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Glyn Williams replied to Sam's discussion Honda HF2417 - Advice
"Hi Sam
Using your image of the blades, the right hand one appears to be fitted upside down or has the wrong blade fitted. These have a specific left and right handside blade. The curve on the end of the blade is designed to force the cut grass…"
49 minutes ago
MF Hodgson replied to Piers Dixon's discussion Advertising garden maintenance services
"My work in larger gardens came about once I'd established myself in smaller gardens and my name was passed on. "
1 hour ago
Sam Bainbridge replied to Sam's discussion Honda HF2417 - Advice
"I know it would be a big loss but my suggestion would be change it for either an iseki sxg216 or an etesia,.these won't clog up even if your mowing in torrential rain. We all learn from mistakes and the biggest is asking a salesman what to buy in…"
1 hour ago
John F replied to Peter sellers's discussion Bulb planter for an old git
"Thanks Peter "
2 hours ago
John F replied to david woodhouse's discussion Loss of enthusiasm
"Hi David if I relocated to North Devon I would introduce myself to estate agents who specialise in these typically larger properties . They don't always have for sale signs outside you may need to connect the dots by doing some Google research , You…"
3 hours ago
Peter sellers replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
"Echo DHCAS 2600 , petrol performance, motor at trigger end so well balanced, long pro warranty and light."
5 hours ago
Jake replied to Jake's discussion Etesia hydro 80/ BAHIA Mulch plug fitting
"Managed to solve it, it's too small to go directly in the chute, you have to open the side discharge flap and wedge it diagonally in the deck and there is a hole in the deck to allow a bolt to go through the captive nut and through the deck, cut a…"
18 hours ago
Billybop replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
"I've got HLA86 same as you Rob but use as little as possible only when absolutely necessary as the power is pretty weak, the better telescopic one which has just come out I think its called HLA150B but it's around £700 "
19 hours ago
Rob replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
"Is it as long as the hla 86? Im looking at it but it doesnt appear to be extendable.Thanks."
20 hours ago
Billybop replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
"not what you were looking for Rob I know, but anyone else in the market for a serious Stihl battery hedgetrimmer (Corded, Pouch & cable required at extra cost if you don't have one), just bought a 30 inch blade HSA130T for £152.99 inc VAT brand new…"
20 hours ago
Billybop replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
"sorry misread your post, for long reach (non telescopic) I use HLA135, much more powerful and better made, but heavier. I use AP200 batteries in mine"
20 hours ago
Rob replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
" Im uisng the HLA 86, HSA are the shorter ones arent they?"
21 hours ago
Billybop replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
"yes the HSA86 end up being a bit disposable, for units that use the same AP batteries, the HSA140 and HSA 150 are much more heavy duty, not tried either, as I've been using HSA130 (both T and R versions) which also use the AP batteries but are…"
21 hours ago
Adam Woods replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
"If I had the batteries I'd be upping my rates to buy a new bare unit each season. The batteries (IMO are the expensive part"
21 hours ago
Rob posted a discussion
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment?  The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
22 hours ago
Rob posted a discussion
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment?  The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
22 hours ago
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