How to feed new line into Ryobi OLT1833BL line trimmer?

Hello! I am confused about how to put new line into my line trimmer. I have watched youtube videos and am getting mixed info on whether I have to pull an outer cap off the head to re-thread line, or just line up the arrows and push cord through? All of the initial line has gone as far as I can tell. The manual doesn’t make it as clear as what I would like either 🙁 The bump cap is yellow if that helps. Thank you

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Jason

Hi @lannah791,

Apologies for the slow reply and sorry to see you're having trouble with your new line trimmer.

Our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. experts will be happy to assist as soon as possible. Let me see if @JacobZ95 might be able to share some advice in the meantime.

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. Feel free to post whenever you need a hand or have a project around the house or garden to share with other members.

Jason

JacobZ95

Hi @lannah791,

Having had a look at the manual for that particular model it should have come with a green “speedwinder” that looks like this.

It should just require lining up the arrows, feeding the line through so there is an even amount on either side of the trimmer head and using the speed winder to wind the line into the head.

If you have any trouble, I’m happy to help further.

Cheers,

Jacob

EricL

Hi @lannah791

Please keep us updated with your progress, and if you run into any other issues while reloading your line, please don't hesitate to post a question.

Here is a handy step-by-step guide:

Eric

lannah791

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/35448#Comment_35448

Thank you!

lannah791

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/35459#Comment_35459

Thank you. Somehow I have lost the yellow ring tool which annoys me cause I’m normally good at keeping instructions. I think I can manually wind it too though.

lannah791

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/35472#Comment_35472

Thank you. I’ll be at Bunnings Monday looking for the wire 🙂

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/80063#Comment_80063

Hi @lannah791,

Our Special Orders Spare Parts team should be able to order a replacement tool. Just speak with a helpful team member at your local store's Special Order desk next time you're in.

Mitchell

barydos

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/104499#Comment_104499

I believe I have the same model (albeit an older 2018 one).

I've also had trouble being able to feed it. I always need to take it apart and manually unwind it to be longer.

After reading this, do you think maybe I'm missing a piece and/or winding this incorrectly?

See these pictures for what it looks like. I definitely don't have this speedwinder tool nor green cap at all. I bought this secondhand 😅

EricL

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/121865#Comment_121865

Hello @barydos

Looking at the owner's manual, I believe you are missing parts numbers 8,9 and 10. I've placed a photo of page 7 of the manual that shows you all the parts of the line trimmer. I propose visiting your local store and speaking to the special orders team and asking them for a quote for the parts I've mentioned.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

SteLeitch

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/129960#Comment_129960

I also have a OL1833BL Ryobi line trimmer but its the older model bought about 2018? with the red cap, so sounds the same as @barydos . It does not come equipped with the Ryobi reel-easy speed-winder head, which going by the comments and diagram from the manual is included in the newer and current models of the OL1833BL.

Also the Ryobi replacement pre threaded spools aren't currently compatible with this model.

Its a bit of a fiddly job to refit line on it with the older head, but just in case you haven't already figured it out or bought the speed head;

How I do is unscrew the cap clockwise to unscrew (yes opposite thread) take out the reel, feed new cord through the hole in the middle, cut it when its got at least 3 meters on each side then wind the new cord on clockwise in the first slot then hook it in place so it doesn't unwind while do the same with the 2nd side of the cord in the other slot, then feed it into the outer casing before the damn thing unwinds on you. Fit the reel tightly into the outer casing then screw the cap on anti clockwise to tighten.

I will probably buy the Ryobi reel-easy speed-winder head, it looks a much easier.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-reel-easy-speedwinder_p0081210?srsltid=AfmBOoqxgL50WTWpAo3FL-ikkTaUTJxTKIVs8Tqi9N3l2W34zGy0hnCu

going by this youtube clip (not mine)

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

it looks easy enough to install and should fit straight on the line trimmer.

Hopefully this helps

regards

Ste

EricL

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/135122#Comment_135122

Hello @SteLeitch

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us.

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and experience in regards to the Ryobi line trimmer. I totally agree that using the Ryobi Reel-Easy Speedwinder will make line feeding so much easier.

Were keen to hear more about all your projects and plans around the house and garden. Please feel free to reach out whenever you need assistance or would like to share a project with the community.

Eric

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