2lumbarleft
ArboristSite Operative
I walked by a garage sale yesterday and spied a lonely chainsaw laying off to the side. My CAD immediately kicked in and I was required to investigate. It was clearly an older saw, yellow with a 16" bar. I went to pick it up, and Holy H E DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS, what was this? Perhaps a 327 Chevy short block with a bar and chain attached? What could it be made of? Lead, no that would melt. Depleted uranium or osmium I mused. As I held the saw, and my feet were slowly sinking into the lawn, I read the label. It said Pro Mac 610. I knew immediately that I had to have it. It took a few pulls, but the saw powered up, and when I revved the throttle, the saw shifted from processional torque. I had no idea what the engine size was, but for $39 it was coming home with me. I have a hunting shack deep in the woods, and I needed a cheap chainsaw that I could leave up there in case I visited and there was a tree across the road or laying on the house. I have been broken into over the winter before, and wanted a saw that I would not miss if it was stolen. The saw appeared to have a new chain on it, and was actually in quite good condition for something that must be forty years old or more. I have two questions for the peanut gallery. The saw has a push button oiler on it. Does this work in addition to an automatic oiler, or is that it. In other words, do I have to push this button every several minutes? The second question is regarding what is the horsepower on this thing. I couldn't find that in the specs, but did see it was a 60 cc engine and supposedly rated for up to a 28" bar. That seemed a little long for a 60 cc engine. So how powerful are these saws, and what about that oiler? Thanks in advance. 2lumbarleft