Echo PAS Pro Paddle Broom Attachment Spring Cleanup

We put the Pro-Attachment Series (PAS) Pro Paddle Broom attachment from ECHO Incorporated to work cleaning up rock and other debris that got pushed into our grass this winter during snow removal activities. How often does this happen to you or your customers? This is an extremely handy tool to make short work of this type of cleanup. Do you have a unit from stihl usa? At Nord Outdoor Power, we have paddle brooms from them too!
With 3 different power heads options along with 15 available attachments, the PAS system offers a huge number of options to help you enhance and maintain your outdoor world.

[@pondbuilderguy5041]

Great video! 1 minute was easy to share with people. Thank you!

[@groundcontrol2795]

Many many years experience using these. Do yourself a huge favor and loosen up and rotate the attachment 180⁰ so it's upside down, and use it as a pulling action. Very little resistance, and the machine can be used one handed. Also, it works most efficient at about 1/4 to 1/3 throttle. I ran Stihl sweepers (owned 2) for a few decades, but just got the sweep for the Echo. And of course all my Echo equipment lasted for many years, some for decades, as well. I'm now currently running all Echo with the x series.

[@MrScottgp]

How do you rotate the attachment won't it only go one way?

[@groundcontrol2795]

@@MrScottgp You just loosen the attachment where it goes on to the shaft, and rotate it 180⁰.

[@Frenchiesmedias]

how long does your rubber last mine last for 2 industrial season

[@fearlesscheshirecat1411]

Or or oooorrrrr….
You could just loosen the bolts on your weedeater and rotate your weed eater assembly 180 degrees.
Mine can anyways.

[@groundcontrol2795]

@fearlesscheshirecat1411 Yes. This is to what I was refering.

[@jlewis8521]

Now i just need to strap 3 of these to a riding mower.

[@caseymeyer5773]

I have the Stihl version, it's the same thing and it works awesome

[@mikedunn7795]

I am sick of spring raking. This looks like a good alternative to cleaning the lawn of winter debris.

[@j1luv4a80]

What's the stihl version

[@caseymeyer5773]

@@j1luv4a80 It's basically the same thing, I just like Stihl

[@Deveron4]

​@@j1luv4a80Stihl calls it a “Power Sweep”

[@katiebug7113]

A How to video on how to connect them to the weed eater please?

[@jamesgriffith4605]

Great Video ! You missed a spot,Lol !

[@williamrothert4058]

Does it work to clean the mulch out

[@nordoutdoorpower]

Yes, this setup works great for much as well. The identical setup is also available from Stihl.

[@Hubjeep]

Thanks!

[@Poundemonium24]

I wonder if this will work on acorns. I live in South Texas and for 2-3 years straight now my oak trees have dropped tons of those things on my lawn and they are a pain in the ass to clear out. I’ve used leaf blowers, rakes and have even used a backward rake and they all do the job….not 100% though, but it just takes too damn long.

[@jonrosenthal8629]

It absolutely works on acorns.

[@Poundemonium24]

@@jonrosenthal8629 Awesome! Thank you! I figured it did, as it works on rocks and other debris, but just needed a double-check.

[@jonrosenthal8629]

@@Poundemonium24 If they've settled down in to the ground it may not lift them out but for the ones just sitting loose, yes, like small rocks or anything else. Massive time saver and is just amazing.

[@Poundemonium24]

@@jonrosenthal8629 Ok, that’s precisely why I’ve been asking because some of those acorns dig deep into the ground and those suckers are hard to move.

[@nordoutdoorpower]

Some good answers already for you. If you don't want to deal with the weight of this item, you can also consider the Stihl MM55 with the same paddles and a wheel kit. Here is a video of that setup - th-cam.com/video/0p0mSlyqSpA/w-d-xo.html

[@1MarkKeller]

If this had tines or teeth instead I wonder if it could be used to dethatch lawns/power rake?

[@nordoutdoorpower]

It probably could, but we suspect the issue may be with overall control of the unit for the operator. Stihl's MM55 Multi-Task tool is a different design with optional wheel kit. This unit does have the option you are looking for. You can see it here: nordpower.stihldealer.net/products/multi-task-tools/yard-boss-attachments/mfdethatc/

[@1MarkKeller]

@@nordoutdoorpower thanks

[@richardpolak9711]

I have infill in artificial turf. Will this remove it?

[@nordoutdoorpower]

Richard, there is a chance this would do a good job if the material is loose. If it's hard and buried in deep, not sure it will work. Wish we had some experience with this application we could share. We have heard of this tool being used on college turf fields.

[@jjgroundworks3451]

Have you tried adding Sweeper Wheels to your Paddle Broom??

[@soleslayer91]

Will this get fine sand off grass?

[@nordoutdoorpower]

We have not tested it in this application. However, based on the design and how it works, it should do just fine.

[@soniagonzalez6208]

Whats the price of them

[@grant8846]

Could this be used to remove grass clumps from the snow plow after winter?

[@nordoutdoorpower]

Yes, as long as the clumps are fairly loose and not really big like a large sod section that has been cut out.

[@المَلكه-ذ5ف]

How much?

[@doyle1951]

Can this be used on lava rock? Thanks.

[@nordoutdoorpower]

Depending on the size, it should work fine. The biggest issue may be how sharp the lava rocks are. If they are really sharp, they could cause paddle damage over time.

[@cherylkowalski7513]

Where do you get one or rent one?

[@nordoutdoorpower]

We are not sure of anyone that may have one to rent. Weavers Rent All in Bloomington would be worth a check.

[@horus4862]

Shut up and take my money!

[@sevencruse3263]

😳

[@RobertWright-ds9rt]

Lol flip it over and pull it way easier

[@tomekrutkowski6323]

Elo