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Morning, it’s finally stopped raining. Local job, 3 Scots pines to fell. Have a good day.

I remember buying my first 2511, I think, most of ten years ago now. As I picked up the saw, I remarked to the dealer: I'll be needing a replacement exhaust cover in a few months by the look of them. But just one, in all that time! I think that's the only part I've ever put on the saw, apart from chains !? Stunningly reliable

Morning all, Sunshine and 14 degrees forecast. Dismantling ash with die back between a field and a garden paddock. Using mewp and little Bob to move the timber. Leaving it all on site, no chipping. Stay safe.

Good morning Arbtalkers 😉

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Up and about, getting things in order going through old enquiries for Ufkes. Still going through comprehensive manuals etc Others in the team to contact to see if they got things that I need to be aware of, some of the team have asked for help in tidying up deals etc, some not done anything within the brand as they are too busy with crushers etc. Thought the weather was going to turn but still seems mild! Have a good day and return safe! Ant, Heap, Asti.

Still works today . 🙂

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Any bigger and and it would be way too hot in our house . I want a stove not a wardrobe ! 😀

Morning all . Just back from running my lad to work as he has a seized caliper on his car . Hopefully I can sort it today .

Morning Dark and quiet. Not the usual flurry of early Gatwick departures. Have a great pre-Friday.

Maybe that’s why Arbortech are based there.

Yes I checked that. He needed to replace all the fuel lines, clean the tank and some injection cleaner or the like. Anyway, not my problem.

@Stubby looks too small that stove

50 pushups 😁 and no dom perignon for you

Assuming its all new, first option is a light sharpen but leave the rakers, it will reduce the chip thickness, therefore be less agressive. I've seen a few chains that come a bit agressive/rakers too low out of the box. One issue with these small pruning saws is they have a slow chain speed, that lets it dig in more on small branches. I think its for some safety reason rather than any technical limitation of it being a small saw. Standard chain looks to be 3/8" 1.1 gauge. Stihl do a full chisel version which should cut a lot smoother, due to being sharper. While 1/4" has smaller teeth, more teeth in contact with wood eats more power. Can be smoother. Theres the .325, Oregons Speedcut nano, which Makita use on the UC029, my opinion its not much different to the narrow 3/8lp chains.

Thanks for the replies - I've been going over it again. Yes, the bulb is the right way round and the check valve is doing what it should, and I installed the carb kit correctly, without damaging the diaphragm. It could well be the other carb has the same issue. I don't think this carb has a throttle enriching pump. I put some air down the fuel intake and it held pressure. I tried sucking on the outlet pipe (that goes to the primer bulb) whilst blocking the fuel inlet pipe and I can hear air coming into the carb from somewhere - But when I also fully screwed in the H and L adjusters, it stopped the air coming in. Is that supposed to happen? Also, it is easy to blow air into the carb via the outlet to the primer bulb - is that supposed to happen? Many thanks.

After a year's use with mine, I'd say you'll find that you get used to it, within a week or two. But do avoid/be extremely careful when cutting with the top-side of the bar... it does have really lethal kick back. Always use cut resistant gloves AND sleeves. No 'one handing ' ever ! The set-up on the equivalent 40v Makita pruning saw however, is much nicer to use. Tho the 18v Makita version is a bit underwhelming for professional use IMO. The Sthil AGT40 was OK, too.

No, I rarely leave running, it hands on my harness hooks and I stop and start my saw so often that I've also just had to replace the white plastic cog the metal pawls mesh with in the starter. So a real mix on here, from scorched bellies and melted saw pants to those still on the original after years of abuse.

We are considering purchasing a new TP 175D Tracked machine. Has anyone owned or operated this model machine ? Any thoughts or advice, would be appreciated. Cheers

You didn't disagree, you created a pointless and puerile confrontation. Now personally I find your content interesting, you being a far better arborist than I could ever dream of being so please just don't upset me to the point I feel I need to block you over a ten euro piece of plastic McF*ck. Be a shame that.

Electric is best for attaching and having everything under your fingers, it's a massive improvement. The Farma have a really nice design that go under your palms