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robmints
Joined: May 13, 2003
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Any advice on trimmer blades?
Original Message Jun 27, 2005 6:16 pm |
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I have an FS85.
I have about a four to six foot growth of poke, grass, and Godknowswhat. The largest woody stalk is about 1/4 maybe 1/2 inch in diameter.
Trimmer line (Stihl round .095) does OK until it hits a woody stalk, then it wraps around the stalk and breaks off. Tried heavier line with the same result. My trimmer blade that looks like 24T curcular saw blade does OK until it hits some grass, then it drags all the grass it can bite into it's self, wraps the grass around the trimmer shaft, and really slows down the trimmer, so much so, I need to stop and clear the grass.
There are a million kinds of blades now, what do you all recommend?
Thanks.
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snowshoveler
tides in dirts out surfs up
Location: bridgewater nova scotia...aka the swamp
Joined: Jan 3, 2003
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Re: Any advice on trimmer blades?
Reply #6 Jun 27, 2005 8:15 pm |
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you should get your self one of the 3 or 4 tooth reversable blades. kinda shaped like a star and made of steel. when cutting start at the top and cut off 6 inches or so at a time.this is especially important when dealing with tall grass type material.it wont wind up and clog your blade this way. once you get the hang of it you can do a large area fairly quick. also dont do the very lowest portion right away,clean up all the debris and then you can see where any rocks or other blade dulling objects may be. good luck and dont forget to take on lots of wobbly pop during these hot days. later chris
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Dave___in___CT
Deliberate often... ...decide once...
Location: West-Central Connecticut
Joined: Sep 17, 2002
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Re: Any advice on trimmer blades?
Reply #7 Jun 27, 2005 8:55 pm |
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Sounds like SS has an excellent recommendation... ...otherwise... use best blade for the heavy/woody stuff... then switch over to trimmer line for the grass... No one does all jobs well ! Dave...
This message was modified Jun 28, 2005 by Dave___in___CT
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