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01 Jun 2025
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How to Install a Blade on Your STIHL Trimmer Head

Is your STIHL trimmer ready for a new blade? Whether you’re upgrading from a line head or replacing a worn-out blade, getting your trimmer set up correctly is key to efficient and safe operation. While it might seem daunting at first, installing a blade on your STIHL trimmer head is a straightforward process that anyone can tackle with a few simple tools and a bit of patience. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to safely and correctly...

01 Jun 2025
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Is Your Weed Eater Choking? Signs It’s Running Too Rich and How to Fix It

There’s nothing more frustrating than a weed eater that bogs down, sputters, or just plain refuses to cut. While many issues can plague these indispensable tools, one common culprit is an engine that’s running "rich." This means your weed eater is getting an excessive amount of fuel compared to the air it needs, leading to a host of performance problems. Think of it like this: your engine needs a perfect balance of fuel and air to combust efficiently. Too much...

31 May 2025
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Tune Your 2-Stroke Carburetor: A Simple Guide

Ah, the familiar whine of a two-stroke engine – whether it's powering your weed eater, chainsaw, or leaf blower, these small but mighty machines are essential for yard work. But what happens when that whine turns into a sputter, a bog, or even a stall? Often, the culprit is a carburetor that's out of tune. Today, we're going to demystify those little adjustment screws on your 2-cycle carburetor, giving you the knowledge to bring your small engine back to life....

21 May 2025
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STHIL Weedeaters Spark Plug Chart

Maintaining your Stihl weed eater is key to its longevity and performance. A crucial part of this maintenance is ensuring you use the correct spark plug. While Stihl has many models, a few spark plug types cover a wide range of their popular weed eaters. Important Note: This chart is a general guide. The most accurate and up-to-date spark plug recommendation for your specific Stihl weed eater model will always be found in your owner's manual or by consulting a Stihl...

20 May 2025
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How to start STIHL KM 94 R weed eater

Light and powerful are two qualities that make the STIHL KM 94R series weed eater immensely popular amongst both homeowners and professional landscapers. Many of you might still own an instruction manual already if you purchased yours new. However, others may have lost it or bought a used unit without one. Whatever the reason is we will be going through the procedures needed to start your KM 94r weed eater: READ MORE