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Stihl the best?
Along with many on LJN I own a lot of Stihl kit (just ask my wife...). Have to say though, I'm getting a bit disillusioned.
As mentioned in a previous post, I waited weeks to get parts for my Stihl Kombi recently, and now I am seriously underwhelmed by my new HS81R hedgetrimmer.
After much debate went for the double-sided 30in blade and I'm struggling to work out what it's strengths are to be honest.
I don't think it gives a particularly fine cut, I don't like the balance of the machine (tip heavy) and I don't care what the stats/figures claim it is not on a par with my Kawasaki TH23 in terms of the strength of the cut for doing hedge reductions etc. Definitely seems down on power.
I also get a cleaner cut with my Kombi with the long-handled attachment.
In addition the starter buttons on the side and on the top are both tiny and are awkward to use with gloves on. The two throttle buttons aren't great either come to think of it.
I know a lot of you rate this machine, but I am interested to know, why?
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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Marc ~ Pro-Cut on -
I am just so fed fed up of the Stihl Blower Vac bags melting from the heat of the engine and at over £30 a pop for a replacement it's costing me a fortune.
The nylon type fabric just melts from the exhaust heat and in my view is not fit for purpose.
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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Gardens4u.co.uk on -
efco, echo, husqvarna, kawasaki, tanaka/hitachi lots of others so buy these and stop moaning.
i think stihl are good at ergonomics, weight & i never had a problem with the few parts ive needed ( drove over hedgecutters, staff broke a backpack part by twisting the part & jamming a scrub-cutter blade.
only bits i need are grease & plastic grey sleeves for the combi. chains for chainsaws .
perishable parts expected with any machine.
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Permalink Reply by Tim Haywood on -
I was using the blower vac yesterday to lift box trimmings from plum slate chippings and was thinking about your comment.
Due to the curved feed pipe, the bag is kept well away from the exhaust so how are you managing to melt the bag? Does it melt in use?
Marc ~ Pro-Cut said:I am just so fed fed up of the Stihl Blower Vac bags melting from the heat of the engine and at over £30 a pop for a replacement it's costing me a fortune.
The nylon type fabric just melts from the exhaust heat and in my view is not fit for purpose.
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