Bet You Don’t Know This Trimmer Hack

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Want to use a different trimmer attachment on your straight shaft trimmer but don’t have a Kombi System? Here’s a fast and easy hack so you can use any Stihl trimmer attachment with the same power head without buying a Kombi System.
Steve is going to show you how easy it is to change out your trimmer attachment for a brush/hedge trimmer, pole saw, rototiller or blower attachment, etc. He is using a KM series Stihl WeedEater.
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@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

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@wesferraiuolo7366 4 года назад

Do you know if the replacement pole saw head will work on the weed trimmer. Thanks for the great hack I put the hedge trimmer on it last night

@dennishenderson2294 3 года назад

Will this work with Echo string trimmer straight shaft

@michaelrupert1411 3 года назад

What if I have a curb Shaft

@albertosantos5183 2 года назад

With the hl94, i can do that???

@damaj6222 Год назад

Thanks! Great hack.

@wp4565775 5 лет назад

This dude really does save you money without a bunch of BS.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Thank You...

@wp4565775 5 лет назад

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon I just want to add...I do not even own a lawn mower and pay a yard service to keep my yard up. I don't even know how I got hooked up to your channel but glad I did and have recommended it to others. Have a great weekend from the Heart of the Ozarks!

@travis10ist 4 года назад

Already done that 2 years ago 👍

@shellcracker18 4 года назад

And he makes me feel like he’s been my buddy for years

@werewolfsaves2179 4 года назад

Yes he does. Awesome channel.

@ronmckickass5714 4 года назад

I just saved a ton of money by switching to Steves Small Engine Saloon!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

Thank You...

@johnmonroney8614 4 года назад

Damn skippy. Someone give Steve some money or a reach around.

@johnmonroney8614 4 года назад

and a nice IPA

@tbradtbrad 4 года назад

Seriously, this is a game changer...

@DevilsChild87 3 года назад

😂🤣 so did I

@frostypotatos544 4 года назад

so what you're saying was my decision to buy all the attachments at a yard sale ($2 each) without the special weed eater wasn't a waste of space, time, and money? time to show my lady this video. checkmate.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

Right on Buddy...

@LaswellB 4 года назад

Great haul. Makes me want to check sales ads for some to try. I really want a hedge trimmer.

@mikecorrado4971 5 лет назад

Great “hack” Steve. Now you can bet that Stihl will make some modification to future models so that this “hack” will be impossible!

@mikebrooka9395 5 лет назад

Yup, now its out und Stihl will modify everything, if they are stupid. Smart money says keep it going the way it is. NO MODS!!!!

@tonymmm2850 5 лет назад

Yes the bastards will

@apatterson8128 5 лет назад

I was thinking the SAME thing!

@jamesha175 5 лет назад

yes. bastards.

@1d1hamby 5 лет назад

Stihl does have a few models that have star drive shafts, but most are square drive. Many other brands use the same square drive, so you can use many of their heads as well.

@did_that_hurt8387 5 лет назад

been doing this for years was informed by the shop owner when the kombi system was new and was looking to purchase one he said just get the attachments and use on our old trimmers

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Right on Brad...

@michaelmactavish1728 5 лет назад

thats what i allways use is kombi system wich is the best

@JW86SH 3 года назад

I would be using that small shop for life...lol. It's hard to find a salesman that won't lie to you.

@MrONHcP9 4 года назад

Hey Steve, I'm wondering if you can do the same thing in between Echo/Shindaiwa straight shaft trimmer and Echo/Shindaiwa attachments?

@thomas4844 4 года назад

The Stihl police have been notified. You’re gonna do some serious time Steve. Stihl is not meant to be trifled with.

@kitkats_1 3 года назад

Stop the BS. It’s how they manufactured the thing. Nothing wrong here.

@MrTemplefugate 3 года назад

I take it not everyone gets your sarcastic humor...

@williamscoggin1509 3 года назад

If they do show up just pull out a six pack of tall boys. 👍🏻

@robertdorr6339 3 года назад

By any chance do you know if this system would work on Echo trimmers as well?

@unclejimmyray 3 года назад

We must protect this man at all costs...

@ritaejohn 4 года назад

Stihl will now modify this hack to keep it from working again.

@MadMetalShop 5 лет назад

Stihl sells just the gear head attachments without the shaft. It is an intended feature for fixed shafts.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Unfortunately that is a replacement part and costs WAY more than just buying the KM attachment....

@stevecarr1992 5 лет назад

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon - Love your vids! As for price of attachments, bought a edger attachment for an old fs130r I brought back to life with your help, and dealer said they'd give me $20 off if I'd buy the kombi attachment and then give the pole part back. Told them I don't mess with kombi's, and that would work. Went to counter to pay, and the guy decided was too much trouble to take off, and said to just take it for free. Now I have the extra pole, in case I ever get a kombi unit. Like you said, don't throw away, never know when you might need it.

@deanduprey597 2 года назад

hey. whats iup thats another great one! I have a homelite 26cc curved shaft trimmer, but the powerhead comes off to accept a straight shaft. unfortunatly homelite doesnt have any other attachments. But what im picking up off another of steves videos is that there all pretty much interchangable.really need a pole saw but dont want to spend 550munless i know its useful enough, does anyone know of one that would fit. cheers, help me out so i can buy steve a beer "A"

@davidleslie949 Год назад

Love the video. Just an FYI. There are currently only two separate types of splined shafts being used on the market today. One is a 5 mm SQUARE shaft, straight or curved doesn't matter. The other type is a 7 point STAR shaft, again straight or curved doesn't matter. In actuality, the brand does not matter & how it's powered, doesn't matter either. I took a GAS POWERED STIHL STRAIGHT SHAFT & attached it to my 18 V Ryobi cordless trimmer powerhead for combined extended total reach of 12 ft and it weighed approximately 20 pounds but it works like a beast with very little lag time between trigger to trimmer head! It plowed through thick brush and grass like no other!! if you want some pictures or a quick video just let me know? I'm a bit camera shy so I'll let you enjoy the limelight.

@boastyy 2 месяца назад

There's also a 9 spline shaft. One of my strimmers has this shaft I believe its an ESKDE strimmer but there are others that use the 9 splines too.

@MrCougar214 4 года назад

Nice little hack but now Stihl will get wind of this little trick and change the head so you won't be able to do this anymore.

@Doobisnacks181 3 года назад

Only man on the internet to answer my question. You’re a gem buddy! Thank you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Happy to help!

@richteabiscuit1854 5 лет назад

You are so good Steve...they should erect iron railings around you so that gardeners can come & visit & bow down in respect🙃 here’s one for you....I have a kombi with the long pole hedge trimmer.....is it possible to attach the cutting head to the machine for low down close cutting...or am I pushing my luck with this question🤔

@baronclime6423 5 лет назад

I've never been around them much but I don't see why not. Just take off the bit with the "tommy" screw off and put the head on the shorter shaft. I hope I am not misunderstanding the question so sorry if I have. Been a long day here.

@brandonkessler5240 5 лет назад

Probably won't work. The driveshaft coming out of the kombi motor is not the same as the one in the attachment.

@philipbreau1246 2 года назад

Can you make the system even longer by adding the extra pole? I'm thinking of a square coupling for the drive shaft and a collar coupling for the pole.

@simonmorris8651 4 года назад

Thanks Steve, great video. I also do this with Tanaka. I’ve made it a super speedy to swap over attachments by replacing the standard torx (or actually Allen bolts in the case of Tanaka) for wing bolts. So now I can change heads without tools 👍. Cool cat 👌

@joshuadooley181 2 года назад

That is brilliant. Not sure why that didn’t occur to me right away but that is awesome. I may do the same thing. Great idea!

@buellrod 5 лет назад

Steve do you think in the near future you can do a segment on Cut amending chain I have bulk chain I have one of those Mickey Mouse vice grip chain Breakers that doesn't seem to work be real Curious on how to do my own chain and save money and you have such a great way of explaining things it would be fantastic

@Mr.T77987 5 лет назад

Just as an FYI everyone, I've converted a dedicated Stihl hedge trimmer, or weed eater (EX: FS 90) into a combi unit (KM91) with only minimal changes. Just needs a short shaft and drive shaft with the coupler he showed in the video. Split the throttle trigger assembly apart and slide it in. Now you've got a combi unit.

@josem.2909 5 лет назад

Tyler E hi, great!! Would you please provide with part number or links for websites or ebay etc., so I can to the same conversion, thank!!!

@ninoreeves7702 5 лет назад

that would be the next step. in a pinch steves hack is spot on.

@gordo200001 3 года назад

The only thing I don't like about your videos is that I can't get myself to stop watching them. I've used just about everything imaginable with a small engine for years but learn something new and very useful everytime I watch. Everything is so clear and well explained, you have a real talent for that.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Right on Gordie! Thank You...

@Joe.Doucette 5 лет назад

So simple. Thanks! Astro the cat didn't seem happy about that. Maybe the beer wasn't cold enough... The one dislike must have been from a retailer recognizing they will lose a few sales of head units. ;)

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Right on Joe! You're Welcome...

@TopNotchPropertyServiceLLC Год назад

This is awesome. My thoughts on this is that for someone like me who is their own mechanic, you could shop around for used old trimmers that need work that aren’t too hard to fix, then buy the at attatchments and you’de have as many fixed units as you need a discount because you can buy used ones that just need minor work

@Romansch6vs23 10 дней назад

Can I buy the “combi” coupler? I’m thinking that I could hook the entire pole saw attachment to the straight shaft thereby giving me a couple of extra feet of reach? (Sorry if this was already asked)

@Venturatwenty 4 года назад

My original Stihl Pole Saw let you add a hedge trimmer attachment which they sold you separately. With it's untimely demise, my Stihl dealer said I had to now buy both complete units - which I did a month or so ago. NOW I see this! Steve is Da Man!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

Right on

@getyourkicksagain 5 лет назад

That cat scared the bejeezus outta me at the end there! Great hack, Steve! I actually do a similar thing with my straight shaft trimmer. I have 2 gear heads for it; one with a string trimmer head installed and one with a brushcutter blade on it. It's _much_ simpler and takes much less time to swap gear heads (loosen/tighten a single bolt) than to swap over the equipment on a single gear head. Of course having 2 separate trimmers would be even easier, but It's a lot cheaper this way! Thanks!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Right on Buddy! You're Welcome...

@cadgoh 13 дней назад

Hello Steve , nice hack do you know if this works for Hondas? and are we able to dismantle the combi joint / coupler to make the attachments shorter?. From Australia

@24BLUEELMO 5 лет назад

I swapped my echo straight shaft. With a crasftman weed eater attachment shaft. So now all my attachments fit the echo with the wing nut

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Cool...

@gooodwrench6996 5 лет назад

Same here. My nephew gave me a Husqvarna 128 LD weed eater that had a bent shaft that his wife backed over,so I took a echo straight shaft and it slipped right in the Husqvarna clutch assembly.lol

@josem.2909 5 лет назад

Goood wrench great!! My friends you just give me the confidence to convert my echo srm into a echo kombi 😂.. using my husqvarna 120LD shaft attachment capable, at least my echo is lighter and with better handle.

@gooodwrench6996 5 лет назад

@@josem.2909 cool Jose,I call mine the ( echovarna lol )

@bentullett6068 5 лет назад

I knew these fitted directly as the standard long reach hedge trimmer is literally the trimmer you have but with a different model number. Those KM units have one terrible fault though and it's that plastic sleeve, it breaks so easily compared to other manufacturers combi systems.

@swingbelly 2 года назад

Hey Steve. This is undoubtably one of your best videos. For my upcoming 70th birthday, my wife bought me the HL-0 non-articulating attachment for my FS90-R grass trimmer. Said she was tired watching me climb up and down the ladder trimming our 120 foot long, 6 + foot high dense chinese elm hedge with an 18 inch blade trimmer. Had to do both sides of the hedge separately and could never get it quite even. Now with this extra reach and the 20 inch Stihl blade attached to my trimmer, both sides are done at the same time with the top and sides of the hedge finished in less than half the time than before. And, perfectly squared! Just a heads up, though. The non-articulating HL-0 blade engages about 10 centimetres shorter than the string trimmer head.(50 vs 60 cm). In your video you use the 145 degree articulated hedge trimmer cutter that fits exactly to the string head marking. Just an advice to other subscribers. Here in Toronto, the HL-0 is $250, while the articulated is $370. Thanks again, Steve for a truly informative hack. Regards to April.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

Right on Norm! You're Welcome...

@nathanbuck8352 2 года назад

This is ridiculous. I’m dumbfounded that someone on RU-vid actually has something to offer the world. Steve, you’re amazing. I love the videos. This trick is one of the best yet.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

Right on Nate! Thank You...

@alberthealey6142 Год назад

Does that work for Echo weedeaters and equipment

@kenneth6731 5 лет назад

My dog pissed itself when it heard that cat sound! Too funny! Thanks man :)

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

LOL! Sorry about that Kenny....

@daninuesca3801 3 года назад

Shit, I thought it was 1 of my cats!😳🤣

@davidfricker3258 5 лет назад

Hurry and use this hack becouse when the company sees this they will change the hookup design to thwart canabolizing their sales

@markday2198 5 лет назад

David Fricker what makes amurica grrt . . . eehh !

@willythemailman3911 5 лет назад

I'm just here to see what beer you're drinking 😀

@eddylee587 5 лет назад

🤣

@juliamarple3058 4 года назад

Willy The Mailman 😂😂😂

@jefframsum8386 5 месяцев назад

Hey Steve, Great video,I have a question for you, will the fs94r run the KM attachments. We have a spare fs94r and want to use it as an edger. We tried attaching the KM edged to the fs131 but incompatible.

@jimverona 5 лет назад

Absolutely amazing! Steve if I have a straight shaft echo trimmer can I do that with echo equipment?

@subscriptionsaccount4263 2 года назад

Steve - Outstanding video. I JUST SUBSCRIBED! I have the Stihl FS 94r. Will this hack work with this model? Also, will a similar hack work for Echo Trimmers (SRM-230) using PAS style attachments?

@electroddxful 5 лет назад

This was such a great hack that I'm going to have a 12 pack of beer buddy. Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

You're Welcome...

@bobbyb322 3 месяца назад

I did this years ago and was amazed at the endless uses. I also wound up with a bunch of weed eaters people didn't want but thought I could use.

@johnreinburg859 5 лет назад

Wow! I never knew this! Thanks for the hack Steve! Could I do this interchangeably between Stihl and Husqvarna?

@davesilvia9711 4 года назад

the husky heads dont fit on the sthil shafts.

@leonardvirtue5753 5 лет назад

Steve my!!!!! Man sorry I'm late hehe.👍 too busy but now I'm ready 👍👍👌👌 Nice.😆 let's go!!!!😆😆😉

@dickiedollop 5 лет назад

I had the same problem with an old girlfriend just couldn’t get the whole .. oh sorry wrong video 😳

@grogreen5213 5 лет назад

Hahahaha....

@nzzenith 4 года назад

Just mark a line on it where it's safe for her.

@billthompson9595 3 года назад

fantastic idea! What about lubing the drive shaft? ie lube type and proper way. THANK YOU FROM A SUBSCRIBER. KEEP SMILIN

@bigtexas7580 5 лет назад

I've been doing this for quite some time now. You can also swap different heads from different brands as long as they both have the square ended driveshaft. I use the echo bed redefiner head on my stihl fs131 weedeater and it works perfect. I also use my die grinder to cut custom length drive shafts and tubes. I just made a 3 ft long pole for a custom stihl articulating hedge trimmer that I just built.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Awesome...

@1d1hamby 5 лет назад

So I can add Echo attachments to my Stihl, Ryobi, Kobalt, Craftsman arsenal of attachments. Been doing this for over a decade.

@The_McNoodle 3 года назад

Any idea if this works with the original Milwaukee string trimmer? It has a square drive unlike their new combi system which is spline. Regardless, I’m gonna try to find a square drive to find out. Hopefully the square is the same size.

@JamesZ1025 Год назад

Great advice, 2 things. If stihl would get rid of those stupid inside thread gas caps AND make a product that starts!!! Geez, I went to Echo 20 years ago, best decision I’ve ever made.

@eriku571 4 года назад

I did this when l first bought my FS 131R in 2017, now l am going to buy a Kombi coupler to attach to the end of my straight shaft to use the spare shaft as an extension for my pole chainsaw; It'll make my weed trimmer three feet longer! :)

@Leonardokite 5 лет назад

Nice hack for sure. I'll bet Stihl doesn't approve of this video! PS: watch it..... a little pussy can be dangerous!!!

@toddvillano7994 5 лет назад

Thanks for that information I don't have this unit but I am going to look at mine to see what type of drive shaft I have. GREAT tip very help full channel.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

You're Welcome...and Thank You...

@svogel54 5 лет назад

Do you think that hack could work with any other brands, I have an Echo SMR 2601 and a Husqvarna 322 both are straight shafts.

@homeslicetuggie3012 4 года назад

If they have the same size shaft tubing there all compatible. I have a Stihl straight shaft and using a echo edger. Craftsman cultivator head and a Walmart/homelite pole prunner

@myz34 5 лет назад

Hey Steve! Great video as usual! Thanks for helping people! I also have another similar hack I did for a friend of mine a couple of months ago with an Echo SRM-230 trimmer. He wanted an Echo PAS professional attachment system but didn't have $300.00 to spend for a new one. I ordered him a complete new upper shaft for a PAS which included the coupler for about $60.00-$70.00 USD. I swapped the new shaft for his straight trimmer shaft and he's managed to find a few of the attachments in used condition from places like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. Of course you can always buy new attachments if you prefer. Cheers!

@kirkthebeerslinger Год назад

Nice job 👍

@FogataMexicana Год назад

Will this Tip/Trick/Hack work with the new plastic hedge trimmer heads. I noticed this hedge trimmer head example in this video is the older more reliable metal housing. I wanted to buy the attachment yesterday and the dealer I went to at an ACE hardware store told me no returns . And the salesman would not answer my questions or concerns with my application I wanted to attempt here. Although my pole is much longer and the extendable type. The long black pole type. Sorry I don’t know the name of it yet. Any answers around my question or even an updated video Steve would be appreciated. Thank You all for the great information provided to all of us equipment users.

@BlueHawkenator 2 года назад

OMG! Thanks Steve! We got an FS91 a couple years ago (I take care of my aging parents 7 acres, needed something commercial, but they didn't have the extra at the time for the Kombi models.) I've been having to use an electric hedge trimmer for their store's lane of spirea, and admittedly had to patch very long cords a few times ;-) Going to have to pick up one of the hedge trimmer attachments and eventually a pole saw too! Thank you SO much!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

Good luck!

@joshuadooley181 2 года назад

Have you tried it yet? I did with a Power Scythe attachment and the Hedge Trimmer Kombi attachment on my FS100RX trimmer. Worked like a charm! Incredible! Saved me a lot of money.

@zedacruja681 Год назад

that a good hack Men there,, But I Have only the FS560 now I do not have any other. and the shaft its ticker...I couldn't hack it lol...but T Y

@Herbybandit 5 лет назад

You could get one of those coupler parts with the wing nut then you could use the shorter shaft as an extension for those really hard to reach places

@ninoreeves7702 5 лет назад

i was thinking the same thing

@shakeeshakee9457 5 лет назад

Will this hack work on the old version of the Milwaukee string trimmer to the new string trimmer that has the attachments... Awesome videos by the way Steve thank you for all your time

@akaLuptonPittman Год назад

I’ve gotta fabricate some kind of a drive rod coupler that’s double female… trimmer plus brand that I bought leaves me with the two male 3/16” ends butting up against eachother.

@angeliahouse2513 5 лет назад

Holy CRAP!! This has just saved me a ton of money. I have a straight shaft and wished I had the combi. Gonna give this try!!! Thanks a WHOLE BUNCH!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

You're Welcome...

@stevenslager2323 3 года назад

Has anyone ever had any problems using the hedge trimmer attachment on an FS 56 RC, engine overheat/shaft cable problems etc…? Just trying to avoid any headaches down the line. Otherwise, great hack!

@Jay_Ira Год назад

Steve this is inspiring for a guy on a budget like myself. Is there any downside to this? Like will my powerhead spin my hedge trimmer/pole saw too fast and burn up the gearbox?

@billy19461 5 лет назад

I sold my straight shaft unit and took a beating selling it and bought a kombi. I love it but wish I had of known this.

@Sophia-hs3rz 3 года назад

We lyke these, you buy aftermarket extensions, 254mm round with 7 spline transmission rod & coupler. 💃

@mikebrooka9395 5 лет назад

I was thinking I was the only other guy that figured out this hack. Well done!

@claibst 4 месяца назад

Me too

@rlw3154 3 года назад

Hey Steve do you have a shaft that goes between the fly wheel and clutchcover of a Craftsman 4 stroke weed whacker and if so I'd like to purchase it from you. My trimmer has a Briggs &Stratton engine on it. If you could help me out, I'd appreciate it.

@harlyjock1 5 лет назад

Will this process work for am echo straight shaft?

@1d1hamby 5 лет назад

Yes

@rogerrivera4012 3 года назад

Did you try it Jockey?

@BrianThomas 2 года назад

Wow..... 😳 Are there electric variants (alternatives)? I'd love to use an electrical model instead of gas powered. What model would work with these attachments? Or is it standard?

@donaldclark8553 2 года назад

One of the most helpful, straightforward videos of 2022! THANK YOU, BROTHER!:)

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@idriskhan8615 3 года назад

My Shindaiwa 450 weed eater pull string pulls back when I’m trying to start which hurts my fingers. What can I do?

@tomjones4318 5 лет назад

I was hoping it was that simple, even though I already have the KM-94. Now I need an auger though. I suspect it's just a matter of getting the auger main shaft. Wish you'd do a vid on that hack! Also how do you get that wafflely plastic handle off without removing the shaft? Stihl calls it a spacer. Thanks.

@lancehardwood50 3 года назад

You would have to cut it lengthwise with a utility knife. The shaft pops out of the power unit very easily though. Same concept. Loosen a torx screw or two and slide it out

@tomjones4318 3 года назад

@@lancehardwood50 Yes I now see how easy it comes out even when you don't want it to. I'll be fixing that now. Thanks.

@chrisatkins7959 2 года назад

Has Stihl changed this design flaw? I’m sure they did not appreciate you showing us this lol. Thanks for all the great information you share with us!!

@marcelCanuck62 4 года назад

no animals were harmed during the production of this video

@romygime5822 Год назад

I bought a new comby trimmer 7 in1 is a 65cc but i did not know was going to be so, so heavy but I have an old trimeer old model all petrol. I hope I can do this trick to make it work and be not that heavy. The thing is will it work? since is a much lower may be 35cc i do not know I hope it will work. Thank you for the video very informative.

@pauldiesel4582 2 года назад

Steve, what a great hack! At first glance it might seem inconvenient, but for a homeowner who isn’t going to do certain tasks all the time, like trimming hedges it is brilliant! Thanks Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

You're Welcome...

@kybo6524 2 года назад

Hey Steve I just came across the video. Does this hack work on my Stihl FS 56rc? I enjoy your videos! Thank you sir.

@rickpye2465 5 лет назад

Great hack Steve! Your cat scared the crap out of me at the end of the video!....lol

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

LOL! Right on Rick...

@rayanator105 3 года назад

Ryobi Expand-It attachment heads WILL fit a non-Kombi Stihl Straight Shaft Trimmer.

@munched55 5 лет назад

Hello Chainsaw Tree Pruner attachment! Excellent Hack, Stevo! Can't wait to try it!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Right on Stevo...

@ronniegibson8577 Месяц назад

Can the whole shaft come completely out of the straight shaft from the power head. Then install kombi shaft through the throttle handle into the power head and will it run?

@nickvaughn8506 5 лет назад

Thank you Steve for another great tip, cat scared the crap out of my wife had me laughing so hard, she's mad and I'm in the shop with a twelve pack, thanks again

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

LOL! Right on Nick...

@rudycordova5110 3 года назад

If I have an echo Straight Shaft can I do the same thing

@stevewilson7857 5 лет назад

I get more satisfaction watching these videos than with my old lady 😊

@markerhardt4549 2 года назад

I have a 10-year-old two stroke Combi unit and one I put on the string trimmer after 20 minutes the vibration is so bad I can’t feel the trigger. Suggestions and not buying a new one does the shaft need lubrication and how do I do that. Thanks

@prospectingwithdisabilitie8288 5 лет назад

Another great piece of wisdom from someone who has years of experience. Thanks again Steve

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

You're Welcome...

@ratdog3055 3 года назад

I have a Ryobi combi unit with a 4 stroke power head. Any suggestions on how to get it to start easier? Using 93 no ethanol gas. Once I do get it started, runs great. Pulling my arm off!

@Paulman50 5 лет назад

My cat drinks too, costs me a fortune.

@michalbojarski6132 2 года назад

Does it work on other brands? I have Tanaka trimmer and was wondering can this work. Is it possible to use different brands like Husqvarna trimmer and stihl attachment? Great video

@show-memowsnow1250 5 лет назад

Been doing this for years now. I have a couple of the short kombi shafts wish I could use them with my straight shaft for extra reach.

@1d1hamby 5 лет назад

You can.

@show-memowsnow1250 5 лет назад

Do you have a picture I have tried and asked that dealer they didn’t have any luck.

@1d1hamby 5 лет назад

You can change a short shaft from the straight hedge trimmer with the longer string trimmer shaft.

@Hackbridge1963 3 года назад

Steve, thanks for the video. I recently rescued a petrol McCulloch strimmer off the kerb and got it fixed. As you probably know, it has a square drive shaft. Unfortunately, I have two attachments that have seven (something) spindles? So I can't fit them on the strimmer. Apart from buying attachments that fit, can I get an adapter? Hope you get this comment. Thanks Brian UK

@chugalongway01 5 лет назад

The mechanic in my local Stihl shop told be precisely the same thing. Brillant video

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Right on ....

@rickgee5556 2 года назад

Just wondering if you could do this with a 4 stroke engine/ run a 4 stroke engine upside down or at an angle safely, or would the oil in the pan lock up the engine. Hope you can answer. Thanks for what you do. I enjoy all your videos, usually multiple times.

@floridavriot 5 лет назад

Hey Steve wouldn't it be cheaper to buy just the gearcases rather then the whole attachment?

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

The whole attachment is far cheaper....

@jacksimper5725 Год назад

You can also use other manufacturers spring drive shafts as long as you measure your old broken one . Don`t always buy "big name" products as others can last just as long and are a damned sight cheaper ,go for quality of build not name.

@gearbarrel6237 4 года назад

Does this where on Echo trimmers too???

@JasonBlack66 3 месяца назад

you look like someone from Hollywood. I cant place it. but you have been in several feature films. TV too.

@corbettknowles9942 5 лет назад

Well I just learned something new thank you Steve

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

You're Welcome...

@stevenshepherd5721 2 года назад

Could you loosen that screw opposite from the big wing nut on km attachment and attach to end of non-combi trimmer? It would be exceedingly long, but at a glance it looks like it might work.