Using Tools from STIHL Inc.
Here at my farm, I always try to impress upon my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew to "use the right tool for the right job" - for efficiency and for safety. Among our favorites are the durable, easy-to-use items from STIHL.
I've been using STIHL products for a long time. STIHL is recognized as a worldwide leader in outdoor power equipment and offers an extensive lineup of different pieces including professional-grade chainsaws, blowers, trimmers, pressure washers, brush cutters, and so much more. STIHL's pieces also come powered by gas or portable battery. These dependable tools allow the crew to successfully complete the many, many tasks around my working farm.
Here are some photos, enjoy.
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- I keep all the STIHL tools in my large Equipment Barn where they can be kept organized and ready-to-use.
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- Not long ago, my friends from STIHL delivered a selection of new products for different tasks – some battery operated, some gas-powered, and some manual. Plus, new charging equipment to help keep all our battery-operated units ready-to-use.
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- This is a new STIHL FS 361 C-EM Z 20-1/2 inch 37.7cc Gas Powered Brush Cutter with Spark Muffler. This heavy-duty cutter has an ergonomic bike handle with improved grip for better handling and rubberized thumb rests to help reduce user strain.
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- It is used to cut through heavy growth with its durable 9.84-inch circular saw blade.
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- Adan Morales, who works on my outdoor grounds crew and handles all the lawn and brush cutting equipment sets it up to test and cut some of the unwanted growth in my hayfield.
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- Having easy access to all the controls makes it very efficient and safe. This brush cutter also has a powerful low exhaust emission engine that saves on fuel.
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- Here’s Brian Carolan from STIHL on the left. Brian always delivers the tools and shows the crew the proper way to use each one. Here he is showing Pasang the brush cutter and the STIHL FSA 400 42 CM 36V Lithium Ion Battery Powered Clearing Saw.
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- STIHL also offers mowing equipment. I have this STIHL RMA 756 V push mower. A push mower is a walk behind unit that an operator pushes forward or backward to mow the lawn. This machine has a cutting height range from one to four inches to accommodate a variety of different grass types, terrains, seasons, and weather conditions.
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- This 22-inch deck, long-lasting, powerful battery push mower makes accurate cuts and easy running wheels for maneuvering and line holding during operation.
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- Adan knows exactly which mowers are best for every area of the farm. Here he is mowing the narrow areas in between my pin oaks in the allée. Another benefit of this mower is that it is equipped with a mono-comfort handlebar, which is sturdy and secure.
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- I’ve been using STIHL’s backpack blowers for years here at my farm. Both the gas and battery powered units are powerful and efficient. This is the STIHL BRA 600 which features an exceptional power-to-weight ratio for heavy-duty work and optimal comfort. The radial fan motor with noise reduction also keeps noise at a minimum.
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- These blowers are used all year round. Fernando secures the three-point harness which makes it easy to carry and operate.
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- Here’s the battery-powered blower that’s used every day to blow leaves and other debris off the terraces and footpaths around my home.
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- The HSA 140 T hedge trimmer provides high blade speed, small tooth spacing, and low tooth height for precision hedge trimming and sculpting. Phurba uses it to groom the tops of my lilac trees by my home.
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- When it comes to smaller touch-ups, the HSA 26 Battery-Powered Garden Shears work great. The HSA 26 is lightweight with a rubberized handle for user comfort and a secure grip. It comes with its own roll-up case to store all its accessories. I use this tool all the time too.
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- And now, it can be used with the STIHL GTA 26 Extension Shaft for almost five feet more reach.
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- STIHL’s most well-known tool is the chainsaw. STIHL designed and built its first electric chain saw in 1926 and 94 years later, it is still one of its best pieces of equipment. The chainsaw has soft grips for comfortability and secure maneuverability. STIHL offers gas-powered chainsaws as well as battery-powered chainsaws.
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- My crew makes sure to maintain all the chainsaws and sharp tools regularly. The STIHL blade tools are sharpened often to keep them in the best working condition.
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- For charging batteries, STIHL offers this AL 301-4 Port Multi Charger. It can sequentially charge up to four AP batteries, making it ideal for large set-ups like mine.
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- And STIHL also offers manual tools. Pasang uses STIHL loppers to prune the hawthorn trees behind my chicken coops. STIHL loppers come in 28-inch and 24-inch sizes.
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- And don’t forget safety equipment whenever working with sharp tools. All my STIHL tools and supplies keep my team ready to take on any task at any time. Thanks, STIHL.
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