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Less than 15 minutes
This is an authentic Craftsman replacement part that has been sourced from the original manufacturer to be used with trimmers. The metal retainer is used to secure the spool withing the cutting head housing assembly. This item is available as an individual replacement part, please see illustrated diagram for associative parts.
Spool Retainer 530401957
OEM part for: Poulan, Weed Eater
Part Number: 530401957
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This Spool Retainer will fit the following 335 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Craftsman
- Husqvarna
- Jonsered
- Poulan
- Weed Eater
This item works with the following types of products:
- Edger
- Pruner
- Trimmer
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A piddly little part, but absolutely crucial. All set!
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November 23, 2021
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Came on time, new parts, and exactly what I needed
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October 19, 2019
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Worked as expected.
New part and fit perfectly. Shipped quickly.
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July 8, 2019
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quick replacement
part was exactly what I expected
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June 19, 2024
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came too late
We burned out the motor waiting for the new part. Trashed the weed eater and sent the part back for a refund.
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Retainer snapped and spool was worn.
Don - May 11, 2016
👍 8 of 8 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
This is a very simple fix that took about a minute or less to perform. Pinch the "Retainer Clip" together and pull straight out. Replace with the new clip, attach spool and get trimming.
** If the Retainer Clip shears off in the drive shaft, use a small standard (Flat Head) screw driver and work the clip out from one side. Once enough of the clip is exposed, use a pair of needle nosed pliers and remove the clip. Replace it with a new one and get back to work!
** If the Retainer Clip shears off in the drive shaft, use a small standard (Flat Head) screw driver and work the clip out from one side. Once enough of the clip is exposed, use a pair of needle nosed pliers and remove the clip. Replace it with a new one and get back to work!
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Spool clip broken
Stephen - March 24, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Needle nose pliers
Parts Used
Removed broken clip. Replaced with new clip. Perfect fit!
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Worn out spool, broken retainer.
Stuart - May 5, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Removed all of the worn parts. Then I installed the new return spring and spool retainer. Then attached the new spool.
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Broken spool retainer
Dean - October 12, 2023
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
1.removed broken retainer one by pushing in side tabs with a screwdriver.
2. Snapped new retIner.
2. Snapped new retIner.
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The string retainer clip broke off,
Richard - October 26, 2018
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
I just had to remove the old retainer with two small screw drivers, and the new one pushed in the hole, The part fit just as it was when it was new.
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Spool retainer spring broke when head came apart. Still used it with broken head and bent the retainer spring. When i tried to straighten spring , it broke.
Pete - September 29, 2017
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Used a small screw driver to remove the damaged spring and installed the new one. All is good!:)
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The retainer spring had broken and needed to be replaced.
Allan - July 22, 2017
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set
I removed the cutting spool and pulled the broken spring out. The new spring went back where the broken one had been. The string trimmer now works as it should. The other parts are spares for down the road repairs.
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Trimmer spool unit worn out.
Bob - June 22, 2017
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Unscrewed old spool head from the end of the shaft (reverse threads) and screwed on the new spool/head.
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Electric Weed Eater spool retainer clip broke.
Arlen - June 17, 2017
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
1. Looked up the part on your internet page to see how the spring fit into the shaft coupler.
2. Pried old retaining ears on the clip out of their grooves with two really small screwdrivers and pulled out the clip with needle nose pliers.
3. After seeing I could get the old part out and replace the broken clip I went to your site and ordered a new one.
4. The part came in the mail after only a couple days. Service was fast.
5. Put the new part in the shaft coupler and snapped it into place.
6. Put the spool of the string back on the trimmer and resumed trimming.
7. Easy, fast and cheap repair.
2. Pried old retaining ears on the clip out of their grooves with two really small screwdrivers and pulled out the clip with needle nose pliers.
3. After seeing I could get the old part out and replace the broken clip I went to your site and ordered a new one.
4. The part came in the mail after only a couple days. Service was fast.
5. Put the new part in the shaft coupler and snapped it into place.
6. Put the spool of the string back on the trimmer and resumed trimming.
7. Easy, fast and cheap repair.
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The retainer broke while I was running and I lost the spring and the retainer.
Gilbert - July 7, 2016
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, hands
I replaced the spring with the new one and the retainer with the new one. I used the new spool because I felt like possibly that was the problem to start with. The repair was easy and quick.
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