Not really a way to increase the power output of the saw . But , run a narrow kerf .325 chain/bar combo . I can’t directly site a source . But , I’ve read that they require 10-14% less power to run over a standard .325 . I’ve done it on 029/390 conversions and 350/346 conversions . Works very...
@effigy ,
If you get pine sap ,or ,any other type of sap giving you problems to clean off … use rubbing alcohol (90+% ) .
Cuts right though it . Even old dry sap . And, it doesn’t attack paint ,or plastic.
That’s a good point ,and highly likely . They however could be looking to avoid a liability issue should the return the saw with the flywheel with a missing fin ,and it should fail later . Folks have sued for a lot less ,and won ...
That’s a good point ,and highly likely . They however could be looking to avoid a liability issue should the return the saw with the flywheel with a missing fin ,and it should fail later . Folks have sued for a lot less ,and won ...
If you have shop air , give the cooling fan a blast of air from the air nozzle in the direction you want it to turn . Takes about 2 seconds . You don’t even have to remove the fan cover .
OP , when you locate one , get the foot operated chain release . It’s not super cheap ( Stihl ) ,and it’s kinda homemade looking . But, it speeds up work ,and holds up well .
You weren’t being a DA . You were unsure of how to go about it ,and asked before just jumping into something ,and making a mistake that could get expensive . Or ,,, “ Experience : That thing you get ,right after you need it . “ .