SawTroll
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Doesn't it make the color of the plastic fade? :hmm3grin2orange:SWE#Kipp said:I put the plastic covers there too the look like new when they get out
Doesn't it make the color of the plastic fade? :hmm3grin2orange:SWE#Kipp said:I put the plastic covers there too the look like new when they get out
the swede said:mr brushcutter!! can you explain: "it´s much better than the 260"!! my experience say´s: the 260 has a better thottle response,better durability overall! better chainbrake! the 346 has better power(rpm) until you put it in a log! well, if you wanna stand there and "throttle in the air" go for the 346! want some work done? go for the ms260! but that´s my opinion!! these day´s i only work with 361 and 660 and 880 comming for milling! i use to be a husky guy!but no more! ex:234,238,262,371,242 and 346! the best husky i ever had,was the 238 and the 262! that´s all for me!
I dont do it new saws, but some bumpershine fix the fade thing ,,,SawTroll said:Doesn't it make the color of the plastic fade? :hmm3grin2orange:
the swede said:mr brushcutter!! can you explain: "it´s much better than the 260"!! my experience say´s: the 260 has a better thottle response,better durability overall! better chainbrake! the 346 has better power(rpm) until you put it in a log! well, if you wanna stand there and "throttle in the air" go for the 346! want some work done? go for the ms260! but that´s my opinion!! these day´s i only work with 361 and 660 and 880 comming for milling! i use to be a husky guy!but no more! ex:234,238,262,371,242 and 346! the best husky i ever had,was the 238 and the 262! that´s all for me!
belgian said:Hello there Mr "The Swede". Nice to see another poster from the Nordic countries Those vikings tend to spread their wings again and head for the US :hmm3grin2orange:
Having not used my saws long enough to make a firm statement, I believe though your comment about the Stihl durability is true. My first saw 038 AV was running like its first day used after more than 20 years of service.
However, after operating the Husky 136, 372 and now the 242, I have come to like Husky saws very much for their good balance and reduced vibe compared to the Stihls. For dayly use, that would be a very important decision factor to me at least. But as so often stated in this forum, you can't go wrong with both brands.
Since I can find little info on the 242 xp and you seem to have used them, how would you rate this saw and its recommended use ?
thanks in advance
Roland
Lakeside53 said:5 seconds? I clean my air filters maybe once a day if using heavily, and once a week or two if not... Just because it has dust on it doesn't mean it's not breathing. Heck, half the "pro" saws from "pro" users I get to service have air filters so heavily crusted it's hard to believe they work at all, but they do.
I'm no Husky expert here, but I find most of the problem with air filters is NOT cleaning out the spit-back from the carb. Over time the mix-oil forms a resin that really blocks up the filters.
the swede said:i´m sure that even you husky guys will be a little "wet in your pants":greenchainsaw:
Freakingstang said:BTW andy, what filter do you use on the 066 when you mill? I am thinking about getting another 066 and wondered which filter would be the best.
-Steve
the swede said:..... recommended use for the 242! hmm..... well in my opinion you shouln´t use more than 15" bar on it! the same goes for the ms260 and the 346 as well, if you want 18"+ bars, you should go for a bigger saw ex ms361 or husky 357!or bigger! if you have the whole 18" in the "wood" even a 361 have to work pretty hard!besides,the balance in a 242 would not be very good with a 18"bar on it! you know,it´s really made for a 13" bar! i have: ms200 14", 2x361 15" and 18", ....
the swede said:So "mr belgian" if you want one saw for everything really take a look at the 361! it´s a little more heavy than the 45-50ccm`s but you can really compare the power with the 70ccm`s! a friend of mine compared it to his 372 and he could not feel much difference besides the weight! ...
SawTroll said::hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:
As he said, he has had a 361 for some time, and he sold his 372xp not too long ago for about the reasons you describe! :rockn:
Well, I only have one, but the bars are 15 and 18" Rollomatic E (not ES).the swede said:... 2x361 15" and 18 ...
Very close, even closer then 3/8x7 vs. .325x8!the swede said:and i guess 0,325x9 and 3/8x8 are about the same chainspeed!!?? ....
the swede said:My location!! well i live 250km northwest from stockholm,500m from a fairly big lake called "siljan"!!
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