Thought it might be a good idea to start a thread with our combined practical advice.
Please don't clog the thread with reposts, pointless comments, and other junk. Just good practical advice.
I'll start it off with some of the basics:
1. For your saws and two-stroke engines, never use fuel more than 3 (or two) months old. Dump it in your truck and get fresh.
2. Always use the highest octane you can get, ethanol-free if you can. If you can't, put in some kind of fuel additive/enhancer that counteracts ethanol.
3. Keep your chain sharp.
4. keep your air filter clean.
5. Learn how to tune the carb. Lots of videos on youtube to help.
6. Wear your PPE!!!! Even if it's uncomfortable. A big gash in your leg or head (or a splinter in your eye, or gradual hearing loss) is a lot more uncomfortable.
7. Have a buddy with you when cutting in a remote location, or at least keep your phone in your pocket, or let people know where you are and when you expect to be back.
8. You will never regret paying extra money for higher quality, but you may darn well regret saving money and going cheap.
9. Never loan out your saws. Or better yet, keep a little junk saw on hand to loan out to friends/relatives. (And don't assume they know anything - tell them about avoiding dirt, kickback, fuel, oil, etc)
10. Always bring at least two saws and/or replacement bars and chains in case you get one stuck.
Carry on!
Please don't clog the thread with reposts, pointless comments, and other junk. Just good practical advice.
I'll start it off with some of the basics:
1. For your saws and two-stroke engines, never use fuel more than 3 (or two) months old. Dump it in your truck and get fresh.
2. Always use the highest octane you can get, ethanol-free if you can. If you can't, put in some kind of fuel additive/enhancer that counteracts ethanol.
3. Keep your chain sharp.
4. keep your air filter clean.
5. Learn how to tune the carb. Lots of videos on youtube to help.
6. Wear your PPE!!!! Even if it's uncomfortable. A big gash in your leg or head (or a splinter in your eye, or gradual hearing loss) is a lot more uncomfortable.
7. Have a buddy with you when cutting in a remote location, or at least keep your phone in your pocket, or let people know where you are and when you expect to be back.
8. You will never regret paying extra money for higher quality, but you may darn well regret saving money and going cheap.
9. Never loan out your saws. Or better yet, keep a little junk saw on hand to loan out to friends/relatives. (And don't assume they know anything - tell them about avoiding dirt, kickback, fuel, oil, etc)
10. Always bring at least two saws and/or replacement bars and chains in case you get one stuck.
Carry on!