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Lidl chain saw sharpener

Just thought I'd give a little report...got the last one from my local store for 19.99, more of a spur of the moment thing as I'm quiet happy to use a file and have done for the last 6 years or more...but we are all a bit prone to filing more to the

Started by Mark in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Gary Hedges Sep 7, 2014

Pedestrian sprayers

Afternoon allI'm looking at getting a pedestrian sprayer to offer lawn treatments, I was wondering if anyone had experience with Allen sprayers, battery powered machines or if anyone used a boom on the cooper pegler knapsack?Or do people not use thes

Started by David Strong in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by keith gibson Sep 14, 2013

Yet another lawn mower question. Honda 21" roller, model, is it up to the job?

Mowing domestic lawns is the most important income stream for me. all day every day in the main.Since 2009 I have been running 2 Viking 19 in roller mowers.Been a good investment but the roller assy requires frequent replacement, about twice a year w

Started by GORDON in Machinery

23 Replies · Reply by Robbie Sep 9, 2013

Repairing the recoil starter on a strimmer

I have "inherited" a B&Q 25cc Brush Cutter/Grass trimmer (model No.FPBCP25-2).
However, the recoil starter cord does not retract, and is under no tension, hence I cannot start the machine.
I would rather repair it myself than pay to get it fixed.
Does

Started by Paul Kelly in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Sep 4, 2013

Ride on mowers for commercial use

We are looking at buying a ride on / mini tractor mower for commercial jobs for next season since we have a steady stream of enquiries for this type of work. I have searched the forum but oddly, nothing came up.

My main question is - Do we have to inv

Started by Andrew Baker in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Ross Stuart Mckinlay Sep 9, 2013

Honda Engine fuel tank insert

On my Honda engined Kazz, there's a red plastic "insert" about 2" long, that sits underneath the fuel filler cap, hanging down into the fuel tank. There's probably an obvious explanation but I'm baffled as to its purpose..... anyone any ideas as my s

Started by Geoff Norfolk in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Aug 19, 2013

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3 part quiz - What is it? What does it belong to? Why is it like this? :- (

1) What is it?

2) What does it belong to?

3) Why is it like this? :- (

Started by Darren Walters in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Aug 18, 2013

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How often do you clean your machines / tools?

Just wondering how often everyone cleans their tools

I started a thread a month or so ago about a problem with a lawn mower not lifting the grass - Here

Since then I have clean the mowers everyday when they have been used and have noticed a big improve

Started by Robbie in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by andy @Doughty Garden Maintenance Aug 18, 2013

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How big do you go ? Toro introduce 30" walk behind mowers

Just seen that Toro are introducing a 30inch twin blade walk behind "TurfMaster" mower (in a traditional 4 wheel format - commercial grade ?).Toro Turfmaster (commercial) shown above

Sales info states up to a 40% decrease in cutting time compared t

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

104 Replies · Reply by James Brett Nov 29, 2015

Etesia Hydro 80 Problem

I have a 2007 kawazaki etesia Hysro 80 and has suddenly lost approximately half its power. It is really struggling along and dont know where to start.

The dash has also started to flash up saying "service air filter" I have given the filter a good cle

Started by Andrew Evans in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Brian www.mibservices.co.uk Aug 9, 2013

Worlds first 4 Stroke Makita Power saw

Has anybody any views on the Makita range of power cut-off saws especially the worlds first 4 Stroke power saw the EK7651H?The reason I ask is that we are having huge reliabilty problems with the new Stihl range of power saws especially the TS410 we

Started by Trevor JH Knight in Machinery

34 Replies · Reply by Mick Gammage Dec 13, 2013

Hedge trimmers one sided or two

What's the preference one sided or 2 sided hedge trimmers what performs best ? And easiest to use

Started by chris in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Simon Smith Aug 2, 2013

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Bio Degradable Strimmer Line

Anyone considered or used any form of bio degradable strimmer cord ?

Has this been by choice or dictated by client/organisation ?

Any views of usability, cost etc ?

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

40 Replies · Reply by Mark Wilkinson Nov 1, 2020

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Its morning, in a residential area... what time do you pull the cord?

Just wondering what others do in residential areas, what time to you start the petrol gear up? Different for weekdays/weekends?.I'll tidy borders etc at silly o'clock but just recently I've been hanging over the pull cord, wondering if I should pull

Started by Able Gardens in Machinery

22 Replies · Reply by Anthony Toop Aug 11, 2013

Stihl filler caps

Bought a new Stihl HS86r hedgecutter........ Stihl have modified their locking filler caps so you can see at a glance how to position it and whether its locked in place correctly. I'm sure I can't be the only one that had problems/mishaps with the ol

Started by Geoff Norfolk in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Aug 1, 2013

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Hush hush lawn mowers

From today's Daily Telegraph: Keep the neighbours quiet with a hush-hush lawnmower You know how it is. Rare summer sun. Birdsong. A cool drink in a peaceful garden. And then the neighbour gets out his mower… But the roar from next door could soon be

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

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One mower just doesn't do it all

Hello all you lawn mower collectors.

I have a Honda HRH536QX and HRB425C push roller mower. I have just had to replace the gearbox on my pro roller mower and it has put me off using it as much (my wallet is considerably lighter now). I became lazy and

Started by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Jul 30, 2013

Exploding Lawnmower

Aberdeen City Council rideon mower exploded into flames while in operation - Quite worrying. Anyone else had a similar experience?

http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/3326583

Started by Andy Harrold in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by David Cox Jul 26, 2013

Kiln dried sand and blowers...

After reading robbie's post below i thought i'd make some of you away if you are not already to be very careful using a blower to scatter the reminants after putting down kiln dried sand on new block paving jobs.

I had to have a new carb in my BR600 a

Started by Simon Smith in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Stuart Land-Scape.co.uk Aug 4, 2013

KM130 leaking grease in hot weather

My KM130 has always lost a little bit of grease from the area shown in the pic, in between the handle and clutch housing, i normally have some gaffer tape over the hole to stop it getting on my clothes. But in the heat the tape has come off and now u

Started by Anthony Toop in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Anthony Toop Jul 23, 2013

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