Renegade brush blade and Echo trimmer conversion kit installation - review

[@ryanjewell9832]

I looked at getting the kit, but was afraid my srm225 wouldn't have enough power, thanks for the video, now I know it'll work.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Awesome 👍

[@krazycannon3208]

Doee the 225 actually work well with this blade

[@ryanjewell9832]

@@krazycannon3208 yes it does.

[@edwinmartin5365]

Nice kit, but I bought my PAS 225 with the brush cutter shaft to start with so I can change quick between string and blade. Cheapest ripping blade from Lowes cuts stuff up to 1" even when dull as a butter knife. As a volunteer I maintain hiking trails in National Forest here in AL. Run saw blade going one way while carrying string shaft on my backpack. Then clean up with string trimner on way back. By the way, blade needs less constant power than string anyway since it cuts small stuff at half throttle fine.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@dimasbeltran866]

Awesome..... this will work perfect for my bamboo that's growing on my property out of control !!! 👍👍👍

[@nereidadelgado1223]

Wow there would have been an accident my way I saw you video and found I needed that pin also notice if I use the long neck piece it wasn’t going to work thank you so much for sharing. I have an echo blade and notice you installed a different one what is the company name for that red blade. And thank you again

[@rashayes902]

Looks like its worth the $$ just to keep my hands away from anywhere a copperhead might be...

[@len9483]

Diamondback Rattlesnakes out here in Arizona.

[@caneslayer4890]

Cane Slayer Brush Cutter Rules! Get yours on Amazon today!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@fatboy6762002]

Where can I pick a kit up

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

It's in the description under the video.

[@DivineAndDemonic]

If It was this bad, I'd just pay someone or rest out a bobcat with a brush clearing attachment. No way i'd feel safe with that blade, cutting into hard to see places. My luck i'd hit a huge rock sticking up out of the ground or maybe a metal spike that's been places there many of years ago. I'd rather be safe the sorry but if you know the land well enough and know that theirs zero risk of hitting anything then go for it.

[@Purpleninjawv]

that's not a handle bro it's a kick back guard even tell you not to grab in warnings sections, rest video was great that just made me cringe if you get a had kick back your gonna get hurt holding onto it it. its suppose to ride your thigh so you can use your whole leg to fight the kickback while wearing kevlar chaps n steel toes.

[@lofigaming1092]

random youtube recommendation but ok ill watch it

[@stantheman5163]

Your reviews are really getting to be top notch. This is the best one yet. Great camera work and sound quality, not to mention your explanations and opinion on the gear. You don't rush through the details of exactly how to put it all together and use it like so many other reviewers tend to do sometimes. I have a big growth of blackberry canes in my backyard that needs something like this. Thanks!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thanks I appreciate that 🙂

[@Springcreekbrushbusters]

Did you get the blackberries cut down? I have a big job coming up to clean up a bunch of blackberries

[@stantheman5163]

@@Springcreekbrushbusters Yes, that went away years ago and it was a lot of hard work. I didn´t use this product as I already had a Ryobi trimmer and batteries. I used the Ryobi brush blade I already had, but most of the hard work was with heavy leather gloves and sweat. You need to get the roots up in order to eradicate the canes. Once you get rid of the first generation you have to watch for the sprouts and pull those up before they get bigger. It´s pretty well controlled now. We got rid of English Ivy the same way. Can´t seem to get rid of the Horsetail though. They are evil.

[@davidleatherneck]

Good vid. I have that kit and will be installing it this week. But, that black handle is like a bumper that will catch any kickback from the blade so you don't accidentally saw yourself. The handle will come in contact with your leg/upper thigh and stop the kickback. It's a safety thing. Thanks. Oh, I have a T=shirt just like yours. Pocket and color.

[@firstname6208]

that long stick IS NOT a handle. that is a safety bar. should the blade get pinched in an object and come jerking out, that "handle" as you call it is suppose to bump your hip and hopefully stop the blade from hitting FLESH AND BONE. when cutting large saplings and branches feed into the blade between 9 and 12 o'clock whenever possible. good vid.

[@w426a]

4:01 Those aren't "handles"; those are safety bars that'll hit your thigh and prevent the trimmer from slicing your ankle or legs in the event of a kick-back. It needs to be installed in the direction the blade is going. You installed your blade to move clockwise, but the safety bar was installed for a counterclockwise movement of the blade. So, you've counteracted the purpose of the the safety bar and made it easier for the blade to slice right through your ankles. If you want more steering control, then install brush cutter trigger-handles. 4:22 The harness connector works by taking weight off the arms and placing it on your legs via the shoulders.

[@godssheep3959]

Thank you sir, I just got this converter kit today for my weed wacker and I read the instruction specifically state that the barrier bars were not handles and were not to be used as handles but it didn't explain what they were intend for. Clearly they were for a safety precaution but I could not find what the precaution was. I appreciate you giving that insight.

[@06m50blue]

I know this is old, but, actually you are wrong. It goes on the side your body will be on. If you cut on the right side of the blade it will kick the trimmer toward your body. The bar is on the side you are on and it hits your thigh. That's what keeps you from cutting your ankles.

[@Purpleninjawv]

@@06m50blue that and good ppe boots an kevlar chaps

[@idontrememberasking9135]

Idek why I’m watching this I hired someone to cut my lawn

[@38davidclee]

I’m watching and I don’t even have a yard

[@MrPartyplopper]

Knowledge is power. maybe you can suggest your yard men to get one

[@clownshoesmma6249]

Mozzarella Your manly instincts are screaming at you. They’re telling you to get out and do the work yourself.

[@rca-559]

My family tells me to hire someone to do my lawn. I tell them I'll do it myself. I got too much pride😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Goodbye-od1le]

I'm 20 I'm watching because I weed whack my grandfather yards and I'm also bored lol

[@kentw.897]

Thanx for making this video. I enjoyed watching it. Which string trimmer are you using in this video? Do you think the SRM 225 would have enough power just to cut through tall grass with this blade. Mahalo, 🌴🌴

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Absolutely

[@mikespunchlist]

Be sure you're old dog stays home or you'll have to rename him "Tripod"!

[@challeis1]

Haha, sounds like he's swordfighting the trees

[@rays8611]

That Renegade blade is no joke!!! After watching this video I ordered one and finally got to use it this past weekend. One of the first things I tried it on was a small tree about 4" base and the blade went thru it like it was butter! Also I used it on the new Ryobi 40v trimmer and it was still a beast! Thanks for the video!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thank you 👍

[@PalmSandsRanch]

I’ve been using these blades for over a year, they are a beast! I cut huge Texas purple sage, mesquite, acacia and several other tough nasty SW Texas brush. Wellllllll worth the money. I use them on my Stihl KM130R

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@squirrelcovers6340]

Works much better without the blade guard.

[@michaellaughery6411]

I would recommend renting a bush hog or a mulcher for the weekend just so you do not have to clean anything up after cutting down. Just one man's opinion.

[@montemaguire4596]

Or wait till it dry out and burn it with a water hose handy

[@danielmoore2362]

@@montemaguire4596 And burn up his fence posts? Hmmm

[@mathewmolk2089]

I hear that,The cutting is nothing. Cleaning up the pick-up sticks is an SOB, though. Start cutting at the top and cut a foot at a time and it's better,,,,,but still a major PIA to clean up and dispose of saplings and brush. (My back hurts just thinking about it)

[@jamescooper2618]

Difficult to get in there with a bush hog because there is a fence in there too

[@montemaguire4596]

@@danielmoore2362 Im a city boy half country what do I know

[@garymucher9590]

I see these type conversions and have to actually smile. I was installing carbine tip saw blades on my string trimmers back a few decades ago. And everyone that seen me use it was amazed to see how well I could clear out underbrush with ease. I cleared walking trails to my hunting stands very quickly...

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@sonyahoward8503]

did you see review about the handle from couple months ago? I really liked and learned from your video. be safe and thank you for the content.

[@nestoralvarez98]

I want to see that in the nex horror movie

[@1961fireguy]

Remedy herbicide (from Tractor Supply) will prevent the small trees from coming back and taking over. It only takes an application once a year to keep it free of small trees and brush. It also kills poison ivy and oak. Great job!

[@len9483]

Is Remedy an herbicide, killing the seeds before they sprout. I'm in Arizona. I see the landscapers spray the herbicide pre rain season and it will color the ground green for a week or so. But there will be no growth at all later.

[@1961fireguy]

@@len9483 Remedy kills the woody plants, not the grass. The green color you see is a marker dye, so they can tell where they applied it. Remedy will not kill everything like glyphosate (Roundup). So you can still keep the grass.

[@len9483]

@@1961fireguy Thanks fireguy. No grass where I'm at. Just Creosote and other woody brush. I figured the color was for marking. I'm just interested in stopping the growth each season until I can get these 2 acres of extreme fire hazard brush away from my Scottsdale home. We just moved in 7 months ago and the property looks like it's been neglected for about 10 years. I weedeated as much as I can, so now its time for the circular saw on my Echo trimmer and then apply Remedy I guess.

[@1961fireguy]

@@len9483 I would make sure that Remedy is legal to use in your area. I am in Texas and it is. Good luck!

[@kevenwoods3207]

That's a great set up man, it worked fantastic I'll try that myself

[@erike7297]

Id just like to mention that these blades are awesome!!....The teeth do chip fairly easily but the blade will still cut through a lot. Mine had several chipped teeth after the first few hours of use and i thought it sucked at first. Then i noticed that it was still cutting pretty well. Now I've probably got roughly 4 or 5 hours on the blade and still going strong. Worth the 20 bucks in my opinion just don't bang it into rocks all day long and it'll last a while. I haven't tried this exact blade i was using the regular silver one with the smaller teeth for cutting thicker stuff. Ill be buying another renegade blade or two this spring for sure.

[@tyronekim3506]

You should approach your cut with the blade slowly. Hard impacts not only cause a lot of stress on your blade teeth but also can cause excessive amount of torsion stress on your long drive shaft. Excessive amount of torsion stress may cause shaft to break. The blade is relatively easy to replace but a broken shaft is much more difficult to replace.

[@davidb5978]

I have about 600' of road bank to mow every 3 weeks or so. I have been running a saw blade on my brush cutter for over 15 years. When working on a slope, work from side to side or bottom to top. You never want to work from the top down. Much to easy to fall forwards towards the blade.

[@jason4547]

You "Homesteaders" sure are ruffing it... Hahahaha

[@tannerbellino4759]

I'm sure Pete would be fine if he was forced to be self sufficient. Would you?

[@jason4547]

@@tannerbellino4759 What's your definition of "Self Sufficient" ?

[@tannerbellino4759]

@@jason4547 I'm not a dictionary bub, I'm not in charge of defining words

[@DieselMike]

Wow. Really good video. I have the SRM-225. I've been wondering if my model could be retrofitted. this video really answered that for me. Going to your affiliate links now.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thank you 👍

[@mark870il]

Happy to see this get posted. I did similar a few years ago, but I put my edger blade on weed eater. Making one of these type items gives you one heck of a universal trimmer. I also did mine to cut small trees along fenceline. Great post Pete B

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@n7hevn]

Thanks for posting this up, it helped make a buying decision for me, which I did buy! ;)

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Awesome 👍

[@leonscheepers8610]

LEON 7UUUU'`^^¬^>>

[@DavidSmith-fr1uz]

I've done this kind of work for years. I use a bigger machine, an Echo 410U. When I cut brush like that, I cut smaller pieces out. More like trimming the bush at first. I might use three or more cuts for one of those stalks. This makes it more likely that the brush will lay flat on the ground and I won't have a debris field to trip over or have to move around.. Also, I am working at making a slot in the brush where I can cut from three sides. I also have learned how to effectively turn the blade to cut from various angles as well as learn to backcut.

[@kleinpoodle]

Hey Pete, the harness is designed to prevent cutting off your own leg, not just to support the weight of the trimmer.

[@bobbrock4221]

The black things are NOT handles. They are barrier bars that rest against your thigh to help prevent kickback and are very important. You always need to read the instructions when you buy stuff like this regardless of if you feel confident about the ft ftas they contain important safety information. It is also soooo much easier to just buy the PAS brush cutter attachment, that is the whole point of the PAS system. You can change it in half a second with the PAS attachment compared to having to do all of this work every time you want to use the brushcutter blade.

[@spyder4g63t]

That just looks like a I'm going to lose a foot.

[@rossdmcc]

Only if you don't use the safety harness.

[@TheAirheaded1]

Hey guys, y'all love that stihl and all, I went for a change and my Tanaka is freaking AMAZING, not advertising or anything, just letting you know it can handle sooo much abuse and still fire up instantly and still kick some more ass....just giving a heads up, you will not be disappointed!

[@AE-gl6cb]

Tanaka are known as a good brand. Stihl are great but quite expensive. For this kind of work I prefer to buy cheap Chinese multi tools. The engine might only last you 2 years but unless you're a professional and you're using your machine every day there's no need to buy top of the range machinery

[@tomelmore3993]

Very good video, as others have said. I agree with the commenter who noted the usefulness of a rented field mower (billy goat, DR, etc). Also when going through tall weeds, I’ve found that moving across the tops of weeds in a downward “Z” pattern reduces the stalks to mulch instead of having a layer of stalks left behind if you just cut once across the base. Takes longer, but decays significantly faster. Also, makes you REALLY appreciate that screen face protector..until the first time you spit without lifting it! A

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

👍🙂

[@billnotice9957]

Great job. I feel confident I can do this. I am taking out a chain-link fence row of garbage brush. I finally got permission from neighbor to attack it on both sides. What's left I am torching to the ground. Bleach, Vinger, Water and salt mixture. This fall after another burn. I will drop rock salt to let it sink in all winter. (Salt the earth.)

[@luisc7099]

Great, one wrong move and it’ll cut your foot off for you.

[@RonKendall48]

Renegade: Made in China, I will not buy it. Echo: Made in Japan, I will not buy it. Oregon: Made in Sweden, I will buy. Husqvarna: Made in Norway, I will buy.

[@alphonzawill]

RonKendall48 what equivalent will you buy that’s Made in America

[@RonKendall48]

@@alphonzawill Beaver Blade Made in Alabama. I buy American Made if at all possibly.

[@brucealvarez9263]

Looks much better. Nice review and assembly video.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thank you

[@mariadominiqueberry7261]

Excellent!... this word defines this good hearted man. Thank you for sharing.

[@lestergillis8171]

I saw Renegades featured on an episode of PROJECT FARM once. Except I don't have an Echo, mine is a Stihlch.

[@psynurse]

Im so confused. Have watched 5 videos on the echo blade kit for srm 225 and each one uses hardware differently. Do I'm not really sure which adapter is correct. This was most detailed though

[@TKG]

wrong type of strimmer for those blades, not much control when using the blade, really need a brush cutter as opposed a strimmer brush cutter has handlebars. Personally not ken on these blades, use a chainsaw (if qualified)

[@paulg3012]

I remember a dude in the 80's bring a weed whacker to the welding shop and he mounted a skill saw blade, looked good until he started it, gave it a big rev and the momentum of the blade wrung the driveshaft cable and broke it. I'm guessing this blade is drilled for that reason.

[@cokeacolasucks]

Straight shaft trimmers typically have a solid shaft, bent shaft trimmers have a cable and they cannot accommodate a blade or it'll do exactly as you described.

[@taylorfraser988]

In the Echo kit, that's not a handle. It's a kick back bar.

[@JosSerr-mw9fc]

Im pretty sure the steel bar is a safe guard to hold to trimmer in place with your leg, not another handle So it doesn't kick in and loose control

[@ezracampbell8760]

I'm a fan of Wrangler star home steading so this floats my boat

[@princeofdeath7696]

I stopped watching him almost a year ago, he became very heavily clickbait.

[@milohansen5069]

I am to

[@MrNorthstar50]

@@princeofdeath7696 I agree and wrangler star wants to push products.

[@phalanx3803]

they all should come stock like that normal line trimmers cant even Handel weeds.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@Crazzilla]

This isn't really a comment to be giving a thumbs up to. You don't want a saw blade when running along any kind of fence, your house, etc... Different products have their purpose and application. This is not something that anyone in the suburbs would give two shits about.

[@phalanx3803]

@@Crazzilla i live on a farm so yea i need something like this.

[@Crazzilla]

@@phalanx3803 I get ya bud. But to say they "should all" come like this lol. There are more who don't live on a farm than those who do.. feel me? That being said.. steer away from Echo products. That stuff is trash. MTD, the manufactures of yardman, craftsman after they sold out, etc.. They are garbage. Get STIHL products. I also do my work largely on farms.

[@ericharris893]

Phalanx 380 you gotta try .095 triangular string. It chops weeds like nothin. It heavy duty works amazeing compared to traditional string. It’s not a brush blade but for around the homestead it’s the best! Brush blades are for wood and heaven brush

[@harryberry474]

Pete that part you're calling a handle is not a handle but a anti-kick back device meant to be used against you thigh as a brace when the blade kicks back...at least that's what it's meant for. I just bought an Echo 2620 and this blade kit, right now I'm looking for a blade that will be used for blackberries and trying to decide which blade to use. Oregon makes a mulching (2 blade) but it's too big to use with a guard but that blade not only cuts it mulches also that blade isn't available in the USA, I wish it was smaller as it's around 12.5"

[@romeowhiskey1146]

Would NOT be operating this thing OVER MY Shoulder height. Comes DOWN on you...you're TOAST...inedible kind.

[@cynthiamolenaar770]

Romeo Whiskey I’d be worried about my legs as well

[@mattjohnson4364]

Winter time is the best time to cut when you have a lot of vines.. lol but you probably new that already.. good video.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@zealandwylie489]

Where can I find just the adaptor. I can’t find anything on google that looks the same and I am not buying that whole kit. I wouldn’t use half the stuff in it

[@rossdmcc]

What a waste of a nice carbide blade. I would just use a junk steel blade or use the one that came with the kit. You cannot run enough rpm to keep from chipping the tips especially when swinging and banging around. (44+ years as a machinist, just saying.)

[@mrfine00]

I like this video a lot, took me half a day to find a useful video like this. Anyway, what do you think this blade with the forester brush cutter 20 tooth 9"? Thanks in advance

[@hymlog]

.....I NEED A T-POST CUTTER ...THEY GROW WILD ON MY LAND ...I'M OUT..

[@keithkubicek3394]

you're lucky See Nomore, look for a t-post puller so you can transplant them. Regards.

[@tenaciousdan5831]

That didn't sound too healthy.

[@Jszul2318]

225 is kind of underpowered trimmer idk why people keep throwing more intense applications at it.

[@drewd6083]

You talk about and list both 8 and 9 inch blades. I'm not clear on which one is best or is each one for the 2 different trimmers? Does it matter what size I get? Sorry if I missed it. Thanks in advance.

[@nFlames2]

I used a 12 inch blade it works GR8 needs to make some modifications on the head but it wasn't much.

[@kennyulicki9300]

I could be wrong but I think the instructions say to put the green washer on the shaft first

[@Bigsmegma44]

Just followed your channel. Can you please post a video showing resharpening the blade? And results showing it cutting again?

[@wpog8453]

theyre carbide tipped and only cost about $16 dollars a piece. If you keep them out of the rocks youll get your moneys worth many times over before you chunk it and buy a new one.

[@richardmang2558]

I have been using the Echo blades that look similar to a 80 tooth buzz saw blade (8", 80 tooth Brush Blade - 20mm Arbor P/N 69500120331), not the one the kit supplied (the kit came with the blade Pete B. shows, 8", 8 Tooth Blade - 20mm Arbor P/N 69600120331) cost quite a bit, $22 now at Home Depot. (The only difference in the part number is the third digit, a 5 or a 6.) There is a local tool sharpening shop near me in Southern California, J & J Saw and Tool Sharpening [phone] in Vista. I have four blades, so when I am down to my last one I drop off the three dull ones. Depending on how beat up they are he charges between $6-$8 per blade to sharpen them. The blades come back razor sharp, dipped in some kind of rubber to protect you from the tips. I am sure they can sharpen ANY blade or tool you have. I have never tried to sharpen the blades myself. But I am careful while using them to avoid rocks and fence posts, etc... which take a toll on the teeth. I really like this setup on my weedeater. It does not splatter me with weed gunk like a string trimmer does. I am gonna give the Renegade blade a try, it looks like it may make my day just a little bit better! I have big piece of paper with a BIG note that I keep with the spare blades. " Left handed thread, turn clockwise to loosen ! " It gets frustrating when ya try and loosen it in the WRONG direction! LOL !! Thanks for the video.

[@BallBusta]

I guess you'd use that handle if you were having an issue with lateral pulling. I didn't see you use it once hahaha.

[@warrenpeas]

If there a brush cutter attachment that works with curved shaft trimmers? Anyone have a link to one?

[@squirrelcovers6340]

Those kits are useless garbage. You only need the 2 adapter pieces.

[@mitchm7563]

now thjats something id use against rattle snakes

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@johnc8112]

How long did it take you to before and after. Have a about mile 1 1/2 of fence line and another field. That the other field took a long time.

[@slimjim7411]

I use the Renegade blades they cut great especially if what you are cutting is entangled in vines.

[@1cleandude]

No go get some Roundup and stay ahead of it!🤣🙏🙏🙏

[@erikbrage6441]

Great now I finally understood how to mount a disc on my own trimmer.

[@shadythereok]

Dee-bree /: noúñ // stuff that gets in there That dee-bree don't stand a chance

[@mikehammer4546]

Q? Does the echo pas-225 have enough power for the job or does it bog down ?

[@frankhartranft2133]

How many feet has this thing lopped off? How many toes?

[@SnwBlackSnwBlack]

Scythe mooooore faster than a #$%^ t shiiiit! & this noise.. brrrrr....

[@JimParvin-o9e]

You should have got a Stihl instead. All you need is the blade.

[@leny7829]

Holy crap! I don't want one...I NEED one!

[@neurofiber2406]

Pete, Thank you for this video. I bought a renegade before I realized I was going to need additional parts. We've been getting a lot of rain this year and stuff grows really fast here in Texas. Sometimes you need a brush blade just to be able to see the back fence.

[@lestergillis8171]

My Stihlch also uses a 17mm or 3/4" as well😉

[@rexcarnegeejoseph9233]

Should have bought a stihl

[@yolop8231]

Husqvarna fuck stihl

[@handicapitation3250]

Having owned all 3, Echo is the best in the $300 range. Stihl is good if you want a $600 weed eater.

[@bigtexas7580]

Echo 225 really doesn't have the raw power to be a brush cutter. Need at least an srm266.

[@arnolddarnell9898]

did you watch the video? Looks like it worked just fine to me.

[@bigtexas7580]

@@arnolddarnell9898 *It was bogging down and reaching its power limit.*

[@martinrodriguezjr3383]

i like the before not the after , i would of cleaned it up a bit but not tear all of it off. great machine thoe

[@RealJeep]

Definitely need a swamper to pull brush out of the way.

[@roshanakdezfooli8065]

I order the blade from chaina and doesn't have any convectors ,

[@crispypieces4193]

My uncle used a blade on his weed eater a year ago and it worked great

[@jamescooper2618]

The "standard steel" blade can easily be resharpened with a flat mill file. The long screws are for the handle, not the shield.

[@MrRealtorJim]

I installed the conversion kit on my Echo String Trimmer and it works well. Like you Pete B., I found myself unhooking it from the harness because it is too restricting. Also I noticed you only used the handle that cam with your Echo device and not the new handle. I am doing the same thing. I cannot use the extended handle as well.

[@paulmo4076]

As Was said earlier, that is not intended to be a handle. Its a barrier bar. Its intended to hit your body and prevent the blade from cutting your foot if you get a kick-back. The harness is also a safety feature to keep the blade away from you.

[@joewhatsup]

Thank you sir, great video and explanation

[@lordd31]

Get yourself a Stihl a lot easier to convert to a blade

[@Newman81964]

You will find that certain weed trimmers require that you replace the whole trimmer head on the end of the shaft because the original head isn't heavy duty and will wear out quick when using a metal blade. My trimmer is one that the whole head has to be switched.

[@isave2430]

So, terrific video, would love to do this myself but at 59 year woman, can i do the brush and tree clean up with this...? I just dont want to pay someone to do it....hourly charge of $45 an hour, could go into too many hours, I am slightly disabled physically. What do you think...Thank you Diane

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

You might want to get a friend to do it for you, it can be tiring.

[@merijnvonk7188]

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[@ogbootykrumbz]

Pyroboy NL RIGHT. I was watching piercing videos

[@aruequiet4393]

yepppppp

[@CARYHogg]

What's the part number for the reducer?

[@altarestore6740]

That's some cool florida man stuff there.

[@samutya77]

hi, can I install this kit on GT 225 model? (curved shaft drive)

[@jamescooper2618]

No, the GT series is not made for this kit. The shield is mounted differently and the string head mounts different. Ask your dealer for a Maxi-Cut head from Echo. It has nylon blades that will cut tall heavy weeds and the blades are replaceable.

[@timmysealey1532]

Will this kit fit my pas 225?

[@jamescooper2618]

@@timmysealey1532 Yes, The PAS units are just like an SRM but the shaft separates in the middle. Mount the trimmer attachment on the power head so you have something to help you hold it.

[@benwaballs8800]

That is not the blade to use, best blade for this application with no kick back is Renegade Blade Blade 9" 36 teeth for $11 on Amazon

[@MrNorthstar50]

Yes the renegade 9 in. blade has won in many test reviews.

[@barrylitchfield250]

Was there some kind of instructions that told you to swing the blade into the tree trunks while at high rpm? It seems like easing the blade into a tree trunk would be much safer. The blade rotating at high rpm already has stress on it, and striking a solid tree trunk up to 2 or 3 inches in diameter could cause the blade and or the carbide teeth to break. I doubt that blade would have any problems cutting into or through your ankle if it broke.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

I was demonstrating how well it cuts. One or two inch goes through fast, three inch you can try easing it in but it wants to climb or push down depending on which side of the blade your on. It's just too hard to ease it in when the blade is 5 feet from you.

[@wpog8453]

Ive cut Oak trees several inches in diameter with this same blade on an Echo 266T. You ease the blade in at the 11 oclock position and gently push it through the cut and then let the blade pull itself back through the cut and repeat. Does great.

[@mikepurvey5205]

You want to use the blade inertia in your favor. Reved up a blade has loads of stored energy to help it chew thru wood. Low rpms stresses the saw much worse.

[@Bigdaddyluv68]

The “handle” isn’t a handle for hanging on to but just an anti-kickback diverter feature.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@joeashbubemma]

These blades work great, it's your biceps, elbows, back, neck, knees that can't keep up. I love my 30HP New Holland.