RYOBI STRING TRIMMER REPAIR

[CHARLES]

After reading some questions on the forum I see the need to rephrase my question. I have a RYOBI R41002 electric string trimmer that had several switch assembly failures while under warranty and has now failed again (out of warranty). I want to replace the switch/spring/trigger myself and wonder what will happen when I separate the halves of the housing. Is anything likely to go flying off or should everything stay in place provided I am careful? I've had experience over the years repairing various things so I'm not a beginner.

Any thoughts/comments/advice will certainly be appreciated.

Thank you.

[Jim]

Very easy - I just did this. Lots of screws but the halves separate easily. Just make sure you see the wire routing path. The switch itself has a spring but it doesn't pop out when you take the side off.

[Bob]

Nothing will fall out. Take it apart with all of the screw holes on top just like you unscrew it. I think what makes the switches go out so often is using a cord that is to long or the wire gauge is to small. But that is just a guess.
Good Luck