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Stihl BG86c problems

Hi all, hope this is in the correct thread.

So i've had some BG86c blower problems recently. Long story short, i've replaced the carb with a genuine Stihl carb as my previous one wasn't priming, everything was fine once replaced but on full throttle a

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Backpack blower

Hi guys! 

I'm in need of a new backpack blower, previously we've made do with a bottom of the range McCullough backpack blower which was bought on a small budget when I first started up. It's now gone way past the time to upgrade it but I'll be the fi

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Wild Surrey Artist and Photographer of the Year 2022 Open for Entries

Surrey Wildlife Trust is delighted to announce the launch of its Wild Surrey artist and photographer of the year 2022 competition. Supported by STIHL, the competition is open to anyone seven and upwards and aims to showcase the most inspiring nature-

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STIHL professional user event

Hi Guys,

 

Due to the fact Stihl have not been able to attend events (as is the case for many) they will be setting up a virtual event for professional users of their products (or future users). We have been given access to these events and want to b

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FS 94 RCE Stihl Strimmer

Hi all, I purchased this strimmer about 5 week ago to replace my FS 55r which was great but needed something a bit more commercial. 

I love the strimmer itself but I'm struggling to see how it's an easy start machine, which is what it states. When I f

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Stihl / Viking RM448vc mower

Hi folks

i am thinking about buying a Stihl RM448vc petrol mower to replace my current Honda Izy for small/medium lawns.

Positives for it are;

Light weight (lots to lifting into rear gardens up steps etc)

Poly deck (for weight and corrosion)

Solid grass b

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Stihl hs56c hedge trimmer problem

Morning all, i've had the Stihl hs56c hedge trimmer for about 4/5 years but recently when i'm using it everytime i take my finger off the throttle the blades continue to move.

Any idea's on how to fix the problem before i take it into the repair shop.

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New Rotatech Chainsaw Chains!

Coming Soon!

Rotatech Chains to fit Stihl MS150

Check out our Rotatech Chains & Bars

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Parts Lists

I've had a big problem this past week with my main mower, a Viking by Stihl. The biggest problem I've had is the small changes made to parts as the mower progresses through its production life. In the past spares supplied have been different to those

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Stihl FS50C head issues

Hi guys!This might seem a little silly, but I'm having problems with my Stihl FS50C (just purchased second hand, not a 'CE', just 'C').The head that is on it is very narrow, not like the Tap-and-go style I've become accustomed to. My problem is that

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Stihl HSA 25 cordless shrub/grass shears

Anyone got one of these? If so, any good? Are there better alternatives? I have a need to buy a new toy and this caught my eye!

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Spare parts Stihl

Hi I will ask my local dealer tomorrow but just wondering if I can get something quicker online. One of my guys managed to cut through the cable that connects the Sthil battery backpack to the hedge cutter! Anyone know where this could be got online?

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Viking ditches newsletter in favour of social media...is this a mistake?

An interesting development at Viking.

I've just received their newsletter (see pasted below).

I can understand the development of social media channels but surely a newsletter is still crucial?

The reason I say that is because newsletter is opted-in

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STIHL recall for HSA 65 and HSA 85 Cordless Lithium-Ion hedge trimmers

STIHL is recalling the HSA 65 and HSA 85 cordless Lithium-Ion hedge trimmers. In rare cases, an electronic malfunction can occur in these products.

As a result, under certain circumstances, the malfunction can lead to a situation where the tool start

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Stihl battery kit run times?

Hi everyone, can anyone give me a rough run time on the following Stihl battery machines, I would like to know how many AP300 batteries Per machine I would need for a total daily run time of 4 hours per tool........... Work being done is only light h

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Which trade brand has the best battery technology for grounds contracting?

Which trade brand has the best battery technology for grounds contracting?

— Landscape Juice (@LandscapeJuice) February 11, 2016

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Stihl, Skanska and Cskills Awards join forces to put the spotlight on cut-off safety

STIHL GB,  Skanska and  Cskills Awards of CITB are encouraging those in the construction industry to attend their event, 1st of July 2015, in light of their recent collaboration that will see safer use of cut-off saws in the construction industry.

T

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