"All the power of gas, without the noise, fuss and fumes now with the Rapid Reload Head for even greater convenience. The 15 in. cutting swath, bump-head line advancement and professional-grade 0.095 in. cutting line make quick word of yard clean ups."
Rapid reload head to quickly and easily load cutting line
http://www.homedepot.com/p/EGO-15-in-56-Volt-Lithium-ion-Electric-Cordless-String-Trimmer-with-Rapid...

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Looks easier than winding around the spool, but not significantly so. Maybe I'd have to use it to understand if this actually makes it much faster or easier to load string.
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I am glad to report that the replacement head (AH1500) will work on the older ST1500 and ST1500-S; but don't take my word for it, it says it right there in the included instruction sheet! I posted a how-to on adding an Echo Rapid Reload Head to the older 15" trimmer, and I will make a new thread with the additional details. But in the mean time, the 2nd picture attached is the new head on the ST1500. =)
PS - the steel rod in the second picture is verifying the alignment, which is good to go!
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The trimmer might need a LED headlight so they can do a remake of the movie series.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N39N2JN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Cheap upgrade. Easy to use.
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The Nut looks like it may need a deep socket.
In the past when I've had trouble removing a fastener from something that spins, I've found more often than not an impact driver will get it off. It sometimes takes several shots of the trigger depending how much of a hold I can get on the object, but as long as I can give enough resistance to get the hammering action going it usually works.
(I have a sneaking suspicion that ATE might have done this as well since there appears to be a cordless power tool of some sort just at the edge of one of his pictures above.)
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Do you guys have it up on the mantle on display?! On a serious note, if you like your 15" trimmer, then you will absolutely love it with the new bump feed head. It will be the best $30 you ever spent.
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I found with the .080" line in my corded Toro trimmer as well as the line in the 12" Ego trimmer, I was bump feeding several times every session, but with the more powerful 15" and .095" line I bump feed it maybe once each session. That's true for the heavier hexagonal line I'm using now as well as the twisted line that came with the trimmer.
I went almost a whole season with the line that came with the 15" trimmer before needing to rewind the spool.
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You know us though. Not a whole lot stops us from trying things. Your words of wisdom and cautions are well noted!
Thanks Jennifer.
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Son: "Ouch!"
Sounds all too familiar. :-)
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"...the rapid reload head might physically fit on the older models..."
Challenge accepted!
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https://community.egopowerplus.com/ego/topics/echo-speed-feed-400-head-on-15-trimmer
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I take it there is no way to rotate the shield? I use my trimmer for about 50% flat cutting and another 50% as an edger along driveway and gardens. Using it as an edger you get a bit of debris flying up. If I could just rotate the shield a little it would be perfect...otherwise I may be shopping for a face shield.
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Note: this is compatible with models ST1500F and ST1500SF only.
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I have an ST1500S, so this will work Andy? No modifications necessary?
I struggled tonight with the regular head and would love something easier.
I guess I could buy it at homedepot and return it if it doesn't work.....
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https://community.egopowerplus.com/ego/topics/technical-review-ah1500-rapid-reload-gen-2-vs-ah1300-b...
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Still nice to see some innovative features being added to the tools as we go. Keeping ahead of the curve! :-)
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