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Where is this tank actually leaking? You need to very careful putting sealant in the tank, the manual oil pump plunger and cylinder runs through the fuel tank and into the oil tank, on the bottom is a rubber seal to stop fuel leaking into the oil tank and visa ersatz, you could end up blocking the manual.

Careful Oldfeller we don’t want to lose you for 31 months!

Think the Solidur Climb have calf protection too. https://www.chrisforestry.co.uk/store/Solidur-CLIMB-chainsaw-trousers-Type-A-p543321745

Hey guys, does anyone know how you go about getting work in Scandinavia for a small squad of hard working planters and fencers. thanks

Evening all I'm looking to invest in a decent long-reach hedge cutter to try and tame some of our larger hedges - our trusty old HS45 is simply not up to the job as some of them have been left for 12 years or more and are over 6m high in places. Thus far it has taken me the best part of a week to clear about 20m of ponticum using the 45, loppers and various tripod ladders and scaffolding. I was initially looking at the larger long-reach cutters such as the Stihl Kombi 131 but have had the Echo HCA-2620ES-HD recommended to me by a local contractor. Not only is it cheaper but (a) it can come as a similar combi-unit and (b) the 5-year domestic warranty suggests they have confidence in their build quality - the engines are still made in Japan for example. Does anyone have experience of the Echo cutters - good or bad please? Thanks

An old shoe stuck more than 10 meters high, completely overgrown with bark! I've always wondered how she got there. Tutuapp

I had the same problem with the ventilated bags, they settle more than the full ones. I add a low strap around the base of the bags to limit the play, it helps a lot. And I always check the straps after the first 5 km. Mini MilitiaApp Lock

Who knows, all I can say is he was very good at her job! I am kind of missing them.

From FISA Chainsaw personal protective equipment (PPE) UKFISA.COM In response to recent queries to FISA on PPE, Andy Sloss chair of the FISA Chainsaw Working... Chainsaw personal protective equipment (PPE) FISA query response In response to recent queries to FISA on PPE, Andy Sloss chair of the FISA Chainsaw Working Group has prepared some advice. PPE is a fundamental piece of kit when using a chainsaw, not least chainsaw protective trousers. These should always be worn when working a chainsaw, but the choice of protection level and protection type should be determined through a risk assessment. Type-C trousers may appear to cover all bases, providing protection the full way around both legs, but this added bulk and material could increase fatigue for the wearer. Fatigue is known to be a major driver in forestry accidents, and can be exacerbated by heat stress, fluid and electrolyte loss from excessive sweating, and the extra effort required to move around in bulkier PPE. The nature of chainsaw work and challenging terrain is already physically demanding, so the right balance of comfort and protection is important. Research into non-technical skillssupports the importance of good decision making, situational awareness and cognitive readiness for operator safety, which could be hampered by the effects of fatigue. The key is finding the right balance of protection for the work situation and the individual. This is where a risk assessment helps with making that decision. Type-C trousers are primarily intended for workers who may find themselves in confined or dynamic positions, like climbers/arborists, and run a higher risk of striking anywhere other than the front and inside of the leg. There is justification for them to also be used where operators are inexperienced and/or occasional users, or will be largely static while working. HSE’s Chainsaws at Work guidesupports this (page 8 – leg protection). This doesn’t rule out their use in other circumstances, but it will be beneficial to consider the added physical effects of wearing them. While PPE rightly has its place, the risk of cuts should be controlled collectively along with good training and competence, maintenance of the saw and its safety features, good working practices and chainsaw discipline, awareness of body position and ergonomics, and of course supervision and mentoring. PPE sits at the bottom of the hierarchy of controls and won’t always offer 100% protection. Where you employ and therefore provide PPE for your employees, it’s important to consult with them throughout the risk assessment process to ensure their needs and work situations are considered, and they have a choice in the most comfortable, and appropriate, types of chainsaw trousers.

Perhaps the she was a he and got found out 😂

Husky 588 775 502 or Stihl 977 021 2620 both 35 x 5 and fit well

That was the strangest thing, one moment a duplicate or twin Morning Register thread appeared, then there were none.

Hi Aled, I am pretty sure you can use the clamp from the old 372xp.

She disappeared mate. Shop closed, phone off, just gone in the night. Must've been something I said. Shame.

Meeting place for the Thai bird on the quiet is it Dougy 💪

And a nice clean field/yard to start again.

nice touch that. im not big into the timber and chip sales but i reckon that i probably make 20k a year out of timber and chip out of my yard which covers my yard rent then gives me a bit of walking around money from time to time

You had a bloody near miss then, you could easily have had the misfortune of bumping into me!

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PPE is the last line of defence something has gone very wrong if your cutting your trousers/ boots. A failure of many other steps. Mainly adminstrative thing like work breaks and welfare facilities to reduce fatigue, timescales and deadlines to prevent rushing. Operator refresher training and experience. Level of supervision for the operation adherence to best practice. The HSE would be all over this step well before they cared about the trousers rating. As FISA 301 states no PPE Can give 100% protection against cuts with a chainsaw. I did wear class 2 trousers for a few years just because they were on sale. They were ok. Not much less flexible than my gladiators. That I had before and after.. only ever worn Haix protector pro boots and they are class one.

Only ever use all round protection ...I've never had a a hit with a saw touch wood, If you don't have full protection...what's the point of wearing ppl?

Can someone please refresh my dating brain, obviously getting rid of plastic intake clamp on a husky 350 and not a big fan of the alternative metal clamp. Don't want a jubilee clip but there are others which screw from one side and pull the other to it which i cannot remember what they are called or whatever else someone can suggest thanks

Husqvarna 550xp Manual gives saw chain speed at maximum engine power as 19.6m/s, s, so Class 1 PPE would be totally adequate. Other factors in a Risk Assessment might include the likelihood of increased fatigue or overheating from higher class, heavier PPE, justifying a lower class.

Nice one Stubby, knees down mother Brown😳. Do you still have the blade?

I was staying in Leith!