How to Fit Spool & Line in Your Black & Decker Strimmer

If you find that your grass trimmer's spool and line are in need of replacing, whether due to the line running out or the spool itself breaking, you'll need to replace them to get your appliance back in action. Here, we're going to run you through how to replace the grass trimmer spool and line to get your grass trimmer up and running again. So read on to learn how to fit spool and line on your Black & Decker strimmer!

If you're looking to replace the spool and line on a Flymo or Bosch grass trimmer, you can find articles for these on our Advice Centre. Alternatively, if standard trimmer line isn't quite tough enough for your appliance and the tasks you're wanting to carry out, you can learn how to fit heavy duty line on a Black & Decker strimmer here.

For any grass trimmer spares or accessories you might need, whether a spool and line or anything else, head over to our grass trimmer spares selection for all your trimming needs. And remember, the following process may differ slightly depending on your appliance's particular model, but it should generally be similar.

• Spool and line
• Spool cover (if this is also damaged)

To make sure you buy the correct replacement parts for your particular appliance, you'll first need to know the model number. This is usually displayed on a sticker or data plate at the base, side or back of the appliance. The model number may be a combination of letters and numbers, and it could also include characters such as a dash (-) or a slash (/).

Now, let's dive into the replacement! To learn how to replace spool and line on your Black & Decker trimmer, either watch our video or follow the step-by-step guide below.

For your own safety, always make sure your appliance is switched off and unplugged from the mains before beginning any repairs or part replacements.

If you are replacing the entire spool assembly including the cover, all you need to do is replace it. First, remove the old assembly by squeezing in the release tabs on either side and pulling away.

Before fitting the new assembly, you'll first need to prepare the line. Remove either side of the line from the spool cleats and feed them through the slim eyelet openings on either side of the cover. (In the picture below, we're doing this on the old assembly rather than the new one just as a demonstration.)

Then fit the new spool, line and cover by simply slotting the assembly into place. It should click onto the trimmer to let you know it's securely in place.

If you are only replacing the spool and line but keeping the cover, you'll need to remove the old spool from the cover after removing the old spool assembly from the trimmer.

Once the old cover is empty, slot the new spool and line into place inside the cover.

As with replacing the spool, line and cover, you will need to prepare the line. Remove either side of the line from the spool cleats and feed them through the slim eyelet openings on either side of the cover.

With the lines in position, you can now fit the new spool and line inside the old cover back onto the trimmer. The assembly should simply click into place.

And there you have it! How to replace spool and line on your Black & Decker strimmer. Your grass trimmer should now be back in working order and ready for action!

While you're here, it's always a good idea to make sure your grass strimmer is kept clean, as this will help it last longer and deliver the best performance. Check out our grass trimmer cleaning guide to learn how to get yours sparkling and looking as good as new.

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