New Saw setup help

[Userj8670]

Morning !

I am now the proud owner of a NOS Dolmar 6400 with the 7910 top end . First impressions are wow this is a beast!

I have read about tuning the saw and "four stroking" which I have found some threads on . But what I haven't been able to find is what tool I need to tune this? I'm scared to run it for fear of damaging it.

Anyone care to give me a brief walkthru on the commonly accepted practices for a new saw setup and tune?

Of course here are pix

 

[cuinrearview]

Beautiful saw! There are plenty of tuning vids on YouTube, but there are many that imo suck. Brad Snelling has a real good one.

 

[cuinrearview]

Your saw has a rev limited coil, so tuning by ear will be a little harder for a novice. You'll get it though. To damage your saw you would need to run it lean for more time than you will just tuning it. You could always pick up a tach to assist.

 

[Userj8670]

I did go on YouTube and was unable to find a video tuning said saw that was specific enough? I am a novice and certainly have concerns but id give it a try - that's how you learn anyway.

But! I have seen it requires a special tool?

 

[pavel408]

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/chainsaw-tuning-101.250802/
http://www.madsens1.com/saw_carb_tune.htm
And yes, you need a special screwdriver.

 

[Bobby Kirbos]

Just get the whole set and be done with it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073DXFHSF/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Be the hero - tune your friends' saws and earn their eternal admiration (or at a minimum, some quantity of your adult beverage of choice).

 

[Userj8670]

Just get the whole set and be done with it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073DXFHSF/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Be the hero - tune your friends' saws and earn their eternal admiration (or at a minimum, some quantity of your adult beverage of choice).

Bahahaha! Purchased!

 

[Userj8670]

I assume it would be wise to hold off running the saw until then?