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Thanks for the quick replies. Sounds like 12" might be a little too big, maybe? Would getting 3 of each given size be a wise amount for the 1st purchase? Thanks for the tip on using a dead blow. I'd be curious to see how many whacks my stinky, orange Harbor Freight one can take before it splits...

Been looking to get myself a starter set and was wondering what would be some good sizes to purchase- and what other ones might be unneeded/redundant or just too small. Searching online, it seems 5.5, 8, 10 and 12 inch are common sizes. Most trees I'd be using them on would be 1-2 feet in diameter.

Interesting. Thanks for the tech lesson. The fuel actually does indeed '"hover" as you described when I gun the throttle. I don't know how excessive it is, but it definitely is like looking at a mini weather pattern going on. If I threw the cover back on sans the filter and it still runs...

Reverb out the carb? Would lean on the high side be when rpms are near their highest?

It's not really thickly oiled. I used 10wt air tool oil and squeezed most of it out. Filter is new, so there's no crud on the underside. I don't have any premix, but, if it's anything like gasoline, I wouldn't think the foam would take to kindly to being dunked in it. I think I'll try the going...

In order to access the adjustment screws on this saw, you need to remove the air filter cover 1st. I'm able to tune it correctly at this point, but once the cover goes back on it runs like crap.. The filter is a rather thick foam piece that has been oiled and wrung. I'm wondering if I should...

Right, that's it. Keep in mind that's the # for the 'newer' fs80 model (and, I believe, the fs85), not the older one. I attached a pic of what the newer model looks like. The older one didn't have a plastic cover over the motor like that, plus it had an old-style slide carb. When installing...

My apologies for the loooong delay. Turned out both of those part numbers I mentioned were correct. I went with the solid shaft, as it should hold up better and was the same price as the flex (to my amazement the dealer only wanted $15). I installed it the other day but now noticed the trimmer...

Darn flex driveshaft broke on my trimmer. Was trying to figure out the part number for it and came up with 4137-711-3202 for the flex and 4137-711-3200 if I go with a solid one. I also came up with 4137-711-3203, but not sure how accurate that one is. Could anyone comment if any of those might...

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Hi. Was wondering if anyone might happen have the part number for the tool that takes the clutch off this saw. I called "Po' Lan" and they weren't too helpful (shocking, right?). A Google search didn't turn up much, either.

Just for the record, I wrote Stihl and here's what they said: "We are in receipt of and thank you for your email. The writing should face outward."

Wow, talk about your fast reply times! :blob2: Yea the chain seems to engage just fine on there either way but thought I might be missing something... Thanks again =)

Hey guys. Just a quick question to ask. I'm replacing the rim sprocket on my 034 and mixed up the direction it's supposed to go on. The part has writing cast on one side ("3/8-7"), and a flower-like design on the other.. Would anyone happen to know the correct way it installs? Writing (or...

Thanks for the replies. I've been using genuine stihl pawls and no, the saw doesn't have a decompressor. I emailed Stihl and as rupedoggy alluded to guess I'm not starting the saw correctly. Here's their suggestion: Pull the rope slowly until the pawl engages the flywheel and then pull...

I've replaced these lil boogers more times I can count on my saw. Anyone know if I can buy one that's a bit sturdier? Keeps breaking the same way every time (the one on the top in the pic). Part number I've been using is 1125-195-7200...

Thank you for the speedy replies, fellas. It figures after I go through describing the problem to y'all, it now seems to have gone away. I did refuel the thing prior to running it again so am wondering if it either had some bad gas, or the vent is plugged like sawinredneck suggested. I don't...

Having a slight problem with my saw. Engine runs fine when cold, but when it warms up it idles very high and bogs down easily when cutting, almost as if it's running out of gas. When it's been cold out, it takes a while before this happens. On warm days it starts crapping out within several...

I was wondering if anyone might know what size propane tank would be adequate to run my ~325K BTU Reddy Heater-type heater. I'm figuring the standard size BBQ tank I've got hooked up now isn't up to the task, since after about 10 mins of running the heater's flame craps out and the temp. at the...

Wow, thanks for the speedy replies. I didn't realize the bore face was anything more than just milled aluminum (alloy) up in there. I wonder if using muriatic would remove any coating that might be on it now. I'll check for those circlips. I looked pretty close up but didnt notice any and but I...