Installing A Universal Trimmer Head On A GreenWorks Electric Trimmer
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
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Thanks for watching. This Greenworks trimmer needed a new trimmer head but they made it very difficult to do it.
This video is meant as entertainment, always practice safety.
I bought a Greenworks trimmer head replacement (model # 2926507) which didn't match up exactly to my Greenworks 60v trimmer model number but the photos and description in Amazon looked like it was a gamble worth taking. That turned out to be the case.
Instead of removing the plastic housing, the spacer, fitting the proper nut, etc. I just left the original base piece of the trimmer head in place and replaced all of the other parts (spool, cover, spring-loaded cap, etc.) with the new kit. Getting the spring-loaded cap off was initially a challenge but a flat head screwdriver made that task easy enough to do with the worn out old trimmer head and the spring-loaded cap from the new trimmer head.
I tested it and it all works well. A big relief because I often lose critical parts if I disassemble the housing around the trimmer head like he demonstrates in the video. Thanks for the video; even though I took a slightly different approach, I wouldn't have been able to fix my trimmer without watching your video.
I agree with your points about a supposedly "eco-friendly" trimmer not being easy to repair going against the design principles of eco products. I've had mine for a few years at least and the battery hasn't worn out yet. Hopefully it continues to work for a few more years still.
thank you for sharing that.
For others who might take on this project. My Greenworks 80V Pro (different model than video), does not take the #4 adapter from the kit. It takes a 10 millimeter 1.25 fine slope nut. I got that from Ace Hardware without issue. I then cut the brass looking fitting and cut it shorter to allow the threaded nut, tightening it down. You can lock the shaft with a regular head flat screwdriver on the tip of the shaft.
The green bump stop can be pulled off with force and leverage to open up the shaft location.
After reassembling the Wind-N-Go Universal Head, everything lined up with the thread cutter, etc; everything functioned as it should.
thank you for sharing the information
@@HomeGaragechannelyou're welcome. The only other thing I did was cut the base off the broken head, sand and clean it up with my dremel, so I could use it as a spacer and retain the electric motor air fan, which is used to keep the brushless motor cooler. I thought it was a good idea, because it was a factory design.
I had a Greenworks trimmer. Loved it. When the head broke and no replacement was available, I got an EGO. Screw Greenworks. GET AN EGO!
Hey thanks for this. Im in this exact boat. Ive been wanting to chnage out the junk head for awhile. Finally took it apart today. Pretty minor swap, but i was stuck looking for that head bolt. This clarified
glad the video helped out.
Brilliant I will be rewiring my old greenworks 40v strimmer over winter. Had it 3 years no issue, iv had 4 'new' ones burn out on me this year alone due to bad manufacturing processes.
wow.. was it the motors that burned up then?
@@HomeGaragechannelwell 2 were motors at the end of the shaft and the other 2 the pop and smoke came from the top near where you insert the battery. I do think it was the microchip that blew.
One thing I will add is on one of them I did run 7 full batteries through it one after another on a hard days work and it blew at the end of the day so I'm prepared to accept I blew one up with overuse and pushing it too far 🤣 it will cut 1/4 inch bamboo.
wow nice! you sure did work them.
Always enjoy your sarcastic sense of humor. Keep working the tan!
Thank you! Will do!
I generally don't take battery or electric trimmers or mowers in as they can more of a headache than it's worth and a lot of manufacturers of electric equipment are not as cooperative when it comes to parts i find.
yes you are correct, and that's what I was afraid of , on this repair too.
I just bought mine…it’s an 80V model and I hope I will be using it for a LONG Time…it is really powerful .
nice purchase!
If you want to attack a universal head, check out my comment. I just installed a new head on the 80v model
@@OctogramNexus Thank you for your reply. However I returned the Greenworks Trimmer to COSTCO for a refund after I received NO help from Greenworks/Canada.
I always CZcams any type of project and repair I'm facing and while you said you wouldn't want to do it again, you made it seem so incredibly simple 😂 I'll be tackling this today. I have the same issue where the bump head has worn out completely. Thank you for the detailed instructions in repairing because the trimmed is perfect otherwise!
no problem, and I wish was able to find a video showing how to do it. It was a bit of exploratory surgery when I was working on it.
Great filming technique. Easy to see the disassembly and replacement of various parts. I like your knowledge and correct part identification as well as the proper tools to use. Thanks for posting.
no problem and thank you for watching
I always love your sarcastic sense of humor. 🤣🤣🤣
thank you I appreciate that
The corded 10A model from GreenWorks is light as a feather and has a standard head and the gearbox has a place to grease it. Had it for a year now. Starts every time. Corded trimmers are still a thing. Lots better than that 1981 model Wead-Eater thing dad had.
yes the corded Greenworks seem to be a better choice
Things these days seem to be purposely designed "not" to be serviced. Companies like that should be fined as it promotes waste. I am glad you were able to find a solution to keep that trimmer alive.
I have a Shark Vacuum cleaner, I noticed it wasn't picking up that great with the head. I decided to take it apart to clean it all out, realized the 6 inch hose that goes between the head and the vacuum cleaner broke. Now, Shark made it seem their vacuums are easily serviceable, the head easily removes. But, Shark does not list the hose itself as a replacement part, rather, got to buy a whole new head. I bought the vacuum for $99 + Tax. How much was a replacement head for the machine? $100.
Meanwhile, getting my caliper out, I was able to measure the diameter of the hose, find some generic bulk vacuum cleaner hose, got the old one out, put the new one in, got it up and running for about $10. The average consumer probably wouldn't even go that far. Of course, the average person might say, "Well, $100 to fix my vacuum? I can get a brand new one for $129 on sale"
This is true of many modern things including computers, electronics, vehicles, lawn equipment, etc. It's disappointing as designing things to be serviceable is what makes them last. My point is, when a company does seem to make things harder to repair, just makes me want to figure out what is wrong even more.
well said and nice fix!
PRC: For some time now.
Who cares about Shark OEM. Do what you must--to screw them over.
Personally, I'm p 'odd about items with internal batteries: A Wahl shaver, recently.
I like solely 120V corded--like my late Dad's ancient Braun shaver. Still ticking. I may still get new screens, drop shipped Ebay.
The PRC desrves a lot of hate.
What about these BT headphones/earbuds? Sennheiser headphones, ~$350. Stupid internal battery--no way, Jose!
Americans, and their idiot vendors, are insane!
Note that AA LiON batts intentionally aren't rechargeable?
Talking about "rigged!"
If you have this model just get a universal head. I got the Shakespeare bump feed from TSC today. Instead of taking it apart like in the video use a screwdriver to keep the shaft from turning. Took me about 5 minutes. Only downside is the adapters in the kit I bought didn't have the right size. I just cut the one that didn't have threads down to size with my grinder and reused the old shaft nut with a lockwasher.
not on this one, thanks anyway
I don't think I'll be getting rid of my 20 year old Stihl Gas Trimmer anytime soon. If I had to, I will get another gas unit.
you and me both
The thing is that different types of weed eater line makes different noise plus the size of the line determines the sound of the line
very true
@@HomeGaragechannel yes it is
I experienced that with my Snapper 48v trimmer and successfully figured out the problem. All I did was replacing the old worn bump knob with a new bump knob. They're just snap on plastic center caps. I discovered that it's spring-loaded, but I kept the spring for that new part. I'm glad I ordered an extra pair of new bump knobs for future use.
nice work, I wish that's what they wanted but they wanted a new trimmer head instead
@@HomeGaragechannel thank you!
We have a large property and have a few Echo gas trimmers, and a few DeWalt 60V electric trimmers. We like them both for different things, but once we put Echo SpeedFeed 400 heads on the DeWalt, they get used maybe 70% of the time. So far they have held up well, but I did spend a lot of money on plenty of very large batteries. I think there’s room for both gas and battery tools for a few years, but new gas equipment is going start disappearing rapidly, especially here in California…
yes it's fact that's beginning to spread everywhere, and Hello California!
That is true. Flippers are starting to buy and stockpile them. They will likely wait 4 months until January 2024. By then all Gas mowers and trimmers will be gone from stores. You will now have to go underground or online and pay a tremendous markup. You can also smuggle some in from Arizona if you really need it.
Gas mower sellers will be the new Hab Solos.
I was able to use this video take my powerworks 60V head trimmer off. I had to use my dremel to get to the head bolt. I am so glad I was able to take it off! Thanks! Planning to use a weed warrior 2 for my replacement head.
thank you for watching and comment, looks like you're very handy and should be able to keep your machines working for a while
It's funny but with my Ryobi trimmer I can get a new bump release for cheap. Green works is just after the money.
yes you can also get the bump head for these as well, but it's the basket part that was going to need to be replaced and that part is not for sale
Around 5 years ago I had a Greenworks grass trimmer, with the motor on the cutting end, and didn't last one mowing season before overheating. Since I already had a 40V mower, blower and hedge trimmer, I bought another GW weed whacker with the motor on the handle.
nice choice
That would also be a no for me.
you and me both
I agree 100 percent with why they build things the way they do.
glad you can see it too.
gr8 vid. never thought of something like this
it was fun taking it apart
I had to look several times to make sure that was your channel with a picture of an electric trimmer on it. I suppose we'll end up replacing something trimmer-ish but it may end up being the bare tool. We shall see. And one of the options for the zero turn was an Evo (I think) that had 6 batteries and 3 tandem chargers to power everything. Nope. Not having batteries and chargers scattered all over creation to get one rig ready to go and our other stuff is Kobalt and DeWalt. Sweetums is outside trimming as I try and type this so all is well. Still VERY satisfied with the battery zero turn. 5 times mowed and one battery bar each time, gobs of power and easy to run. Don't know how long it takes to recharge but can't be too long with one bar of power used. Always a trade-off somewhere. So GOOD FIX, happy weekend and Blessings
nice, I'm glad to see you and your equipment are holding up well.
My equipment is holding up a lot better than I am but I've god almost 3/4ters of a century head start on it.@@HomeGaragechannel
Like it or not, one day in the very near future this will be the only type of trimmer you can buy.
you are so correct
"Not so cut and dry" lol good lawn care pun
thanks!
Turns out they do make the part and use a flat screwdriver through the worn hole bending the plastic fingers while pulling on the cap and it comes right off. The new cap just pushes on and locks. Costs $8 on Greenworks sight.
nice
I have an 80V Greenworks trimmer that I bought shortly after I got the 80V Pro mower in 2018. The mower has been a champ, still using the same two 4 Ah batteries. The trimmer is annoying due to a high-speed vibration thats fatiguing after 10 minutes and a very small window on the trigger where it activates. Glad I kept my Husqvarna 224L. Shame I cant fully divorce from gas tools though.
I like the idea that you're using both until the both. That way you figure out what you want to do with the battery one,
I did the same thing. I got the 80V GW mower and the GW model 2101202 80V trimmer. But I trashed my old gas trimmer! I have about 10 acres that I maintain with plenty of wild brush so I ditched the string and went to a brush cutter head (Grass Gator 4680 - 3 metal blades!). Been using and abusing since 2019 and just recently changed the blades - they didn't need it, but I felt I should do some kind of "maintenance", lol. I cut small trees (less than 1.5 inches) and plenty of tough weeds. The battery is fine and always outlasts me (I never run it over an hour at a shot). The GW pro mowers (I got 2 I liked them so much) are also going strong.
UPDATE: I was just looking at the Greenworks site and noticed that they are "sold out" of this model and it seems all of the newer models have the same cheesy motor at the head design. I guess they found out that the old model wasn't needing replacement often enough
Would there be a way to attach a different type of cutting head, like a brush cutting blade? If so thoughts on doing this.
sure just make sure you get the kit with all the extra parts to help "adapt" the blade to the shaft
You actually don't need to remove all of the bolts, just the two up top that are securing the green cap over the motor. It is significantly easier than shown in this video.
thanks, how about you make a video to show them?
I can get parts for my gas powered Echo equipment all day from multiple sources. This Greenworks trimmer seems to be designed to be disposable. I'll keep my Echo.
you are correct
I bought a combination 40 volt weed whip an blower. Just to get another battery for my pole saw. Heck they wanted $70 just for another battery. I got the c combo kit for 170. Pole saw works Great
nice!
Old dog new tricks. Learning curve should make the next one easier and faster.
yes you are correct
I have this GreenWorks trimmer, which is a pain in the ass to deal with. Changing string is terrible. I won't buy Greenworks tools again.
thank you for sharing that
This is beautiful! Thank you. =) I had a near identical experience with my Ryobi unit.
no problem and thank you !
The EGO trimmer has a really nice automatic reeling system on the head. All you have to do is slide in some trimming line, make sure both ends are the same length, and push the button to reel the lines in. It’s one of the few cases were I’d take one over a gas powered trimmer
nice, was that the way it comes from them?
Doing the same with a Kobalt 80V.. problem is the motor fan is part of head. Going a triple cut string. Anyway, I think I can cut off the head part and leave the fan alone. This on is a beast if you put a big boy head on it.
nice, good luck with it.
I agree with everything you said. I will not be buying another Greenworks product because of all the reasons you stated. Looks like I will be exploring mine to see if I can replicate what you did. The head is not quite the same as what is in your video but at least I know for sure that's what needs to be done. BTW, Greenworks customer support was not helpful at all. They hung up on me. To be fair, that's probably because I told them what a piece of crap the trimmer head is, lol!
thank you for letting us know about Customers support
GreenWorks does offer "attachment capable" string trimmers that supports removing the trimmer head without disassembling the tool itself.
that would have been nice to have here.
FYI, you don’t have to disassemble the motor housing. There’s a strait edge grove to hold the axle. Much easier than taking all Tupperware off......
really? I didn't see one at all
@@HomeGaragechannelstop your video at 1:31 and take a close look at the assembly. It’s right there, not my wild hair guess but your evidence.😊
I just took of the keeper on the end of the shaft, used a screwdriver in the slot on the end of the shaft to hold the shaft still while I turned to head to unscrew it. No need to remove the cover from the motor.
unfortunately I tried that before hand and it didn't work. Thanks for the comment
Honestly greenworks has a fantastic replacement and warranty. Rather than take it apart call them and most likely
It’s under warranty.
it was a decision that the owner made, and that's because the plastic the bump head is made from is a soft as cheese. They want you to buy a "pack" of new bumps, forever
not making wear items on a tool available to the public is very anticonsumer and not a good look for the company hopefully the right to repair movement will help cut down on throwaway items it really pays to research something before you buy it
you got that right
Can you do a shout-out to Jaden small engine repair
if you seen any of my videos, have you ever seen me do a shout out?
I just got two new heads for my weed trimmer just like the head he took off that was worn out from Green Works $15 each.
nice
My question is can they make a bump head that doesn’t jam up or require 5 hands to load? I call my bump head Bob Marley because it is always “jammin”.
Echo SpeedFeed Universal trimmer heads are the best. Don't jam, don't need 5 hands. Feed the line through the hole, even it out and crank it in.
@@TheKrayusKorianis TY. I’ll try it. Can’t be any worse.
LOL!!!
Keep working on the tan brother 😆😂🤣 Electric blah I got enough gas ones will last me til the day I die 👍
you and me both!
I’ve heard that a lot of string trimmers the grease plug is disappearing
I agree with you
To remove the head all you need it is the flat head screwdriver and it removed no problem no need to disassemble anything else
I tried that. It was on too tight
I'm trying to do the same thing, but with the 21332 model (a 40V trimmer). I bought it because I already had the battery and charger and this was the most economical way to get a cordless trimmer. I'm having a difficult time putting the Pivotrim head on it (I have it from my Hitachi gas trimmer, which i need to replace the carburetor on it...thought this would be faster...it is not). Going to have to figure out how to jimmy-rig this trimmer to fit the pivotrim head (the spool that comes with the trimmer is really bad: poorly wound and the weak nylon string snaps within seconds of use on my pavers...pivotrim line lasts till I clear my entire front driveway pavers from weeds).
wow good luck to you
This just makes me not want to ever buy a electric trimmer. It literally takes a minute or two for me to replace a trimmer head if I have to on a Gas one.
yes you are correct
I have the same 60V Greenworks Pro string trimmer (so I thought); it has the same plastic housing EXCEPT the trimmer head shaft doesn’t have that same C-clip locking a nut onto the shaft.
It appears there is a rounded bolt that I can barely grab with needle nose pliers; I just can’t get it to turn, the pliers don’t have a good grip on the rounded nut
It’s frustrating because I can’t figure out how to take that nut off.
Thanks for listening to my rant. Maybe someone has a suggestion?
I guess I could cut it off; but saving that for a last resort.
I wish I could help more but yes hopefully someone else will chime in.
My Rockwell battery trimer has spare trimmer heads available for it, along with higher capacity battery, & line (which I don't need, as I have line for my petrol unit, which is the same, & lots of it).
nice, I'll have to look them up.
I buy broken ones and cannibalise them for parts, only way to get access bit always comes with a risk.
well said
Thats one of the reasons why i dont like such devices. Everything different so that sourcing spare parts is a nightmare.
you got that right
I have a brushcutter that bogs down and the revs up. How should I adjust the carburetor? I have the H and L screw easily accessible.
Can you replace a corded Greenworks with the Speed Feed Universal bump head that has just the 0.065 dual line auto feed? I have to keep stopping every couple of feet to pop off the top and fix the trimmer line or replace it. Goes through a tone of line and makes the machine unusable.
unfortunately that I don't know, I haven't had the opportunity to try yet
They are worth their weight--- in plastic!!!!!
yes sir!
What model are you doing this on? I have a st60L02 60 volt. I called the rino tuff company, they said they have nothing compatible because the motor is on top. Any ideas? Greenworks has been out of stock over a year.
I apologize but I don't know the model number. But I'm sure the same procedure would work on yours as well.
Hey bro what's up? My answer to your question is a firm no. I'm not convinced that these battery powered equipment for landscaping are not suitable for me considering the amount of grass and land area I have to cut in addition to the type of grass I need to cut in my lawn and also in my personal property.
yes these are not for everyone
@@HomeGaragechannel I've realized that these battery powered equipment were designed to keep down the noise level of the workers doing their job especially if a client has to deal with a neighbor complaining about the noise every few minutes.
yes there is definitely less noise with these
I just bought mine - 80v model - is there any way to reinforce the bump he’d to prevent the plastic from breaking? Thx for your review - it’s very helpful but I found your channel a month too late!
thanks, and unfortunately no, unless you replace the bump for one that was much better or thicker plastic, but it's considered a wear item.
Probably best visible at 3:28... Isn't there a slot at the head end of shaft... Could the flathead screwdriver to be used to hold shaft while unscrewing head? Without removing any covers.
yes I noticed it too, and I even trie using large flathead to hold the shaft But the amount of torque I had to apply to the trimmer head would overcome the flathead.
@@HomeGaragechannel That explains it... Sounds like classical "Humans have too few hands" case:)
I cannot find the hole to lock it in place so I can remove the old one
yes
throwaway e-waste junk by design.
I use greenworks for my business, they have been great for the last 3 years but this year they are so bad in quality it has almost destroyed my business.
In the UK petrol equipment is getting refused for repair all over the place and they are trying hard to push this elec stuff on us.
@@mrdelaney4440 I don't know about push them they can shove them just like the EV cars.
correct
wow that's crazy to hear!
I suppose if OEM parts were used that seems rather ridiculous to have to take most of the bump head apart just to replace the bump cap!!!
I always thought greenworks was basically the great value brand of electric equipment
that's a great comparison
Hi! Is it normal for a gas trimmer to speed up as it runs out of fuel? I did this as i was putting it away and got surprised when it started revving up and the clutch engaging. The only info i could find was about 2 stroke dirtbikes on a forum and people said its very bad for the bikes as they run without lubrication until the engine stops. I wanted to get your opinion on how this translates to trimmers. Thanks!
yes that's what I find to happen as well... as the fuel runs out the mixture goes lean which will cause the engine to speed up for a few seconds.. it's not related lubrication but then again it is running on mixed fuel.
I agree with you a 100%. I wouldn't buy one either, thank you for the video.
Right on
I regret buying mine. They don't even sell replacement heads, they told me to buy a Ryobi head. About to try to copy this video to see if I can fix mine.
Ridiculous that they sell a product that's unusable if the bump head wears out.
Not a fan of electric equipment, I’ll be sticking with my gas stuff.
agreed
Consumers will come back because they are invested in the battery "ecosystem."
yes you are correct
I would take that thing to the scrapyard the second it was mine
I hear that
It is way easier to put that type of head on a gas trimmer tbh.❤
much easier
I won't be buying another greenworks product. I have this same trimmer.
I hear that
How to do toro head
you mean the electric toro? Not sure haven't done one
You mounted it wrong way around
hey thanks
No, I don't want to try & go to Bill Clinton (Brown) in Australia again.
There's people who wonder why me whose a Holden had to leave a.Ford whose like him in Australia when I was repairing power tools because he was wanting the customers to pay his price & buy new power tools rather than get them repaired.
Yea, he fired my manager who thought he wasn't doing that enough !
thank you Russell Booth
Get rid of the guard ! Ya don’t need it
LOL!!
Not cost effective in the long run. It was designed to be a throw away except the batteries need special handling for recycling.
Where I reside, the Transfer Station does not accept lithium batteries. So, getting electric anything is not feasible for me. If this were me, I would try to fix on my own like you did, but it doesn't appear to be an easy and swift repair. So sad, we have to be forced to live like this. Let those who want electric equipment have it, leave the rest of us alone. The environment is worse off from the batteries that will be just dumped in the trash anyway which is far worse than anything!
yes you are correct
I have only one word to say . . . EGO.
very expensive
Battery equipment is all short strategy. Not environmentally friendly. All about money and politics. Hate it.
yes sir
Terrible video…. there is a slot in the end of the shaft that holds the head on for a screwdriver put in screwdriver in the slot after taking off the snap key and just twist. The head did not have to take the whole thing apart now with this new head and no proper coverage over, mechanical parts of motor it’s going to fill full of dirt and wrecked everything
I tried that, it wasn't enough to hold the head while trying to take it off!