Bar concerns on Dolmar 5100S

[cnlpar]

Has anyone else had any lube issues with the bar/bar wear on these 'Hot-Rods'. I know they're cranking pretty fast, I keep getting a slight lip/burr along the edge on the so called factory bar(20"). I also have an Oregon roller tip(24") that I've not noticed any problems with......though I only have about 18-20 hrs. on that bar. It's not really that noticable of a burr but I didn't know if this should be expected. I don't want to call it a problem, its more like something I noticed on one bar but not the other. Love this saw. Got rid of my Stihl 028 to get a Demo Dolmar 120s liked that so much I had to buy a 6400. Now I'm the proud owner of this 5100S. Everyone has said how much of a difference this thing is, over what they use.

 

[aandabooks]

I believe the bars are just rebadged Oregon bars. So if it is a problem with the bar it would be an Oregon issue. Unless the chain speed is causing it. Highly unlikely though.

 

[flatpikr]

I've got an 18" on mine. I've only had it out in the field twice (snow hit). Anywho, before I took it out on it's maiden voyage, I fired it up here at the house for a little break in- no wood, just ran it up and down. The oil poured out of it. So much in fact I started a thread about what I thought was a possible oil problem. Not so. Once it started snortin' sawdust, no more drips. I'll keep checking for a bur. It will most likely get one anyway, just hopefully not right away. I bought the 5100 as an improvement over an MS250. Yesterday I got a Univent 372 as an upgrade to my 044. Will the madness ever stop.

 

[MCW]

I haven't noticed any unusual problems on my 5100-S as far as bar wear goes. Maybe it just needs dressing? I have had a lip form pretty quickly on my 7900 with a 20" Husky bar when cutting in tough conditions. This same lip didn't form on my 32" Oregon bar under similar conditions. You generally find the edges harden up after a while and its not as noticable.

 

[SawTroll]

Has anyone else had any lube issues with the bar/bar wear on these 'Hot-Rods'. I know they're cranking pretty fast, I keep getting a slight lip/burr along the edge on the so called factory bar(20"). ....

"Wire edges" are normal - you are supposed to file them off with a raker file as needed.