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Also is there a decent solution to prevent the terminals coming loose again?

That makes perfect sense. I’m guessing just behind the switch? Is it normal for both terminals to come loose? Many thanks BTW. What’s the rumour?

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Hi Guys I can’t start my chipper. Closer inspection shows Ive a brown (+v) and a blue (0V) with red terminals that aren’t plugged into anything. They come from the RDS Junction plus Control Box (PL3) and belong to the “power switch “. I can’t for the life of me see where they plug into on the actual chipper! I’ve included 2 photos to assist. Any help greatly appreciated. https://greenmech.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/TechDocs/QuadTrak 160 MK2 Manual.pdf See page 42

Ego not Echo sorry

Does anyone have reviews / feedback on Echo battery pole pruners with chain and hedge trimmer attachment please? Buying the best batteries how long will they operate on a full charge.

Does anyone know a source of Timberwolf TW 150 hydraulic seal kits for the top roller pump please? Can’t source one. It’s a Parker pump circa 2005-2010

I’ve been sent these photos of 10 planted pines (so I’m told) in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The needles are failing and have been for last three months. Every other tree that’s not of this species is thriving. Any ideas people in this species specific infection/ disease?

At the moment I’ve plenty and two positions advertised to make a 4-5 man Saturday team and some Sundays

Weekend positions for 1 climber and 1 groundsman in Barnsley, South Yorkshire off M1 Junction 38 Darton. Sub contractors with relevant qualifications and experience. £200 daily climber and £120-£150 daily groundsman depending on experience and performance. Text full name and “CLIMBER” or “GROUNDSMAN “ to 07737796892 Richard Thewlis Tree Canopy Climb ? www.tree-canopy-climb.co.uk

Full time groundsman required ASAP for Tree Canopy Climb Wages £80-£110 daily and £120 weekends depending on experience and qualifications Please TEXT "Groundsman" and your full name to 07737796892 Many Thanks Richard N. Thewlis Tree Canopy Climb

I’m between Amanita muscaria or Meripilus giganteus. Jury’s still out there David? Flesh bruised black after 15+ minutes so I’m tipping the latter? I’m hoping I’ve got the host species correct maybe Gary can shed light on that one ?

Please identify. I’m certain what it is but want confirmation please for insurance purposes.

Also there is usually opportunity if good & willing to do a 9-week block apprenticeship with Askham Bryan if you qualify with the college criteria. I've put 2 grounds through the course already with both passed ? Hi Josh, I am based in Darton Barnsley 5-minutes off Junction 38 on the M1. I have a full-time position available as a groundsman (my advert was posted on here about 10 threads earlier). If you're keen send me a text clearly stating "GROUNDSMAN" on top of text (I get so many) and full name. I'll give you a call in the evening. The company is Tree Canopy Climb and I've been running for 14-years now. 07737796892 http://www.tree-canopy-climb.co.uk

Tree Canopy Climb, a business of 13+ years in the Barnsley, South Yorkshire area, are looking for a full time grounds-person and a weekend sub-contracting climber. 90% of our work is based in the Barnsley area and I am based in Darton just off Junction 38 of the M1. Monday - Friday is all the 2 man jobs with me + grounds person. The weekends are reserved strictly for the larger tree jobs working Saturdays and Sundays (rarely). Grounds-person will be expected to get to the garage at 7AM Mon-Fri and same time Saturdays when working. Experienced is good but also someone very keen with some experience is OK with the opportunity to put through a full apprenticeship scheme with Askham Bryan on a 9-week block release basis. Please send texts only to 07737796892. State on the top line of the text "CLIMBER" or "GROUNDS-PERSON" and I will phone back at convenience. Worker(s) to commence September 2018 onwards. CV's with covering letter can be sent to [email protected] Kind Regards, Richard Thewlis Tree Canopy Climb www.tree-canopy-climb.co.uk

Hi There, I’m requiring a full-time groundsman ASAP working in and around Barnsley area. I’m a small business of 13+ years. Must have all relevant qualifications and driver’s licence with vehicle to get to work (Darton). Please text full name and subject heading VACANCY to 07737796892. Richard Thewlis Tree Canopy Climb ? www.tree-canopy-climb.co.uk

Just used a Först TR8 hired for 7-days from Orangeplant. Make no mistake this machine sets the benchmark for me and my employees. 8” trees cut from bottom, hawthorn, Silver birch and alder mostly, not one bit of snedding required. Accesses most areas, one tank of diesel 25L ish does a full day flat out. Cannot recommend this machine highly enough. Obviously though I’ve not owned one for a longer period of time so I can’t comment other than hired it for 7-days. 10/10 from me

Can anyone point me in the right direction for a good example of a job description and specification for a groundsman and apprentice climber online? Much appreciated guys

When you say spiders is that plural and is that how you've achieved excellent balance on the delimbed branches? Excellent work BTW.

Anyone doubting the use of a spider's leg (or a similar set up) please look at Tom D forum reply on crane rigging

When rigging using a spider's leg (SL) is there a one rule fits all in rigging? I am told and it "mostly" works that use the rigging line to go distal and keep the spider's leg at the butt end where you're cutting. Just for note; both the rope and SL are anchor hitched to rigging crabs with slings on (knotless rigging). The theory then is that both the spiders leg & the rigging rope are taught. Now as long as the centre of gravity (COG) is in between both tie off points; preferably nearer the middle I'd hope, then all will be well; the branch will come down HORIZONTAL! What's other climbers experience of this? With the crane rigs your rigging point is easier and more central. Rigging from the tree you're working on things are a little tighter for space in the third dimension (mostly skywards). So I am saying keep your distal tie off as far out as you can get (without wasting too much energy and climbing time) and your butt end close. Ensure both rigging rope and SL are tight and the COG is somewhere near the middle. If anyone disagrees please help as it's not been 100% or if there's an easier rule of thumb let me know. Some climbers think the SL and rigging end should form an equilateral triangle. Also whilst I'm asking does the law of physics demand that if you have a perfect rig on a SL with horizontal dropping of the branch is there more weight being put on the rigging point that the groundie is attached to; be that a simple wrap (or no wrap), port-a-wrap or whatever? Obviously there are two rigging points on the receiving end. I'm well aware that there are many out there who've thrown their spider's leg in the proverbial footwell BUT used well and in the right situation they're a great asset to the climber's arsenal IF s/he can use it with confidence.

Lovely bit of balancing with the spider's leg or something to that effect. We've all fallen foul of cutting the rigged limb and it goes tip down butt up or vice versa!

Rotatech are a new contender in the chain and guide bar industry. Has anyone tried them? I always buy either Stihl or Oregon but the prices on these are good. Tried Carlton not impressed and won't compromise price for quality. Rotatech bar and chainsaw chain pack for Stihl