Can the trim line feed spool be changed for the one that uses short pieces of line that clip onto each side. Makes it easier to use the trimmer.
1168919
not that I am aware of. its a small spool and it comes with 3 extras. it works very well. doesnt have super power but it does a nice job. the batteries tend to run out, so biy at least 1 extra.
1114059
I forgot to answer the spool issue: sometimes the spool-feed does not work correctly. What I do is take the spool out, and apply a generous amount of WD-40 to the pin of the base, the spring, and the inside of the spool. Sometimes I have to clean the top/cap of the spool-holder which get funked up with grass rests. Hope this helps improving you "cutting edge".
204142
The spool is made for two lines but I have tried using a single line and it doesn't cut very well. The line on this is too thin to begin with but having only one line just isn't good enough to do the job if you have more than a small patch of grass to cut. I was getting uneven cuts, it appeared to be tearing the grass instead of cutting it. If you only have to trim a small amount of really thin grass it might work ok but otherwise I wouldn't bother.
1317069
This trimmer is meant to be self feeding, but it should only be feeding out line as you need it. If it is feeding out more than that, I would check the spool to make sure it and the spring loaded cap are both installed correctly I ususally have the opposite problem, where after extended use, the line heats up and doesn't want to feed out, but it is easily corrected by removing the cap and adjusting the spool. Were you using something other than factory line before?
363607
No-The guard works with the cutter working as a scissor kind of action, so you would have to change the guard as well- all in all I really don't really think it would be worth trying to change out the whole assy.
1165247
No. This trimmer head can be used in place of the original trimmer head which uses pre-cut lengths of line and requires frequent line replacement which is a real pain. If you do any serious trimming the auto advance head is much more convenient in my opinion.
1548357
I have ONLY used the trim line shown WITH the B&D; Trimmer. You will see it on the SAME page as the tr
953761
If it fits correctly it is an easy operation, make sure it is compatible with your trimmer. It said it was for my Stihl but something must have been lost in translation so I had to modify it to make it work. After the mod it works great for what it is designed.
332733
I think it is possible to rewind but I bought the replacement spool which appears to be easy to install. It has been a pleasure to use this item. I recommend it. Dean
204146
I've been reloading with cheap refill spools. I don't know if using a single line would throw it off balance. It's automatic feed, and it seems the least disturbance seems to make it spit out a couple of feet of line. I'm definitely going to try C's suggestion to tie knots so it won't feed.
705291
You can wind your own spools of .065 line. I've found with this one and other auto-feed models that it does seem to use the string a little faster than the factory wound ones. Sometimes there are more times when you have to take it apart and untangle it if the wind isn't perfect. But the money saved is a good motivation for self-winding. I've also found that some of the specially shaped strings, especially the twisty type, don't work at all well with this trimmer. Regular type of line works best.
1877673
Sometimes the line does not feed for me. What I found out is that there is a black button on the feed line housing. Push in on the button while pulling on the trimmer line to advance. It works for me.
1648677
Sometimes it doesn't feed properly, but most of the time the line feeds properly so you can keep on working. My experience is that when the line gets pulled really tight the line welds itself to the spooled line and you have to pull that apart. IHMO, overall it is the best trimmer I ever used. I like the single line as the double lines seem to use up a lot of line and you're constantly changing the spool. It is hard to find in the local stores, so I've order a couple (over the past few years) from Amazon.
204145
I have not yet changed the line on my GH710 but am almost positive it uses 2 pieces of line. I buy precut refills that I wind on the spool myself. I have found the line more that adequete thickness to not only trim along side of house, but even edge around the drive way and sidewalk. You either got a defective line spool or you are not using the trimmer according to directions, be sure you read directions for optimum use. I have had absolutely no problem with it honestly.
1280202
No. The rod ends have a roll up device that would not be easy to remove in order to change the length.
1483497
I use my own line but I've found its impossible to get a hand wound spool to feed correctly no matter what I've tried. At the same time, prepacked spools work just fine for feeding line.
2152933
Yep, very easy, thread the pre-cut line through the end of the shaft. No spools. Just takes seconds to replace with new line. The whole machine works great.