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Article: Should I buy a Shredder or Chipper and what is the difference

Useful run down on the options, how each solution works. Worth bookmarking for a read over a cuppa;

https://www.psdgroundscare.co.uk/news/post/should-i-buy-a-shredder-or-chipper-and-what-is-the-difference.html/

 

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Battery indicates fully charged but does not operate ?

A 40 V battery i charged indicates full but doesn't appear to operate any machinery . 

The machinery is all ok 

Does anyone know what the problem could be or suggest a solution to save the hassle of returning it to the manufacturer even though its unde

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In the US, the personal touch still works in a digital, distanced world for Stihl

 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2020-09-13/why-stihl-still-sells-chainsaws-in-stores-despite-coronavirus-pandemic?utm_content=businessweek&amp

Explains their stance regarding direct sales Vs online sales (certainly in the US, and I woul

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Petrol powered lawn rake versus scarifier

Advice please... 

I have a little Wolfgarten scarifier, and if a lawn is moss infested a spray of moss killer, followed a week or so later by a few passes of the Wolfgarten does the trick, however I have a number of lawns where  there is a definate th

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Viking/Sthil Mower Parts Diagram

I have an elderly 2009 Viking MB 655.1 VR and the drive no longer works.  I can't find more than the basic owner manual on the internet. I wonder if any other members had access to any parts diagrams or similar, so that I can see how to penetrate the

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Anyone use the Stihl Smart connectors?

Just found out about them in an email from Stihl.  Like the idea but are they any good?  Is there a monthly charge?

 

Darren

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Stihl Backpack Blower

Good evening all. I'm going to get a Stihl backpack blower this winter. I have a few large gardens and some commercial sites and they get plenty of leaves each year. Up to now I've used my hand held BG86 but there's no doubt it isnt up to these jobs.

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Creating a fine lawn

Evening guys and gals, I'm after a bit of advice from some of you specialist turf care lot. 

On one of the larger gardens we manage, there is a large area of grass that hasn't had anything much done to it for at least 15 years other than being cut wit

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Stihl pressure washers

Good evening all. I hope we are all appreciating the drop in temperatures!  I'm thinking of getting a pressure washer. Just as a toy really, for use on my own patios and decking and cleaning the vehicles etc. I don't need anything superturbocharged o

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Replacing a Honda hrb425c

Hi,

My Honda hrb425c is getting quite tired now and I am looking to replace it. I like the fact that it leaves a good finish and is light weight but the main problem is it is really slow even with the engine revs increased. I was considering getting a

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Mower Help

Hi Guys,

I'm currently in the process setting up a small part time garden maintaince buisness and could do with some advice on the machinery front.

I have a rough budget of around £300  to spend on a mower, however I could be persuaded to increase that

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multi tools

hi everybody.

i am starting a gardening round in february and looking at geting a multi tool and money is a bit tight . so i was thincking geting one to start off with and use as back up .are any mid range multi tools any good i have been looking at t

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