Cycledude
ArboristSite Operative
I bought a brandnew 61 in about 1981 or 82, white top, it came with a 16 inch bar and when that wore out I put a 18 inch bar on it, the coils went out once and that was expensive but other than that it’s been a great saw. In my opinion 18” bar is about the max length because with any longer bar the saw would tip over when you set it down. It still runs great but those rubber anti vibration things are worn out so I mostly only use it as a backup saw. 3-4 years ago I bought a brandnew 562 XP so that’s my main saw these days.
Yes the Oiler is adjustable, shortly after putting on the longer bar on mine I had to adjust the Oiler to max because the chain didn’t get enough oil in the old position.
Yes the Oiler is adjustable, shortly after putting on the longer bar on mine I had to adjust the Oiler to max because the chain didn’t get enough oil in the old position.