Hello glencoe1691,

It's never good when a tool outlasts the availability of parts for said tool. The manufacture has discontinued that part with no substitute or replacement part number. You may have to do some serious web searching to locate one or try to fabricate one that will work.

Good luck,
-WJA

I bought a handle from Lehman's. It is not the same as the handle that was originally on the trimmer, but it is sure better than no handle. I think you can buy these other places, too. It is called "Stout's Backsaver Grip." They have a website: link removed Hope this helps.

My auto-feed isn't working and the lever (part 57) appears to be intact. Is there a component to the lever (or related part) that may have broken that I can't see w/out dismantling? Could there be another issue? All parts appear to be intact.

Replace the "Brush" (#17) part number 387542-00. Basically they are two sides to the circuit and supply the power to the Armature (with spins) thus completing the circuit. One of the "Bushes" probably blew, I suggest replacing both.

Just the single screw and you can see it without removing the spool - just clean away the grass on the underside of the guard.

First of all check to see that the lever is free moving and not binding up on any obstruction or even on itself. The lever on my trimmer broke completely off and that's why mine wouldn't release correctly. If yours is free moving, then it may be something else. Please make sure that you check that first.

Now, if it is, indeed, your lever, take a small flat screwdriver with a wide blade and gently pry it from its setting until you can firmly grasp it with a pair of pliers. With the pliers, pull up on the lever while twisting it back and forth off of it's mount and it should come free.

Hi Roger,

The plastite screws are bet removed using a Torx driver. We have a Torx driver index available that includes all of the sizes that are commonly used in tool repair. The following link will provide additional information...

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/folding-torx-key-set-p-205781.html

Good luck with your repair!

-Mark

It is not the spring. It is the lever inside under the spool you put in and it is attached to the housing. It is called a lever #385017.1 see above diagram

Replace part # 57

I have the same problem. It appears the spool housing mounted on the shaft has stripped out and the part has been discontinued. I hope I don't have to toss the trimmer, everything else works great.

My housing is doing the same. Falls off when I start the trimmer. Did anyone find a replacement part (Housing)?

The same problem occurred with my unit. Replace part # 57.

Hi jcm14246,

The feed problem is caused by the feed lever. It is item #57 on the parts diagram. The part number is #385017-01.

I hope this helps!

-UtahAV
-Mark

Hi tinbucket78,

Unfortunately the Spool Housing was sold as part of the motor assembly which has been discontinued. I did also check with Black & Decker and they no alternative. I think it is time for a new trimmer. :(

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news...

-UtahAV
-Mark

Yeah I thought so. Problem is the rest of the unit is in mint condition. But you are right. Time for a new one. If anyone needs parts off this one let me know and we can work out postage.

Thanks!