Stihl Hedgecutter bar is wobbling

[EnvS]

I am trying to find the reason why our hedgecutter bar is loose and wobbles when moving hedgcutter up and down. Ive checked the bolts holding the back plate together etc but they are all ok. is there something inside that could be broken or loose that could be causing this?

[Lowestoft Firewood]

open it up and have a look. only a few bolts to undo. isnt particularly scary inside

[ChrisNewport]

What model is it?

[Husqvarna King]

On the long reach Stihl (older style) there's one bolt through the plastic thing that keeps the grease in place (inside the head) I bet it's this

[spudulike]

I am guessing it is probably the older style Stihl trimmer attachment and would say that one or both screws that hold the blades in place have come loose.

Check out the bearings and rods whilst in there - beware the little rollers on the con rods can fall out if you are not careful....they can be refitted though.

 

Edited January 26, 2023 by spudulike