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Landscaping equipment manuals - online accessible copies

While searching for a Camon Spares manual for our Scarifier, I came across this site in Ireland run by a hire company that hosts copies of Operation Manuals, Specification Sheets & Parts Diagrams for a wide variety of "landscaping" equipment. Some ar

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Derek Tucker Jan 3, 2015

Stihl strimmer guards

I recently bought a new KM straight shaft strimmer attachment, previously i had the bent shaft one but its now knackered.

The guard that comes with the new one is the usual huge cumbersome thing, i hate it! a lot of my strimming is path edges with the

Started by Anthony Toop in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Anthony Toop Mar 25, 2014

Hickory handled loppers

Hi, has anyone had any experience using loppers with hickory handles ? I believe they are nice to use with the handles flexing a little as you make the cut but am worried about them snapping.
Flexrake is the brand i'm interested in.

Cheers, Mike.

Started by briggsandscrapem in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by David Benson Mar 23, 2014

Mulching Mower

Hi,I'm on the look out for a mulching mower for a new contract I've taken on. I'm quite taken by the versamow and the etesia. When I start googling I'm offered a plethora of mowers.Can anyone offer advice?Cheers,Rob

Started by Rob in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Rob Mar 20, 2014

What's Your favourite Gardening Tool?

Hi All,

As a tool supplier, trying to engage a forum full of gardening individuals. Iv'e been thinking about the best way to meet you all!

So I thought I might add a new thread, asking you all what gardening tool do you own that you just couldn't do wi

Started by J S CountryTools in Machinery

71 Replies · Reply by Justin bellward Mar 31, 2014

We're giving a way a CAMON Brushcutter worth £500!

Afternoon everybody,

Hope you're all well, just to let you know we're giving away a Honda 35 Brushcutter away for free.

All you have to do is head over to our Twitter, retweet the prize draw tweet and sign up for our newsletter.

Our Twitter is here: Tra

Started by Tracmaster Ltd in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Tracmaster Ltd Mar 6, 2014

Scag flail advice

I have a 36" scag flail. Cracking machine at that it would climb any mountain and cut though the amazon!! Is it possible to put different flails on it so I can cut grass too along with the jungles i encounter too? The grass in question is acres of op

Started by matt evans in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by matt evans Feb 27, 2014

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Where's the best place to sell gardening kit?

Hi I was wondering where the best price to sell gardening kit as thinking about packing it in. Love the business and work but need to earn a proper income really so looking to sell a couple of Stihl Strimmer Heads, hedge, strimmer, brush-cutter and c

Started by Stephen Kennard in Machinery

28 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Feb 22, 2014

Advice on Nailers and Nails

Hi can anyone recommend an air nailer able to fire up to 50mm nails for feather edge, and also the best compatible nail type to use for the above. I'm not sure if "Brads" are the right fixing for these.

I'm looking for something reasonably priced, not

Started by Ed Fairman in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Feb 13, 2014

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Stihl edge trimmer - anyone use one?

I'm currently considering investing in the Stihl kombi tool. One the attachments is the FCB-KM edge trimmer.Do any of you maintenance guys have experience of using these? I will probably try before I buy but am wondering how clean a cut they give you

Started by Simon Land in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Feb 12, 2014

Transport and equipment - any advice appreciated.

I have had some really sound and useful advice on this forum regarding training in advance of starting a lawn care business this year - many thanks!

I would be grateful for any advice on the type of vehicle and equipment that would be best suited to t

Started by Nigel Birchenough in Machinery

19 Replies · Reply by Nigel Birchenough Feb 10, 2014

what's the best smart phone to use out doors

I need a new phone
criteria
I must fit in my pocket
Dust proof
water resistant
anti scratch screen
smart phone

Any suggestions welcome

Started by Samuel Clark in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Bespoke Lawncare Feb 9, 2014

Who last serviced your equipment?

Do you service you own tools and equipment or do you out-source it?

If you do out-source it, how do you know its being dealt with professionally?

We mainly service and repair Avant Loaders and there attachments for our customers either for machines tha

Started by Peter Woolnough in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Feb 6, 2014

Anyone used a box grader/land leveller?

The stone lane that leads up to our yard is constantly getting pot holes which I have up until now, been filling in with concrete, however this only lasts a few months before breaking up and disappearing. I have been considering in investing in a box

Started by Chris Auld in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Jamie Sessford Feb 20, 2014

Etesia pro46 belt change

Can someone enlighten me as to the procedure for changing the drive belt on my pro46 (2005 model)

I have the new belt, the one on the machine looks cracked and worn, so want to swap it before it fails!

Ive searched LJN forum and Google but cant find an

Started by Anthony Toop in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Alasdair @ TheGardenService Ltd Mar 25, 2019

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Key "Service" Tools for Landscaping Equipment

I suspect most members on LJN are very practical and look to service/troubleshoot faults in/on their equipment, leaving only the warranty , difficult or long winded jobs to service agents.

Tool kits get built up over the years from the basic spanners

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

42 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Mar 5, 2016

Hyundai building garden machinery any thoughts ?

Having visited my local garden machinery supplier i noticed some new blue machinery on the shelves, taking a closer look they were hyundai ? looking at the brochure they appeared to market more domestic users but was curious to hear what clients were

Started by Benjamin O'Neill in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Jan 11, 2014

Review website build.

I have decided to build a review website designed for commercials companies and professionals users alike, the last discussion unfortunaly was abit vague so I have changed the approach, each machinery category will include a pricing structure to ensu

Started by Benjamin O'Neill in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Neal Barker @ Etesia uk Jan 13, 2014

Staff transporting tools to site

Hi all -

I've got a small predicament that I'd be interested in hearing other's views about. I've currently got 3 employees and at times run two sites at the same time. My more experienced staff member who I entrust to run a second job has recently ch

Started by Steve Morris in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Craig Downey Jan 4, 2014

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If Etesia built a roller mower it would probably be the best mower in the world !

Just one of my New Year (business) wishes .....!

Happy to 'share' that wish with anyone ;-) Any takers ....... ?

Etesia ...... anything up your sleeves for 2014 ?

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Jan 1, 2014

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