The Screwfix website has comments about putting the kit together (yet another case of a manufacturer failing to test their instructions out on ordinary punters). So just to confirm some points made in the video above, and what Ian T mentions below: (1) do NOT remove the protective fabric around the cabling inside the handle, or cut the tie holding it in place; the whole lot WILL slide up inside the sleeve. (2) align the yellow arrows on the two halves of the handle assembly (3) push the aluminium piping up into the plastic sleeve until you feel it has hit a firm stop (4) if you can still see the hole showing the cable inside you have NOT pushed it in far enough. (5) Tighten the black plastic sleeve in place by rotating it clockwise.
So glad I came across your advice. The connection of the two sections were still wobbly after connection and I revisited after reading your post. It takes a really hard push to wiggle it in, but I certainly gained a further couple of inches, and now all ok. Bit worried about the weight, much heavier than the Viking Kel it has replaced and all the weight at the far end of the pole! Almost a deal breaker, but the £68 price is good, so I’ll give it a go...!
Just used mine on a tall thick privet hedge did a great job but bare In mind it can get quite heavy when in the longest position. You will still find the standard trimmer better for ground work.
Agree mate. It definitely gets heavy when used for extended periods and technique is therefore very important to minimise strain and reduce possibility of injury. Stay safe. Des
Fantastic as i have just boought one very helpful video,but rangjungyeshe says to quote (4) if you can still see the hole showing cable you have not pushed it far enough,No as in your video the hole is clearly still visible after pushing together and lock nut tightened same as mine as you cannot get the pole any further in so the hole with cable showing inside is in fact still visible when connected up,sorry to be precise but its worth a mention in case folk are trying to push the poles further in and damage them,if all is correct the small hole is still visible after connection of the two pieces as in 21st Century Cavemans video and i am positive he will agree so as to clear that one up with rangjungyeshe as unless he has a different version the hole is still visible as in the video.
Loosen the bolt on the “support” (4 on the diagram). The holes on the pole then click into the two plastic lugs inside once pushed in fully. That would explain why the manual says it can’t be disassembled once connected.
I assembled this & thought that's not right, the holes are showing & no reason for that. I tried a few times & it went in further, so when it's screwed together you don't see the holes.
Has anybody had problems pushing the blue button in, to change the angle of the head? I took my MacAllister hedge trimmer out of the shed this year, after not using it since last year, and noticed oil had leaked out from around the blue button, and I can no longer push the button in, so I can't change the angle of the head. I have dismantled it umpteen times, sprayed silicon oil all over the various 'cogs' inside, but every time I screw it back together, the blue button is impossible to move and the head is stuck.
The Screwfix website has comments about putting the kit together (yet another case of a manufacturer failing to test their instructions out on ordinary punters). So just to confirm some points made in the video above, and what Ian T mentions below:
(1) do NOT remove the protective fabric around the cabling inside the handle, or cut the tie holding it in place; the whole lot WILL slide up inside the sleeve.
(2) align the yellow arrows on the two halves of the handle assembly
(3) push the aluminium piping up into the plastic sleeve until you feel it has hit a firm stop
(4) if you can still see the hole showing the cable inside you have NOT pushed it in far enough.
(5) Tighten the black plastic sleeve in place by rotating it clockwise.
Thank you for your very valuable advice and feedback which I'm sure viewers will find very helpful. Best wishes, Des
So glad I came across your advice. The connection of the two sections were still wobbly after connection and I revisited after reading your post. It takes a really hard push to wiggle it in, but I certainly gained a further couple of inches, and now all ok. Bit worried about the weight, much heavier than the Viking Kel it has replaced and all the weight at the far end of the pole! Almost a deal breaker, but the £68 price is good, so I’ll give it a go...!
nice one for that, sleeve had me puzzled
Looks a good bit of kit I've been using a mac strimmer for the garden, so far so good been used quite a bit aswell👍
Hiya buddy. Seems to be OK. I've used it now on a decent sized hedge and some conifers. Worked well. Vids on their waY. ATB, Des
Thanks for doing this video. Looking for a replacement trimmer equivalent to what I had, and this looks perfect!
You're very welcome! Des
Just used mine on a tall thick privet hedge did a great job but bare In mind it can get quite heavy when in the longest position. You will still find the standard trimmer better for ground work.
Agree mate. It definitely gets heavy when used for extended periods and technique is therefore very important to minimise strain and reduce possibility of injury. Stay safe. Des
Fantastic as i have just boought one very helpful video,but rangjungyeshe says to quote (4) if you can still see the hole showing cable you have not pushed it far enough,No as in your video the hole is clearly still visible after pushing together and lock nut tightened same as mine as you cannot get the pole any further in so the hole with cable showing inside is in fact still visible when connected up,sorry to be precise but its worth a mention in case folk are trying to push the poles further in and damage them,if all is correct the small hole is still visible after connection of the two pieces as in 21st Century Cavemans video and i am positive he will agree so as to clear that one up with rangjungyeshe as unless he has a different version the hole is still visible as in the video.
Thanks very much for your valuable feedback which will hhopefully help others. Best wishes and thanks again my friend. Des
Loosen the bolt on the “support” (4 on the diagram). The holes on the pole then click into the two plastic lugs inside once pushed in fully. That would explain why the manual says it can’t be disassembled once connected.
I assembled this & thought that's not right, the holes are showing & no reason for that. I tried a few times & it went in further, so when it's screwed together you don't see the holes.
Let's see it in action 👌👍
Vids on the way ....
Wheres the video please
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Can this be used without the extension for small hedges?
Absolutely, yes. ATB, Des
I cut the two cotton sleeves of than watched this video oops. I don't understand once it's put together you can't undo it again as it is quite long .
I came so close to cutting that sleeve myself. Glad I took time out before getting the stanley knife out! ATB, Des
Tempted! Any good?
Used twice now - seems to be OK. Vids on the way .....
Has anybody had problems pushing the blue button in, to change the angle of the head? I took my MacAllister hedge trimmer out of the shed this year, after not using it since last year, and noticed oil had leaked out from around the blue button, and I can no longer push the button in, so I can't change the angle of the head. I have dismantled it umpteen times, sprayed silicon oil all over the various 'cogs' inside, but every time I screw it back together, the blue button is impossible to move and the head is stuck.