Stihl Trimmer Scabbard

[Rik]

with regards to the scabbards, are they the small ones that grip the blades either side or the bigger ones that completely cover the blades? i got some of the bigger ones as they seem to protect better but i found same thing with rust.. so i just cut bout 1/4' off the end.. has been spot on since then.

 

but always try dry the worst of the water off and oil them up,

 

and def go with the stihl grease in the gearbox.. have heard few stories about other greases just melting and dissapearin really quick.

[Pro Gard]

"so how much fuel do you put in how much do you charge how much would it cost for new cutters

surely if your using them more than twice a week they are earning you a lot more money

 

 

look after your tackle and it will look after you "

 

Whatever lubricant you use it needs doing regularly, particularly if cutting leylandi.

 

IMO WD40 is equally effective as the stihl solvent, 5 litres WD40 for £20 or 500ml stihl resin solvent at £10. Its a no brainer. The blades last and cut equally well sprayed with WD40 as with resin solvent.

[Mesterh]

I sharpen the blades with a flat file, anything else and I reckon you would lose the right angle. Its very tedious and fiddly, so itd doesn't get done as often as it should.

 

Probably is the best way but it must take yonks!