"Connor T" wrote in message
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Hi,

Got a 2nd hand ryobi petrol strimmer over winter, and have just come
round to using it - it starts and runs fine, but doesnt strim anything.
it seems that the spool slows rather than cutting the grass.

any ideas?

Check you've fitted the spool properly.

Check that the engine is running at correct speed.

The cable may be buggered - they use a cable similar to a speedo cable.

Take it to a dealer.