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Stihl BG86c problems

Hi all, hope this is in the correct thread.

So i've had some BG86c blower problems recently. Long story short, i've replaced the carb with a genuine Stihl carb as my previous one wasn't priming, everything was fine once replaced but on full throttle a

Started by Jamie in Groundscare

15 Replies · Reply by Honey Badger Apr 26

Ego strimmer

Evening all.... I'm seriously considering getting an Ego Multi tool for next season however the reviews I have seen say that although on the hedgecutter the battery life is fine but when it comes to the strimmer and blower they just burn through the

Started by Sean Warry in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Sean Warry Nov 20, 2018

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Blow or Brush (or both)? .......

..... What do you think?

Leaf blowers, a time saving asset or are you a 'trusty' broom person and agree with Mr Humphrys?

Ban those blasted leaf blowers: JOHN HUMPHRYS declares war on the noisy autumnal curse

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Started by Best Gardens in Machinery

26 Replies · Reply by Gary Hedges Nov 24, 2014

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Best handheld leaf lower?

We currently use Stihl BG86's however their reliability has been a major issue recently.I have spent 100's on repair bills fixing faulty stop switches - the blowers run out of revs or simply will not start. This happens about once a year for each blo

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd

31 Replies · Reply by Tracmaster Ltd Jan 17, 2014

Leaf blower- Power Vs Noise. Backpack or Handheld.

Hi,

I need to buy a new leaf blower.

I'm new to LJN, I have read through some of the previous posts on leaf blowers, but I apologise if I going over old ground.

From reading the other forums I thought the general consensus was Stihl Br600 was the best

Started by Nick Murray in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Chris @ Tidy Garden Company Jul 14, 2011

Waiting for a BR600 to come down the M4

Went to my local dealers on the 10th April to purchase a new Stihl BR600 blower. Turned up and there was none in stock. Asked when there would be any coming in and was told that they were overdue a delivery as the local council was waiting for three

Started by Ryan @RNWilliamsGardenServices

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low budget leaf blower needed

We now, as you may know have our Nursery, high on a Dorset hill, surrounding by a wonderful windbreak of deciduous Trees. umm!This Autumn/Winter we are going to need a leaf blower of sorts, none of these vacs please as we have lots of shingle/flint a

Started by T & S Plants in Machinery

21 Replies · Reply by Bigyin Aug 23, 2010

Leaf clearences.

HI all.I was just woundering, do any of you advertise autumn leaf clearences and hedge cutting etc to new customers at this time of year? or do you just provide the service to existing customers?Also how do you go about doing your leaf clearences? I

Started by Kieran Ray

8 Replies · Reply by Kieran Ray Oct 8, 2009

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Which back-pack leaf blower?

I am looking for a light weight but powerful back pack blower for a member of staff with a very slight build. I currently use a Stihl BR500 (low noise, powerful enough) and an older Stihl BR480.The 480 is the preferred blower in terms of weight and m

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Oct 2, 2009

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blower (10)

Stihl BG86c problems

Ego strimmer

Blow or Brush (or both)? .......

Best handheld leaf lower?

Leaf blower- Power Vs Noise. Backpack or Handheld.

Waiting for a BR600 to come down the M4

low budget leaf blower needed

Leaf clearences.

Which back-pack leaf blower?

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Hot Discussions

What is average cost for mowing a garden?

How much does it cost to lay turf per square metre?

Note: this page contains paid content.

Leading contributors

Featured Discussions

The right cutting attachment for the job - Stihl

Spring Matters - Wild Birds

Business van funding - The options

Landscape Gardening Business Management Software

World Mental Health Day

Pleached trees - London garden - rules

Directory of landscape/gardening/maintenance based software apps

Employing staff, employed or self employed which is best ?

Note: this page contains paid content.

Trade green waste centres

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ICL Acquires GreenBest, Strengthening Leadership in Turf, Landscape, and Horticulture Markets

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The GroundsFest Education Fund is already making a significant impact on the next generation of grounds management professionals, with several students already benefitting from its support.

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