Ive had 1 for many years. Recently bought another at an auction because i liked the first one so much. The first 1 was worked REAL hard early on. It still works.

This is exactly what I needed to see. Our private road washed in Arkansas and moved about a dump truck of rock off into a field. Looks like Im heading to Stihl.

Tried it both ways, backwards is the best.... awesome tool!

What a good idea. I also have had mine for years now and it has never let me down once, it just starts and does the work. I’m planning to set up and do some sweeping in the next couple of days and will try your method of working.

This was a very useful video! We went out and bought one based on it. Works great! We have 350+ feet of driveway on a crushed rock road in MN and we got hit with late season 11.8” of heavy snow and the plow really got us good. In our younger years we would have slogged through with sweat and muscle and got it done, but not anymore. Thanks for the tip on running backwards as well, it really is easier!

Thank you for your video. I like using it sweeping towards me. I wouldn’t have thought of it. Works great that way

I was going to buy the combi unit for the broom but after seeing this im going with the yard boss and run it backwards, thank you.

Great video. I just brought one. It’s definitely a lot easier doing it backwards. I had a hard time pushing it going forward. Thank you.

I just ordered one of these today. Just as a tiller for now, but i'll be getting the sweep in the future. Great idea sweeping in reverse, much easier to handle!!

This makes a lot of sense! Thanks for making the video

Thanks for the great demo. I've seen lots of comments on other videos suggesting running it backwards but you are the first person I've seen actually doing it. I'm with you. Let the machine do the work instead of trying to manhandle it going forward. Also you keep the machine on the ground at all times and let the idle speed return you to your starting position. Most of the videos I've watched, the people are picking the machine up and carrying it back to their starting position. They're wearing themselves out. My motto is to work smarter, not harder. 👍🏻

Thanks for showing how to turn it the other way. Never knew that you can do that to the machine

I found this vid bc I’m trying to figure out how to get up all the lava rock the old owners put all around the house. I hope one of these will work. Thanks for the video.

Backwards seems to work the best , stumbled upon that myself also ! Good call

I couldn’t agree more! That the way I have mine set up for years for the same purpose of getting gravel out of grass. I haven’t installed the wheels until today and I wanted to see how you had yours set up. Oh just a heads up mine plugged up its spark arrester and once I cleaned it out it ran like new. Thanks for the great video!

Excellent video. Bought a used 130r with a bristle for 150 bucks. Been curious about these flap/sweepers. Looks like a good investment!

Just bought this for my astroturf. Issue is it really throws itself back into you with the power broom gripping the lawn. I'll now try this backwards. Thank you!

You are 100% correct. I have the same machine and run it exactly like you. People who run it the "correct way" will feel foolish once they run it in reverse. I don't run the optional extended shield and it is not a problem for me. Good vid!

great video

I also use the Sthil can gas, worth the money as its mixed perfect and it don't go bad during the winter.

I've always pulled it backwards too. MUCH easier for getting the stones off the grass. Put on your tall Muck Boots, no laces to load up and have-at-it

I agree with you. You operate that baby with ease the 'wrong way'. Wear proper gear and you're golden. Besides, no pain no gain.

You most probably be able to hang a truck mud flap off the handle of the machine to reduce the amount of rocks and dirt hitting you, just a thought.

I use my combi unit backwards as well.

It’s your machine use it the way that works best for you. I agree it looks. So much easier to use with rotating like a tiller.

All my stihl equipment is great but I haven't used their gas. Frankly didn't know that was an option. I do now haha. Thanks

Are the brushes easier to push forward than the rubber ?

How do you put angle gear grease to these things?

With my kombi system I go forward but the yard boss back words

Are you running it backwards? Im confused.is that faster?

Is it any good for kicking rocks that are half embedded in dirt? Just cleared an area and there are so many pebbles underneath

Thanks for making the video, totally logical unless you work in flip flops!

Your way its better and way easier in the machine t y very much.

If you were able to reverse the direction when using power broom with a handheld Kombi-Motor this would be extremely helpful. I bought the Yard Boss to use Power Broom and never even considered running it backwards. This will probably be beneficial with the bristle brushes as they are very hard to muscle around.

I have the kombi tiller. Could I pull the tiller time off and do the same as u did. If so where did u get the parts?

Thanks for making the video. Does the two extra shield extensions come with the sweeper attachment? Thanks again.

What machine it is and what attachments are does And does echo has one

is that a porta-potty inside?

Great video...okay now does the power sweeper come all together and you just buy tiller attachments or??? not familiar with this AT ALL...sorry, may sound nuts but trying to decide between lawn sweeper and THIS...any help?

I have 20% ethanol that I run in my blower and weed eater and I’ve never cleaned the carburetor and the start on the second pull after sitting all winter

put down a piece of cardboard or 2 when you get down on the hard floor to work on something

Thanks for posting this informative video. The broom demo is interesting but so is the ethanol-free fuel recommendation. Ethanol absorbs water which can rust iron and steel. Ethanol can leach the plasticizer from plastic and rubber parts making them brittle and prone to cracking. [Cracked carb diaphragms are one of the main points of failure with small 2-stroke engines.] Over time ethanol can also turn into ethanoic acid which will corrode most metal parts. Ethanol free fuel might cost more to buy in the first place but will probably be cheaper to use in the long run. One thing I am curious about is if you did anything to lubricate the gearbox since you bought the machine. There does appear to be any way to add oil or grease to the gearbox without taking it apart. Are you still running with the original lubricant after seven years?

Love the video. Looking to buy a multi-purpose yard tool. You mentioned you own a Stihl trimmer too? Isn't there an attachment to the YardBoss that performs the trimmer option too? I see Stihl also has a Kombitool too. Not sure which will do the tasks I need (trimmer, tiller/cultivator, and now after seeing your video the sweeper too). Not sure how well either the Yard Boss or the Kombi would perform in AZ's rocky soil and/or through the chicken coops. I think I've seen the Yard Boss also has or had the option of a pole-saw attachment. Anyone have any comments or suggestions?

In the video we see how the KW-MM STIHL PowerSweep™ "Attachment" is inserted and the pebbles are removed from the grass. I would like to know this "Attachment" can remove stones from the grass 3 times larger than pebbles? Has anyone tried this, please share your experience. I do not want to buy all this equipment completely ($ 610) if the capacity of this "Attachment" is only enough for pebbles and small debris. I have a large yard with stones of various sizes.

This is awesome. Thanks for the tip! I think I might buy one of these at my local Ace Hardware store. Question... How much does the paddle broom attachment cost for it, and do you just buy it as a tiller? Thanks again!

Well done. Stihl’s info and marketing is weak. They owe you in my book.

GREAT Job love the video. This will help me out since I just bought this the other day. I am going to purchase the flap wheels this week.The only corrective criticism I have for you is your daughter should put her pants on the outside of her boots and not tuck them on the inside of her boots then it would prevent the stones from getting inside of her boots. :)

That's Minnesota for ya nosy neighbors. MYOB : )

Why do you have a porta potty in your garage?

my ego power broom has made me tons of money used upsidown...

Why are you sweeps grass

Who cares how you run your own equipment. It's your's . Don't listen to the na sayer's. it's all about work smarter and not harder.

$38.00 a gal for mix. No thanks

We are really disappointed with this machine. On another video the girl is using it apparently effortlessly in the forwards direction. This is not my experience of it and I am strong. I dont want to go backwards with the dust flying at me!! Not good.

did Demonrats riots warm up MN somewhat?

Nope. I hate that thing. Totally useless. Loud and the muffler BLOWS BACK AT YOU. No...in so many ways....just no. I just fixed my neighbors machine and tried it out in tilled soil. The wife hates it too. Returned to neighbor ASAP.