Reference Links

[MAG58]

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346xp-353 and 357xp-359

 

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268 Ipl

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[Haywire Haywood]

Yep, what isn't available are the maintenance manuals...

Ian

 

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630 J-Red

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[MAG58]

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Jred 2171

 

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Jred 2159

 

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Jred 2152

 

[edisto]

Chainsaw FAQ

Thought I'd list some common questions and links to threads covering those questions. Please chip in, but make sure to add the links to the appropriate threads. If you want to voice an opinion on the idea (good or bad), or have suggestions, please start a new thread (e.g., what I think of the FAQs) so that this thread stays informative.

If it goes well, the moderators might decide this might be a useful "sticky".

1. Should I grease the sprocket on my bar?

Links: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15

 

[edisto]

2. What fuel to oil ratio should I use?

Links: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 (milling), 14, 15 (outboard oil), 16 (Amsoil), 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 (older saws), 22, 23, 24, 25 (heat data), 26, 27 (Amsoil), 28, 29 (older saws), 30...and on, and on, and on...

 

[blsnelling]

Cylinder porting: 1, 2, 3

 

[edisto]

How do I break in a new or rebuilt chainsaw?

Links: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

 

[sloch24]

Leak Testing: 1

 

[edisto]

What bar should I buy?

Links: 1, 2, 3, 4 (poll), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (GB), 10, 11 (Oregon), 12 (Gary as a noob??), 13, 14, 15 (bar and chain).

 

[edisto]

What brand of chain should I buy?

Links: 1, 2, 3 (Carlton), 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 (Carlton), 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,17 (comparison chart), 18, 19, 20...and so on.

 

[edisto]

Chisel, semi-chisel, skip...pitch, gauge...what type of chain do I need?

Links: terms (thanks Erick), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (gauge), 10 (pitch), 11<-contains useful chain link (pun intended), 12, 13, 14<-contains a link to a whole book about chains! Guess that means I can stop.

 

[edisto]

How do I sharpen my chain?

Links: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (how often), 8, 9, 10 (guides), 11, 12, 13 (Dremel), 14 (broken raker), 15 (files), 16<-speculation, theory, and name-calling, 17, 18, 19 (Dremel), 20 (guides)...und so weider.


What about a grinder?

Links:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9<-hand filing vs grinding, 10.

 

[edisto]

Best 50cc saw?

Links: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11<-don't read this if you are insecure, just buy an 076, 12, 13, 14, 15...etc

Summary: Husqvarna 346XP, Stihl MS260, or Dolmar 5100.

 

[edisto]

Best 70cc saw?

Links: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

Summary: Husqvarna 372XP, Stihl MS440 or MS441, Dolmar 7900.

 

[edisto]

Should I get a Husqvarna 455 Rancher?

Links: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11...

Summary: it depends.

 

[edisto]

How do I test compression on my saw?

Links:tester, acceptable numbers, others: 1, 2