csmillingnoob
ArboristSite Operative
I have not milled anything this Summer. Last Summer's experience was enough! I live in hot, humid South Georgia where every summer day is over 90 degrees and most over 95.
First, I have reached an age where the heat affects me much more than in the past. The surrounding heat in the air added to the heat coming off the powerhead makes me useless after milling one 8ft slab when it's hot. 80s are doable. 90s is too much for me.
Second, the heat causes issues with the saw. I have been milling with a 390xp, but am moving up to a 3120xp shortly. I have had issues with my saw's restart and other issues in over 90 degree days.
So what are the best ways to keep a big (390xp, ms660, 395xp, ms880, 3120xp) powerhead as cool as possible AND reduce heat blowback in the operator's face? Stihl folks please join in.
First, I have reached an age where the heat affects me much more than in the past. The surrounding heat in the air added to the heat coming off the powerhead makes me useless after milling one 8ft slab when it's hot. 80s are doable. 90s is too much for me.
Second, the heat causes issues with the saw. I have been milling with a 390xp, but am moving up to a 3120xp shortly. I have had issues with my saw's restart and other issues in over 90 degree days.
So what are the best ways to keep a big (390xp, ms660, 395xp, ms880, 3120xp) powerhead as cool as possible AND reduce heat blowback in the operator's face? Stihl folks please join in.