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I have a Mounrfields trimmer. On the line spool it has arrows. Do I wind the line in the direction of the arrows?

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You always wind the spool in the direction of the arrow. That's pretty universal regardless of the trimmer model and brand.

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Why does my line retreat into the spool after just a few swipes of my freshly rewound spool?

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Unfortunately, it's too short. You need to redo it with a longer length of string. Your line should always be flush with the spool plus an additional 6 inches or so of length.

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Are the eyelets on a string trimmer head absolutely essential, or can I do without them? They've been lost is why I'm asking

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Frankly, you're probably okay so long as the spool is tight. Just take it slow the first time you run the trimmer to ensure the spool doesn't fly out of the casing. It should probably be alright, though.

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Do you put the cable on clockwise?

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There is an arrow on the spool to show you the direction in which to wind the line.

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My weed eater has two slots on the head to thread pieces of string through. I can't get string to go inside one of the slots. What can I do?

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Check the size of the slots closely. They're different sizes; select the one appropriate for your size of line.

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What do I do if I can't remove the spool on my weed eater trimmer?

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There are two methods used to mount the spool: 1. Tabs, as noted in this wiki, and 2. Screwed on, with threading going the opposite direction of operational spin.

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How do I lubricate the power head on a lawn trimmer?

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Trimmers generally do not require lubrication; in fact, lubricating the trimmer might attract dirt and increase the wear.

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How do I replace the string in a double wire weed eater that doesn't wind strings because they fold in half then go through two holes?

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If you're referring to a string trimmer that doesn't have an line feed feature, you do exactly as you describe -- fold the lines in half, insert, and cut to length (if needed). Double-line trimmers typically divide the spool into two halves (one fore each protruding line). If there is a hole between the two halves that is close to the center, you can cut a 25ft length of line, thread it through one of the holes so that one end is about 6in longer than the other, and then wind up both ends of the line simultaneously (e.g.,, Jonsered and Husqvarna string trimmers).

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