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Stihl 94 kombi

My km 94 , has developed a problem. When I use the blower attachment I notice it more, it is a sort of clicking noise coming from exhaust/engine.  And yesterday I noticed with all attachments that when it is running idle it cuts out. Anyone experienc

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Lawn care Needed

I'm looking for someone who would be interested in looking after 4 large lawns on a large domestic property in north London, is there anyone on here who would be interested or can reccomend someone I can use? 

The property is very high end and no expe

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Old style pro 46

Hi all

i have a old style pro 46 and I've noticed it can be fitted with a mulch kit (genuine part)

blade & plug.....just wondering has anyone used this machine with this kit on and 

what's your opinion.....just thought it will be a cheaper option than b

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How is this so called lockdown treating you?

Our situation is that we still have one van running with one person. The other crew member on this van has had to lockdown because his wife works in a care home and has medical issues.

We have told all our customers that we are on a monthly schedule r

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Stone damage disclaimer

Morning all

So hasn't happened for years but happened again yesterday, a small stone hidden in the grass shot out from the mower and smashed a customers window.......

what's people's views on disclaimers against this kind of situation when taking on ne

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Plastic Trugs - Is there a better option?

I currently use plastic trugs whilst weeding to collect the debris and haul it off to wherever it needs to go. However, I find these typically last me 6 - 9 months before the handles break and I need to get a new one. Consequently I have a slow growi

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Plant Supplies

Hi first time post I am quoting for hedge replacement job at the moment I have to rip out an old hedge and replace with a new cherry laurel hedge, tho I am hoping the client will go with a Holly oak hedge, Im trying to find prices for 5ft Cherry laur

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Advice on replacement mower for Hayter Harrier Pro 48.

I have used a Hayter Harrier Pro for the last 12 years and I swap it every 2 years (so I get something back when I sell them).  Sadly I've not settled with the new model which I bought last May.  It has real issues with grass/dirt building up in area

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Gov.uk: Find coronavirus financial support for your business

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It’s not all doom and gloom!

Despite the recent climate of uncertainty and a drastic change in lifestyle that Covid-19 has caused, there have also been some very positive things that have come out of self-isolation and herd immunity.

The restrictions imposed on our movements incl

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High pressure hose attachments

G'day All. Like many, I've been working at reduced capacity since the Big Germ hit. So I'm enjoying getting my own garden up to where I'd like, (for a change, after a day mowing it is normally just a chore!).

I'm getting adverts for these attachments

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Removing ivy from an established privet hedge

I've been asked for advice on how to get rid of ivy growing through an established privet hedge. The hedge is approx 100m long. It's too far away for me to go and have a look in the current situation, and not the sort of work I usually do, but I can'

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1 of 9 things to improve your mood....

.... maybe we already know this ... can you guess the other 8 😬

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Best company for buying machines online?

Hi, I have never ever bought a machine online, but due to recent issues my local dealers are all closed. If I was to buy online what are the best companies to deal with in the UK? Good after sales etc? Many thanks in advance.

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Bay trees in pots- rejuvenating

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend any feeds to bring on new growth to standard bays (laurus nobilis), which are in pots? Some are looking quite thin and there appears to be some die back within the head. There are also black spots/lumps on the stem and bra

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Battery hedgecutter

Hi guys any commercial teams rate,batteryHLA stihl hedgcutter , does it take the punishment the petrol one takes and how is battery life holding up , also would u go back to the 2 stroke version,  thanks 

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Best hedge trimmer?

Can anyone reccommend   what the best all round hedge trimmer would be in their opinion?

I generally buy petrol driven sithl tools.

It is for commercial use, but I do have somewhat of a budget. ( Under 600)

Thanks,

Rob

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Weed killer

Hi what weed killer do use all use i am looking at gett a produxt called paradise ment to kill eeed for up to 6 months has anyone use this before its a bit pricey but if it last upto 6 months i say its worth it thanks

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Workshops opening

Does anyone have any dealers/workshops open.

Around where I am (south Northumberland) its online sales only, My excellent local dealer has a large workshop where at least 3 mechanics could work without getting 3 - 4 meters close to each other, use glo

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business centres

a question for the smaller businesses - who uses a business centre as there office ? any pros and cons ? what do they so for you and whats a reasonable cost ?

tia 

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