Restring Your Trimmer - Fast and Easy - Makita 18V LXT String Trimmer

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Restring Your Trimmer - Fast and Easy - Makita 18V LXT String Trimmer

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Күн бұрын

I show you how to restring your Makita (or similar) string trimmer the easy way AND the harder way. ( Trimmer Line on Amazon: amzn.to/3DHcrKR ) I do this so you know how to fix it no matter what happens to that trimmer line.
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Restring Your Trimmer - Fast and Easy - Makita 18V LXT String Trimmer
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@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

I like this trimmer's bump head. It works well and restrings easy. Hope this was helpful. Trimmer Line on Amazon: amzn.to/3DHcrKR

@barbarat5729 Жыл бұрын

My bump feed has never worked right, but my GOD this video was INCREDIBLY HELPFUL!!!!!!!

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

@@barbarat5729 Thank you.

@MorgellonsDelusion Жыл бұрын

A lifesaver for me thank you very much. I'm on day 10 of a 10-day notice to clean up this grown large lot. I rented a Makita machine as the coil is going down in my shindaiwa. The rental shop is closed for the weekend. Young man who handed me the trimmer gave me some line and said a lot of people don't respool something like that. Thought I knew how to do that but I did not know this is a new animal. Also I was not able to use my phone to watch a video or any information on the internet as my charge port line failed. So you are the savior of the day. Thank you very much. I'm sole caregiver for my wife who had a major stroke it 44 I used to be a TV news reporter but she had that stroke in 2007 I quit work and now 24-7 full-time caregiver for my wife. My expertise is short-format video.. with that in mind, if I may make a suggestion that will Garner you many more viewers than what you'll have currently which will be a lot. My advice is break this video into two subjects not part 1 and part 2 it's going to be a different name for each video. Google likes short quick crisp video. The end viewer wants something that's quick to the point. and explained well by someone who knows what they're doing. That is you. I'm not saying talk faster I'm just saying look at your video and ask what you can leave off what's not important to this particular story. If you have something this important make a new video. call it something different but yes I think you did an excellent job on this video thank you so much for your work, very good, fine work.

@sgiske Жыл бұрын

I agree… this is MUCH better the. The manufacturer’s video!

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

@@sgiske Thanks!

@MTheory333 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting out a video better than the manufacturer 👍🏼

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it.

@jlirving Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Thanks for the video!

@markandrews1219 10 ай бұрын

A special thanks for getting straight to the point and sparing everyone from annoyingly loud music.

@hughess004 3 ай бұрын

Amen, very true.

@stratman9449 Ай бұрын

absolutely.

@daffodilrose1950 11 ай бұрын

Omg….I could hug you! I spent half of my afternoon trying to restring my new cordless Makita trimmer. I went over and over the instructions that came with the trimmer….. which were Greek to me! They need to hire you as a go to video on doing this! Thank so much!👍🏻

@SeidelRanch 11 ай бұрын

Thank You! Glad it was helpful.

@HarmonousHappenings101 3 ай бұрын

It’s a love hate relationship!! 😂

@relvingonzalez 4 ай бұрын

After years of using this trimmer, your video has showed me the correct way to string it. So easy! Thank you!

@SeidelRanch 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful.

@1111italia1111 2 ай бұрын

@@SeidelRanch Im looking to buy one i am bit scared cuz it will my first electric machine! can it work on only 1 battery or i need to plug 2 to working ? if 1 can i work 20/30 min? with a 5ah? thanks !

@stratman9449 Ай бұрын

same here....haa

@goofe.washington953 Ай бұрын

As others have mentioned, this video is FAR superior to others that I’ve watched, including Makita’s. Yours is very well-presented, clear and concise. Thank you MUCH for it.

@SeidelRanch Ай бұрын

Wow, thanks. Glad it was helpful!

@swissthun60 Күн бұрын

Dude., thank you soooo much..., It sounds crazy but I've been messy with this task for a couple of hours - and in five minutes, you knocked it out... Well done sir., 😎

@SeidelRanch 10 сағат бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks.

@avshumekayten 5 күн бұрын

You are a saint. It took me hours to figure out how to install the cord. Thanks so much for this video!

@SeidelRanch 9 сағат бұрын

Glad it helped.

@imlew7853 Жыл бұрын

So glad you made this video. Great trimmer with the worst restring trimmer manual diagram instruction. Many thanks to you.

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks!

@Eternalis11 19 күн бұрын

I was mowing my lawn and since my dad was working I had to use a video and I landed on the perfect one! Thank you very much!

@SeidelRanch 19 күн бұрын

Glad I could help!

@bakingnanaskitchen4799 2 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh, Thank You. I have been battling restringing my Makita for months. I had a gardener help, didn't work. Had a neighbor help, still didn't last. My daughter and I decided to tackle it today and although we had to watch a couple of times, we got it working. Saving this for next time. Thank YOU!

@SeidelRanch 2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@roberta19348 4 ай бұрын

This is the best explanation and demonstration I've come across. Thank you so much for putting this content out. You are truly appreciated.

@SeidelRanch 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. That was very nice.

@martingibson3280 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. I don’t understand why there’s not a better way that this could be designed to make it faster and more intuitive. Without this video I had no idea how to do this and what the various holes were. This seems like an invention waiting to happen.

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have to admit these heads can be a challenge. I have been using bump heads for years and that is pretty much the only reason I am somewhat proficient with them. Even though I use them often, I still like this head better: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gLucZM6Dnda-ZYE.html

@georgepizzo 3 ай бұрын

I was not happy with this trimmer's loading feature shown in the manual and not fond of the trimmer for that reason. After watching your video, my opinion has changed for the better. Excellent job!!! Thank you!

@SeidelRanch 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for the comment.

@xalisco58 2 ай бұрын

Excellent instruction much better than Makita's. I put a shortcut of your video in Amazon. I spent a couple hours trying to follow the useless instruction from the manufacturer. Thank you!!!

@SeidelRanch 2 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Glad it helped.

@Harold_Callahan Ай бұрын

I just bought this trimmer and wow, you explained it very very well! I'm impressed with this design. My old trimmer only has the cumbersome manual winding method and it always wants to unravel before I can slide the head back on. I'm gonna love this trimmer!

@SeidelRanch Ай бұрын

Yeah, it's one of my favorites. I think it will treat you right for a long time.

@teamuop99 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing both ways. I’ve been using the first part of your video for about a year. The second part just helped me today because I could not feed the string through.

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks.

@katjafarbenfroh8646 15 күн бұрын

Thank you!!!!! I have the same Makita here in Germany even the instructions for use aren`t helpfull.... Very well filmed and explained!

@SeidelRanch 15 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you.

@WxMcGee66 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man short and to the point I’m sure we all appreciate it.

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@debraholloway1173 Жыл бұрын

I wish I’d seen this yesterday… you answered all my questions. THANK YOU! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks.

@maryfarwell-uragallo2373 Ай бұрын

I was always hesitant to do this myself. You made it easy! Thank you!!

@SeidelRanch Ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@bumperchewy 10 ай бұрын

Saved the day! Your video is so clear. I was ready to abandon the job after trying to decipher what the manual had to say. Thanks so much.

@SeidelRanch 10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@dianagrunow5615 Жыл бұрын

The one thing that I had an issue with is pushing in the tabs on a brand-new one. Video was excellent.

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad it was helpful.

@cchiodo666 8 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend you would not believe how long I have been trying to do this even the manual is vague or I am perhaps haha thank you from Australia

@SeidelRanch 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks.

@monicasammon5421 6 ай бұрын

I agree with everyone who tells you how great and easy to follow this video is. I really struggle to do this job and you’ve made it som much easier

@SeidelRanch 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks.

@raelenebaker9742 Жыл бұрын

You are my fantasy hubby. You explain everything patiently and clearly and SLOW. Thank you for making me feel capable🥰

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Thanks. So glad it was helpful.

@jennifervachowski3215 3 ай бұрын

This was an excellent video! I am not at all mechanically inclined, but I watched this a few times and did the steps along with the video, pausing as necessary, and was successful! I got the trimmer at a friend's yard/moving sale so didn't have the directions. I love it - lightweight and so much quieter than gas trimmers. I bookmarked the video for future reference. Thank you!

@SeidelRanch 2 ай бұрын

Happy it was helpful. Thanks.

@boostamante64 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful and got me up and running in less than time than it took to watch the video!

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@MichizaneShigemitsu 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this awesome video! It's made very well and explains the change of the thread absolutely idiot proof. I accidently pulled to thread back to far and it didn't come out anymore. This helped me a lot!

@SeidelRanch 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad it was helpful.

@robavis4906 Жыл бұрын

Thank u. Bought one last year. Always took it apart to get line on. Didnt know i could feed it thru without takin it apart. Appreciate it

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. Either way is fine. The good think is you already know the hard way in case you need it. 👍

@saleasylum Жыл бұрын

I knew this trimmer was good, but your video makes it even better. My Toro trimmer is a pain to string. Into the trash it goes.

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad it was helpful.

@drdentrepair5530 Ай бұрын

Oddly I just through put my owners Manuel and then I ran out of string. Tried on my own didn’t work. Found this video and it’s so simple. Thank you

@SeidelRanch Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful.

@trishazeigler92 3 ай бұрын

Wow! I thought that I had to take the head off to re string it for all these years! This is a lot easier!

@SeidelRanch 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@KenReed-ul3xq 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I love Makita but their support team REALLY let the brand down with the directions in the manual. I mean REALLY let them down. Thanks again.

@SeidelRanch 11 ай бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks.

@philipchandler330 10 ай бұрын

Made my day seeing this video solved the problem I was having all good now. Thanks so much!!

@SeidelRanch 10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@BikeyMike Жыл бұрын

Thank You so much for this very informative video. Makita could learn so much from you, their Brochures and Website is just useless. Keep up your great work

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you.

@jmogano 3 ай бұрын

I was doing this SOOOOOO incorrectly. Thank you.

@SeidelRanch 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@stratman9449 Ай бұрын

thank you very much...now i understand how it works and how to deal with the "string issue" in both ways...great.....cheers.

@SeidelRanch Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful.

@jeromedaquioag1627 3 ай бұрын

Very nice video. Thank you so much. I've been doing the wrong way, no wonder why no matter how many times I've bump, not releasing any lines.

@SeidelRanch 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@henrychan2043 2 ай бұрын

Great informative video! Helped me with loading the darn trimmer head. Makita's instruction were a joke. lol. Two thumbs up!

@SeidelRanch 2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks.

@HallieDozier 2 ай бұрын

You have changed my life!!! Thank you for this.

@SeidelRanch 2 ай бұрын

Happy to help

@LegflexUtube 2 ай бұрын

Nicely done! I bought this trimmer thanks to your video.

@SeidelRanch 2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@czettle14 3 ай бұрын

Always liked my Makita trimmer but now that I know how to string it I’m so impressed with the way Makita made it SO EASY!!! Thank you! You da man! Question: What are the holes drilled into the spool for? They led me to believe that they were there to hook the string on when restringing but now I know that is not the case.

@SeidelRanch 2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! If you are talking about the ones on the spool in the inside of the head, they are to hold the line if you do it manually.

@josephboland5440 Жыл бұрын

You don't know how much this made me mad at first now it's so easy thanks

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Thank you.

@ATippingBarn Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help! Had a bit of a tough time with method one as the bump head refused to turn after a point, so I just trimmed the excess. Thanks!

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@bobchapman7590 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks for taking the time to make this video.

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@eds9101 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I am so bad with this kind of thing and you made it easy!

@SeidelRanch 2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@roguepetunia Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Clear, thorough explanation!

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad it was helpful.

@user-kw6fu2vk3w Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Just what I needed. The Manual that came with my trimmer is not very clear on how trimmer string replacement is done.

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks.

@bill1097 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Your demonstration was great and thorough.

@SeidelRanch Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@josephbehrmann4159 2 ай бұрын

Best video on this anywhere. Many thanks.

@SeidelRanch Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks!

@christinashawgo6510 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! It sure beats reading the manual

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks.

@glensorrels9181 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. When replacing line, how long do you cut the new line?

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

I use two arm span lengths which is about 11-12 ft. That is my go to for about any trimmer head.

@john9933 5 ай бұрын

You make it seem so simple! I was really struggling to do this. thank you for helping

@SeidelRanch 5 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@richardsoane6192 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, Makita have dropped the ball in some areas and in this case the instructions have no explanation. The pictures while do show how to restring it, your tuition is way much better but I doubt Makita would take note, thanks again.

@SeidelRanch 9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks.

@nickmarra6407 4 ай бұрын

Changed string a few times. I just keep going back to this video.

@SeidelRanch 4 ай бұрын

It will be here when you need it. Thanks.

@mattis8296 2 ай бұрын

This video just saved me so much time

@SeidelRanch 2 ай бұрын

Awesome. Glad it helped.

@useyournous 28 күн бұрын

great vid, clear precise instructions, ty mate

@SeidelRanch 23 күн бұрын

Thanks. Glad it was helpful.

@richkrah1322 Жыл бұрын

Great video saved me a lot of head ache 🤣

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks!

@DonMauzy 3 ай бұрын

Bro !!! I wish I would have found this video months ago ! Thank You

@SeidelRanch 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@maliktazi3602 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Well explained!

@SeidelRanch Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@priyadarshini-bell8098 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this was super helpful! Exactly what I needed.

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@donrad 12 күн бұрын

I had a problem with this head in that a new string would not start through the holes, and it was very difficult to wind! *I purchased a new bump and feed head, thinking there might be an upgrade to the design. However when I took them apart they appeared to be identical in every way. But the old head still did not work and the new one did. Upon closer inspection and a lot of time, I discovered the cause of the problem. The bump feed knob can be placed on the string spool in two directions which are 180 degrees from each other! To prevent the spool from being placed in the wrong direction, there is a very very tiny plastic pin (1/8" long x 1/16" diameter) that protrudes up from the spool on one side. The knob can still be installed on the spool in the wrong direction, but it will be slightly crooked. This will cause the problems that I had: a new string will not start through the holes, and it will be difficult to wind. On my old head, this pin was broken off. Probably from bumping the knob to feed the line during use. So when I took it apart to diagnose the problem, everything looked normal. It was only when I compared it to the new head that I eventually discovered the problem. That teeny tiny little pin!! In this video the black bump knob is never separated from the tan spool, but if you should separate the 2 pieces, be careful how you put them back together.

@elirancastro368 Жыл бұрын

Best explanation I've seen!! Thank you so much

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@turborams 2 ай бұрын

This is crazy simple. Thank you.

@SeidelRanch 2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@hannahhansen3005 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome! So glad I got the weedwacker last year. I don’t think the gas stihl has these options.

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@carlosvillasenor4221 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Glad it was helpful.

@rasim81 Ай бұрын

Thank you! Really helpful info!

@SeidelRanch Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Jmitch95 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this! You have helped many people! You’re awesome!

@SeidelRanch 4 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@meeno_the_man 4 ай бұрын

Yer a genius. Thanks for making that so easy.

@SeidelRanch 4 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@scottbrewster3487 8 күн бұрын

What a great video! Be careful; I may lose my title of world's most unhandy man with this!

@davemclean3899 4 ай бұрын

Your a legend mate.. thanks for the tips 💪

@SeidelRanch 4 ай бұрын

Happy to help! Thanks

@maryannknox7158 Жыл бұрын

Thank You 😊 for explaining this so well

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you.

@DavidWilson-vn7fm 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you for taking the time to teach us. : )

@SeidelRanch 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful.

@vincentbriscoe9055 2 ай бұрын

Saved me 2 hours 😂😂

@SeidelRanch 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful.

@rctezluh42069 11 ай бұрын

dang i tried to do this without this video haha, thanks for this, upvoted!!

@SeidelRanch 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad it helped.

@jeffhersh7393 Ай бұрын

Great video! Very informative, thank you!!

@SeidelRanch Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@andys5203 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thank you, sir 🙏

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

@paultolaini3701 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Bowff ways were great!

@SeidelRanch 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad it was helpful.

@schultzsw 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Why would the second method ever HAVE to be used? If the line breaks off inside, couldn’t I just take the head apart, remove the line, put it back together, and then restring it the easy way?

@SeidelRanch 3 ай бұрын

You are correct. You don't have to manually spool it like I do in the second part. I just wanted to show the whole manual process in case someone needed it.

@schultzsw 3 ай бұрын

@@SeidelRanch Thanks! You had me worried there for a minute. Really appreciate this helpful video.

@abc17031 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Method 1 is the best :)

@SeidelRanch 11 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@joederochemont6219 18 күн бұрын

Great vid, thank you sir.

@SeidelRanch 15 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks.

@ebehrens Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This video is such a lifesaver!!

@AuthorMorgan7436 6 ай бұрын

Thanks very much amazing easy to do, when there are clear instructions.

@SeidelRanch 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@chrismichalak1046 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic video. Thank you!

@SeidelRanch 4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@wyattparks8884 Жыл бұрын

Clear description thank you

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful

@uncafunky1 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks

@SeidelRanch 2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@dannyf4995 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, this was a great & helpful video.

@SeidelRanch 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mischugo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for great description. Unfortunately I don't have such a great head. I have the DUR 191 and need to reinstall the thread. Am about to throw all the stuff in the trash. So painfull. No idea what to do 🙈

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

See if you can unscrew the head off the trimmer. If you can, there is probably a replacement head you can get for it.

@mischugo Жыл бұрын

@@SeidelRanch Thanks a lot

@duskmean 5 ай бұрын

First actually helpful video. thanks!

@SeidelRanch 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad it was helpful.

@mr.kilroy6818 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dude' you keept me from throwing my trimmer into the highway !

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

I understand that. Glad it was helpful.

@joshuasanborn46 16 сағат бұрын

Great video!!!!

@SeidelRanch 10 сағат бұрын

Thanks!!

@beautychic87 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! This was so easy!

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped.

@lonnierandall2328 4 ай бұрын

Thanks brother saved me hours 🙏🏾

@SeidelRanch 4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@rtk7233 Жыл бұрын

WELL DONE, VERY HELPFUL

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks.

@misterx8592 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful!

@SeidelRanch 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sacflies Жыл бұрын

It's really hard to turn the head to reel in the line on my trimmer. I gave up on the 'easy' method and took it apart and restrung it the old fashion way!

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Mine can be harder at times also. When you take it apart next time, look to see if anything is clogging it up. Mine will get built up grass and dirt in it sometimes. Clean that out if you see it. That may help.

@sacflies Жыл бұрын

@@SeidelRanch Thanks. I'll check it out. But I have only used it twice so far.

@trout3685 Жыл бұрын

i was so confused because i didn't know you have to rotate one side the opposite way it looks like you just go through the hole and keep going that same direction. thanks

@SeidelRanch Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful.