it helped you. You can get order.a new knob from Home Depot or ereplacementparts.com, for less than $5. Thanks for the comment.
So much easier to watch your video than read the instructions, thanks for the video
GREAT explanation of how this type of head works. I think that would eliminate the string overlap problems in the old type when you had to dis assemble the head and unravel it. Thanks kindly
Frank Besek thank you for the kind words. I’m glad you found it helpful!
Excellent video - the leaflet with the Ryobi is useless but you’ve demonstrated how simple it is to add new line for the strimmer.
This is best video I have watched regarding how to add new cutting string to this Ryobi. Thank you!!!
John Lee, thank you for the kind words. I’m glad you found it useful!! Thank you.
so good matey !!!... so easy,after I looked at your video . Thanks for taking the time .
Thanks so much..been stuck on how to string properly for years 😥
BrandonDime glad to help out.
Ryobi cordless trimmer line replacement
Same here...
Holy shit! I’ve been fighting with this thing for 2 years trying to spool it the old way!!! Thank you!!!!!!!
Holy crap have own this ryobi trimmer for 4 yrs did not have a clue, you made my day🤦🏻♂️🤣🤣🤣
BUFFALO BILL Thata awesome! I’m glad I could help!! Thanks for the comment.
OMG!!!!! I've been struggling for years!!! God bless you bro & thank you!!!
Love this video, was just going to go out and purchase another weed trimmer as I just could not figure this out. Thank you for saving me money and my sanity
Thank you so much for this video! Ryobi has some of the worse directions I've ever seen. I couldn't figure out how to get the retention bolt off. When you simply unscrewed it with your hands I knew it was ok to get the pliers and force it off. You saved the day!
Great video. After a year of using my trimmer, I had no idea what the arrows meant and did.
I second the last comment. I have been screwing with this thing for far too long.. It's a true miracle.
Thanks for saving me time trying to understand their horrible manual!
dcast777 glad we could help!!
Someone who gets straight to the point. Thank you sir!
exactly what we needed - thanks so much for taking the time to post!
You have saved my sanity with this little vid- thank you!!
Of course, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!!
Thank you. Have this trimmer and had no clue. Made my day!!!
Exactly what I needed to learn. Thank you
It's reverse treaded.
Thank you for this video, I've been dreading this since last year, for nothing! Easy thanks to this video
You just saved my ENTIRE Saturday!!!! Awesome!!! 👏🏾
David G Cane I’m glad it helped you out!!
So excited. Have had trouble for years winding the old way and now, wow. Thank you.
Nina Beacham, I’m so glad you found this useful. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Literally exactly what I was looking for, thank you!
Wow thank you! I’ve been doing it wrong and the hard way for the last 7 years!
thank you for the directions/video--i was trying to figure this out last week and could not find my manual anywhere, i know what i am doing today:)
Thank you. My hubby was driving me nuts. Insisted on taking the spool off the shaft and try and doing the old way.
Thanks so much for this video. By far the best video for restringing. So simple it's almost unbelievable. Thank you so much again!!
Pure magic. A huge thanks for making this available.
The best video I’ve seen how to do this. I was putting in the string the old school way 🙄
Can't believe it's literally this easy. Thank you.
Great video and "hack" to replacing the string. Thank you.
Brillant. Just bought one of these and knew someone had to have posted it. Thanks!!!
Thank u very much, you solved my 2 years old issue, love from Melbourne...
Just bought one of these and DUDE...youre a life saver.
Glad we could help out Jesse Jacka
Thank you very much for this great trick. Your video is very quick, simple, and helpful. Happy grass trimming
76 GFX, glad you found it useful.
Thanks bud, I had no idea how to do it since I only used different system before,
also almost forgot the bump knob had left handed thread, cheers!!!
My issue is the retention bolt for the head always seems to lock so I can't unscrew it. This new head makes it much easier for the line. Thanks for sharing this information.
The threading on mine is backwards. Have to turn right to loosen.
I have the same trimmer but mine came with a REEL-EASY spool head and a detachable crank for quickly winding the line onto the spool. It also came with 3 extra coils of line. You just slip the line through the holes lined up and attach the crank to the spool nut and crank & wind the line onto the spool. Super easy just like they say and only takes a few minutes. You can buy the REEL-EASY spool head with crank system to replace this old style head. Recommended.
Thank you !! Idk who could give this a thumbs down but clearly you saved my day sir and I thank you !!
yoboi01, you’re very welcome. I’m glad you found it useful. Thank you for the comment.
Thanks for the tip. It saves my time and efford before I saw this clip. Thanks again.
Dung Phan you're very welcome! We are glad you found it helpful. More time saving videos to come. Thanks again and have a great day!!
Thank you for your video, it does help.
Suggestion, always position your cellphone or camera in horizontal mode only. Think about your TV or a cinema screen, they are always horizontal.
Great Video, i was doing it wrong and wasting a lot of time. Thank you!
Real Time we are glad you found it useful.
Finally an explanation. Thanks.
You should have wrote the instructions for the manufacturer .Your video was the best,
Thanks a million
Tyrone Tucker I’m glad you found it useful. Thank you for the comment.
Thnx for the video. I had no idea mine was a speed spool loader. Great job!
This seriously made my life better! Bless you!
That makes my day, thank you Clay!
Thank you!!! JUST what I needed to make it easy on a used trimmer I just got!! 👍🏼
Thank you! Your instructions saved me from frustration!
Thank you so much!! I'm doing this for the first time and now I don't feel like a moron!
mdfaulkner82 glad it was useful for you.
I've never seen it done this way... I had no idea!! thank you!
This video is exactly what i was searching for. Thanks a million for detailed explanation. I did follow and its working perfect!
Thanx man.
Thanks. I like the brevity and clarity 👍🏽
This design is amazingly simple and this video was very helpful. Cheers 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much man! I was so confused but after I watched this video it was so easy.
Welbees you’re very welcome. I’m it helped. Thanks for the comment!
Thank you for this video! Now I'm wondering what's the best way to un-wind the string once it gets shortened down?
Finally, I got it with this video. Thanks so much. Why cant the manufacturer explain this.
You’re very welcome, Eugene Kam. We are glad you found it useful.
How can anyone dislike this video?? Saved me a headache
Straight forward and to the point. I like that, thank you
Vince Del Fabbro I’m glad it helped you out. Thanks for the comment.
Thank u u just make my life easier right now man with your video !
This guy nailed it. I see downvotes and I wonder how someone could downvote this.
Thanks! This video just saved me so much time!!!
Saved me so much time and probably money. Thank you
Joe Chapman, we are glad it helped you out. That was the goal.
ty sir lol been taking the head off, this is so much easier thumbs up
Glad it could help you out. Harley Davidson
This video is great! I added new line, and stayed in a good mood.
Eagle Airie glad you could stay in a good mood. Stress free reloading.
Thanks for clear and simple instructions, much appreciated!
John D I’m glad you found it useful.
Very few people can do what you did in this video. Straight to the point. You made it look so easy. Actually, now even a cave man can do it. 👍
Thank you, my son really needed this!
Great video. Short and sweet! Please consider shooting horizontally next time.
Thank you very much. Saved me tons of work.
HorribleHarry I’m glad it helped you out.
Great video! Could not be more precise!!!!