How to install a brush blade on any Stihl, Husqvarna, Echo, Shindaiwa, etc trimmer

If you found this video helpful, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Today we go over how to install a brush cutter blade on any trimmer and all of the adapters needed to do it. I have provided links below to anything you might need!
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[@Chickanic]

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[@garymucher9590]

Kind of funny. I've been using typical carbine tip skill saw type blades for well over two to three decades or longer, well before any trimmer company thought about using any blade on their trimmer offerings. And I could cut trails into hunting stands with ease. And I also made adapters to install such blades on the newer trimmers when I bought them. I have a metal lathe and turning adapters is a breeze. One thing I have discovered is the cheaper blades with the fewer carbide tips work tons better then ones with a lot of carbide tips. In other words, stay away from the expensive quality cabinet grade carbide tip blades and go for the cheaper fewer carbide tips for quicker cutting ability of woody brush and fairly large saplings. Thumbs Up!

[@frankfranko9023]

🤗👍😃👍👍🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@heartysteer8752]

I got an Olympyk trimmer around 1990, it had a saw blade like around 60 tooth. So that was three decades ago...

[@captainbart]

Terriffic! You re-invented the wheel, and have kept up with the curve. Now, lets get back to what everyone comes here for, information. Also, a Skil saw is an old brand of circular saw, nothing more. They are super heavy, difficult to rip with, and come with a short cable/line in. ALL of the 7 1/4" blades fit on ALL circular saws. Skil is a collectible brand....just not the only brand.

[@stephenreiner1523]

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[@filoIII]

What does "fewer" mean? 5 teeth? 20 teeth? What's standard, and what should we stay below? ty.

[@jerrycollins4893]

Nice to watch a how to video from someone who knows what they are talking about! Most videos the people have never done it before.

[@bookeens]

God bless you and your cat. You're an angel for adopting a feral.

[@fredcloud9668]

Not a feral.

[@bookeens]

@@fredcloud9668 Left ear tipped. TNR feral.

[@USMC-Sniper-0137]

@@bookeens You are correct.

[@dee-jae9989]

Excellent instructions on how to switch the blades. I was happily distracted by the beautiful cat.

[@Coyote973]

Stihl 4:21 , Husqvarna 7:11 , Shindaiwa 9:07 , Echo 12:48

[@forresthoffman489]

Thanks!!

[@mowtoegee7049]

Thanks I was hoping for that in the comments. Great!

[@Mark1959Holladay]

Thank you so much!!! My wife and I moved onto a 4.5 acre beautiful little farm deep in the mts of TN/NC and I have been clearing a couple of acres for some beef and at 64 it's been fun. And you have become my go to channel. Blessings

[@bennieblanks6821]

Thank you so much! You're right the echo is a little harder! Your instructions saved me from throwing my trimmer!

[@tonythompson9049]

I love shindiawa trimmers lot of power run one 40 hours a week when I worked for my city I live in an best believe they were put thru the wringer abused rode hard an put up wet but still held up we had some that was 5 an 6 years old still cutting like a new one

[@gillgetter3004]

Yes your kitty is a nice boy, we got a rescue a year ago too.

[@philliphall5198]

He’s eating very good and you love animals, can tell by how you fall in love with them in a heartbeat

[@DavidSmith-vm9br]

I have a solid gray cat identical to yours and it is probably one of the best cats I've ever had I've taught him how to fetch ! Russian Blue is what they solid Gray .He had a brother with him and I couldn't take one without the other so I had to keep them together as brothers. They are some hunting little demons . I don't understand how people can be mean to animals.

[@USMC-Sniper-0137]

Ahhhh, kitty is a 'Catch and Release'! Beautiful fur baby!!!!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

We had a shop cat where I used to work. Customers would stop by just to visit the cat, not actually buy anything, just belly rubs. Looks like your shop kitty doesn't miss a meal 😹Thanks for the video, BIL gave me his old Echo kit, and I never bothered to change out the strimmer head for the cutter.

[@davidwillard7334]

Sounds ! Like ! You ! Should ! Have ! Got ! Rid ! Of !! BOTH !! Cat ! And ! Trimmer !!

[@slpip4365]

I have a Husqvarna trimmer. I put a 7 1/2 inches carbide saw blade on it and put a trimmer string head to cover the blade. I use the string trimmer head to cut glasses and bushes. I use the carbide saw blade to cut small tree branches or small tree trunks that fell down from big trees.

[@rooster3019]

My old RedMax, probably 30 years or older, has the Schindiowa drive head. I use the large 4 cutting edge type steel cutter and use the universal bump head string head to clamp it together. In tall grass and/or soft weeds I do use the trimmer line in the head. The line tends to pull the grass/weeds into the cutter teeth for a very smooth and fast cut. For brush, I use no trimmer line, but the head serves as a glide to avoid ground contact and scalping. Too much load; you may say? Well, my heavily used RedMax and Stifhl units are old timers and run great. If I ruin them tomorrow, I could not complain; but they will not crap-out tomorrow; it seems to work just fine and dandy.

[@jerryrfields]

Thank you. I been needing this information for a year.

[@shadovanish7435]

Excellent video presentation & tutorial! I have a Shindiawa T230X trimmer/brush cutter that I purchased new in 1997, & it's one of the best outdoor power products I've ever had. I have given the trimmer basic maintenance since I've had it, but never had to do much else. I replace the trimmer gear case grease in the spring, clean the air filter. I probably should replace the spark plug, but it still works-lol! I purchased a brush blade that uses 3 chainsaw cutters placed on the perimeter of the cutting wheel, so sharpening is with a round file, like a chainsaw chain. It works great. I purchased an Echo 225 in 2017, & am basically happy with it, but the carburetor high speed jet non tamper plug was preventing adjustment (to eliminate engine bogging while opening throttle) until I removed the plug. I learned to adjust 2-cycle engine carburetors on the older chainsaws & trimmers, with high & low speed jet needle adjustment screws that could be easily reached with with a small screwdriver, before the EPA "improved" the carburetor designs. Last summer was very rainy in NW Arkansas, & I could not keep with the lawn mowing, either-lol!

[@howtogetoutofbabylon8978]

Thanks for the info. Same model I have, bought it in 2002 And have never done ANYTHING to it. Bought a spark plug ten years ago but lost it before putting it in.. Still runs great. I'll learn how to check and lube the gear box. Get a plug again... I want to put a brush blade on it. I'll watch this video again on that part and I have a friend here to help me who knows small engines. Any advice on kit /adapter?

[@shadovanish7435]

@@howtogetoutofbabylon8978 I bought a brush blade for my Shindaiwa T230X trimmer a few years after I bought the trimmer, I think. The brush blade adapter hardware was included with the trimmer when I bought it, I believe. The conversion from trimmer to brush cutter was pretty easy, & the brush blade I got is basically a disk, about 10" in diameter, with 3 chainsaw cutters attached to the disk's perimeter. The attached brush blade could easily cut down a 6" diameter tree, but I haven't used the brush blade in years. If you still have the instructions for your Shindaiwa trimmer, there should be a page that shows parts & accessories (with part #'s), & on my instructions, I think the brush blade & adapter parts are shown (with part #'s). There are also online sources for parts & part listings for Shindaiwa equipment from ereplacement parts, jacks small engines, & others. I hope that helps! Good luck.

[@markb.1259]

13:50- the underside of that cupped washer you're holding is concave, which allows a single reducer adapter washer to fall into the concave area of the cupped washer. I have to insert TWO reducer/adapter washers under my cupped washer to keep a single one from falling into that concave area. I'm running an Echo SRM-265T. It's a beast!!!

[@stewartbruce8902]

My echo has a curved shaft, so I'm out of luck. Seeing you with that beautiful loving cat made this a special video to watch. Thank you Chickanic and all the best from New Rochelle N.Y.

[@gergemall]

How right you are a year later. I bought a wicked looking wire type attachment online . And my purchase needs a straight shaft . If I had know the correct size it matters ! Thx ☺️ love the kitty

[@Mechanicturfgear]

We use three point style blades here . Faster and cuts anything up to 1” . More like snaps them down . 👍

[@jonathanpratt56]

I run low cost 7 1/4 framing carbide blades on a km131 arbor hole mods with a drill press. I have a circular saw blade sharpener and sharpen old used blades in the winter. I use them in brush clearing an they can do almost a 3" tree or bush. Keep RPMS high. Sucks for grass great for trees. Not recommended by manufacturer or myself. It works for me in tree service.

[@DavidFlores-ru2yg]

Thanks for the information about the split boom shafts,I now know what to look for!

[@careylogan7639]

What I do with all my old saw blades that has a small center hole is to grab the conical grinding stone and chuck it up in the drill press. the conical stone will open the hole exactly in the center of the blade slowly. you can occasionally check the hole size until it fits perfectly. go slow and have fun saving all that money!!

[@jeffbecker9809]

Love watching your videos. Always able to gain knowledge from them. I think it is cool how you share shop know how with everyone. Thanks.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Thanks Chickanic, for showing me how to put-on my cutter blade. I just brought a use Murry 16' gas weed eater with straight shaft, pay $29.00 for it. I also brought a new carb with kit. brought a red razor 8" 56 teeth cutter blade and the adapter blade kit for it. The Murry is a 25cc hope the blade works for this weed eater.... thanks.. Lv ur Gray Kitty..

[@jrhendershot1936]

Good video I have still trimmers and run the brush cutter blade on 1 of the big trimmers works very well

[@Ironhorse360DEG]

i put a 10" saw blade on a walk behind trimmer. i used a long bolt, with nuts and washers. it worked well, but wouldnt do any heavy cutting.

[@davidkohler7454]

I love your beautiful shop cat. I have a long hair Siamese that is my sidekick whenever I'm working on anything outside. He absolutely has to help me do whatever I'm doing. He will walk back and forth from the shop to the house keeping up with me. He is a lover purr baby.

[@jammer_6245]

Ok found your link for the Echo brush blade kit... Thank you !

[@FountainCityVol]

You read my mind with this video. Congrats on your channel’s success. 👍

[@Chickanic]

Thanks 👍

[@peteg1756]

Thankx for your informed videos !!! I have retired after 47 1/2 years working on autos and 26 years on heavy equipment. But not worked on small engine engines since 7th grade ! OOPS. I have salvaged 5 yard tractors into 2 working (sometimes) MTD & TROY built (Craftsman) mowers. But had problems all summer getting B/S 18.5 hp model 422707 engines started new air filter, new fuel and elect mag w/ good spark! Cranking over up to 30 sec. several times and then is starts and runs good for 3 plus hours mowing the yard (weeds lol) unless I run out of gas then I may have to wait hours until it cools down to get it to start again ! Ooh they are 1993 and 1994 engines I would enjoy seeing you explain it to us Older farts what I'm not finding wrong ! Let us here in SE MinnesnowTa what to do this winter to get started mowing in June/ 2022. Like your shows Pete G

[@arthouston7361]

So Pete, you’re saying you’re cranking for up to 30 seconds with a good spark….. that suggests to me that you may be having a carburetor issue, and on all those older Briggs and Stratton’s I would get in there with some cleaner and make sure all those passageways are cleaned out of any gum. Make sure that you don’t have gas in your carburetor float which makes the float sink, and if you do, you can get a float and needle kit with a gasket. Hope that helps..

[@jackpine1033]

My take on brush cutters. When cutting brush I find that repeatedly bumping the blade on the stalks works best. It isn't like a wood saw. Also the bumping make the chore much easier.

[@edwinmartin5365]

I've been using an Echo PAS (forget the model number) with both a string trimmer head and the brush blade head, but like Gary Mucher commented earlier, the cheapest 7 1/4" Skil saw 24 tooth ripping blade cuts much better and cuts even when worn dull. All i need to do to fit it on the Echo head is to knock out the bigger hole in the blade with punch and hammer, then just put a piece of duct or electrical tape around the arbor for a tight fit.

[@davidwillard7334]

Maybe ! You'll ! Relize !! At ! Just ! How ! Dangerous !! That ! Is !!

[@chrisallen2005]

Brilliant. Keep 911 on rapid dial on your phone. You will need it soon enough. These blades are dangerous enough to use when the blade is properly installed. Let me guess, the guard also gets in your way.

[@bobbg9041]

20:49 i have a 65cc craftsman from the 60s or 70s that came as a brush cutter, you had to buy a trimmer head to use it as a trimmer. I just put a 10" combo table saw blade with carbide teeth on it.

[@jeffmonroe9766]

Just a note of CAUTION when using these blades be careful not to hit any rocks or gravel if the brush has any dried weeds close buy the blade turns in to a flame thrower and can easily start a fire. Not to mention if it's not carbide it also toasts itself. As always an excellent an informative video beautiful cat!!! Thank you for all you do!!!

[@davidwillard7334]

That's what it's Made ! For !!

[@jameslawnmowerrepair]

@@davidwillard7334 not to hit rocks

[@wassamattau860]

I really enjoyed this video and I really liked that you mentioned Project Farm. Best of wishes to all. 😎

[@glvarner]

Thanks. Straightforward. No fluff (except for the cat, which was OK) and informative.

[@moxjon9545]

😂😂🐈

[@probuilder961]

Yes, the Echo is a pain to switch back & forth. I rarely used the blade for that reason. I recently bought an E-GO cordless trimmer + blower & I love it! I now have dedicated the Echo to the brush blade & forgot how awesome it is! Bought some new carbide tooth blades & I'm a happy camper!

[@ronoberley7134]

I have a Stihl battery powered weed eater do the make a sawblade attachment?

[@danbasta3677]

Echo makes a great machine there. I bought one in 1999, it's still running beautifully. As with anything else, matainance will always be a key issue, as if you change you gas filter yearly or by yearly, and take out the screen by the muffler and clean it from the carbon buildup and put it back in place again along with a spark plug check or change, it will run for you for a long, long time in the future.

[@blackcat31w]

I used a Forrester brush cutter blade on my FS55R to clean the cedar trees out of my fence row last year. I could not get the FS55R to start this season and did a lot of trouble shooting and even bought a new carb. No luck. I concluded that it has a bent crankshaft and the trimmer is junk. I am going back to pruning shears and chainsaw for fence row clean outs.

[@Sluggo702]

Thank you, your videos have been very helpful. I bought a Forester blade and a kit for my Husqvarna 128LD. I think the nut provided in the kit is for Stihl. Can you please tell me how to find a nut that will fit the threads on my trimmer?

[@modibedikgamaditsele5474]

Thanks dear was just beating about the bush when coming to install a disc 😂

[@robcole8218]

Very helpful. I have a SRM 225 and was trying to mount my blade. Guess I’d better get the kit lol

[@Chickanic]

Yup

[@davidwillard7334]

Must be ! QIUTE !! A ! BIG !! PROBLEM !! FOR ! YOU ! THEN !!??

[@robcole8218]

@@Chickanic wonder who I got that info from lol

[@michaelyounger4497]

I just got a 18 inch blade for my DR trimmer..can't wait to see it cut small trees and I want to try stump grinding.. 6 5 hp with 3 to 1 gears..

[@rockfangd]

Great video. I love my Echo machines. Run great for years. I had a quick question though. I ran over the head of one of mine with my tractor last week. It still runs and functions but I need the guard for the spark plug (protects the plug if something hits top of head) Any idea how I can find one?

[@stevenbenavente1229]

I just installed a kit on my SRM210

[@keithienmason4643]

I need one of those saw brush blade for my Stihl fs56 RC string trimmer

[@joeortiz3455]

Thank you now I know how to change the heads on string trimmers!awesome lesson

[@don7406]

I’ve been using hand clippers to thin out the brush encroachment in my yard (South Arkansas). I’m going to try this saw blade and see how it does. Thanks for the instructions.

[@7272nighthawk]

I found a decent product for curved shaft trimmers that will cut thicker brush and even small tree saplings I think its called brush ninja the one with plastic tips will fit straight or curved shaft the one with metal tipped blades will fit straight shaft trimmers. the plastic blades will destroy ivy and small brush

[@aliassabertooth5990]

See the cup at 4:38? They are so thin they wear out very quickly. after running through 2 of them I made a replacement out of solid aluminum which lasts for years of use. If you do not want down time make sure you have an extra cup on the shelf - and watch for flying unscheduled disassembles .or make a solid one.

[@elbertpearsall1936]

Bigger the blade the more kick back you have I find the regular 7in saw blade works great.

[@davidwillard7334]

7 ! INCH ! HAS ! KICK.!! BACK !! TOO !!JUST !! AS ! MUCH !!

[@mistereman281]

Helpful, and to the point. Appreciated.

[@markb7067]

Great tutorial and information. Thanks for sharing!

[@sobersportsman]

What is your pick for best weed eater for attachments? Gas, heavy duty, working in rough areas, woods, etc. Deer huntin' stuff. Chainsaw attachment, brush blade for small saplings, tiller, etc, Thx.

[@kated6442]

Just the help I needed. Thank you

[@ZackHaddad]

very cool way to explain and motivate me to just do it

[@buratching]

YOU ARE AMAZING , CHICKANIC , I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS !🥰🥰

[@markf8256]

I know this clip is a year old, but we also have a Russian Gray mix cat. He is a super softy. Like Russian Grays, he will squirm at your feet for attention. Thanks for the blade demo, too. ;)

[@rcracer641]

I have a husky 128. I changed the set up to hold a standard skill saw blade. With the split shaft, I keep my saw ready and just change from the split shaft. It is very simple change. Skill saw blades work really well.

[@elmerkerth3871]

Great video that shows you you're showing everything that I would probably need but I got to still weed eater so I appreciate it

[@thearmoniaband9189]

Great video! Question. Are all nuts the same size? I have an older John Deere and a M-10 nut is too big. Any idea what size that nut would be? Thanks

[@theobserver9131]

I love the round blades with the teeth for cutting just about everything, until you nick a rock with it. Game over. The blades that are shaped more like throwing stars can nick a rock and still keep cutting.

[@donf3739]

That is one handsome cat.

[@richardybanez9052]

Every Day.In Morning/early Evening.My Brother Feeds Some Cats.He Loves The Cats As You Love You Cat.Way To Go.Yo Both Of You.Richard.

[@Speedfreely]

super helpful!! thank you!

[@howtogetoutofbabylon8978]

I have a Shindaiwa T 230X, so it is made to take Brush cutter blades. Looks like 20 splines. I want to get an adapter for it it.

[@borowski07]

Another video that helped me. Thank you.

[@alberthartje7641]

Hi, I recently bought new a Stihl FS70R straight shaft trimmer. Wondering if any of the speed feed trimmer heads will fit in place of the factory AutoCut 27-2 trimmer head? Thank You in advance. Have a blessed week. ☺️

[@ghibliinu6616]

That kitty looks like a silver mountain lion 😼 thanks for this 🙏🏻

[@sundial6919]

I love the kitty too !

[@davidwillard7334]

LAZY !! GARFIELD !!

[@bobbg9041]

Brush blade, cheap and or used 60 tooth negative rake "chop saw or Radial arm saw blade" 10" or 8" or even a 6" blade if it fits the arbor. Make sure the guards on the trimmer that blade can take your foot off. No one should be within 50' when you use it.

[@vesaroivainen]

love those Wera tools...

[@jessicadavis7746]

I LOVE cats and now I love YOU!!!!LOL Plus the title to your video is of my interest!!!!Thank you!

[@Chickanic]

Awesome! Thanks!!

[@davidwillard7334]

Cat : PLAY !! WITH !! ME !! INSTEAD !! OF !!THAT !! DIRTY !! TRIMMER !!

[@sundial6919]

You do a great job covering these topics , can tell you really enjoy doing them

[@davidwillard7334]

You Obviously !! Cannot Read !! A ! Service !! Manual !!

[@sundial6919]

@@davidwillard7334 that aint a drop in the bucket cause i dont wanna go to 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥HELL🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sundial6919]

@@davidwillard7334 i have been cause i dont wanna go to 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥HELL🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@davidwillard7334]

@@sundial6919 YOU ! OBVIOUSLY !! HAVEN'T ! READ ! IT !! PROPERLY !!

[@sundial6919]

@@davidwillard7334 😅just funin man

[@tomr2007]

In my experience its important to only use a blade on a trimmer that has a clutch. Even though a blade will fit, it doesn't mean the trimmer will work good. Without a clutch the engine will be constantly stalling and you could damage the engine or shaft or the gear box.

[@aeonstar3131]

I went to my local Stihl dealer and was told that if I put something like a Forester chainsaw blade on my KM 56R, it would destroy the unit in a heartbeat because of that reason and said, basically, the shaft can't handle the stress as it's made up of a stranded steel cable vs other more expensive units that have a solid steel rod as it's drive shaft. Least to say, I was a little let down by that news.

[@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975]

Just cut really low with a chainsaw like the hotshot firefighters do.. it’s hard on the back but efficient when you get used to it.

[@tomr2007]

@@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975 I've done that. It does work good, but the clutch cover gets filled with twigs and debris and the chain has a tendency to come off.

[@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975]

Yeah the green stuff can be annoying.. I still think it’s faster than grabbing another tool. I am used to floor edging so I thrive on back pain. If I ever make the big time, I will get a serious brush cutter/mulcher.

[@davidkohler7454]

Oh that beautiful kitty on the Cougar was an awesome picture. He looks like a purr baby. I bet he slobbers too, when he gets lovey. Mine does.

[@justinm.6327]

I have an old Jonseren GR28L which appears to be similar to a Shindawa… no bolt or cup, and seems to be impossible to find replacement parts. Maybe I’ll have some luck with a universal kit or a shindawa kit… 🤞

[@thomasalexander8420]

Thanks for the info

[@NerdyCats3]

loved the cat luvs. thank you for the blade install video because that's what im doing next... after i replace the carburetor (thank you for that video also.)

[@joerevere937]

Will this work with a Homelite (Ryobi) straight shaft 26cc gas trimmer? If so, where would I find the adaptor and blade? Thanks!

[@johnslesinger7109]

My dealership always reccomended only mounting blades to a trimmer with bicycle handles. I never used one on a regular trimmer. It certainly would work, but I would think you better have a good grip on it. Ever see those chainsaw blades that mount on a small angle grinder?

[@John-gj1jr]

I had one of the angle grinder blade you refer to. Key word is here is: "had". I saw a video of a man who tried one one-handed. It ran all the way up his left (?) arm, under his chin and up behind his right ear. I don't remember the stitch count. I put mine on an anvil, beat it to pieces, wrapped it in a half dozen bags and put it in the garbage. I didn't want anyone using it if something happened to me. I certainly wasn't going to use it again. Just a thought...

[@davidwillard7334]

@@John-gj1jr Your ! Friend ! Must ! Have ! Had ! Quite a !Number !! Of ! Pots !! And ! Weed !! When ! This ! Happened !!

[@John-gj1jr]

@@davidwillard7334I don't know. I just saw it on some woodworking channel. He was holding the workpiece in one hand and, well, you get the picture. I think the guy "Stumpynubs" (youtube) had an accident with one actually using both hands. I'm not a weak guy, but that thing would get away from you in a heart beat. They make tools for angle grinders that are much safer. Look into them.

[@davidwillard7334]

@@John-gj1jr He ! Certainly ! Was ! Full ! Of !! Pots !!

[@John-gj1jr]

@@davidwillard7334 ??

[@SlwRpr]

Hello. I have a Honda HHT25SLTAT trimmer. Would like to get a blade for it. I don't know which blade will fit, i have never had a blade. Is there a different guard that can be purchased to put on when using blade. Just found your site, enjoy your information videos, very good stuff. Thank you for helping me out.

[@tempusveritas8901]

I didn't know you can do this unfortunately I have an FS 45 Time to trade up! I get huge stalks of golden rod next to my fence line Thanks

[@davidwillard7334]

BETTER ! START ! DIGGING ! WITH ! YOUR ! HAND !! SHOVEL !!

[@kriduro1956]

I enjoy all yours videos,and i still learning a lot,my question, i see a lot of people,they using this trimmers with the blades,i believe is fantastic idea, but i seeing pleople cutting branches over head,are this is make for this also?can you make a safety video,the pros and cons,thanks for share you knowledge with us!GBY🙌

[@michaelorr181]

The Bar Stud is looking for a bush blade ? Nice Kitty

[@johnmac3931]

OMG he looks just like our cat from years ago PIA. She was Tonkinese but swear she looked like a Russian Blue.. they are BEAUTIFUL cats, but usually 1 person cats

[@jefffialkowski3846]

Hi Chicanic, I have a Greenworks model 21212, dual feed weed trimmer. Obviously they're making things differently, this model is limited as far as removing brush, or woody type weeds. It was all I could afford at the time and I'd rather not have to buy another trimmer. Is there a modification to put a brush trimmer on this model? I would appreciate your input. Let me know, thanks, Jeff.

[@patrickmcdermott6802]

THANK YOU!! I have a Echo curved shaft!! Saved me a lot of hassle!!

[@thomndavu207]

What about the HF Atlas trimmer? I've been searching for a way to convert this for ages!

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

I enjoy your videos, I suppose mostly because I do the same kind of work. If its really about safety then maybe you should take a look at what that extra "handle" is in that box.

[@davidwillard7334]

That's ! Just ! A !! THROW ! AWAY !! ITEM !!

[@NotALot-xm6gz]

Make sure your trimmer is powerful enough to mount a brush cutter blade. My FS55 takes a while to spin the supplied Stihl 8 cutting face blade up to speed and it keeps spinning for almost 30 seconds after switching the engine off. At speed, the rotational forces make the trimmer require more force to sweep from side to side. Handlebars and a harness are a must.

[@davidwillard7334]

Well maybe! You can put ! Your Hand !! On the ! Blade !! To ! Stop ! It ! Turning !!

[@angelacruz71]

Omg yes!!! I was surprised to see blades being mounted to weed eaters. Those are underpowered for that and have very little control with those dinky handles. Very dangerous. Get an actual brush cutter (higher CC's) with wide handles for control. I've used blades on shindaiwa b450, c350 and currently on an echo SRM 410u. I would never use them on a weed eater/ trimmer.

[@soulassassin2494]

Hey Chickanic, Cool video and would love to see you buy an older vintage gas chainsaw, lawnmower, trimmer, blower or generator and show you restoring it from not running to running

[@Chickanic]

Will do! I have some things in mind already!

[@soulassassin2494]

@@Chickanic Yeah, I would love to see you restoring some of these older vintage chainsaws, mowers or those other items I mentioned and show these other guys how it's done right :)

[@John-gj1jr]

@@Chickanic Great. I've got a nearly 50 year old Lombard Comango I bought new that I really want to restore. It was a beast. Looking forward to a restoration video.

[@123livewire]

The raised shoulder the blade secures on is called the arbor. When buying blades for saws, edgers or mowers you determine fit with the arbor size.

[@archibaldhaddock7450]

On my professional machine that came with trimmer and blade the manual says that one may NOT use the blade with the plastic protector for the trimmer. One must replace it with heavy duty metal protector that is much closer to the blade for safety reasons.

[@Angus_McGyver]

Beautiful cat! You should make him your video mascot, and include him in each one.

[@Dawn-zo2ny]

In your opinion, what would be the best, BUT the CHEAPEST, CORDED AND/OR BATTERY brush cutter with circular saw type blade to cut down small trees, long grass, high branches, etc..?...And is it common for them to strongly vibrate...?...Thank you...

[@codyandbarbarakillingswort5546]

Does echo make a blade for the walk behind wt 1610? I have giant ragweed and the trimmer line breaks in about 2 seconds,it's maddening. Thank you in advance.

[@jcollin810]

Do you know what size nut you can use on an echo? I’ve lost both of my nuts out of my kits and bought a 10x1.25 as the parts kit says and it doesn’t fit. I know I can get a replacement OEM nut, but I don’t have time to order one. Need to attach this tomorrow. Thank you.

[@matthewtaylor2185]

I have always hated that echo shield! Looks like it would get in the way even with string.

[@conley13sp]

So basically all I need for my husq 128LD is the echo nut? I wish I knew what size that was or where I could find just that but inside of buying Husqvarnas blade kit in full price because I don’t want there blade and all that, I’ve Heard the blade it comes with sucks anyways

[@nperson]

How to install a blade on the older Echo SRM 225 which has a square shaft instead of the splined shaft. Echo has a blade kit but it only works with the splined shaft.