The Lidl Florabest grass strimmer....

[Richard 1234]

Cant see how its any different from picking up a bit of pea shingle. British company CE and ISO marked.

 

 

You pays your money and take your chance. It's up to you. I would not want to be near one in use

[tractorboy1]

You pays your money and take your chance. It's up to you. I would not want to be near one in use

 

You shouldnt be within 15m of anyone using a strimmer

[Richard 1234]

You shouldnt be within 15m of anyone using a strimmer

 

 

Is that far enough with one of those?

I seem to remember not long ago(it might even be Kevin's link as I've not looked at it) some guy was a long way from someone using a chain link strimmer head when a link came off and hit his neck (I think) and now he's dead. Not worth the risk IMO

[Burgess]

Yeah, Kevin's link made me wonder the same thing. I've gone off the idea of the decimator pretty rapidly.

cheers, steve

 

4mm is probably a bit too big for the Florabest anyway.

[tractorboy1]

Is that far enough with one of those?

I seem to remember not long ago(it might even be Kevin's link as I've not looked at it) some guy was a long way from someone using a chain link strimmer head when a link came off and hit his neck (I think) and now he's dead. Not worth the risk IMO

 

From what I remember 2 guys were strimming on banks one above another. Big no no using ang heads. The heads they were using were banned after that for good reason.

 

I see where you are coming from i'm surprised the EU has not banned all strimmers.

[Richard 1234]

From Kevin's link

 

 

The presence of a CE mark should not be regarded as a reliable indication that such attachments are safe to use.

[SteveA]

4mm is probably a bit too big for the Florabest anyway.

 

I doubt it. It's a beast of a machine!

cheers, steve

[Sleeches]

Our Florabest is still running and cutting great.

I've ordered an Oregon two tooth brushcutter blade for it today, for mulching a big wodge of bramble.... looking forwards to seeing how it copes with that.

 

Also thinking of getting a fixed line head for grass strimming duties but I'm not sure what to get.... can anyone help me decide? At the moment we've got a standard two line bump feed fitted.

cheers, steve

 

 

I have an oregon jet cut head on mine. Works fine with 2.4mm desert vortex line, struggles with the bigger flexiblade line. Gets a bit bogged down with the thicker stuff. I think the best option is to use the bump head with the vortex line - feeds fine, wears well and gives a good cut. Will be using it on brambles, nettles and balsam this weekend.

[Hairyloon]

Warranty only covers us civilians, not the pros - "Please note that our devices have not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Consequently, the guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities."

 

Curious how they make the distinction. If we mostly do tree surgery with an occasional strimming job once a month or less, then that's professional, but Richard uses his just for the garden at his house (a mansion with 30 acres) and that is domestic...

[SteveA]

Curious how they make the distinction. If we mostly do tree surgery with an occasional strimming job once a month or less, then that's professional, but Richard uses his just for the garden at his house (a mansion with 30 acres) and that is domestic...

 

Exactly.

cheers, steve