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The Ryobi R18HLTR38 takes the Ryobi RLTS2 pre-cut trimmer line, 2.0 mm (5 lengths) for Reel-Easy heads as its trimmer line. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.

Ryobi R18HLTR38

Your line trimmer

Line trimmer

Confirmed against Ryobi's list

RLTS2

Takes the RLTS2

Trimmer line · check the code on your old part.

Other Ryobi line trimmers that take the RLTS2

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Ryobi Australia · 28 Oct

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Genuine: made by Ryobi. Compatible: another brand.

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How long it lasts

Replace it when the line wears down and no longer feeds with a tap of the bump knob.

After replacing: No reset needed.

How to change the trimmer line in your Ryobi R18HLTR38

Watch the guide or follow the steps.

RYOBI: How to Reload a Line Trimmer with Reel-Easy Spool · RYOBI Australia (official)
  1. 1Remove the battery pack. Lay the trimmer on a level surface, motor side down and guard side up.
  2. 2Turn the bump knob until the line on its centre lines up with the arrows on the outer spool.
  3. 3Push one pre-cut 2.0 mm line (about 3 m) through the eyelet on one side of the head until it comes out of the other side, with equal lengths each side.
  4. 4Turn the bump knob with the Speedwinder (or by hand) to wind the line in, until about 12 cm sticks out each side.
  5. 5Refit the battery, start the trimmer and tap the bump knob on the ground to feed more line as you work.
Every number this part goes by
Retail name:
0355545
Retail name:
RLTS2

Sellers list any of these; they are the same part.

About your R18HLTR38

Ryobi line trimmer — Reel-Easy (Speedwinder) bump-head line trimmers. Its trimmer line is the RLTS2 pre-cut trimmer line, 2.0 mm (5 lengths) for Reel-Easy heads, part RLTS2.

Where the model number is: The model is on the rating label on the motor housing or the shaft (Ryobi OLT1832, Ozito PXCLTS-018). Take the battery out or switch off before you turn the head over; the old spool's own code is often moulded on it.

Fits these 9 Ryobi models

OLT1832. The OLT1832 manual also lists RLTS2 2.0 mm line.

Common questions
Which trimmer line fits the Ryobi R18HLTR38?
The Ryobi R18HLTR38 takes the Ryobi RLTS2 pre-cut trimmer line, 2.0 mm (5 lengths) for Reel-Easy heads.
Where can I buy the RLTS2 in Australia?
We link to 1 Australian seller for the RLTS2; the seller's page shows the current price.
How do I fit the RLTS2 in a Ryobi R18HLTR38?
No tools, a few minutes: 5 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
What happens if I don't change it?
The trimmer stops cutting when the line runs out, and line of the wrong diameter jams the head or strains the motor.
Is there anything to reset afterwards?
No reset needed.

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