James Werning

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Stories By James Werning

  • Lawn Care
    Lawn Care By James Werning November 3rd, 2022

    How To Replace The Rope On A Homelite XL Chain Saw

    How to Replace the Rope on a Homelite XL Chain Saw. It's not uncommon for the starter rope on a Homelite XL chain saw to eventually need replacing. This job will be easier if you change the rope before it breaks, so watch for frayed and damaged sections. Replacement ropes are available at lawnmower repair shops and many home improvement centers. Before you buy, compare the diameter of the new rope with the old to make sure the new one will fit properly.

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  • Lawn Care
    Lawn Care By James Werning September 3rd, 2020

    How To Load A Ryobi 105R String Trimmer

    How to Load a Ryobi 105R String Trimmer. Your Ryobi 105r electric string trimmer could be the next best thing to a goat, when it comes to keeping the weeds under control around your lawn and garden. Nevertheless, string trimmers have healthy appetites for new string while chewing through the weeds. Loading new string into your trimmer should be a simple job, once you become familiar with the procedure. One labor saving feature of the Ryobi 105r trimmer is that you do not need to remove the bump knob to load new string onto the inner reel.

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