How to Remove the Cutting Head on a Ryobi String Trimmer
- 1). Hold the string trimmer upside down so the handle rests on the ground and the trimmer head faces you.
- 2). Pull the retaining ring off the cutting head. The retaining ring is the plastic piece that holds the cutting head in place.
- 3). Grasp the cutting head and turn it clockwise. Pull the head away from the unit as you turn it. Continue until it is free.
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