The rewind is sticking due to congealed grease, take the rewind off (as a complete unit) soak in hot strong soapy water pulling the string in and out to help flush the dirty grease out from around the pulley and spring. Once you feel it is cleaned allow it to dry and then apply a squirt or two of a dry lube like the graphite used for locks.
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The rewind is sticking due to congealed grease, take the rewind off (as a complete unit) soak in hot strong soapy water pulling the string in and out to help flush the dirty grease out from around the pulley and spring. Once you feel it is cleaned allow it to dry and then apply a squirt or two of a dry lube like the graphite used for locks.