GASoline71
Mr. Nice Guy
...'cuz if you don't wear all the right PPE... you will explode.
Gary
Gary
I'll read the manual in full and I'm sure I'll be fine. I'm a software developer, I learn everything about new technologies strictly from documentation. I'm not THAT much of a noob that I need to have someone *show* me how to run it. Just because I don't know the technical terms (compression release valve, drive links, etc) doesn't mean I can't figure it out myself. I figured out a lot about how to run it today just by myself in a short manner of time. It's not like I trashed the saw or anything..
Anyways, thanks for the advice and links to the documentation. I'll read it in full and I'll be fine.
EDIT: Thanks joat, always good to have a hard copy Also, the saw was in absolutely great condition. A shout of thanks out to joat for working with me on the saw
I'll read the manual in full and I'm sure I'll be fine. I'm a software developer, I learn everything about new technologies strictly from documentation. I'm not THAT much of a noob that I need to have someone *show* me how to run it. Just because I don't know the technical terms (compression release valve, drive links, etc) doesn't mean I can't figure it out myself. I figured out a lot about how to run it today just by myself in a short manner of time. It's not like I trashed the saw or anything..
Anyways, thanks for the advice and links to the documentation. I'll read it in full and I'll be fine.
EDIT: Thanks joat, always good to have a hard copy Also, the saw was in absolutely great condition. A shout of thanks out to joat for working with me on the saw
...'cuz if you don't wear all the right PPE... you will explode.
Gary
You're a software developer... so that makes you, like, wicked smart, right?
you should perhaps find someone that can help walk you through some of the steps of safe and proper operation of a powerful and useful - but dangerous - tool. It appears that you have very limited experience operating a chainsaw.
... or another user (found perhaps through a post on this site) might be able to get you on the right track in very short order if you made some effort to establish contact.
And, no, you can't learn it from the manual.
... but I bet you no one here would claim they wouldn't have learned a lot quicker if they'd been taught by someone who knew what they were doing.
Safety is king. You also want to learn how to run and maintain that saw so it serves you well for many, many years. Most on this site are more than willing to help, as you are finding.
MarkG
LOL, Very possible.
Another tip on tightening your chain, is you don't want it super tight like Gary said, but try getting the back nut snug first, then the front one while holding the end of the bar nose, then when they are pretty close, finish tightening them by dropping the nose of your bar on a stump and let the weight of the saw hold the bar up the rest of the way.
WB3780... don't waste your time "explainin' yourself" to guys on here. You don't have to... just be safe and take your time. You'll be fine...
Gary
WB3780... don't waste your time "explainin' yourself" to guys on here. You don't have to... just be safe and take your time. You'll be fine...
Gary
LOL, Very possible.
Another tip on tightening your chain, is you don't want it super tight like Gary said, but try getting the back nut snug first, then the front one while holding the end of the bar nose, then when they are pretty close, finish tightening them by dropping the nose of your bar on a stump and let the weight of the saw hold the bar up the rest of the way.
Noted.
Actually I'd love that for a change. Would be a nice change of pace to office life. Most people can't stop arguing in meetings some days the most mundane details. It can become a good exercise in maintaining good relationships and not rubbing people the wrong way - not playing suck up, but just making sure you don't offend others.
I also think I will be alright as long as i take my time and don't become careless, or wreckless. Thanks for the vote of confidence Now I really need to get back to work
You will get a lot of "advice" on here... A lot of guys worry about 1/2 a pound of weight, and muffler modding a 50cc saw, and then there are the PPE Nazi's that will grill you if you post a picture of yourself makin' a couple of cuts with out a full suit of chain mail on...
Just take it all with a grain of salt, and choose what you want to take for advice. there is a lot of good info here... you just gotta wade through some BS to get to it sometimes...
Gary
You will get a lot of "advice" on here... A lot of guys worry about 1/2 a pound of weight, and muffler modding a 50cc saw, and then there are the PPE Nazi's that will grill you if you post a picture of yourself makin' a couple of cuts with out a full suit of chain mail on...
Just take it all with a grain of salt, and choose what you want to take for advice. there is a lot of good info here... you just gotta wade through some BS to get to it sometimes...
Gary
I didn't mean to be disrespectful at all. I was trying to point you in the right direction. Maybe I seemed short with ya'....didn't mean to. Sounds like you're on your way. Good luck with the 361. It's a great firewood saw. WDO
I'll read the manual in full and I'm sure I'll be fine. I'm a software developer, I learn everything about new technologies strictly from documentation. I'm not THAT much of a noob that I need to have someone *show* me how to run it. Just because I don't know the technical terms (compression release valve, drive links, etc) doesn't mean I can't figure it out myself. I figured out a lot about how to run it today just by myself in a short manner of time. It's not like I trashed the saw or anything..
Anyways, thanks for the advice and links to the documentation. I'll read it in full and I'll be fine.
EDIT: Thanks joat, always good to have a hard copy Also, the saw was in absolutely great condition. A shout of thanks out to joat for working with me on the saw
I hope its ok for me to ask but, what did you pay for that saw?
It must not have been (12 hours later)
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