Demonstrating the Stihl FS 131 R with a Chisel Blade

Decided to film the FS 131 R in action showing how I use it to clear the understory branches for forest management. Works great for cedar groves to give the trees a “haircut”. This was an area I was clearing just above a small waterfall for the property owner to bring guests and picnic in the future. Hope they enjoy it.
Equipment Setup in video:

Trimmers:
- Stihl FS 131R with Chisel Blade Attachment (I would recommend upgrading to the FS 251 R for better match of type of forestry work I do, and be sure to buy a shoulder harness system).
https://www.stihlusa.com/products/trimmers-and-brushcutters/professional-trimmers/fs131r/

Harnesses:
When I upgrade to the larger machine I will upgrade to the forestry harness. Until then though this one is fine. https://www.stihlusa.com/products/trimmers-and-brushcutters/straps-and-harnesses/dblstdharness/

Blade Attachment:
The smallest motor head that I have found they say works with these blades is the 131. Please make sure you get the proper blade size for your machine though.
https://www.stihlusa.com/products/trimmers-and-brushcutters/trimmer-heads-and-blades/circularchisel/?aqid=b809acf1c678b11b1c7cfd641d832a91

Limit Stop Guard:
Should be used with these types of blade attachments.
https://www.stihlusa.com/products/trimmers-and-brushcutters/accessories/installationkitmetal/

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A little bit on where I come from:
I am a graduate from SUNY – College of Environmental Science with a B.S. in Wildlife Science
I graduated from SUNY – ESF Ranger School extension with an A.A.S in Environmental and Natural Resource Conservation
Spent 4 years working various public sector seasonal technician jobs around states like Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, South Carolina, and New York until I decided to turn to Private Sector work.
I mostly tackle Timber Stand Improvement projects, with a focus on wildlife habitat features and sustainable growth through thinning treatments and soil-building techniques
I strive to utilize regenerative forestry as my core focus when providing any services.
My hope is that with this channel I can introduce land owners to some basic management practices and techniques that can help them work on their own properties, or know what to look for when hiring a private forester to come work on their land if they want to follow the methods I use for my own work.
Intro and Outro animation created by:
Duncan MacGregor - “Pains Angels”
https://rumble.com/user/KiltedChristian