Customer Reviews

Black & Decker RS-136 String Trimmer Replacement Spool

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Yes, the downside is that you will go through these more quickly than some. I burn through about 3 to 4 per season for a moderately sized lawn.

The upside is that this somewhat slender string will not kill and maim when you (inevitably) get your (or Fido's) foot or ankle in harm's way. It will sting, of course, but not slash and draw blood as most other gages do. In addition, the spool is pretty cheap, easily replaced, and available everywhere (no small point when you suddenly run out late on a Sunday afternoon).

You can find the same exact product at various hardware stores, etc. for half the price and no shipping.

This spool is a great replacement piece, however if you need more line & you have the time to roll out line Wal-Mart sells over 200 feet for only #=$3.47. However you will have to roll on to the spool by hand which really doesn't take that long.

We bought this product because we needed a spool replacement for our weed whacker. Unfortunately, when this string breaks, it breaks inside the spool so you need to open the whole thing up to pull the string to the outside. That gets really old to have to take it apart every time the string breaks.

Just buy a roll of string from the hardware store. Very simple to re-wrap the spool.

Super fast shipping. It was nice to be able to order this since the store the trimmer was purchased from does not carry the replacement spools.

These spools are basically good for only a year or so of use, then the string doesn't come out anymore. They are way overpriced for what it is, but B&D has the monopoly on this part. I restring myself until the spool itself wears out.

Ordering this item is so easy. I don't have to search thru the local home center hoping they have the right product in stock. Purchasing it on the spool is so much easier than buying the string and then having to wind it. Good product at a good price.

Got this as an add-on with the Black & Decker ST1000 9-Inch 1.8-AMP Electric Grass Trimmer because I read folks complaining about string being replaced quickly. Not so on the ST1000 I guess. I've only let out a couple of inches in weeks of use. So my biggest problem is to remember where I put this replacement spool for when I eventually do need it.

When I bought my latest Black & Decker line trimmer/edger, I also purchased an extra line spool. Over time, the bump-line type can wear the head of the spool out. Particularly when using around concrete or rocks. This may take several seasons of usage but it can happen. Thus, I have a replacement handy which I know will fit. I also can use the extra spool if I am working and do not want to stop to rewind the spool. I simply pop in the replacement and continue working. Then I can rewind the other spool at my convenience. As far as line or string trimmer spools go, this is an easy one to rewind...single line as opposed to dual, and is easily removed and replaced from the trimmer. The bump-feed also works well.