Easy
Less than 15 minutes
Genuine Black and Decker replacement part, this item is sold individually.
The purpose of this spring is to hold the spool of the trimmer in the spool housing.
Over time the spring will loose its tension and will have to be replaced.
Spring 243603-00
OEM part for: DeWALT, Black and Decker
Part Number: 243603-00
$4.99
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Product Description ?
- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.02 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 16 machines
Black and Decker
GH600 Type 1 14" Automatic Feed Trimmer/Edger View Diagrams & Manuals
GH600 Type 2 14" Automatic Feed Trimmer/Edger View Diagrams & Manuals
GH600 Type 3 14" Automatic Feed Trimmer/Edger View Diagrams & Manuals
GH600 Type 4 14" Automatic Feed Trimmer/Edger View Diagrams & Manuals
ST7700 13" Automatic Feed Trimmer/Edger View Diagrams & Manuals
74526 Type 1 14 StringTrimmer View Diagrams & Manuals
CST2000 Type 1 12 Inch Cless String Trimmer View Diagrams & Manuals
GH400 Type 3 12 String Trimmer View Diagrams & Manuals
GH400 Type 5 12 String Trimmer View Diagrams & Manuals
GH500 Type 3 12 String Trimmer View Diagrams & Manuals
GH500 Type 5 12 String Trimmer View Diagrams & Manuals
GH500 Type 6 12 String Trimmer View Diagrams & Manuals
ST6600 Type 1 13 String Trimmer View Diagrams & Manuals
ST7000 Type 1 13 Trimmer / Edger View Diagrams & Manuals
GH600 Type 5 14 Grass Hog View Diagrams & Manuals
ST8000 (Type 1) 12 String Trimmer View Diagrams & Manuals
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This item works with the following types of products:
- Edger Parts
- Trimmer Parts
- Grass Trimmer Parts
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Wonderful now I can trim my grass again instead of paying someone
Exactly what I ordered
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May 25, 2020
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Great service, friendly and smart folks on the phone.
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December 12, 2019
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Exactly what I needed.
Fit perfectly. Completely satisfied
John -
September 12, 2019
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Replacement parts
The parts arrive on time and they are the right match for my weed cutting.
Joy -
August 19, 2019
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Simple Repair
We received this spring and a locking cap for the weed eater which fit perfectly and super easy to install! At a great price!!!
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Cap worn beyond use.
Rodney - July 22, 2017
👍 4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Grass Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Parts Used
Took the cap out of the plastic bag. Plugged it into the tool.
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Cover broke, lost spring.
Celeste - October 11, 2017
👍 3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Grass Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Removed the old cover pieces. Inserted the spring. Replaced with the new cover.
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Missing parts
Jennifer - September 5, 2017
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, None
Parts Used
Placed spool in housing, added new spring and cover.
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The cap on string trimmer broke, needed to replace cap and compression spring.
Brian - October 7, 2018
Tool Type
Grass Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Ordered cap(prior order) and spring, and connected spring on the cap and put it back together. Total time about 2 minutes.
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Parts were old
Jon - August 9, 2018
Tool Type
Grass Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
Took off old bump cover, attached new lever and spring replaced cover,easy,I have a new grass trimmer until the motor or the switch goes out.
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Bump cover and spring was damaged
CLYDE - July 28, 2018
Tool Type
Grass Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, No tools required
Parts Used
Locking tang on bump cover was damaged and wouldn't stay on trimmer, I replaced with new cover and installed a new spring also. No tools required. Works fine, thanks for quick shipment had it in a few days
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Bump cover broke, lost spring
Eric - July 9, 2018
Tool Type
Grass Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Parts Used
Install the spring and press in the cover.
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Line got wound around outside broke the bump cover
Marlene - June 23, 2018
Tool Type
Grass Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, No tools required.
Parts Used
1. Put new spring in very simple
2. Put new bump cover on
Works like a dream
2. Put new bump cover on
Works like a dream
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Bump Cover and lever were broken.
Martha - May 7, 2018
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
Removed the old lever with pliers
Snapped in the new lever
Put spring on Bump Cover
Put bump cover on string holder.
Started using trimmer.
Snapped in the new lever
Put spring on Bump Cover
Put bump cover on string holder.
Started using trimmer.
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Broken cover and lost spring
Dona - March 6, 2018
Tool Type
Grass Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Parts Used
Wound trim on spool and placed on trimmer. Installed the spring. Inserted the cover. No tools needed.
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