Bigsnowdog
ArboristSite Operative
When leaving my saws [Stihl 260 and 460] sit on the ground while doing other work I have been leaving the with the fill caps pointed up, with the saw on its side. I have done that in case the oil caps weep.
Today the 460 didn't want to start once, after several periods of use, acting almost like it was hydro-locked. It would kick back, pulling the starter rope handle out of my hand, and popping the compression release. It did it repeatedly; about a dozen pulls. Finally it started. That has never happened before. I wondered if laying it on its side was a problem. As an aside, I am sure glad it has a compression release.
How do you lay your saws down in the field when not in use?
Today the 460 didn't want to start once, after several periods of use, acting almost like it was hydro-locked. It would kick back, pulling the starter rope handle out of my hand, and popping the compression release. It did it repeatedly; about a dozen pulls. Finally it started. That has never happened before. I wondered if laying it on its side was a problem. As an aside, I am sure glad it has a compression release.
How do you lay your saws down in the field when not in use?