Stihl hedgetrimmer problem

[Vespasian]

Got a stilh hedgetrimmer a year or so back, only use it every now an then but Its not working properly...

 

That is it starts an runs but the cutters don't engage.. took it apart today to see if I might find somethin obvious and the rotor that drives all the gubbins to move the blades ain't workin..

 

can I buy a part, is it worth gettin it fixed or is it fked?... I'm annoyed as I don't use it that often.. the damned thing wasn't cheap as well..  

 

 

[htb]

which model of cutters?

[spudulike]

Probably the clutch has corroded and stuck through lack of use! Just strip it down and get it fixed, no biggie! 

[EricBradley]

is it a hs45?

Edited September 23, 2017 by EricBradley

[lurkalot]

51 minutes ago, Vespasian said:

took it apart today to see if I might find somethin obvious and the rotor that drives all the gubbins to move the blades ain't workin..

What part exactly?  Do you mean the Spur Gear (larger of the two gears) ?  Has the shaft it runs on sheared off?  I ask because I've had a few do this.  Also, this might sound daft, but some HS45's have a blade brake (Plastic lever on side of gearbox0, and some don't, so make sure the brake is off.

[Richard 1234]

is it a hs45?

If it is a 45 the best place for it is the bin!
Horrible little machine!

[EricBradley]

9 hours ago, Richard 1234 said:

If it is a 45 the best place for it is the bin!
Horrible little machine!

you must be the only person in the world who dosnt like the hs45, they are a brilliant little machine,

[Richard 1234]

you must be the only person in the world who dosnt like the hs45, they are a brilliant little machine,

They do cut quite nicely in fairness to them, however the vibes are shocking and I don't want to get carpal tunnel for the sake of spending twice the money on something decent.

[john p]

I bought one a couple of weeks back for use on 'nice' hedge cutting, lads have already managed to break a piece of the carb off (don't ask) and the vibes are really bad, regret not buying a new 82t

[lurkalot]

To be fair, the HS45 is a domestic machine for occasional use around the garden, not for professional use.  It's ok for what it's designed for.