STIHL HSA 100 Unboxing & First Use.

[@vincentsgardens870]

The booklet skim really made it for me 😎 this is how we roll and if you not into batter gear you basically ain't done 20-30 years in the game then you they will know

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Someone must read them😅 yea battery for our old bones 😬 cheers

[@zzeezz100]

Good Machine but a big problem that apparently stihl know about us the guard at the end has a decent gap after the last cutting tooth and can be annoying sweeping over a hedge as it get bits caught in that gap that it can’t cut so snags, why stihl didn’t realise this in ‘their hours of testing’ is beyond me, we also have the one down from this the older version if you like and that doesn’t have this issue

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I'll watch out for that. Cheers 👍👍

[@bumpkinrocks]

I've got several hs's sat in the shed and I never use then. I always use the hl's even on small dome shrubs just use the shorter shaft k version. I like the balance and the ability to angle the off of the hedge. I pretty much never run my hl heads in the straight position thinking about it! I've spent alot this week myself van tyres, trailer tyres, trail floor £1k gone🙉 Hope the new little toy holds up well👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I rarely use anything other than long reach but do have a need for this, line you say the balance is great 👌 thanks for watching 👍

[@jasongardener3425]

Nice machine Nathan, i always found it so nice on buxus, i generally run a ap200, just taking advantage of the low weight, 8 hours of solid trimming, it makes a big difference, happy trimming mate 👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

The 200 seems the battery of choice mate, mine are all 300 and 300s tho🙄 hope you're keeping well 👍

[@iancadwallender9779]

This is the new model of the one i have.Never had a problem with it.Great machine.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Great, hope this is the same . Cheers for watching 👍

[@jackw9920]

Reguarding the length of time the battery kit lasts, the Stihl kit does come with a 2 year warrenty. I had most of my HLA66 rebuilt under warrenty a few months ago at 18 months old. Bit of a faff but I bought another one as a spare at the same time. I use ap200 battery's in the hedge trimmers as I find them lighter and still last long enough in the cutters. Whilst the Stihl petrol kombi hedgecutter makes the occasional outing these days. I haven't used a petrol short reach hedge cutter for several years now.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I always reach for battery now before petrol if the job allows, I always thought if the machine was wear and tear rather than faulty it wouldn't be a warranty thing but nice one👌

[@thegardeneruk]

Hi Mate. Yeah they are good, I prefer to use the AP200 in it though! makes it more lighter for longer use. The only thing that bugs me, is when using rotation handle! You really have to grip the safety handle to keep it engaged. Other than that, it’s a good tool. 👍🏻👌🏻

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

The 200 sounds a good idea, I never rotate the handles...takes too much time🤣 hope you're doing well mate

[@thegardeneruk]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd Yeah try that mate, will make a difference. Im keeping well, tackling this crazy weather at the moment.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

These are fantastic I love these one of my clients had one and let me try it out I’d say worth every penny Nice review mate

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Hopefully comes in handy 🤞👍

[@stuartreadman118]

Thanks for the video, hope you enjoy it

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Have used it a fair bit already, it's nice to use....good for developing those Popeye forearms 😅 cheers mate 👍

[@MrRichybones]

Love how the manuals always get thrown off into a corner of the shed somewhere 😂 good work Nathan 😊

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Thanks, we pride ourselves on binning manuals🤣👍

[@leebennett3672]

Guy I work for has had loads of battery gear husky .Only just got his top handle saw back .They don't like heavy rain .🙄.Had lots of long arm hedge cutters with electric probs .I have a Makita 36 v top handle saw it's good so far .But I love the power of husky t540xp 👍👍😃

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Guess there are so many making now and mixed reviews, rain hasn't been an issue with mine. Thanks for the info👍

[@mr.tidygarden]

Boots and pants story of my life Nathan. Great review👊 Damien

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Always stinking 🤣👌

[@DJC995]

Hi Nathan nice I got one last year after getting fed up with petrol Heage cutters that started at home but not on the job up a ladder 😒 works well for what I need Thanks again

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Perfect, glad to hear they're ok 👌 thanks

[@Henveymick]

I love the enthusiasm for battery stuff. I find these hedge trimmers jam on stiff petrol ones just don't notice. Still like em but hey we all know the pros and cons at this stage I suppose. Best of luck with the new gear.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I'm running both petrol and battery as they both have their jobs 👍 thanks for watching

[@user-fv8rn4gi3x]

I’ve got the hsa 94t and that thing is a beast! Only issue is the chord dangling around.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Have looked at those too, they look tidy👌mostly use the backpack battery for long strim days now. Cheers for watching 👍

[@HoopersGardenMaintenance]

Lovely piece of kit,i have the hsa86 and think it’s great👍🏼

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Been using mine this morning, good for smaller stuff 👍 hope the sun has reached you today mate

[@HoopersGardenMaintenance]

18 degrees and the sun is shining,happy days👍🏼

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Too hot now 🤣

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

proper bit of kit the 100 mate 👌its going to get well used as the hedges are soon going to go ballistic 🤨

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Always bloody trimming 🙄 that's why so many hedge trimmers 😅

[@zzeezz100]

I call them a session hedge cutter, if you doing general tidying new growth in shrubs and light hedges great, so we take battery ones in our maintenance round for the serious hedges these don’t cut it so back to petrol, but I do like the size and weight for everyday light trimming on the maintenance round, guard tip snagging annoys me though

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Same here, will watch out for that tip guard, sure I'll be getting the grinder on it at some point 🤣

[@zzeezz100]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd pretty the tip unbolts off, they are handy for obviously stop you hitting the floor and jolting the machine but see how you get as hedges have more growth that gap and the fact it can’t cut the bits that get in there but only snag the machine may annoy you

[@fleischersgrasscuttingserv6441]

I have had one for about a year but use my Kombi battery as a "go to". This one is sharp and bla bla bla but what I don't like is the single speed. Dunno why. Just don't. But I use it and it's fine. Like a good looking sister, you know she's got stuff but... she's your sister!😮

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

🤣 great comparison. I'm sure I'll use it but not as much as my 66👍 cheers

[@bicksgardenservices]

I have been looking at the HSA 100, but have not got one as yet, i am using the Stihl HSA 130 R, which is nice and light but cable can get in the way

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I've used it today, so nice to use. May get some ap200 batteries as advised to reduce the weight too. How you getting on with the 130? Nearly went for one but wanted a break from the backpack. Cheers 👍

[@bicksgardenservices]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd The 130 R is a great bit of kit, light and give a really good cut for the work I do, I use it with the Stihl AP battery carrying system. Basically a small rucksack, with the battery holster inside the rucksack. I use either the AP 300s or 300, that's plenty for the hedge trimming I do. But cable can get in the way sometimes. The rucksack with one battery is light enough for longer work times. Be safe out there. Cheers Paul

[@ashleybutler5308]

I have one mate. I like it with the ap200 battery slightly less weight

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Makes sense for sure, may pick a couple up 👌 thanks

[@ashleybutler5308]

No problem Lewis still can get good run time as well 👍🏻

[@Grahams-Grass]

Have a play with that swivel handle definitely better on the wrist when your siding a hedge ... 🤠👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Have used but never seem to bother, really should take advantage of the feature. Hope you're doing well👍

[@DullGardener]

Unboxing video: 🤨 Stabbing and punching cardboard video: 😌

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

It came out that's the goal😅

[@grahamwatson6570]

Mines back in the shop as its rattling bad also vibrating after very little work, its alongside my HLA 86 which is back in for the 5th time in a year, ive invested about a £1000 in batteries so we can cut all day, be ok if the machines could last all day 😡

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

That doesn't sound good, hope you get it sorted. I haven't had too many problems with the hla66 so we'll see how this goes. Thanks for watching and good luck 🤞

[@wonkothemad]

What price was it? Look forward to seeing its limitations, I like battery cos its just not so fiddly /stinky/noisy

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Maybe £450 with the 2 batteries, will see how it goes 👍

[@russelldownesdownes5618]

Have you got or tried the Stihl HSA 130 battery hedge trimmer the holster on the belt or rucksack if so what are your thoughts please.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

No but it's meant to be amazing, Jason the gardener has a few videos on it I'm sure👍

[@russelldownesdownes5618]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd He does was watching last night.

[@joshuabush2569]

How are you getting on with this trimmer? I've seen a few comments on other videos saying about stuff not getting cut and catching due to the tip protector?

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

It a pleasure to use, haven't used that much as keeping for smaller cuts. No probs yet with top catching. Will update with any issues tho if they happen. 👍

[@joshuabush2569]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd appreciate the reply, looks a nice machine... Thinking of getting it or the HLA 66 and taking advantage of the free battery offer..

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

@@joshuabush2569 hla66 every day over this for me

[@joshuabush2569]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd had a look at a 66 the other day and I like the size and balance.. I reckon It'd become my go to, hmmm

[@joshuabush2569]

I saw a comment on another video from Stihl GB and I didn't realise this machine had a little REdesign in 2024, they removed the safety thumb switch and fixed the tip protector issue.

[@chriswright579]

Cheers Nathan. Which website did u use to get buy 1 get 1 free battery?

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Most have it running I think 👍

[@jasperedwards2713]

how much do you price to go to buy new or repairs im guessing 10 eur a hour for machine and 20 for wages

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Not sure what you mean sorry

[@russellpetrie119]

i hear in some states of america they banned petrol garden equipment

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Think they were offering big trade ins for petrol and yes, banned in some🤔 maybe someone will see this and let us know

[@russellpetrie119]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd nice bit of kit that trimmer

[@jasperedwards2713]

where you getting buy one get one free not seen on internet

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Was on most Stihl dealer sites etc

[@scottishgrasscutter4488]

Wee update on the ego gear ive got on loan.... day one first time using...battery packed in..... could not write it....to be fair its my guys demo equipment and has been well used. Does not help winning me over to the dark side. On another note, there a company up my way claiming to be 100% electic... very noble and expensive. threw me when i passed a job they do to see their guys using stihl petrol equipment 😂😂

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I've not heard great things about ego, the Stihl batteries have given me no trouble unless you try and cold charge them. You'd be surprised at what a companies claim verses what they do🤔 look at me, I say I'm busy and know a few things about gardening when in reality I'm sat in the house every day in my pants looking out at the rain wondering what's going on 🤣

[@scottishgrasscutter4488]

😂😂😂😂 have a great day mate. I'm not saying it's dry here. it is however rain free. somewhat a rarity.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

@scottishgrasscutter4488 make the most of it👌 I best get out and do something 😅👍

[@jasperedwards2713]

i dont like cordless because its expensive

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I'm a fan👍 cheers tho

[@jimmyspartacus6]

Should charged batteries you lady always charges lady toy😮

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

🤣love it

[@tomspeyer8119]

Have one , good bit of kit but not all that if thick woody growth - box , yew etc will be great 👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I run petrol for the thick stuff and battery for trims mostly 👍 thanks for watching

[@user-ct6io1el2x]

Unfortunately I really cant recommend the HSA100 to anyone. The blades are made of chocolate. They burred up after 5 minutes on pinky-fingered size branches to the point of being unusable. Terrible quality for a 'professional' grade piece of equipment. In the process of getting a refund.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

That sounds crap😬 only used mine on trimming, anything other that trim I'm mostly using petrol for the heavy stuff. Disappointed for you

[@user-ct6io1el2x]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd Same mostly used on trimming but had to test it's limits haha but found them a little too quick. My old ego battery stuff churned through anything but all the battery's failed in 2 years. its crazy after all that i still prefer battery