Ryobi Trimmer Plus .08-Inch Dual Line SpeedSpool Cartridge #181460

I could see getting a second one to keep a reloaded one handy on standby, but really, it's no trouble to refill the spool yourself and much cheaper than buying replacements. Can't say enough about the product, it's terrific. I love my Ryobi, I have a gas and an electric one (got tired of dragging the cord around but the electric one still works great).


Don't waste your time or money   May 27, 2005
J. M. Ferguson (Chatham County, NC)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful

I received Ryobi product #181460. The corners of the ratchet on the original spool had been worn down, so the spool did not lock properly. The replacement spool is tooled (designed/manufactured) incorrectly, and demonstrates the same slipping as the original.

My suggestion is that you not waste your time even ordering this spool and look for a complete replacement string trimmer. If Ryobi cannot maintain quality standards well enough that the replacement of an wearing item does not meet specifications, you should not give them any of your money. Get a new string trimmer, or spend your time rehabilitating another. I've spent too much time on this one to count. Go elsewhere.


Thanks to Amazon   August 15, 2005
C. Schang
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Unable to find this item anywhere, including the manufacturing. Amazon delivered as promised.


Works as expected   December 3, 2006
J. Carlson (Milford, MA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The spool is plastic and after 6 years of use, it was ready to be replaced. I was dreading the possibility of buying a new trimmer until I saw this on Amazon. The spool was ordered and arrived in 3 days.


Cartridge string problems   August 22, 2005
V. Furtado (Fallon, NV USA)
The cartridge is easy to put on but I have problems with the dual strings retracting back inside the casting. They continued to go back in the cartridge and unwind. I have to keep taking the cartridge off and re-thread them. I don't know if the cartridge or the Ryobi 825R 4-Cycle Curved Shaft TrimmerPlus is the problem.