Wow - thanks for this video! It's exactly what I was looking for. Constant hand pain makes changing the bump spool difficult, plus this trim head is more functional than the original one. Works great!
Thanks for putting this up. My bump feeder stopped working today. Watched this, bought the ugly trimmer and installed it without having to rewatch the video. Works like a charm. No more paying 15 dollars per spool....
Worked for my Kobalt 24v 12" trimmer (Model #KST 2224B-03). I purchased an inexpensive set of 4 black 4" silicone coasters to put 1 between the trimmer head and the original black metal ring to add protection to the motor parts. Punched a small screwdriver hole in the coaster and pushed it down onto the black ring. The silicone will keep it tight on the motor bolt as long as you don't make the hole too large. Other variations of part positioning failed and some kept the motor from spinning. Following the information for the stacking order (plus putting the coaster on before the new trimmer head) worked great. The accessory attachment model 15" (designed like it 'could' adapt more easily to attach after marker trimmer heads) version is 15lbs. This model is 5lbs. My light weight trimmer has been given new life and function. Thanks for posting the video.
I got a Echo Speed Feed 400 to work on my 24-volt Kobalt. I used the black insert and the original nut to attach it. I have been using mine for 2 seasons now. Thanks for the video!
Thank you for this video. What I did was cut a circle out of the plastic lid of a coffee can, poke a hole in the center for the shaft and mounted that under the washer then proceeded with the rest of the assembly. It blocks anything going into the gears. Works perfectly.
Your video saved me from tossing out the Kobalt 24 volt string trimmer for a different brand one that took universal heads. Loved how you walked us thru using the included special bolts to retrofit a 24v big head with the Shakespeare Ugly Head 2 in 1 universal trimmer head. THANK YOU
Thank you so very much kind sir! This is perhaps the most thorough as well as useful video I've ever watched on RU-vid! And at 57, I've watched thousands upon thousands. I can't adequately express my appreciation, so I'm leaving you a ❤
Thank you for posting this and being so detailed. I was going to return my trimmer and purchase a different model since the auto feed doesn't work for me but instead I will just try this first.
Got mine for 25 dls lightly used and is a beast…I already have kobalt tools so have plenty of batteries including an 8 ah one and it last for over an hour.
Tim Was the trimmer head put on concentric to the shaft? If not it will put undo forces on the trimmer and vibrate. I've had no issues. Runs smooth as silk.
Thank you. For the 40v, none of the nuts worked for me. You will need to get a M10 -1.25 JIS nut so that it fits the thread AND down into the brush head . . . 😅 something I didn't want to learn about but nonetheless, it fits perfectly. I have extras since I had to buy a box of 'em online. Couldn't find the JIS nut in hardware or auto stores.
This video was super on point today...I have been looking to dump a bump feed since I bought mine...Install was exactly as detailed...One footnote- If you run .095 line or wire all the time I am sure you will have motor heat overload with pauses in your work...Mine did that with just two work lines of 105 line...So when I installed today i used .80 line and I still got it to overheat pause when working it hard...think about it bcuz your spinning 6 lines instead of 2...FYI MAC
I like the Shakespeare push and load head and love it. Installed it easily on my gas trimmer and recently got this Kobalt so got another head for it Installs the same way as the one you had and was quick and simple. I'm ready to go for Spring.
First time dummy here so I'm still learning with these electric trimmers but my Kobalt isn't working after installing a different head. I can not for the life of me get this nut off of the drive shaft. It is stuck.
Try taking a ratchet and socket as you would normally BUT use a mallet to hit on the ratchet handle to act as an impact hammer. May take a few. Too hard to tell what is wrong. This assumes the nut is too tight. ARE YOU GOING THE PROPER DIRECTION?
How have you guys loosened that reverse nut attached to the motor? My original locking nut is on there something fierce and I don't have any leverage to try and twist it off. I even opened the rear panel to the motor flywheel but there really is no good place to clamp onto to hold everything still while trying to back off that nut.
I decided to do this sooner, love the difference in cut. I do notice the change in battery life and it's shorter, but overall happy with the change! Thanks for the video!
oh this is great. i had just one more question though if you don't mind? as far as the original "bump" head before you modified it, does the trimmer have to be RUNNING for the bump to work and feed more string? or can it also be done if i "bump" it when it's off to see the line length to where i want it?
Followed instructions to the T, no vibration, on there right in the middle, when I use Blades its fine and will blast through anything, but when i use the lines instead of blades, it just keeps shutting down as soon as it touches the grass... will run with lines just holding cutting end in the air, but as soon as it touches grass it shuts down 😞
Update: I figured out why it is shutting down to an extent... so I had took the guard off and just used the supplied yellow lines on Trimmer, kept shutting down. Though maybe there is a safety shut off with guard off. And then I remembered you trimmed your lines under 10 inches... once I put the blue guard back on and shortened the lines to 9ish inches, works like a charm... wonder if the added weight of the longer lines is making motor spin too fast or slow... works now tho thanks!
I just did this to my trimmer, and I left the cooling disc on. I noticed when I use the blades it continues to run, but if I put the strings in it spins pretty fast and the motor shuts down. I'm not sure if that's a safety feature or what.
I replaced the head on my kobalt 24v and unfortunately this did not work. I’m 63 and work my 1/2 acre on my own and I thought this would be my answer to making the yard work easier. At first the weeder would work for a few seconds and then die. Once the line got shorter it did great but it got hot and then went back to working for a few seconds and then nothing. I just removed the battery and I’m letting cool but I’m replacing the original head here soon. Like he said do it at your risk and good luck. The video was pretty easy to follow and it would have great if it worked for me.
Oh thanks for responding. Wasn’t expecting it. It had a little movement like you said and after I ran it a little bit it tightened. I see or feel no movement or shift.
Beverly Rolon If the "head" unit isn't concentric with the shaft axis you will get vibrations and that will put undo stress on the motor and cause an overheat condition on these "electronically" controlled tools today and it will stop to cause any damage which is a good thing. Hope you have it working now.
Luis Aguirre If I understand you correctly it isn't the "conversion" but the string you are using. It doesn't hold up, am I correct? Could be string isn't strong enough for what you are trying to cut. Perhaps even cutting around steel fence post or concrete. They can be very hard on string. This is what I use: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NDlpVrOYfgs.html
@@starastronomer right after I sent the comment I tried a different string at seems to be working. Thanks for the video and thanks for taking the time to write back.
I have the same 24-volt brushless string timmer from Kobalt. The one that uses the .080 string. I noticed in the video that this Shakespeare head allows you to use .095 string. Is this string good to use when trimming against a chain link fence? The .080 string seems to be deteriorating pretty fast when I trim around my chain link fence. It is quite annoying 🤬🤬
Sean Chase I use .095" Vortex Trimmer Line, item 12179. Holds up very well. Here is my review: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NDlpVrOYfgs.html
That I am not sure of. Does the manual say a maximum size string you should use for your stock cutting head? If not and the .095" fits then if it were my unit I'd try it. Let me know.
Hi there. Thanks so much for you video. Is it the case that when you start to disassemble the original head, you just push down on the center part and turn it to remove it? I am unable to remove the center part, but perhaps I just need to be more forceful. Thanks!
Thank you for the great video! One question, and forgive me if it's a noob one, but since you just twist on the new head and don't have a nut to secure it, is there any chance the head can loosen and fly off?
I made this conversion, however, I'm having a lot of issues with the line breaking off down to a nub after just 5 or so minutes or relatively light use. I tried the original line (.095) and their professional grade line. Both still having that issue. Anyone else encountering this and find a solution?
I have the same setup but after i replaced the head, the trimmer shuts off when i get into slightly thicker grass. So far i havent found or solved the issue. Any clues?? I dont really want to go get another weed trimmer as a replacement.
@BombaySauce I do know that my 40+ year old gas trimmer has way more power in heavy areas of cut. I find the Kobalt works great otherwise. It will shut off to protect the electric motor so as not to over heat if it gets bogged down. I've had that happen several times. One thing is to not force the trimmer at a fast pace in heavy areas.
man... that was exactly what i was lookin for... thank u! ...& quick question please, the nylon blades on the shakespeare, are they to "aggressive" (ie; would they damage?) a plastic fence? ...i have a white fence around my property that looks like a wood fence but its actually some sorta plastic?/pvc?/poly? of some sort... im thinkin the string might be safer, but was just currious what u thought having used them...? thank u sir
HeavyChevy THANK YOU! I would definitely not use nylon blades. Way too harsh for that. They are made for heavy stalk type weeds or brush. In fact be very careful with any string line. I would recommend you take a test piece of fence and use very light weight cutting sting and see what happens. I do not have that type of fence but have seen the material and it could get damaged. I know they are not cheap.
Motor burn up yet? I did something similar (covered the holes with tape for trial run) to my atlas 80v and noticed the motor is much more prone to shutting off now
Covered what holes? I never modified anything other than shown in the video. Can you please give a detailed description of qhat you mean? No issues with my unit.
@@starastronomer the holes where you can see the motor (you mention them in the video). Kobalt, greenworks, and atlas are all made by the same warehouse
@@starastronomer that's what I ended up deciding after it shut down a few times and I noticed not much grass seemed to be on the taped area. Appreciate your update to the situation
@@starastronomer Ohh yes I see. But no they don’t sadly. I’ve been trying to find a different head that could fit the screw on my 24v trimmer. Might you know of any that can fit it?
I replaced an older Kobalt 40v with a Shakespeare Wind-N-Go Bump feed. The kit didn't come with the nut you need to secure it. It needed a M10-1.25 nut that I got from their hardware department. I also reused a bushing that was behind the original head for alignment. It was back together in a couple of minutes after I had the proper sized nut. I personally have the 24v and I was looking to put the Ugly head on it.
@@geotrick I just go that same Wind n go and I’m having the same problem with the nut. Been driving me crazy the last couple of hours. I’m glad I saw your comment, now I’m headed back to Lowe’s for that nut!
It seems to run the battery down a little bit faster. I typically change the strings out at least 3 or 4 times. I precut string, it doesn't take long to switch them out.
@@starastronomer any idea on the 80V? I've got a backpack mounted honda gcv160 with brushcutter blade, and it's nice but I'm interested in something quieter so I can take it with me on hikes and casually whack at (invasive) blackberries
Nathan McCorkle Sorry, I can't be of help with that. My initial thoughts are no. If it does work I would assume it will eat up quite a bit more battery giving less run time. I do agree these run nice and quiet. But I will say it does not out power my 40+ year old gasoline powered Toro unit. Gasoline still rules at the moment. My gas rips through heavy grasses with ease.
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