Pull the trimmer line spool out of the trimmer head. Observe your trimmer head to see if it has a small hole in the inner and outer portions. If so, insert a small Phillips screwdriver into the two holes to hold it in position, remove the center nut with an adjustable wrench and pull the head off.
Why does my trimmer line keep coming out?
If this cap is broken or worn out over time, it can malfunction, causing too much line to feed out when you bump it. Depending on its damage, it could be getting hung up as it tries to return, allowing the line to continuously advance. To replace it, simply remove and replace the bump cap with a new one.
How do you change the line on a Stihl FS 55?
- Place the Stihl FS 55 trimmer on a level surface. …
- Hold the body of the trimmer head with one hand. …
- Press down on the spool and rotate slightly to the left then pull it straight off the trimmer head.
- Cut 2 lengths of . …
- Locate the small angled holes on the center of the spool.
