Lidl Parkside 4 in 1 Petrol Multitool PBK 4 B3 Review Part 3 trying it out

[@briansyn1968]

These videos are so helpful. I couldn't make head nor tale of the instructions. Thank you

[@BensWorkshop]

You are very welcome! Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@enginelover1]

I suggest that with the brush cutter you coast the throttle as it acts like a fly wheel and the engine will sometimes revs too high. I like coasting the throttle and apply full when i see something thick.

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks for the tip.

[@ashfaqafridi7914]

Great effort in making these videos Well done man

[@BensWorkshop]

You are welcome, many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@sealslayer]

I look forward to Lidl restocking these, I went today to check the stock in store but no joy.

[@BensWorkshop]

They are quite handy! Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@MrFactotum]

nice one Ben looks a great all in one tool, great review Ben atb Kev

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks Kev! And thanks for watching!

[@henribroekmans3187]

Hello ben, thank you very much! You helped me a lot. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@BensWorkshop]

You are welcome! Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@AliMackMechanical]

It seems to be good enough tool. Handy bit of kit there

[@BensWorkshop]

It is. Gets to some awkward places! Many thank for watching!

[@kennypaul100]

What is the reach with the chain saw attachment? I can't find specs anywhere.

[@BensWorkshop]

I will have to come back to you on that.

[@BensWorkshop]

Put together, from the handle to the beginning of the pole saw blade is about 6 feet 4 inches (195cm) and to the tip 7' 4" (224 CM). How far it will reach depends on how high you can lift it. Hope that helps. Don't forget to like share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

Ok nice tool a all in one is the way to go

[@BensWorkshop]

They can be. Certainly got the engine power. Many thanks for watching!

[@ScottPickering-l9s]

We purchased a Parkside 4-in-1 multitool recently and it has worked well for the last 6 weeks. My 14 year old son uses it for strimming and bush cutting mainly, but recently the shaft that connects the motor to the strimmer has stopped spinning round when you press the “engage/accelerator” button/lever so the strimmer head does not spin round, and the engine dies as if the shaft wants to spin but is being stopped by something Do you have any ideas of what I could try or look for, or have you come across this before?

[@BensWorkshop]

Does it "spin round" with any of the other attachments fitted? For example the hedge cutter or pole cutter? If it does, then the implication is that the head on the strimmer is jammed. In which case the most likely culprit is debris like grass wrapped around it. Remove the debris. You may have to remove the strimmer head or brush cutter to do this. Many thanks for watching! Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@ScottPickering-l9s]

Thanks Ben, no it does not spin round with the other attachments, the strimmer head rotates freely by hand when the multi-tool is not on. So I am pretty sure its the shaft on the inside.

[@BensWorkshop]

So if you put the strimmer head on, with the engine not running, you can't turn the head? That would sound like something has siezed in either the clutch or the shaft. What was the strimmer doing when this happened?

[@ScottPickering-l9s]

@@BensWorkshop The strimmer had been working fine. We got it out the other day and it intermittently wouldn't spin round and the engine died. It then worked and I completed the strimming. When we got it out again it wouldn't spin round at all. I think you are right, clutch or shaft. I was curious to know if you had come across this before.

[@BensWorkshop]

No. Have you got a pair of pliars, if so you could try to see if the inner shaft in the power unit can be pulled in or out and see if that makes a difference. Also you could see if it turns either way. Do not use much force. You may need to call Lidl service.

[@themowerman]

Looks like it does a good job mate..

[@BensWorkshop]

It does, cheers Mick. I do like the strimmer part best. Quite pokey for a strimmer. Many thanks for watching!

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

Could have done with the pole cutter the other day, have been temporarily put out of commission due an uncontrolled descent from a tree.

[@BensWorkshop]

Oh dear. Sometimes gravity is your friend, others it isn't... Hope you get well soon. Many thank for watching!

[@GrumpyTim]

That's a catastrophe Turbs, hope you mend soon - would superglue help?

[@chucky2316]

If its any constellation I really bruised my ribs lol having a trip out the trees a few years back didn't know until the next morning and I couldn't move 😂. I felt like tarzen a few hours before 😂

[@BigRedPropFromHell]

Thanks for these, very helpful. What oil should you buy if you run out of what has been supplied?

[@BensWorkshop]

Oil for which part? The chainsaw bar takes chain saw bar oil, which is about as much as I look in to it. I use general purpose 2 stroke for the fuel oil. Many thanks for watching please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@GoKartsorGoneFishin]

You doubled your yard size!...well done

[@BensWorkshop]

Not quite! The neighbour is 84... Can't really do the tree cutting... Many thanks for watching!

[@GoKartsorGoneFishin]

@@BensWorkshop ah..that was very kind of you to help!

[@paulcarroll1545]

Is there any disadvantage to using the rotating blade as a strimmer for soft weeds?

[@BensWorkshop]

Not particularly. Depends on what else is around it. It is not good to use it where it might knock into brick or concrete. If you are away from hard things, fill your boots. Again, many thanks for watching.

[@nadhoque4870]

I can’t seem to attach the trimmer pole onto the engine. Just doesn’t clip in, the extension fits in. Any advice?

[@BensWorkshop]

I suspect that the splines are not engaging, so twist the pole back and forth a little. Once you have it pushed home, you might need to pull it out a little to get the button to click. On this actual video I was quite lucky but in part 2 it was a little harder, see here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH3RhKuQf9RqbJo There's also several other parts. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@anthonykandes9683]

Good on you 👍

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks. Glad you liked it. Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@thomdejong462]

Dear sir, how do you mix your fuel now? I am using aspen2 now but i'm cheating on the ratio, it is 1 to 50. What is your experience? Am I killing it?

[@BensWorkshop]

I would go with 1 to 40 simply to comply with instructions and have warranty cover. It works well at that. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@callumodowd5531]

I’m not able to start mine, each time I pull the throttle it snaps back. Any advice?

[@BensWorkshop]

It's sprung, it is supposed to do that (though there might be a way to lock it on). The starting procedure is: 1. Choke on 2. Press primer bulb say 7 times. 3. Start the engine. If it pops a couple of times but doesn't start, turn the choke off. Once running pressing the throttle will take the choke off if it is on. Hope that helps, let me know either way and if not I will try to help further. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@GrumpyTim]

It does all the things it should do, and pretty well at that. Sure it's not as nicely engineered as one of your Petter engines, but I don't know about you, I'd definitely need a bit more Weetabix before I can swing one of those above my head!!!!!! It'll be nice to see the chain oiler working better - does it make any difference if you brim the oil reservoir or is it just needing some tinkering.

[@BensWorkshop]

Don't know about the oiler. The unit only comes with a small amount of chain oil and I could not find my chain oil. However I will get some more and let people know. Does seem to work well. You can see the way the strimmer turns grass into mist as it cuts. There seem to be some people with issues with the strimmer head so I might need to do a video on strimmer head issues. Many thanks for watching!

[@potluckfishing]

Does anyone know which type of carburetter is in these, I have one for the last 2 years and its giving starting problems and flooding , probably need a carb kit for it or a new carb.

[@BensWorkshop]

I don't I am afraid. At 2 years old it is still in warranty though. If you don't have a physical receipt but used the Lidl Plus app, you will have a digital receipt on there. (I have just checked and mine go back to when I started using it in September 2020, and I have had a new phone). You can call Lidl service who should be able to help. Also have you carried out the servicing in the manual (can also be found on the Lidl Service website)? Many thanks for watching, please like, share and of you like the channel, subscribe!

[@danieltaylor7219]

The manual to this tool states, do not use E10 Petrol, I assume you have to use E5 for the 2 Stroke mix, what did you use @Bensworkshop?

[@BensWorkshop]

The manual does say that, as did I in one of the 3 videos I did on it. It will rot the rubber and plastic in the fuel system if you do. I used E. Can't remember which brand. Many thanks for watching! Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@danieltaylor7219]

@BensWorkshop thanks mate, great video keep up the great work you're doing 👍🏻

[@BensWorkshop]

You are very kind.

[@owenharwood848]

Hi, I have a problem with the Strimmer head, when i start it the strimmer falls of the attachment, also it is taking me ages to actually start the motor, I try pulling it and pumping the oil so much, please help

[@BensWorkshop]

Not quite sure if you have one or two problems. Firstly you need a 40 to 1 mix of petrol to oil, and not E10 (it rots the plastic and rubber in the carburettor.) You probably want about half a tank of fuel. Press the primer bulb 6 or 7 times. You should see fuel returning to the tank on the clear fuel line. If not, you may not be pressing hard enough. Also check the fuel pickup (there will be a pipe in the tank with a small filter on the end) is in the fuel. If that does not work, check that the spark plug cap is on (an pushed firmly home). The strimmer head has a left handed thread so to thread it on, you turn it anti clockwise and to remove you turn it clock wise. Hope that helps, if not come back to me. Many thanks for watching! Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@aqvilebilunskyte7163]

I have same problem 😢with 😮strimmer head , it’s small bang it’s falls of the attachment, feels like spring to big.. with oil buy can you say with oil you use what name and brand ?

[@BensWorkshop]

Is the whole strimmer head falling off or just the bit that comes out with the spring in? If so, I will do a quick video on that. I use all sorts of 2 stroke oil, no particular brand. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@BestUserNameUK]

It will start easier and run better with a 50:1 fuel mix. Put 20ml of 2 stroke oil into 1L of unleaded fuel.

[@BensWorkshop]

It starts fine on a 25 to 1 mix.

[@WheyLandFitness]

Ive got the issue where the choke doesnt stay up. I flick it on but it goes back to the down position immediately. Anyone experienced this/have a fix?

[@BensWorkshop]

It would normally only go off after you rev the engine. Have you moved it to the fully on position? Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@WheyLandFitness]

@@BensWorkshop Yeah tried moving it to the fully on position but unfortunately it would just flick down immediately. I managed to get it to start but the strimmer head doest turn when i pull the red handle. Think my units defective so just gonna use the warranty. Thanks for these videos!

[@BensWorkshop]

@@WheyLandFitness If it is less than 3 years old, I would.

[@vincentk531]

Can you buy spare parts for multi tool? I need choke assembly tried the kompernass website nothing there

[@BensWorkshop]

Have you tried calling Lidl service? There should be a phone number in the manual.

[@enginelover1]

What mix of petrol have you used? Great handy tool.

[@BensWorkshop]

I messed up the mix and got it about 25 to 1. Should be 40 to 1. Many thanks for watching!

[@enginelover1]

@@BensWorkshop 25 is very good, I run all my 2 stroke 20:1 if not richer mix in oil is required.

[@BensWorkshop]

@@enginelover1 The manual says use 40 to 1....

[@enginelover1]

@@BensWorkshop I am not too keen about that ratio.

[@BensWorkshop]

@@enginelover1 why?

[@Apostate-51]

I haven't actually powered up mine yet, just tried it out for handling familiarity. The bit sticking out of the fore-handle kept poking me in the thigh and crotch. I can't see the point in it, what's that bit for? Is it ok to use the tool having reversed that handle with the sticky-outy bit on the other side?

[@BensWorkshop]

I am not sure which part you mean. I carry mine on my right hand side where it is not a problem. Also maybe your harness is carrying it too low. Many thanks for watching please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@soulmaster-7]

Ging sofort zurück, nichts funktionierte.

[@HoodBoyOt]

Video explained badly, disslike