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Stihl battery belts

Morning, we've just tried to use our spangly new HSA94T. Two of us have tried it over the last 90 mins. No matter how we attach the battery pack to our belts within about 5 mins the velcro gives way....Does anyone else have one of these, and does it

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Best tool for concert post!

Hi All

Soon I have a great job replacing some fencing posts that are concreted in! Now I have a small SSD drill I dug them out with before now! I feel it a bit small fr the job!

I have been looking around at some brakes (the 15kg jobs could be a bit Ov

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Stihl RMA 235

My maintenance round seems to have ended up being 90% tiny lawns (usually spend more time priming and starting than cutting the lawn) and I've been toying with the idea of battery for the smaller jobs. What I wanted to know is has anyone tried one of

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Knapsack sprayer

Looking to replace a couple of sprayers, I only have cheapy's at the moment & the straps are a nightmare to get on.

These are only for occasional use, Herbicide & one for stuff like Braco. I don't think I can justify Cooper Pegler for the amount of us

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Cordless vacuum and cleaning the van ?

I dont know where the time goes . 

Cleaning the van becomes a bit of a chore in these busy times .

I try and take it to the jet wash as much as possible but often find i am in a que adding more time to a busy schedule .

Any recommended products availabl

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Using a mechanical turf cutter

Dear Helpful Juicers,

There are lots of video clips that show a turf cutter cutting the first strip.

They don't show wjhat happens next.

Once the first strip is removed one of the wheels is running on fresh soil and the other up on the grass surface.  C

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Whats the best screw type.

Morning All,

Is there an ideal screw for attaching shelving of any kind to the plywood lining in vans??

Best

 

Paul

 

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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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Has this fell off my mower?

You know the feeling, you are part way through mowing a lawn and you see a small aluminium part that looks like it could have fell off your mower, but you cannot decide what it is, it doesn’t help that it has grass stains on it.

So is it part of my Ho

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Do battery powered tools justify the cost ?

I am really considering a battery powered Husqvarna 520 iHD70  anyone have one ?

I am just struggling to justify the cost of a  battery powered machine compared to petrol . I'll probably need 2 to 3 batteries and at least a charger or two . the cost i

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New battery tool offerings

Now, this is something that would be useful and a good addition for those addicted to battery power - as an LJN advertiser wonder if they'd do a special offer just for today ?

 

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Brushcutter Husqvarna 525RX For Sale, little used!

I am selling my Husqvarna 525RX as I have not needed it in the last two years, so its been in storage. I am primarily a Gardener doing work on estates with no need of my Brushcutter.

I bought it to strim down grass for a man who has a small private wo

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Stihl Kombi Pick Tines Tiller/Cultivator

I just got the BF-KM Pick tines attachment for my Kombi.  I love it but have one problem.  No matter how tight I tighten the thumb screw the cultivator slowly pulls the shaft out of the machine.  I have put knurling on the shaft to improve grip but h

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Detergent for Pressure washing vans

With all the carwash places closed, had a go with the pressure washer for the first time. Used some Karcher "universal" detegent to spray on first as I  imagined that might be the best to use particulalry as it was so pricey. Disappointed with the re

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Husqvarna pedestrian mowers

Evening all, I'm looking at the husqvarna LC 353v pedestrian lawn mower. Mainly because of its low weight - I have a couple of awkward lawns in not so flat High Wycombe.

I'm not expecting a professional machine, but obviously it does need to be good e

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Small cordless shears

We are looking for recommendations for some small cordless hand held shears for very occasional use on Buxus in pots. Looked on amazon seen Bosch easy shear around £47, anyone have any thoughts, thanks.

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Makita hedge trimmer and others

The old trusty Kawaski hedge trimmer died last week ( gearbox ) so I am in need of a hedge trimmer . I tend to only use the single sided hedgetrimmers and have been tempted by a Makita  EH7500S mainly due to the price of it (  £310 approx ) compared

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Felco 13 parrs

Evening 

My felco 13s are now around 11-12 years old, thumb catch lock is spinning and locking whilst using and sometimes material is making the blades separate in use and not cutting properly.  I've found a thumb catch latch replacement kit but I can

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