How to replace the line on a Ryobi One+ 18v Line Trimmer

You can buy brand new, spools with line already wound, but it is significantly cheaper to wind your own line. It is easy to do but can also be a bit frustrating at times. So in this video, I run through the process of how to replace the line on a Ryobi One+ 18v Line Trimmer by putting new line on an existing spool. Hope it helps!

There are a bunch of non-genuine pre-wound spool replacement options that are cheaper than the genuine spools and are more convenient than winding your own spool.

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[lindabarrett]

I am 74 years old still doing my lawn I always struggle with the line on the Weedwhacker. Your video was the best I’ve ever seen thank you for your health

[LindaLeblanc-gjnl]

Thank you I'm a 72 year old widow and my husband didn't teach me how to restring our Ryobi weed eater your video was perfect ❤

[juliebarber]

Thanks for the clear explanation. Bought the string for $3.50 and successfully wound it myself. So much cheaper & more sustainable than buying the strung spools.

[Twitntwit]

Thanks Matt, really helpful for a single mom like me maintaining our nice yard. I love trimming, I find the grass smell relaxing 😁🥰

[siew-tuansmith]

thanks Matt, you made it so easy to follow for an elderly lady who has never had to trim the garden but is doing so now due to changed circumstances.

[kolankprof]

Excellent Video, Matt. As of yesterday, a 5 pack spool of 0.080" line cost nearly $30 at Home Depot, whereas 100 ft of line at Wal-Mart was $5 on sale. This was a big money saver for me. Thanks!

[hoskeebo]

I have been searching for good directions on how to do ths FOREVER. Thanks so much for your clear and helpful directions.

[chrissydeaquino]

Your video was awesome thank you. My nephew is away and forgot to show me what to do.Have saved this for next time.

[jenniferedgar]

I couldn't find my manual today and really need to restring my Ryobi today. Perfect video. Very clear and concise.

[mrhalfstep]

I find that doing this once, by trial and error, until I find the optimal length, I can then strip the line back off and measure it. Once I have the length, I then cut half a dozen pieces to that length and then roll them back onto the bulk spool. In the future, when the trimmer runs out of line, I just pull off one of the pre-cut pieces and wind it onto the empty spool without having to deal with unspooling it from one reel as I spool it onto the other reel. Requires less dexterity and lays onto the trimmer reel with fewer kinks to sort out. When I pull off the last pre-cut line, I use it to measure some more. It is also helpful to mark the length on a piece of tape on the trimmer shaft, just in case.

[ChristinaMariaWendt]

I’ve never changed weed wackier trimmer line before. Your video helped so much. Thank you, I thought this would be a pain but you explained perfectly.

[megdahlin]

Thank you for doing such a user-friendly video. Got it on the first try.

[saddlepants]

THANK YOU! your instructions are so easy to understand. I found your video first before I ordered new cartridges. I figured this thing had to be refillable. So now I'll just pick up some string. I might even have some. Yay!!

[xTwistedPeach]

Thank youuu, this is the only tutorial I actually understood and figured out quickly. 😅

[jaykay]

Thank you, found this really helpful. Was worried that I had no other option than to buy a new spool.

[MatthewSorensen-nw]

Great tutorial!!! Thanks for making it all so simple… cheers

[efrainyanez]

Very helpful video, thank you! I finally found out why the spool wasn’t working correctly!

[luckylaura]

thank you so much...I read the booklet to re-string and it made NO sense. You made it so easy!!

[grandadmiralthrawn]

First time doing this on my Ryobi. Thanks my friend! Very helpful.

[bjviers]

Wonder what the length shouldd be .. thanks so much it sure helped me !