How do you string a weed wacker? Is there supposed to be two strings sticking out or can there be only one?
Question:I have an older Craftsmen electric weed wacker with a new spool and I don't know how to string it for two pieces to stick out.
Answers:
You need to have 2 to keep it balanced. You might need to cut a length of the line and there should be a place to anchor it. There are 2 types, one type you start from the middle of the line and wind the 2 ends around the spool at the same time. Be careful not to let them overlap or twist around each other or they won't feed right. This type usually just has one large section, it should also have 2 holes next to each other to double the line through.
The other type has 2 levels or sections and you have to wind 2 separate lines around in the same direction. Look carefully at the spool and it will tell you which direction to wind the line.
On either type, when you get to the end there should be some notches that will hold the line in place so you can feed the line through the exit holes and re-attach the head w/o it unwinding. Leave plenty of excess at the end or you will have fits trying to put it back together.
Google your question and you may find something on that subject. I know my husbands has two strings, but mine only has one. I've had to search on-line for the users manual to his weed eater and I found a good site with a printable manual, but it's been a while.
noramlly there are two strings that stick out when you've finished stringing it.
You have to take the bottom plate off and wrap the string counter-clockwise around the spindle and then stick the two ends of the string through the two holes and the you put the bottom plate back on. You may need to check out how your model works, but they're generally all the same...
I had that same problem and it's tough. Since it's older, it's probably no use telling you to look in the manual...
This takes some coordination but I'll try to explain it to you the best I can. Take the trimmer string and wind it the same way on top and bottom. The reason for this is that the string only spools out one way. There should be an arrow on the spool indicating which way to spool up the string. If not, then check to see which way the weed wacker rotates from the top (clockwize or counter clockwize) and spool the string in that same direction so it will feed properly when you bump it on the ground. Self feeding trimmer are strung up opposite of the rotation.
Now here's the fun part. Keep in mind that you'll need all your fingers and both hands (maybe even a foot and some toes). Spool the string up just about all the way and leave a little (about 5 - 6 inches) sticking out. As best you can (maybe get some help) put the strings into the holes while holding the string on the spool so afterwards you can pull the string through well enough that you can hold onto them (keeping them realtively tight) and put the cover on securely. Once you get the cover on, screw it down and give the string a gentle tug to prevent backlashes. Be careful here, tug too hard and the string will get stuck.
Hope this helps.
If there is only one spool area to wind the string, and two holes: pull out about 30 ft of string, and double it. There should be something on the spool to catch or hold the end where it is folded in two. Then holding both lines of string together, wrap around the correct way on the spool --hopefully there is an arrow-- then when the spool is full, insert in the spool holder and thread the two strings in their holes. Of course keep it taunt or you have a mess. This winding method keeps the strings together, and they feed evenly out when you advance the string. Is harder to wind, in my opinion, than ones with double spools. I would not recommending using only one string for a head designed to provide two cutting strings as it might cause the head to be unbalanced and vibrate excessively.
If you have two separate string winding areas on the spool, just wind them individually, then place in the head and keep the upper string from crossing over the lower one.
I'm not so familiar with the variety of these units available. All the ones I have had (many) are single string. I have not seen a double string unit except for the professional heavey duty units. Yours is not likely one of those. The string should be wound in the opposite direction to the motor rotation so it will not have a tendancy to unravel while the unit is running. It seems as though I disagree with some of the answers but that's the way I do mine and it works well.
Most of the new weed whackers use auto string feeds that sometimes work really well but often do not. If your weed whacker can change the head try to find a simple manual head such as the one they used to advertise on TV. I used to use a very powerful top of the line Shindaiwa weed wacker and it had a very simple head. You could take one piece of very thick line, thread one ind of the line into one side tie a simple overhand knot and put the string out the other hole. I could cut very thick weeds, even sugar cane, for hours without changing string. Excuse my bad artwork but here is a crude drawing of a whacker head looking up at it.
http://myweb.cableone.net/rjoh2/knot.jpg...
If you can find a simple head or something close to it your weed whacker will be easier to use than anyone elses. Use large size line and it will last a long time
Best Wishes
I HAVE A TWO STRING CRAFTMAN WEED WALKER AND NEED INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO THREAD IT,.
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