nwroller
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I recently got a home depot Makita 6421. Backstory here and here.
It is a lot heavier than my Stihl MS241C and after 10-20 minutes I am looking to take a long break. The smaller saw is still seeing a lot of use do to this as I can use that for a complete tank of fuel without issue. I also got a Oregon 28" reduced weight bar and semi-chisel chain for it. I like the reach that it has with that. It cuts at almost the same speed as my Stihl with a 16" using that setup, though with more wood being cut.
Issue:
Thank you in advance for any help/direction you can give me.
It is a lot heavier than my Stihl MS241C and after 10-20 minutes I am looking to take a long break. The smaller saw is still seeing a lot of use do to this as I can use that for a complete tank of fuel without issue. I also got a Oregon 28" reduced weight bar and semi-chisel chain for it. I like the reach that it has with that. It cuts at almost the same speed as my Stihl with a 16" using that setup, though with more wood being cut.
Issue:
- The chain spins at idle. At home depot I didn't notice this when they ran it (I was not allowed - should have been a red flag). But it spins at a decent clip too, the chain becomes a blur but not enough to cut wood as the chain stops when touched to wood. When the chain brake is applied it will kill the saw immediately or after a few seconds. Obviously this is a issue I want to fix asap. From what I have read I am guessing this is a clutch issue? I don't know a ton about saws yet so some direction on what I need to look for and what part(s) I need to get would be helpful.
Thank you in advance for any help/direction you can give me.