Sickle mower attachment.

I guess you're limited to how far back you can put the strap. Batteries make the back a little heavy.

@@fischertoolandgarden Yes strap connects to trimmer in a non adjustable position.

Thanks for the great reply! We have scythes, sickles, and weed whips for sale in our shop and most of what I hear is that it's to much work. Thanks for chiming in that the engine ones don't save that much labor. you still have to carry them around and swing them back and forth. As far as the biodegradable trimmer lines, I think Oregon makes one. Oddly enough, it is not available in California.

I saw another video of a guy using one and he seemed to get into a rhythm while using it. If anything it will be a good cardio workout out in the fresh air!

I like the exercise, too lazy to work out at a gym. I saw a guy on his 70th birthday cut 3 cords of wood with a crosscut saw. That has motivated me to try to do as much physical labor as I can, for as long as I can. Getting outdoors even using a gas trimmer is good exercise. Fortunately we grew up in a generation that spent lots of time outdoors doing physical activities!

Fuel filter, Air filter, Carburetor adjustment or replacement? If the fuel filter and air filter are OK, I would try to hold the throttle wide open and try adjusting the High needle (H) on the carburetor. If it doesn't work, and the blower has good compression, I would probably replace the carburetor. I would probably check the exhaust port and muffler first for any blockage though.

No, I haven't been paid by anyone for any videos yet. I actually like the Echo hedge trimmers, but just wanted to share some mechanical knowledge to keep them running.

Yes, I have another video on an American scythe and scycle. The blades are made in Austria.

Your welcome! Thanks for watching.

Yes, after doing this video the FSA 200 came out. I haven't tried it yet. Lots of people think battery equipment isn't powerful enough, but the only issue I've found is battery run time, which can be dealt with.

@@fischertoolandgarden I agree with you in regard to the machines power, in my case I have plenty of power on the FSA135 what I with need is battery time, and I have heard the FSA200 have about 12 minutes lees battery time, so I am not sure if I with trade my FSA135 for the FSA200. You saying battery time can be dealt with, how come? I have the MSA300 and for 8 hours work in the forest I either have to take a generator or a truck loaded with batteries. In a 18" oak log best I can got with MSA300 and the AP500 S batteries was 11 cuts. The machines are great, are a joy I have different Stihl ones, battery technology for commercial use still light years away.

Thanks Sergio. We've been a Stihl dealer for years and have never been let down by their products or warranty.

I have the FSA135 about 3 years, not this model but in bicycle handball configuration, I have used it beyond manufacturing recommendations so far never have a problem. I have use all kind blades the steaming line is the one very much not use, in did very much all I have are fields to clear off heavy brush. I also have used it with all batteries from AP200 to AP500S, sure it works with all this batteries but feels better balanced with AP300S however most times I use the AP500S because I with got few more minutes battery time. Myself I with buy this machine again. Stihl now comes up with FSA200 witch have little more power but by what I have heard is losing in battery time. I also have the GTA26, 161T, MSA220C, MSA300 and the BGA86, never have any problem with machines my observation is the machines are light years ahead of the battery technology for commercial use. If you are going to buy this machine or in did any Stihl machine that use AP batteries make sure you buy the battery charger 500 do not fail for any other one has I have don because ignorance and than later have to buy 2 five hundreds.

@@sirvozelo1 Thank you for sharing your experience with these tools. This is very good information on the longevity and performance of the tools.

Nvm im slow i figured it out, thanks!

Because we don't offer repairs anymore, we have changed the name to be more suitable for the products we sell.

Thanks Cam! Glad you we able to get it fixed.

Thanks Dave! I've heard of some of the Greenworks batteries having this problem. Hopefully they get it fixed. This battery technology is new for a lot of companies trying to put product out there, I guess there's going to be some bumps in the road.

Good to hear!

Nice!

I don't think the Fire Department would like that, hah! I do think that you need a little backpressure from it for the machine to run properly, just like 2 strock motorcycles. Fully plugged is a bit too much.

Now that's a smart idea! It's inexpensive, and saves more trash going to a landfill.

I've had to take smaller bites on some hard or larger logs. Is the wing nut vent on the top of the tank open? It is limited to 7 tons, so it won't split everything, but gets the smaller stuff OK.

AITRIP 1 PCS 7-70V 30A PWM DC Motor Speed Controller Switch

thank you sir

Interesting. Is there a video of this?

@@fischertoolandgarden no but have seen people wipping grass even thick grass with iron wire fast. Try in field.

Yes, you need to send positive vibes that the sharpening process will work. Hah!!! As a musician, some habits of getting into the rhythm of things just comes naturally.

Seymour Midwest makes them. We do not ship, but you can go to seymourmidwest.com/ and order direct or they might be able to refer you to someone local.

Thanks a bunch. My Wildscape thanks you. @@fischertoolandgarden

Well don't buy it then, works for my needs.

@@fischertoolandgarden I didn't.

Yes, the crate is a collapsible vegetable tray from a grocery store. I've seen something like this at uline.

Thank you I'm putting together one with a 400 watt inverter your video is very informative

The crate is 16 x 24 x 5 inches. On the latest version of this, I used a piece of plywood for the breakers and bus bars. I then attached the inverter and charge controllers directly to the hand truck frame using aluminum strips and plumbers metal tape. This allows more airflow around the inverter and charge controllers. The aluminum strips were from a greenhouse plastic connecting system I had laying around. I just needed something that would connect to the inverter and controllers, then be able to connect to the frame of the hand truck. The white and black isolator switch was then moved to the outside of my solar shed for easy access.

Sorry you had a bad experience with it. I've had no complaints and good results on my end.

Glad to help!

I totally agree with the nuclear plant generating electricity. As far as the transportation, I don't know what the best answer for that is. I don't want an electric car unless it would be secure in colder climates running the heat and defroster constantly. Air conditioning is something we never had when I was a kid, we seemed to survive OK. Maybe we've just gotten too comfortable with all our modern conveniences. I'm guilty of all of this. I have started using hand tools for weed control and landscaping at our place, and am really enjoying the peace it brings. I do think we could help in the transportation area in one area at least. Bring back the buses to take kids to school. I rode the bus when I was a kid, and yes it took longer to get to school and back, but it improved my social skills and have me a sense of community. Like everyone else, I don't have the perfect answers. I think of we are aware of our impact on the natural world, and do the best that we can with our own situation, we can move forward. Who knows, the answer might be right around the corner, we just don't see it yet.

@@fischertoolandgarden well, AC is just an example. Take a fridge etc. Regardless, curious how you require an electric car to run heat constantly. You cannot do that with a combustion car either. If you're referencing inefficiency of li-ion batteries in cold temperatures, there are already options with lfp, and sodium based batteries are even better. Choosing combustion vehicles over electric because they are good for heating (which ironically is the only thing they're good at since most of the potential energy of gas, is heat), is a bit nonsensical. If you're living in that kind of climate where it is so prevalent, thats a different story, but for the most part, a heat pump is much more efficient. As for busses, cool, but are you doing your groceries on the bus as well? And what about the time restriction of public transport. You're limited to the times it drives, and then you might out of luck and the bus is full of other people doing their grocery shopping. Public transport is great, but it also comes with problems, like finding the right time to deploy. If busses are deployed around the clock, they just waste energy as well. School busses is fine, because the time table is clear. For everything else personal transport is great. Dont get me wrong, im not trying to sht on you and i personally ride a lot bicycle, but ultimately, It goes back to cheap energy, and its very much possible. A lot of wind farms are actually shut down because they generate too much enrgy at a given time. Solar is great at times, and there are small wind catchers like the ventum or aeromine etc. Whats missing is energy storage, which is why battery development is so important

@fetB Good conversation! As far as the vehicles and heating, I used to live in a cold climate, it's -40 F there as I write this. Either you stay home next to the wood stove, or drive your vehicle with the heat and defroster on high if you want to get anywhere. Buses definitely for getting kids to school and back, I honestly wouldn't want to grocery shop using the bus. For those of us living in milder climates, we have a lot of options when it comes to transportation. Someone was building a solar powered car locally that could do short trips and be charged with the sun and, if needed, with a standard house plug. Battery technology is coming along. I run my refrigerators and freezer with solar and 800 AH of LifePo4 batteries. I think the salt battery technology sounds like it could be a better alternative. I run my dog kennel fans off of a solar panel and no battery in the summertime. I am also installing a mini-split solar air conditioner and heat pump next summer. It can run on solar only, no battery. We'll see how that works out. The purpose of making this video was just to show some of the options we have found. I used a scythe and sickle today for weed control on our property. I like bicycles for transportation and wish our area would make dedicated bike paths separate from the roads. That would be another step to truly going green. I've seen this done up in Alberta, Canada and don't see why it can't be done here. Anyways, that's another story.

I was trying to make the battery powered blowers look better than they really are! Hah!

Glad to hear you got it going. Such a common problem with these blowers, I try to switch people to Amsoil Saber 80:1 or 100:1, seems to solve the problem.

Thank you! I'll check out the Segway. It's been hard sourcing solar supplies for your outdoor power equipment shop, especially portable power stations. With California banning outdoor gas powered equipment, we need a solution to charge landscaping equipment batteries.

Thank you! I just built 2 more for home running 2 full size fridges and freezer. Put it all in a metal shed and solar panels on roof.

Used to charge $10 under 20 inch, $12 over, then $14.50 - 28+ inch chain. Not sharpening at this time, need better ventilation.

There ya go! There's seems to be something in that Ultra oil that plugs up spark arrestors. Don't know what it is. Some people have good luck with it, some use the Still HP with good results, some use the Amsoil Saber or Dominator 2 Stroke.

Short duration runs doesn't help either. I was running a lawn route back then so I was using it for a very short time about 30-40 times a week. @@fischertoolandgarden