To remove the old spool for rewinding or replacement you must first remove the spool retainer cap, which secures the spool to the head of the trimmer.
Disconnect the power to your Homelite trimmer to avoid accidentally turning on the motor during disassembly.
Turn the trimmer over and locate the spool retainer cap, located on the bottom of the trimmer head.
Depress the tabs on the sides of the spool retainer cap.
Pull the spool retainer cap straight up and off the trimmer head.
Andrew Todd has been writing since 2006. He has written for the Consumer Search website and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida. Todd has a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from the University of Central…
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