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B92 8NW
22nd October 2008, 09:50 PM
I bought a new Husqvarna whipper snipper over six months ago, I wanted a straight shaft and specifically told the salesman I required the provision to put a metal blade on it to clear heavy undergrowth.

I've worn out the string line head and decided to invest in that metal blade today, removed the string line and find a standard 3/8 LH thread - all good. Then removed the rest of the string line assembly to find a god damned hexagonal boss [as distinct from the normal required circular boss] bloody engraved with "not compatible with metal blades".

So I've been done out of $300. Nice.

This'll put me in a crap mood for several weeks:)
agrojnr
22nd October 2008, 10:24 PM
Can you make your own blade with a hex hole or is that not how it works???


Adam
B92 8NW
22nd October 2008, 10:39 PM
Can you make your own blade with a hex hole or is that not how it works???


Adam

Anything is possible, and yeah I entertained the thought of modding one. But do I want it whizzing around at 14,000 rpm near my ankles:D:D
hiline
22nd October 2008, 10:58 PM
Anything is possible, and yeah I entertained the thought of modding one. But do I want it whizzing around at 14,000 rpm near my ankles:D:D


a pair of good boots and chaps might help :Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:
CraigE
23rd October 2008, 12:01 AM
I would take it back and make a scene. Ask him and the manager / owner if he knows what the hell he was selling.
However for $300 I would have thought you would have been hard pushed to get one with that capability. Our Honda cost nearly $700.
Cheers
CraigE
V8Landy
23rd October 2008, 05:39 AM
a pair of good boots and chaps might help :Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:

You cheeky sod Ray.:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:
B92 8NW
23rd October 2008, 09:28 AM
I would take it back and make a scene. Ask him and the manager / owner if he knows what the hell he was selling.
However for $300 I would have thought you would have been hard pushed to get one with that capability. Our Honda cost nearly $700.
Cheers
CraigE

This guy said that "all straight shaft cutters can take a metal grass blade".

I'm about to give them a ring, but I can't see them taking back an engine that has done around 12 hours...
Piddler
23rd October 2008, 09:35 AM
Maybe they sell a blade to fit, I have a Husky that has a metal blade and line trimmer. It has the hex bit there are some adapters to fit the blade.

Cheers