Bulbs
Flower Basics
Flower Beds & Specialty Gardens
Flower Garden
Garden Furniture
Garden Gnomes
Garden Seeds
Garden Sheds
Garden Statues
Garden Tools & Supplies
Gardening Basics
Green & Organic
Groundcovers & Vines
Growing Annuals
Growing Basil
Growing Beans
Growing Berries
Growing Blueberries
Growing Cactus
Growing Corn
Growing Cotton
Growing Edibles
Growing Flowers
Growing Garlic
Growing Grapes
Growing Grass
Growing Herbs
Growing Jasmine
Growing Mint
Growing Mushrooms
Orchids
Growing Peanuts
Growing Perennials
Growing Plants
Growing Rosemary
Growing Roses
Growing Strawberries
Growing Sunflowers
Growing Thyme
Growing Tomatoes
Growing Tulips
Growing Vegetables
Herb Basics
Herb Garden
Indoor Growing
Landscaping Basics
Landscaping Patios
Landscaping Plants
Landscaping Shrubs
Landscaping Trees
Landscaping Walks & Pathways
Lawn Basics
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Mowers
Lawn Ornaments
Lawn Planting
Lawn Tools
Outdoor Growing
Overall Landscape Planning
Pests, Weeds & Problems
Plant Basics
Rock Garden
Rose Garden
Shrubs
Soil
Specialty Gardens
Trees
Vegetable Garden
Yard Maintenance
How Do I Remove a Ryobi Trimmer String Assembly?
How Do I Remove a Ryobi Trimmer String Assembly?. If your Ryobi trimmer has a jammed line, debris in the line spool, or even if you just need to perform regular cleaning you will need to be able to remove the line assembly in order to complete your task. While most of these trimmers have complex motor systems, Ryobi designed the line assembly to...
If your Ryobi trimmer has a jammed line, debris in the line spool, or even if you just need to perform regular cleaning you will need to be able to remove the line assembly in order to complete your task. While most of these trimmers have complex motor systems, Ryobi designed the line assembly to quickly and easily come off so that the user can perform regular maintenance. There are two general types of line assemblies: those with a small knob on the end of the spool, called a bump knob, and those that have a flat plastic cover over the spool, called a spool retainer.
Bump Knob
Turn off the Ryobi trimmer. If the trimmer has a battery attachment, press on the latches on each side of the battery to remove it. Lay the trimmer on a stable surface where you can work.
Hold the spool of line in one hand and rotate the bump knob counterclockwise. You will feel the knob push up when it is free.
Remove the knob. The seal and spring underneath the knob will usually come with it. Grab the reel and pull up.
Spool Retainer
Let the trimmer come to a complete stop. Turn it off. If the Ryobi trimmer has a battery pack, push the tabs on each side of the battery and remove it. Place the trimmer down on a table or the ground so that you can work on the line end.
Locate the two opposite tabs on the sides of the spool retainer. The spool retainer fits directly over the spool on the very bottom of the trimmer. Press in on the tabs and pull the retainer away from the unit.
Pull up on the old spool to remove it.
Tips & Warnings
When you go to put the string assembly back together, check your manual to make sure you are installing the line correctly. There are a few different ways to reinstall the string, depending on the model of Ryobi trimmer.
