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"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…"
"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 "
"Is it as long as the hla 86? Im looking at it but it doesnt appear to be extendable.Thanks."
"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…"
"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"
" Im uisng the HLA 86, HSA are the shorter ones arent they?"
"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…"
"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"
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…
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…
"I've now relocated to north devon and although I have secured some regular gardens from an established gardener here, I am keen to pick up some bigger gardens to maintain on 12 months contracts.
Where do I look or advertise to find these potential…"
Where do I look or advertise to find these potential…"
"I don't have a Hydro80, but looking at your photo and the below links, it looks like the plug should simply be pushed down the grass chute to block the exit. There is also a dedicated mulch kit, which is what the parts list calls for, and looks like…"
I've recently bought a second hand Etesia hydro 80, I've got a mulching plug for it but have no idea how it's fits or if it's even the correct part that's been sent. Hoping someone on here can help out
"Hi Piers - Ive sold up and retired now... but I grew the business by using Bark.com. Yes there was a FB and Insta presence, but nothing pushy - and a great deal of caution about replying to FB enquiries - normally someone with a wee estate garden…"
"I have gone with an Ego battery ride-on now as I wanted something that just works, without consideration for belts, engine etc, got a great deal (£2.5K) on an ex demo machine which had only 5 hours on the clock, it's absolutely the equal or better…"
Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
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…
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Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
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…
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Etesia hydro 80/ BAHIA Mulch plug fitting
I've recently bought a second hand Etesia hydro 80, I've got a mulching plug for it but have no idea how it's fits or if it's even the correct part that's been sent. Hoping someone on here can help out
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Advertising garden maintenance services
Hey folks,I'm planning a marketing push for my garden maintenance business with the aim of getting more regular work in large gardens for high end clients. Our diary is full but we are expanding.I'd love to know what has worked and not worked for…
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