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Reinstall Reel and Cover

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EASIEST WAY TO STRING YOUR WEED EATER

What happens here

With the string now wound onto the reel, re-install the reel back into the trimmer head. Make sure to maintain a slight tension on the strings to keep them neatly wound. Once the reel is in place, align the head cover and snap it back on, ensuring it's securely fastened. Finally, you can release the string by pressing the central button on the trimmer head. The strings should pull out smoothly. If they don't, it indicates the string was likely wound incorrectly, and you will need to restart the winding process. Trim both string ends to an equal, desired length to ensure balanced operation of the weed eater.

Goal: Reassemble the trimmer head with the new string

Tools and materials

  • Stihl FS 131 Weed Eater Stihl