kd460
ArboristSite Operative
Hello, first post. Lurking for awhile. Lots of good info.
I have read lots of positive praise for the Jonsereds, so when I came across this saw (510sp), I bought it. $75 bucks, including a 20 inch bar (installed) and an extra 18 inch bar (I just found out 20 inch is to long?). Has good compression, runs nice, cuts and oils well, switch was not working, and previous owner used choke to shut it off. Switch is fixed, I removed all covers and cleaned everything up, adjusted carb, replaced plug, etc. I feel I got a good deal and am happy with the saw. The chain brake and hand guard mechanism is completely removed along with all of the brake parts.
Some basic questions if I may:
Sure would like some type of a hand guard. Not to concerned about the brake mechanism not working, but a hand guard would be nice. Any ideas?
The saw will leak a little gas out of the bronze vent element when the saw is turned to adjust chain. Strange as the vent is pointed up when I am doing this. Is this normal?
Speaking of leaks, there is a small pin hole (I assume vent), just above the oil fill plug. When the saw is turned (to adjust chain), it leaks oil out of this hole, it does not leak when the saw sits in its normal position. My parts diagram shows some type of a pin that goes in their (sorry hard to see as picture is not clear). It almost looks like a small cotter pin. Can anyone give info about this?
Need new rubber AV mounts, and I have contacted George Blake about those and some other parts, as I may want to rebuild this saw at a later date. Are new cylinders and pistons, bearings, still available?
What bar and chain combo should I run? I want to go back to the 18" bar, just curious what others suggest. Mostly used for a firewood saw, so I feel the 18" bar will be fine (I also have a little 14" saw for the small stuff).
The whole interchangeable rim sprocket thing is new to me, so any info there would be greatly appreciated (or a link that explains it), the previous owner gave me a few different ones.
Any known problems with this saw that i should be aware of? Anyone with a "history" or experience with this saw that can give me a few tips, heads ups, and oh by the ways?
I like the saw, it is amazingly light for the power it puts out. Just want to get it up to snuff before I start using it. Thanks for looking, KD
I have read lots of positive praise for the Jonsereds, so when I came across this saw (510sp), I bought it. $75 bucks, including a 20 inch bar (installed) and an extra 18 inch bar (I just found out 20 inch is to long?). Has good compression, runs nice, cuts and oils well, switch was not working, and previous owner used choke to shut it off. Switch is fixed, I removed all covers and cleaned everything up, adjusted carb, replaced plug, etc. I feel I got a good deal and am happy with the saw. The chain brake and hand guard mechanism is completely removed along with all of the brake parts.
Some basic questions if I may:
Sure would like some type of a hand guard. Not to concerned about the brake mechanism not working, but a hand guard would be nice. Any ideas?
The saw will leak a little gas out of the bronze vent element when the saw is turned to adjust chain. Strange as the vent is pointed up when I am doing this. Is this normal?
Speaking of leaks, there is a small pin hole (I assume vent), just above the oil fill plug. When the saw is turned (to adjust chain), it leaks oil out of this hole, it does not leak when the saw sits in its normal position. My parts diagram shows some type of a pin that goes in their (sorry hard to see as picture is not clear). It almost looks like a small cotter pin. Can anyone give info about this?
Need new rubber AV mounts, and I have contacted George Blake about those and some other parts, as I may want to rebuild this saw at a later date. Are new cylinders and pistons, bearings, still available?
What bar and chain combo should I run? I want to go back to the 18" bar, just curious what others suggest. Mostly used for a firewood saw, so I feel the 18" bar will be fine (I also have a little 14" saw for the small stuff).
The whole interchangeable rim sprocket thing is new to me, so any info there would be greatly appreciated (or a link that explains it), the previous owner gave me a few different ones.
Any known problems with this saw that i should be aware of? Anyone with a "history" or experience with this saw that can give me a few tips, heads ups, and oh by the ways?
I like the saw, it is amazingly light for the power it puts out. Just want to get it up to snuff before I start using it. Thanks for looking, KD