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Just got a new 5100S...on its 3rd tank.
I got it hoping it would cover 3/4 of my saw needs. So far so good...runs great, and a fun and comfortable saw to run. I have an Ex-HD 6401 for bigger stuff...that handles anything on my property.
Got mine from AS Sponsor Cutting Edge (a real saw shop like you read about). They set it up for me, and richened it up so hopefully no issues from being overly lean. Will probably stop back after 10 tanks or so.
Setup with 18" bar and 3/8" chain, which works well so far. Got a few loops of LGX full chisel (and 1 LPX which I haven't tried yet), and 2 of semi-chisel for some dirty wood I have on the ground. Practicing my hand-filing...I like to keep reasonably sharp chains.
Using Dolmar synthetic and Motion Lotion. Trying to stick to ethanol-free high test. But ethanol-free gas is hard to come by around here...so it might see some from time to time.
Who's got the most used and abused 5100S? Any advice based on your experience?
Anyone had problems I should look out for?
How is it in the Winter? I have some bigger wood out back, but need frozen solid ground to get to it...
BTW...the 5100S is what I own, so most helpful to stay on that topic....Thanks!
I got it hoping it would cover 3/4 of my saw needs. So far so good...runs great, and a fun and comfortable saw to run. I have an Ex-HD 6401 for bigger stuff...that handles anything on my property.
Got mine from AS Sponsor Cutting Edge (a real saw shop like you read about). They set it up for me, and richened it up so hopefully no issues from being overly lean. Will probably stop back after 10 tanks or so.
Setup with 18" bar and 3/8" chain, which works well so far. Got a few loops of LGX full chisel (and 1 LPX which I haven't tried yet), and 2 of semi-chisel for some dirty wood I have on the ground. Practicing my hand-filing...I like to keep reasonably sharp chains.
Using Dolmar synthetic and Motion Lotion. Trying to stick to ethanol-free high test. But ethanol-free gas is hard to come by around here...so it might see some from time to time.
Who's got the most used and abused 5100S? Any advice based on your experience?
Anyone had problems I should look out for?
How is it in the Winter? I have some bigger wood out back, but need frozen solid ground to get to it...
BTW...the 5100S is what I own, so most helpful to stay on that topic....Thanks!