The Best Method For Stringing A Weed Eater With Two Holes

You've probably taken great care to beautifully landscape your yard in the front and back, and diligent maintenance is necessary to keep it in tip-top shape. While finding the best methods for mowing your lawn efficiently may be one chore on your list, another is using your weed eater to trim the areas your mower can't reach. Some of those weed eaters come with a string to edge and manage your weeds, and you need to know how to restring them to maintain your perfect lawn. That said, having a weed whacker with two holes might seem intimidating, but stringing it isn't complicated. The best method involves choosing the right string, cutting two lines of even length, winding them on the spool, and feeding each line through its respective hole.

Before getting started, it's important to note that whenever restringing is needed, you must first remove the machine's power source so there's no chance it could randomly power up while you're working — power off, unplug, remove the battery, or even disconnect the spark plug. You also want to make sure you have the proper line for your machine. Check your weed eater manual and only buy line that matches the manufacturer's recommendations. Generally, a battery-powered weed eater will take thinner string than a gas-powered version, but double-check the exact thickness and opt for the professional grade.

With your weed eater's power off and the proper string on hand, remove the tool's spool cover. Once you squeeze the release tabs or unscrew the screws holding the cover into place, you'll find the spool itself. A weed eater with two holes will have a spool with two channels — one for each hole. Next, cut the line. Your manual should tell you how much string your spool will hold, but a general rule of thumb is to cut about 12 to 15 feet of string. Then, cut off another piece of the same length so you have one for each spool channel.

If you look at the spool, you'll see two holes in the center, one in each channel. Take the end of each string and stick it in each hole to anchor the line as you wind. With both strings in hand, turn the spool and begin winding them in their respective channels simultaneously in the same direction. Just remember not to overfill your spool. When the spool is full, cut the strings so you have about a foot of line to work with and place each string in its notch on the side of the spool to hold your work in place. If your spool doesn't have notches, hold the strings in place with your fingers.

Next, place the spool back into your weed eater, taking one string out of its notch at a time (or releasing each with your fingers) and feeding it through a hole. Replace the spool cap and cut each string so it doesn't extend past the weed eater guard. You're now ready to tackle your yard.