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    $3700 mulch plug and they've sold 90!
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mulch-Plu...item1e671740fc

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    Quote Originally Posted by great nature View Post
    sure woodchip. cmon whats your cut?
    Im infamous for stating the bloody obvious, it even drives me crazy aswell as my family sometimes.


    Wow, gift wrap those mower plugs & i'll take two of 'em!!, I dont even own a Honda, but hard to knock back that, a bargains a bargain!!

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    Anyone got one of these cheap backpack brushcutters?, sale on for next 2 days = $169 inc postage.
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140872765...84.m1438.l2649

    Good price but are they any good?
    My pope 34cc is pretty good for the ferals, but this BP brushie, should be more powerful, with less vibes?

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    Quote Originally Posted by GQdude View Post
    $3700 mulch plug and they've sold 90!
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mulch-Plu...item1e671740fc
    i think this is 1 of those things where they list out of stock items at ridiculous prices as a way to keep the listing open and hey if someone is stupid enough to buy one bonus
    Anything Ian says may or may not be garbage, it may also be his own opinion or it may not be his opinion at all, it may just be something he felt like stating anyone following his advice does so at their own risk and may be doing something Ian would actually advise against.
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    I got one a few months ago. It killed my back with the weight...
    Less stress on your arms but allot more on your shoulders and back.
    Plus it stopped working after 3 days...Chinese chinese chinese crap.......
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    Quote Originally Posted by imoww View Post
    I got one a few months ago. It killed my back with the weight...
    Less stress on your arms but allot more on your shoulders and back.
    Plus it stopped working after 3 days...Chinese chinese chinese crap.......
    It says it weighs 12 kilo's, thats heavy, bbq gas bottle filled weighs about 8-9 kilo's, just saved me some money, luv this site.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Woodchip View Post
    Tanaka Hedger, Could be something very simple to fix??....going cheap for a local.

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TANAKA-HE...70810161382%26

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    $202 not bad for something with a possible seized engine personally i think i would prefer to pay the extra rather than take the risk at that price http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/370715828...84.m1438.l2649
    Anything Ian says may or may not be garbage, it may also be his own opinion or it may not be his opinion at all, it may just be something he felt like stating anyone following his advice does so at their own risk and may be doing something Ian would actually advise against.
    And if you don't like what Ian has to say use the ignore function if you don't know how ask i will gladly tell you

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    Quote Originally Posted by ian View Post
    $202 not bad for something with a possible seized engine personally i think i would prefer to pay the extra rather than take the risk at that price http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/370715828...84.m1438.l2649
    See Ian, it says not imported??....well thats just bull dust. Everything comes from China, not imported my bottom.!!

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    I'm almost certain that all tanaka/hitachi are japanese - I've bought lots of stuff off sydney tools, never had a problem




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    Just reading some tech stuff from Sydney tools regarding high pressure sprayers, i never knew that on some models using Honda engine's that they're NOT certified for use in Australia. I'de rather spend the extra for piece of mind. Smithfield showroom is about 30 kay's from me so i'll pop in for a look this week.

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    RedEye. They are Japanese!
    I have a Tanaka Multi tool 270( I think thats the model )and it has done LOTS of work, no probs at all, but i have noticing my shaft is wearing and it may be soon to replace the shaft, just wondering Im pretty sure Tanaka offor a lifetime warranty on shafts.? am i right or wrong?

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    I've only got a tanaka blower greenie (and highly recommend them). Are you using heavy cord? I've replaced 3 shafts over the years on 2 kawa whippies and now a makita which I put down to the 3.3mm I use (and abuse)




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    Quote Originally Posted by Redeye View Post
    I'm almost certain that all tanaka/hitachi are japanese - I've bought lots of stuff off sydney tools, never had a problem
    i think Tanaka maybe Jap but i have a hitachi blower and it's made in China
    Anything Ian says may or may not be garbage, it may also be his own opinion or it may not be his opinion at all, it may just be something he felt like stating anyone following his advice does so at their own risk and may be doing something Ian would actually advise against.
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    thats a bit depressing Ian I assumed they were using the jap tanaka engines




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    I got the hitachi multi tool and it is brilliant. Have to see where its made now as i assumed it was japan. Attachments are all tanaka though.

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