SOURCE: Ryobi TP30 straight shaft line trimmer convertible - drive shaft disconnected from motor
check both ends of shaft, they're usually a hex or torx head. sometimes the can strip or even snap off. if you find noticable damage replace the shaft
SOURCE: can not remove spool to replace string
If it's like my Ryobi, the alignment arrows are for feeding in string, not removing the spool. When aligned with the arrows, you should be able to insert two pieces of line into opposite sides of the housing. The ends of the line will come out of the spool next to a tiny hole. Put the end of each of the two lines into the holes, then pull the two lines from the outside. This will lock the ends of the line into the tiny holes in the housing. Now you can turn the housing by hand to wind the lines onto the spool. I think it will take about ten feet of line (on each side).
Alternatively, spin the bump stop out of the assembly. This holds the spool in, so when the bump stop is removed, the spool comes right out.
I hope this helps.
SOURCE: Bought a Ryobi weed trimmer CS26 from Home Depot.
just cheap equipment. Mark it up to experience and do not purchase equipment fro home center or box stores ever again.
This is just one of the many problems of dealing with
the box stores rather than a full service qualified dealer. If you can
find one in your area, patronize them. Not just when the box store
lets you down but for everything. These type dealers are
disappearing and are not being replaced and soon they will all be
gone.
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