Where were you two years ago when I first spooled my line! THANK YOU!!!

@carlsmowerandsaw

Ай бұрын

So glad that you found this helpful. Enjoy your trimmer.

Got one a few years ago and really enjoy its power! I’m on 5 acres and trim probably 2.5 hours, this trimmer never disappoints!

@carlsmowerandsaw

2 ай бұрын

It’s a great product for the price point and weight

Just commenting to say thank you! I’ve been loading this wrong ever since I got it, making it way too complicated. This makes much more sense.

@carlsmowerandsaw

25 күн бұрын

So happy to help. Thanks for watching and subscribing to our channel

Thank you. I just bought one. This video has helped me with reloading my string. For some reason, the bump wasn't working very well for me, maybe its just a learning curve.

@carlsmowerandsaw

2 ай бұрын

Fresh line, solid tap while it’s at full speed

I have the FS 56 RC-E. Never used the original bump feed head. Took it off as soon as I got home with it and installed the 20-2 SuperCut auto feed head. It holds 23 feet of trimmer line. The same head they come stock with in Europe. I'm sure my local ace probably sells that canned gas, but they also sell, and recommend non-ethanol, high octane ATV gas they sell by the gallon. In any event, I just buy 93 octane, non-ethanol gas from a local Co-Op station and it fires right up the next year just fine.

@carlsmowerandsaw

Ай бұрын

Great job. How do you like the Super Cut head?

@Rebel9668

Ай бұрын

@@carlsmowerandsaw I love it! Whenever I've had bump feed heads in the past I was always accidently bumping them and in no time I'd be out of line. With the SuperCut I can trim the whole yard twice before I need to refill it :)

@brettmiller6167

23 күн бұрын

There's no such thing as atv gas. I think what you mean is ethanol free. I've never been to a gas station and said I need atv gas... because it doesn't exist.. enjoy your time in the mountains Appalachia man. Have fun with your cousin.. or sister.. whatever

@carlsmowerandsaw

23 күн бұрын

@@brettmiller6167 I’m not sure where you picked up ATV gas in this video. No there is not ATV gas I know that. Ethanol free fuel please. AV gas is incredible if you wanna really up the game. Thanks for watching (Josh from Washington)

@Rebel9668

23 күн бұрын

@@brettmiller6167 If you had bothered to read the whole comment, I said I use non-ethanol 93 octane. ATV gas is just ACE Hardware's term for non-ethanol 100 octane "clear" gas. You didn't really think Exxon would put a tiger in your tank either...or did you? I'd hardly call Southern Indiana Appalachian, just rolling hills. Oh, and your Mama should have learned to say NO once in a while.

Great video, I just bought one to replace my 10 year old Husqvarna 223L, the line replacement portion was the most helpful, better explanation and demostration than the guy who sold it to me, Thanks!

@carlsmowerandsaw

Ай бұрын

Great to hear!

Thank you! You saved me from taking my new machine back to the dealer.

@carlsmowerandsaw

17 күн бұрын

Great to hear!

Nice video 👍

@carlsmowerandsaw

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Harry.

Great video! Wife bought me one for Christmas. Breaking it out today.

@carlsmowerandsaw

2 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@rcnolan

2 ай бұрын

@@carlsmowerandsaw it was an experience. I was fine weed whacking but his issues with edging. I’m using to turning my head around for edging.

@rcnolan

2 ай бұрын

Also, I think I’m going to take the guard off.

@carlsmowerandsaw

2 ай бұрын

@@rcnolandon’t do that. It is critical to life and performance.

I've bought two of the FS 56 RC-E, one in 2021 and the other one in 2022 as a back up and still have them to this day. I do the service(air filter, spark plug and fuel filter) to them every season by purchasing the service kit for them and I do grease them regularly as well. I use nothing but nonethanol gas and mix a gallon of it with the Stihl 2 cycle oil. The original head for them I removed them in favor of the hybrid ugly trimmer head that uses 1 foot strips on three corners or the plastic blades. I love it. I do have one of the autocut 26-2 heads as a back up just in case. I've never used it though.

@carlsmowerandsaw

20 күн бұрын

You are doing a great job

@bibleranger

18 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. I do my best to make equipment last. I treat my vehicles the same way.

I have one of these and never knew the string was loaded that easy 🤦🏻‍♂️ always take it apart and fight with getting it back on with string in it 😂god I feel dumb now

@carlsmowerandsaw

2 ай бұрын

Don’t feel dumb you didn’t know until you knew, and now you were educated. We can all learn something new every day, right

@Daniel-ww3hl

2 ай бұрын

If you ain’t learning, you ain’t doin!!! All part of the process 🫡 we all dumb out here

I have this and an older Echo. Both work well I prefer using the Echo between the two. It just works better for me for some reason.

@carlsmowerandsaw

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy your echo trimmer

I wish they always started that easy

@carlsmowerandsaw

2 ай бұрын

I’m sorry you’re having starting issues. How old is your machine?

Love your videos more so when you talk about my favorite product motomix i know you read my comments can you tell me the difference between the 26-2 & 27-2 heads please many thanks Kevin

@carlsmowerandsaw

Ай бұрын

26-2 is a head that is designed to be loaded without taking it apart. The 27-2 requires you to open it up and rewind it. The 27-2 is generally more reliable in its feeding characteristics.

@kevinbushell2746

Ай бұрын

Thanks for pointing that out easiest way to load a head is the way you show us keep em coming

My line keeps pulling back into the head right after restring. Is there a lock position on the head to keep the string from drawing back in?

@carlsmowerandsaw

27 күн бұрын

No there is not. Are you leaving enough line out of the head and are you tapping it often enough?

that stock head on the 56 is a PIA and a finger punisher ! just got my 56 back from my stihl dealer , they have replaced the clutch 2 times in 3 years . when this 56 dies i'm gonna ger a echo .........

@carlsmowerandsaw

Ай бұрын

I’m sorry you’re having those problems. We traditionally aren’t seeing very many clutch issues and for sure we don’t see a repeat after we’ve done a repair so there’s something odd going on.

@JeffB1961

Ай бұрын

@@carlsmowerandsaw my dealer told me they're had been a problem with some of the 56 clutches . i have 1 year of my 4 year warranty left . told me it would have cost me $85 if it wasn't under warranty . my stihl 400c chainsaw is a a beast for my purposes though . VERY happy with it . thanks for replying and take care dude :) .

This video is very informative. My string is really short and for some reason Im unable to remove the old string so that I can restring it. It just will not budge!

@carlsmowerandsaw

Ай бұрын

Have you taken the bottom off of the trimmer head that is probably your next move

I didn't get a shoulder strap with mine , just the cheap safety glasses , and the head removal tool and book. Nothing else .

@carlsmowerandsaw

Ай бұрын

I’m sorry. I’ve got extras if you want take a road trip to Ferndale, Washington

Just picked up one yesterday. Not sure if i already have an issue or not. When its running if i give it a little gas you can hear a clunking sound that goes away after a few seconds. If I give it more gas it still does it just not as loud. Is this normal or should i be taking it back to the dealer. Kind of hard to explain lol

@carlsmowerandsaw

15 күн бұрын

Is it the clutch engaging?

@jonathanfarmer9638

15 күн бұрын

@@carlsmowerandsaw that is my thought. Just never heard that sound coming from an engine before. It's quite loud for a few seconds of you go easy on the throttle. Going a lil harder it's not as pronounced or as long. Probably gonna drop it at the local dealer just just make sure

What about blades? I don’t want to pay double for a universal model just to edge my curb. It recommends not using blades why is that? Stoppage? I see people using them but I don’t want to hit something and mess it up. Will the poly-28 tackle edging without burning through the plastic blades?

@carlsmowerandsaw

2 ай бұрын

In order to properly edge you should use a bladed edger Line or poly cuts do ok on soft edges but not great on concrete edges. The FS56 runs a cable and cables and blades don’t get along. Plus installing a blade and trying to hold it and edge with is crazy dangerous. I’ve tried and when that blade “catches” something it wants to run on you. Not good

@kermit368

2 ай бұрын

@@carlsmowerandsaw Thanks. Guess I’ll be having a pretty jagged edge for a while. I’ve pretty much decided on this weed eater because of your videos. Just curious, what model would I need to move up to for a shaft driven unit?

@carlsmowerandsaw

2 ай бұрын

@@kermit368 this may help. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJau26uJn8qbdco.htmlsi=MzZbpphSnIYV8cIz Or move up to an FS 91R considerate Kombi

I can get the string to release. I can’t refill either. Please help

@carlsmowerandsaw

26 күн бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/kaGhxKx7lczfXag.htmlsi=Gp9ajWFy9Z-HspX1

Just bought one, took like 10 pulls to start. Once started, lost power and died. Then wouldn’t want to start again and so on. Anytime I finally get it started, it dies out

@carlsmowerandsaw

Ай бұрын

Something doesn’t sound right

@every1getready

Ай бұрын

@@carlsmowerandsaw brought it to the store this morning so the employee could check it out, he agreed something is wrong and they’re going to fix it or give me a new one if they can’t… so that’s good at least. A little frustrating since it’s brand new But on a side note, I came across your channel and I’ve noticed you put out a lot of good info, thanks! 🍻

I have owned mine for almost a year now and I would never go to anything else.

@carlsmowerandsaw

29 күн бұрын

Glad you love it. What did you run before?

Nice runner but that bump n feed is JUNK ! Worked on pulling stuck line out more than I used it. Your video is very good though. Thank you.

@carlsmowerandsaw

2 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that. We’re seeing pretty good results with the C26-2 head.

Can the head be greased?

@carlsmowerandsaw

10 күн бұрын

Most all of the FS56 gear boxes cannot be greased

💲💲💲

@carlsmowerandsaw

19 күн бұрын

Check with your local dealer for the price because the price varies based on region and if there is a seasonal sale in place

Just bought one, today! So far, so good

@carlsmowerandsaw

2 ай бұрын

So good to hear I hope this video proves itself useful to you on your journey to ownership of the FS56

No I don't own one I have fs251r though that I just put away it ran out of string and don't feel like messing with it right now

@carlsmowerandsaw

23 күн бұрын

Nice. Great time for a break!! We have a video on how to rewind that head 😉

FYI its hard to hear you well

@carlsmowerandsaw

Ай бұрын

I’ll turn up the mic

By the way little heavy!

@carlsmowerandsaw

3 ай бұрын

Its weight is right in the neighborhood of the other comparable units. The Husqvarna 522l is a bit lighter but $100 more.

Just bought a new fs40c. Great overall machine but the string head on it is a piece of shit. It wont advance the line. I will definitely be finding a better replacement or i will take it back and get a refund.

@carlsmowerandsaw

Ай бұрын

Do you have an FS56 or FS40?

@mikezahnow1605

Ай бұрын

@@carlsmowerandsaw fs40c

EY, WHATCHU KNOW ABOUT THEM SAFTEY SQUINTS

@carlsmowerandsaw

2 ай бұрын

They’re the best

Great video very VERY bad audio.

@carlsmowerandsaw

2 ай бұрын

Sorry about that. I have invested in better equipment

The string head is a piece of junk. I will find a better replacement or return it for a refund.

@carlsmowerandsaw

Ай бұрын

The auto cut 5-2 will fit on that machine. It does require you to pull it apart and reload it, but I find it has better feeding characteristics and can lead to less frustration. If not, consider putting the Duro cut. 5-2 on which is a simple strip feed head.

Sound is terrible

@carlsmowerandsaw

Ай бұрын

I just watched this and audio sounds fine. What are you picking up as a problem? I appreciate your feedback