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Stihl Multi Kombi System

I've got a VERY challenging bank to strim/mow. Has anyone used the multi-combi system with the 1m carbon extension? I'm wondering whether I can make a very long strimmer using this?

Any suggestions welcomed ;)

Started by Daniel Gillings @ DC inc in Machinery

18 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis May 25, 2014

Honda Pro mower cuts out? Help!!!

Hiya, I've got a Honda hrd536 which starts perfectly. However when I engage the clutch and fireup the blade it stalls????

Can anyone shed some light onto this please??

Started by Christopher Ray in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Jun 3, 2014

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Toro 53cm Commercial High Vac mower

We picked up one of the Toro 22186 Commercial 53cm High Vac mowers yesterday.

Fitted with a GSV 190 Honda engine, 3 point discharge (rear, side or mulch), lightweight but sturdy Ali deck we are so far quite impressed with it.

Very easy to handle, sin

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

24 Replies · Reply by Ben Marshall Oct 22, 2014

I have a HS61T Hedge cutter which is incredibly badly behaved. It's difficult to start and when it does, it usually stalls either immediately or the very second any throttle is introduced. I'd like to add it definitely has the correct fuel mix

Started by Tom Beevor in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty May 18, 2014

Lowest vibration light-duty Strimmer

Its coming up to that joyeus time where tools need replacing and updating - This time I'm looking to have a lightweight (as light as possible) low Vibration strimmer for lawn edging and light work, and a seperate strimmer / bursh cutter for the heavi

Started by David Cox in Machinery

21 Replies · Reply by Stephen @ SJS Jun 14, 2014

Henchman Platform Ladder....not impressed!

Today I collected my first Henchman platform (junior with extension). I also have a larger Hedgemaster Platform which is fantastic.

The Henchman has support bars which need screwing together with wingnuts each time you open and can't be closed up with

Started by Simon in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Simon Sep 20, 2015

New mower

Hi all,I think my mower is on its last legs & debating new one. At this point I'm thinking will I pick up a cheap enough one in b&q or is it worth spending/investing in a commercial machine. It would be used a good bit but is the commercial machine w

Started by darragh connolly in Machinery

35 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess May 14, 2014

STIHL and FELCO sign partnership deal

Two great products

Link to Stihl & Felco partnership deal.

Started by Peter Woolnough in Machinery

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do you really lift a commercial mower into your van ?

i have a 'few' times in the past and the back of a small murray ride-on onto small trailer.

but anything more than a homebase/mountfield £200 petrol i would not anymore.

i have ramps on every trailer or leave mowers 'on-site' now.

i am now 40 and have d

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Machinery

53 Replies · Reply by Daniel Gillings @ DC inc May 23, 2014

Win contracting equipment worth £3,000 with Husqvarna

Don't miss the opportunity to win everything you need to manage your green spaces this spring.

The winner may pick and choose from our wide range of premium outdoor power products worth up to the value of £3000.

Choose from robotic lawnmowers to ch

Started by Landscape Juice in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk May 7, 2014

Kawasaki KRH-300A hand held blower parts

The recoil starter on my Kawasaki KRH-300A has just gone,anyone know where I can get spares for this blower

Started by neil garrett in Machinery

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Possible bent crankshaft?

Hi,Was cutting a lawn yesterday. Grass was long and hit a submerged tree stump that stopped the mower. The mower started again but was vibrating and making a hell of a noise.Do you think it could be a bent crank shaft? I took the blade off today but

Started by Steve in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Steve May 3, 2014

Westwood v20-50 mower problem

Hi all,If anyone has first hand knowledge of the following and can help i'd be most appreciative. I'm hoping someone has had an exact experience of this. I've done a lot of problem elimination diagnosis. Hopefully the following info will help.Problem

Started by Neil Copeland in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Neil Copeland May 11, 2014

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Using '240/110v electrics' on site

Given a few recent threads, what are the issues of using electrically powered gear on a site, apart from the obvious ones of weather, "shorting" and using RCD's etc?

When does the 240v vs 110v situation come into play - is it H&S related, legislative

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Peter Apr 26, 2014

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Wanted: Madvac PS300 Operator/Parts Manual

Our PS has developed a drive fault and I need a manual to see if we can resolve it...

So, if anyone has a manual they'd be willing to sell or allow a backup copy to be made please get in touch and I would be happy to come to some agreement :-)

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Apr 21, 2014

VIKING MB 858,11.5HP,OHV,22

does anyone know anything about this mower?

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Apr 21, 2014

Removing petrol mix with oil from a strimmer on Tarmac

Had a spillage today cap loose best solutions please used truck wash which helped a bit hoping it will gradually dissapear ??

Started by chris in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Simon Smith Apr 17, 2014

Starting out, Mountfield/Briggs & Stratton classic 35 mower

Hi, this is my first post on this forum. Im attempting to start up a small weekend gardening /clearance operation for those small one off jobs that no one else wants to do; not really in it for the money rather than something to keep me busy. Anyhow

Started by Roger in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Apr 18, 2014

stihl cordless

HiMy strimmer/hedge cutter/leaf blower could all do with renewing. They get used most days but not for long durations.Had any got or used any of the stihl cordless range. I think the list price for both petrol and cordless are about the same.As for c

Started by David in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by James Brett Feb 22, 2017

J S Country Tools Discount

Good Evening all,

We have now been a member of Landscape Juice for two months, and have met lots of friendly trade professionals. So to thank you all we at J S Country Tools have decided to offer all our friends at Landscape Juice a 20% off discount c

Started by J S CountryTools in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Green Hand Mar 22, 2016

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