If you have a Stihl 076...

[edisto]

...take the handle screw out, and put it back in with Loctite.

Especially if you are milling.

Just sayin'...

 

[cus_deluxe]

Haha, howd that work out for ya?

 

[edisto]

Haha, howd that work out for ya?

I finished the cut, but never found the screw...

The replacement has Loctite and a lock washer.

 

[cus_deluxe]

Well at least it didnt get digested by the saw haha.

 

[edisto]

Well at least it didnt get digested by the saw haha.

Yup. I much prefer inconvenience to catastrophe.

 

[DSW]

I've got quite a few bd ft on mine, no issues. Now that I've said that, tomorrow I'm sure it'll rocket off just sitting on the bench.