whipper snipper cord replacement

[abagshaw]

Hi everyone!

I have a Homelite HLT25CS whipper snipper that I bought second hand - I’m determined to learn regular maintenance on it.

i’m having Trouble replacing the cord though - I cannot pull the bump head apart and it’s not the same as the manual’s model. Does anyone have any tips for me? I cannot unscrew the red knob on the end...

[Jason]

Hi @abagshaw,

Thanks for sharing a photo. It should help members to see what you are working with. Hopefully they can provide some suggestions for you. We have lots of industrious types around here! 

Let me extend a very warm welcome to the community. We look forward to reading more about your projects and plans for around the house and garden.

Jason

[MikeM84]

Hi and welcome, 

Homelite is pretty much cheaper version of Ryobi

the red knob, you remove by turning it clockwise I believe, my bump knob was worn down, so I used a wrench to get better grip.

you can also buy the knobs for about $10 at bunnings.

Look at page 17, explains how to remove the red bump knob.

https://manualsau.ttigroupna.com/system/files/481/original/RLT1833BL4_OLT1833BL_UM_ANZ_v2_d2.pdf?201...

[MikeM84]

Found a link that will help: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwqJmXsn4Dc

[abagshaw]

Thank you so much!! That helped me understand that the bolt does screw off on the end so I set about running some vibration through it and it loosened! Yay! I’ll be looking at a replacement part next I think, as you suggested. Thank you!

[MikeM84]

your very welcome

I also can provide a link that might help you get newew head which is much better to use, if you wanted to change entire head.

Best bump knob I have seen at bunnings: 

https://www.bunnings.com.au/oregon-gator-speedload-trimmer-head_p0073843

Standard one: 

https://www.bunnings.com.au/homelite-2-0mm-bump-feed-line-trimmer-head_p3380959

[abagshaw]

Thank you so much!

i know it’s just a cheap second hand thing that most throw away but it’s turning out to be a wonderful learning ground.

I really appreciate the support!