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Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by RCBS, Apr 25, 2023.

  1. JD Guy

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    Ouch! I can understand why you’re not looking forward to this!
     
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  2. Horkn

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    I only had to do a couple of years with the toro self propelled push mower when the belt broke. So it's not like I had to do the whole acre of grass. But it's going to be hot here tomorrow 90° and rain tonight so the grass will grow quickly
     
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    It has to be that. The line is .060 if I recall. Or .065
     
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    If it’s used around the house and just wacking grass and nothing nasty + low rpm that makes sense. That holds up really well for how thin that line is.
     
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    My bad. Its .080 line.
     
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    Try it with some of this IMG_2095.jpeg

    I bought this a long time ago and I remember it did not feed worth a chit with the fs110. I might see what happens with it this week.
     
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    Lol. .080 is the max size line I believe.
     
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  8. eatonpcat

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    Recommended!!
     
  9. MasterMech

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    Excuse you.... :rofl: :lol:

    I love my PRS - but I have the Idech version where the blades are contrarotating. It's a bit faster than the reciprocator types from Stihl, or Redmax. Each has their advantages. Even for us burbtard lawn nerds. ;) Golf courses love them because they can be used to trim down wet areas (ie. cat tails on a pond shore) and trim up bunker edges nicely without spraying grass and sand everywhere.

    Stihl's Power Scythe attachment is often slept on too for laying down tall grass and it had great reach. That or a flex-head hedgetrimmer attachment works awesome for poison ivy/oak/sumac control.

    In other news - recently picked up a KM131 with the FCS edger. I should have done that years ago. Takes me about 3 minutes to rip through all my curb/driveway/patio edging and doesn't put any wear on my rotary scissor blades.

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    The engine will not sound like it's revving up as high as the venerable FS80 because it's only firing half as often. I love the tone of the four-mix though (screaming two-stroke is good with me too!) and the grunt just can't be beat.

    A four-mix engine is a hybrid between two and four stroke engines. It runs like a four, has valves and a cam lobe (one lobe operates both valves), but lubes like a two-stroke circulating the fuel/oil/air charge through the engine crankcase before routing it past the valves and into the cylinder for combustion.

     
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    Homeowner grade - it is a pretty good line up (not nearly as good as some others but more on that in a second.) but..... what happens if Toro decides they don't want to continue the line? Are they selling enough against EGo, Milwaukee, Ryobi, Makita, Dewalt, Stihl, Echo ... etc. to justify staying in the market long-term? :sherlock:

    Stihl can't be beat for variety, quality, and performance of the KM powerheads and especially the attachment line. The KM attachments have remained compatible now over at least 3 generations of powerheads. 4 different gas options, 2-3 battery options, and I could probably hack together a corded electric option too. And the attachments work with ALL of them.

    If Stihl gives you an itch - I'd probably go EGo or Makita XGT (40V).
     
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    Factory fill is .095. I have seen .105" use no problem but no real reason to get higher than that. The .130" is best for fixed-line heads where line wear is a real factor in up-time.
     
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    Mine is .080 factory fill on the battery FSA 57.
     
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    The Stihl ak system fsa57 with the ak 20 battery for $180 is sounding like the winner. There's a pole saw head for it, and a blower, etc... what do you think about these?
     
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    I have this if I need big whip action.

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    Takes up to 225 mil cord

    Been running the. 155 cord on it recently
     
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    If you can still get that deal...the flyer I saw wasn't real clear about if this deal ended fathers day, or end of June...
     
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    Northern tool still has it. Too bad there's no northern tool super close now. Closest one is 70 miles the wrong way for me round trip
     
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    Got it... Should arrive this Saturday

    $180 , with the ak20 battery + charger. I paid 9.99 for shipping to me. No wasted time driving or in gas. Plus northern tool is sending me a $20 gift card for any order over $100.

    Thanks for the help in my decision guys!
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    Close call! Glad you saw him in time!
     
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    Thanks for the detailed informative explanation & for the video!:)
     
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