Is there a free-spool setting on this unit?
750415
it would be nice however i do not have the answer you'd like to read but no, sorry yet i have been using it as the main power plant for my elevator and it works great.
1472365
My experience is that the self feeding typically works as intended. I have found that some spools will have the line wrapped very tight and the "helix" design allows the line to get wedged together in the spool. Unspooling and respooling a couple of feet seems to fix that issue for me.
2208355
no-comes only with one installed; I regret buying it--it is very heavy, cheaply made and hard to work with because of the weight and poor quality of the materials (practically have to break it open to get the spool out to replace the line...better luck to you
1537479
I think you turn the rear drag counter clock wise or just hold it and unscrew the spool several turns counter clockwise. The guy at Dick's sporting goods helped me when I purchased line for him to spool new line.
369459
Thank you for contacting Threadart. No, there should not be knots in the thread off the spool.
1472363
It does the same for me. I have to keep pressing the button on the side of the spool to release more string. That is very irritating because I have to keep stopping while I am trying to trim. It is taking me twice as long to trim.
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?
668217
Yes you can tear off any length you want. The spool is just tensioned, it does not have any set ratcheting length where it stops.
2268430
You can easily rewind the spool and reuse it over and over. I use a specialty line in mine that has multiple edges that help maximize the battery life.
2087035
It doesn't have a start thread like plastic spools, but I didn't have any problem finding the beginning of the thread and I've used several of the spools.
2168350
It is very easy to refill with .065 line purchased from any hardware store. Takes about 5 minutes, saves LOTS of money. You can refill 10 spools for about $3.
197480
Yes, you thread directly from the vertical pins that hold the spools. I've had mine for two years, and love it.
1638330
My auto-feed wont work either, I tried several times to get it to advance the line, I'm guessing its just broken. I have to stop what I am doing and press the button near the spool every few feet. I'm going to give it a better look tonight but I think I made a mistake with this purchase.
1531696
You can basically do either. I have done both and either works OK. It is easier of course to get the pre-wound factory units and they do package them in such a way, that they do not become unwound during transit, unlike the unit I received, the spool was unwound to start, so I had to redo it anyways. I'd say try both and see what you prefer, but both apply in any case, just depends on the individual I would say. The factory does do a good job and getting them wound perfect however. I suspect a machine does this by the perfection of the winde myself.
1877672
Yes. It is the line itself. The company told me that the material is bio degradable so it will stick together and cause the line not to feed. Seems to me they should do something about it since they give you lifetime replacement on the line spools. (you have to pay shipping)
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
332732
The only way is to remove the spool cover by squzziing the prongs on the spool cap then remove and wind. Refer to Owners Manual. But Yes you can . I bought a 2 pack refill kit from Amazon for $7 it's from B&D; original equip . I would highly recommend doing that instead of buying cheap line and doing it yourself . You might save a buck but it even comes pre loaded and that's hard to beat . Hope that gives you something to think about .