How to fix loose rubber on HT131?

Chris75 · 22nd November 2011, 11:12 PM

The rubber on the shaft of our HT131 pole saw has come loose. It would be approx the first 40-50cm from the powerhead where we hold it. Does anyone know how we can re-stick it to the shaft?

Eric Frei · 23rd November 2011, 06:49 AM

On my HT75 it sort of shrunk, it's now got like a 30cm gap where it is too short.

I'm just used to it now but when it's loose and can rotate that would be annoying. Maybe get a knife and cut it, and glue it with some real strong glue.

Chris75 · 24th November 2011, 02:20 PM

to Stihl.
I spoke to their customer service and they are sending me a new shaft. I just have to have it changed over at my cost. I'll probably do it myself unless the dealer will do it at a good price.

Eric Frei · 24th November 2011, 05:58 PM

Pay the dealer, I hear they are a nightmare in there (the shaft that is)!

Drouin Tree Service · 24th November 2011, 06:11 PM

The problem with the 131's is the extra power heats up the shaft and handle heaps more especially if using flat out on warm day.

best to stick wityh the ht75 or ht101 IMHO

Chris75 · 29th November 2011, 08:43 PM

The dealer is going to charge $88 to swap it over so I'll take your advice and let them do it. I'll have a crack at re-sticking the old one so I have spare.

22nd November 2011, 11:12 PM	#1
Chris75 Sappling Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 28	How to fix loose rubber on HT131? The rubber on the shaft of our HT131 pole saw has come loose. It would be approx the first 40-50cm from the powerhead where we hold it. Does anyone know how we can re-stick it to the shaft?

23rd November 2011, 06:49 AM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: How to fix loose rubber on HT131? On my HT75 it sort of shrunk, it's now got like a 30cm gap where it is too short. I'm just used to it now but when it's loose and can rotate that would be annoying. Maybe get a knife and cut it, and glue it with some real strong glue. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

24th November 2011, 02:20 PM	#3
Chris75 Sappling Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 28	Re: How to fix loose rubber on HT131? to Stihl. I spoke to their customer service and they are sending me a new shaft. I just have to have it changed over at my cost. I'll probably do it myself unless the dealer will do it at a good price.

24th November 2011, 05:58 PM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: How to fix loose rubber on HT131? Pay the dealer, I hear they are a nightmare in there (the shaft that is)! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

24th November 2011, 06:11 PM	#5
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,726	Re: How to fix loose rubber on HT131? The problem with the 131's is the extra power heats up the shaft and handle heaps more especially if using flat out on warm day. best to stick wityh the ht75 or ht101 IMHO __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

29th November 2011, 08:43 PM	#6
Chris75 Sappling Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 28	Re: How to fix loose rubber on HT131? The dealer is going to charge $88 to swap it over so I'll take your advice and let them do it. I'll have a crack at re-sticking the old one so I have spare.

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