Best video ever. I am a smart lady used to doing things by myself. My man has rethreaded this in the past and whatever he did was really complicated. You video had me back to weed wacking in less than 5 minutes. I kept the little plastic piece (the item that was causing me most of my grief} but it works perfectly without it. Still feeds extra line by taping on the ground. I am a happy, and still independent, gal.

@captainadk2049

10 ай бұрын

Proud of you! You can do anything. You can use the white plastic piece as a Stihl inspired cookie cutter!

@davidgarcia-hq3el

6 ай бұрын

Cookie cutter. Lol’s

Just brilliant, I really don't understand why Stihl don't put this in the instructions! Thank you so much!

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

Probably the upsell to but the 3-packs!

@chdjhns

8 ай бұрын

They do it so you will go out and buy the new heads

@chdjhns

8 ай бұрын

Still probably does not want you to know this they want you to go out and buy a new head

@emmaslow

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for saving my sanity! I worked out how to do this last year somehow but this spring I couldn't recall any of it 🤦‍♀️ 🤣

I'm going to pay for my dinner tonight with the money this video saved me. Thanks so much!!

Saved my weekend and kept me from throwing the dang head in the trash when it jammed. Thanks man.

Thank you. Great help. I took that white thing off and it fixed my problem. I’m 73 and my hands are not as strong as they use to be. Tip for senior citizens: use a quarter to turn the spool. I even attached an Aldi quarter holder to my line reel. Happy Mimi

Where have you been all my life...or as long as I've owned my Stihl?!! My husband bought this for me, knowing I love a neat garden and good garden toys. Thank you, thank you. I knew there had to be a simpler process than pulling the whole machine apart every time I ran out of string. And I got rid of that plastic ring, too. Heading out to trim ! Again, thank you!!

I've been using string trimmers all my life and never knew reloading could be done this easily. Awesome video. Thanks for posting it!

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the trimmer but yeah these are sweet and easy.

Great Tip for prospective buyers. Was hesitant on buying one of these until I saw your video. Stihl owes you big time. Thank you!!!

This is my go to video each time I run out of string. It is the clearest explanation and so simple……takes the stress and worry out of this job. Thanks so much for taking the time to post and help all of us.

@captainadk2049

9 ай бұрын

Go Ruth!! Come back any time.... or every time!

Great how to video! You saved me $18 and a bunch of time. The original cartridge got gummed up and stopped releasing gut. I thought it ran out of gut. When I opened the canister I saw it had instead jammed and still had 15 feet of usable gut. I thought I'd have to buy a new cartridge. But these instructions helped me cut off the white plastic 'gut cover' and rethread all that good remaining gut. Works great! Thanks again.

This video is SO helpful! I was so frustrated that a Stihl product did not have an easy way to restring the spool. The instruction book does not even address this,as they want you to purchase new spools. But, the new spools get jammed right away so that is no solution. Both my husband and I went to the Stihl dealer and didn't find the help we needed to restring. This video showed how SIMPLE it is - and the tip to get rid of the plastic spool covering is great! I cut them off, and now everything is working beautifully! The Stihl trimmer is otherwise very good - and the battery lasts a very long time. We have two batteries, but one really goes a long way. THANK YOU! This video made my day! :)

@captainadk2049

10 ай бұрын

Yep two batteries is the secret to a happy life. Although my trimmer doesn't use much battery. I usually keep the second battery in my Stihl leaf blower so it's ready after all the weeds and grass are trimmed.

Thanks for sharing. I found your video just when I ran out of string on the 57. Your process worked great.

Thank you for taking the time to make the video. Works great. I knew there had to be an easier way.

Thank you sooooooo much: not that I was gonna buy a refil pack but you saved me time in scouring the net for instructions. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Perfect this is exactly the information I needed great video thanks for your help

I can not THANK YOU ENOUGH ...Im a young widow and this was very simple, clear instructions. Im so glad I found your video. Thank you once again

@captainadk2049

Жыл бұрын

Hang in there Reba. I hope you and your family are ok. There's always help out there if you need it -- at the Stihl store or right here on silly old KZread.

Sure beats my old trimmer spool string replacement! Highly recommend this product!

This video is something that I needed, but could not find in the manual that came with the Stihl FSA 57. Thank you so much for sharing ‘How to refill the spool’ of a Stihl FSA 57. You added cheer to my day! Thanks!!

@autosalesqueen

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't say it in the manual either

Thanks so much for taking the time to do this.Much appreciated.

Great audio and visual explanations. You made it simple and sweet. Thank you!

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it helped and was easy to follow.

@johngburtonbudzinski7608

2 жыл бұрын

@@captainadk2049 you saved the day bro . . . this is what utubie all about, owe you a cyber beer or two!!!!

Thank you so much. Just bought and first time needed to change the string saw this and you make this so easy. I was going to go back to the store because I had trouble with the "bump" feature when I did it myself.

@captainadk2049

Жыл бұрын

Way to go! Keep on trimmin’

Spot on!! Thanks for these SIMPLE instructions, greatly appreciated!

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

Simple is my middle name!

So glad I found this! You have made my day! My husband & I have a lot of upkeep around here & I like to do my part. Thank you for this detailed video making it easy for so many!

Absolutely amazing tip!! Thanks so much 👍

Can't thank you enough for this video! NONE of the other videos make it this easy! I'm a widow and just started doing the yardwork and I was getting so frustrated! This was so helpful.

Great job. Thank for showing me how to do this simple technique. I've been frustrated, trying to thread the spool. Thanks.

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

Life's too short to be frustrated by stupid plastic string.

Thank you! I got it for my birthday 2 days ago & you are correct about the white thing! It was giving me fits! Thank you for making it simple!

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

it was bugging me and I don't miss it.

Thank you so much for making this. I couldn't believe it when I read the instructions and we're supposed to replace the whole part. Now I never will. It's so easy when you explain it.

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

There probably are instructions somewhere but I sure couldn't find them.

Thank you. So much easier when you see it being done.

Wowie! This is EXACTLY what I needed! Thanks a million for saving my sanity.

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm here for!

O.M.G.! That was so easy! It took me 10 times longer to find this video than it did to follow your directions and rethread it! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve learned a lot from other videos over the years so I thought I’d give back

Thank you for sharing this. I am a 74 year old woman that has been struggling with this. It works perfectly!!!! Bless you!!

@captainadk2049

Жыл бұрын

I admire you for keeping up with power tools and strenuous yard work. When I'm 74 I hope to be limber and lively just like you.

Great job. You made this so simple. You’re my lifeline! Thanks very much. 😀👍

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

Lifeline on the trimmer line

This was exactly what I needed and your solution worked perfectly! I worried about that white ring - but you're right, it doesn't seem to serve a purpose. My yard and I thank you!

@joyalbin6638

2 жыл бұрын

The white ring DOES serve a purpose - - of retaining the line on the spool so it does not unspool. The Stihl people are pretty smart people - I've worked on Stihl products for more than 40 years. Since I have arthritis in fingers, I don't need a spool unwinding on me - less fumbling that way! (PS don't throw ANY Stihl parts away! - again they're pretty smart people!)

Excellent demonstration, thank you.

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

I aim to please!

Thank you seems so easy now I've seen this demo. Was wondering how to thread the cord.

My jaw dropped! Thank you so much for teaching me how to do this! I have had so many line jams from not knowing how to install the replacement line correctly. ❤❤❤

I'm so darn glad you were the first video that I saw. Thank you so very much for sharing this information. I was sitting here trying to figure out how to get the white cover off the spool so I could refill. Thanks again. You're a lifesaver.

@captainadk2049

Жыл бұрын

That dang thing is nothing but trouble

Finally!!!! My God, thank you so much for the simple instructions. I have been struggling with this thing for a year!

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May!!!

Excellent video, thanks for the tips. You're right about discarding that white plastic guard sleeve -- apparently, that's how it comes after factory installation but not needed after first cut (if at all). One point: I'm using thinner string, not as stiff, so it didn't poke straight through the way yours did...but I got the idea, and just threaded through easily before I slipped it back into the trimmer head.

@captainadk2049

Жыл бұрын

Ingenuity my man!

Excellent! Exactly what I needed and I really enjoyed throwing the white retainer plastic ring. You're the man.

Thank you very much from Spain, of all places. It does take up to 20 feet of tread easily (6 meters for us in the Si metric system ; )

Brilliant video. Thank you. I cut the white thing off as you suggested and threaded it as you showed. So easy. 👍👍👍👍

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

Great! Stihl also recommends you soak the string in water for about 24 hours before restringing. I soaked my string before my last reload and it did make it a little more flexible. Not sure how necessary it is though. Keep on trimmin'!

Thank you SOOO MUCH!!! You made this so SIMPLE 😅 I have subscribed to your channel!!! You’re going to get me through this 😄. Hoping you have videos on chain saws, servicing push mowers, blowers and hedge trimmers❤. Off to weed earth! You’re the best for this widowed woman!

That worked perfectly, thanks for making that chore simple

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked for you nice and easy

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. I wrapped it on spool off weed eater kept putting that white part back in! Thank you !!!

Thank you!! I just don’t an hour doing g it the hard way (and wrong!) then found your video!! Love it! You explained it oerfectly❤❤❤

Many thanks for your great video and simple solution. The trimmer spool works like a charm, and the white plastic thingy is on a shelf in the shed.

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! I think I hear your grass growin' so go get after it!

Seriously, thank you I couldn’t believe how easy it is

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

Easy as pie!!

Thank you so much. I whippersnip and reline this for my oma and its caused me so much greif. Wow. Cant believe how simple it can be!!! I love you. I love your voice. Thanks from Hannah, Australia

Removing the white plastic guard made my trimmer work so much better. Thank you!!

@captainadk2049

Жыл бұрын

Go Heather!!

Thank you so much.I was about to make an extra trip to ace hardware so they could show me like an idiot.... You are very good at showing how to do things.... Thank you, buddy.

Thank you!!!!! The guy at the store I bought it at showed me how by taking it apart and winding it manually. This is so easy

@captainadk2049

Жыл бұрын

Yep this style you can use the arrow method

Dude, you are the most awesome homeowner right now today. Thank you!🎉

@captainadk2049

9 ай бұрын

No YOU are!!

Great video, easy instructions, and I can't wait to try it. Thanks so much!

@captainadk2049

10 ай бұрын

How did it go??

Just want to say thank you! I know this video is old but my goodness it saved me so much struggle 🤣 Weed eaters and me don’t get along most of the time and this just made things a whole lot simpler! Thanks!! Gained a follower for life! 🎉

Worked like a charm! I re-strung the spool the other day and it was a disaster when I pulled the trigger on it. She cuts great now so thanks a bunch for such an enlightening video!

@captainadk2049

10 ай бұрын

Cool man. It may still jam up a little but way less than if the white ring stayed put.

Wow, you are definitely my hero!!!! Every Stihl dealership around here is sold out of them replacement cartilage. So they do have the replacement heads still 19.99. Well I love my FSA 57 but I'm not made of money either. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! DIY VAGurl😎

I approach my lawn care with the zeal of a 1950's male. This video is gold--thank you!

Thanks Man !! You definitely saved my day. Hope you're doing well and staying safe. 🎸

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

Saved your day and your MONEY hahahaha

Captain ADK you’re awesome, best line replacement video for this model on the web!

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

That made me smile

Thank you so much for this easy to understand video! My husband had a stroke and doesn’t have fine motor skills with is right hand anymore and has a hard telling me what to do. We were able to complete this task without ending up with him being frustrated and me in tears, thank you so much.

Thank you for this video. It was very helpful 👍🏻

Thanks, I prefer doing it this way. Interesting how this is one of those great big SECRETS!

You Sir, are the epitome of a resourceful American homeowner! Thanks for the tip!

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

I like BEING a resource too. Keep coming back for more.

Coincidentally I just purchased a brand new FSA 57 and after using it for a few hrs, the factory green string stopped coming out of the spool. I watched your video and YES as you stated,the white band had caused the string to get all tangled up. I removed the white band and threw it away. I then removed all the green string and rethreaded as you demonstrated in your video. To date no more problems, thanks so much.

@davidpotter9462

11 ай бұрын

Changing string for the first time. I probably should have gotten the commercial model

@durban64

9 ай бұрын

Brand new I only got 30min. out of mine same problem it has happened several times since. Next time I have to take it apart those white bands are coming off

@davidpotter9462

9 ай бұрын

@@durban64 yes only so much of the line can come out then it'll start messing up with it in there. I kept it but took it out.

Very informative and helpful, saved me alot of time and money. That white thing was jamming up my spool too. Thanks

@captainadk2049

Жыл бұрын

Dang ring! Keep on trimmin'

You are the best!! Thank you so much. I was so frustrated...and your video has given me trimming peace! Thank you.

@captainadk2049

Жыл бұрын

The only thing better than trimming peace is financial peace!

Excellent advice on how to load more trimmer line.

@captainadk2049

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Donna. Keep on trimmin'!

You are the man! Easiest instructions I’ve ever followed

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

I hate strugglin with stuff. So I tried to make it easy for everyone else.

Finally a great video straight to the point. Thank you so much.

@captainadk2049

Жыл бұрын

Straight is my middle name!

Finally a video that properly shows how to get it done ! Thank you 🙏

@captainadk2049

Жыл бұрын

That's why I made it. To help my fellow Americans and a bunch of nice international peeps too!

Thank you so much for the video I have been waiting for months for the refill cartridge and no one has them. Thanks for your video I can now continue my work in my yard. Thanks a million. God Bless. 🙏

@captainadk2049

10 ай бұрын

Oh yeah wow that's crazy. Any brand of 2.0mm (.080") string will work. Home Depot has a ton of it.

Thank you! This has been driving me nuts!

Top advice Captain 👍. Thank you from Sunny England, UK 🇬🇧

Just watched a Sthil dealer video restring a head, maybe he should have watched you, as it looked so much easier than how he did it, well done.

Great advice, really easy also works on STIHL FSE 52.Thank you for the video👍.

@captainadk2049

9 ай бұрын

Oh good to know, even though I don't have that. If the 52 has the AutoCut C3-2 head, then it's really all about the head, not the trimmer.

Wow, thank you so much. I had know idea, they didn't show me at the store. My son pulled it apart and showed me how the tread it by hand, your way is so much easier and quicker, thanks.. God bless you, I hope 2022 turns out to be better than the past 2 years..

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sassy! Don't be surprised if the string still gets stuck sometimes when you use the bump feed to let more string out automatically. If it does, just unspool and respool the whole thing.

@jimmyjohanssonwestberg6863

2 жыл бұрын

I did the same last time. So frustrating.

@Itsabeautifuldayalways

2 жыл бұрын

@@captainadk2049 thank you

Thank you! This was the easiest video to follow!!

Thanks - great video. Thanks for the tip on removing the plastic band!

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

That thing was buggin' me!

This video just saved me a ton of money....... and time. I bought this trimmer for my Papa (he's 92) and showed him how to refill the line, even with how weak his hands are he's able to refill the trimmer with ease. I originally bought him the refills and he could not open it up to put the refills in it, he thinks you and I thank you for posting this. I honestly wish all the Stihl trimmers were this easy to refill?

@captainadk2049

10 ай бұрын

What a great story. I have a 92 year old neighbor so I totally get it. You've made Papa proud that he can keep doing things for himself. Well done!

Oh man this is so helpful! Thank you

@samashton4538

Жыл бұрын

Yeah you can say that again

Thanks so much for showing how to rethread the trimmer string onto the spool of a Stihl FSA-57 trimmer. Now I won’t have to buy new spools or pay to have mine rethreaded. You showed it so well and made it so easy to do, that even an old woman can rethread hers. Thank you, thank you!

@captainadk2049

10 ай бұрын

Yep save your money for stuff that you can't do yourself like pumping the septic tank or flying a jet to Jamaica.

Dude. Seriously. God freaking bless you. I was doing it so incredibly wrong.

Fabulous video. I just have to figure out where to save it so I can consult it again in the future. Your instructions worked perfectly.

@captainadk2049

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert! You can just bookmark the page or email/text it to yourself.

Absolutely the most clear, helpful video in this topic!

@captainadk2049

6 ай бұрын

That was my plan! Glad it helped you.

I picked up mine new at a yard sale for 100 bucks. Just ran out of line and your the first video I got. Thanks a bunch, work like a champ!👍

@captainadk2049

9 ай бұрын

Superb! (I went to high school with Sue Perb hahahahahaha)

Thanks so much for this video. Just threaded some 2mm string into my FSA 57 with ease thanks to these instructions!

@gabidane9815

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, could you please post what kind of string you used, maybe brand and where to buy. I googled "2mm string" with no luck as I don't understand what kind of material is used for this string. Thank you so much in advance.

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

@@gabidane9815 I replied to your other comment

Fantastic video!! So easy !! THANK YOU !

"Coming right out the other side" best part of the video! The excitement in your voice lol. BTW thanks, this was super easy to do on mine!

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

After struggling with the dang thing, it IS the best part :)

I purchased some non branded wire reloaded cutter head , but the 2mm wire was binding. Told the dealer they said I needed branded replacement wire .Then I saw your video about the white sleeve round the wire holder, I’ve just removed that and the non branded 2mm wire working perfectly. Sending you a beer my friend

@captainadk2049

9 ай бұрын

I don't think the dealer was being sneaky trying to make a sale, I think maybe he just didn't know how pesky that white ring is. Happy you got 'er goin'

Love his oratory prowness.

Thanks for this! I can’t even find the correct replacement pods for my FS57, so I was SOL until I found your video.

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet!

Thanks for the simple way to restring this trimmer. I removed the white plastic band as well, it does make a difference, my trimmer doesn't bind up now.

@captainadk2049

Жыл бұрын

That dang ring!! Nice work!

That was the way the Stihl dealer showed me...Good Job!!!!

Wish I had seen your video before I bought the Three Pack. Thanks.

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

It's ok. We all make mistakes!! :)

Wow thank you so much.I been going weekly to get my weed eater restringed and mine was jamming everytime, so now I am gone keep this piece of Stihl, I was ready throw the new whole thing away !

@captainadk2049

Жыл бұрын

There’s always a way with CaptainADK!

Oh wow!! What a great video. Simple and easy to understand. Thanks so much!!!

@captainadk2049

6 ай бұрын

Go Gary Go!

Thank you. Couldn't understand why I could not find this simple maintenance procedure in the manual, other than "install a new spool of line". Nicely designed procedure. Would think they'd want to brag about it.

@captainadk2049

Жыл бұрын

Don't get me started on corporate types. Too much thinkin' and not enough doin'

thank you! I couldn't find a video with this information!

@captainadk2049

2 жыл бұрын

That’s why I made it. Of course after I posted I found a few other videos that show this method but don’t watch those!