Advise on 1st Chainsaw for home use

[Stubby]

1 minute ago, Steven1210 said:

That makes sense.

 

With my multi tool and blower empty them and let them die on tick over when putting them away. 

 

Can I use the alkalate fuel in those?

 

25/1

40/1

 

Or just keep them as I do just now.

You can but the results will very much depend on how long and how much the pump fuel has degraded the rubber components . If you have not had them long it should be ok ( might need a slight carb adjustment ) . Petrol attacks the rubber removing the coating that is on it to keep it supple . Alkylate fuels don't do this . So if you run a machiene on Alkylate fuel from the get go no probs . If you run one on Alkylate that has been run on petrol for some time it can show up problems with the rubber becoming brittle and cracking . This is what the petrol has done not the Alkylate fuel .

[Steven1210]

Thank you for the explanation Stubby.

 

Will keep the other kit as is, and get some alkylate for the saw.

[Khriss]

I use a syringe fr small batches and never trust the bloke who said he has mixed properly on the jerrican run. K

[Khriss]

( pre mix alkylate is probably best bet for yr useage tho mate) 

[Steven1210]

I think you guys are right.

 

Takes away the measuring, and as its a decent saw, I don't need to worry about leaving fuel in.

 

 

[AngrySquirrel]

I measure in a jug i got that gives all mixes on side but now got the Stihl litre bottle that has bit at top to measure.

Just plain litre plastic bottles just F'in leak as don't seal right! as cut bit off to open but as soft there isn't much for cap to bite/seal on edge so kept weeping!

Put oil in can then 5 litres of Super give it a shake also after then put into fuel can when it's low always keep it that way so not making mistakes or mix wrong if stick to 5 litres

[neiln]

I mix small amounts as I found it could take me about a year to go through 5 litres.  I bought a metal 2.5 litre bottle and user that, and use a small measuring cup to measure the 63ml of oil (40:1).  I used a large syringe for a while, and use a small one to add the few ml of stabilizer.  I still find I often have a litre or so around for 6+ months as I cut very little over the winter,  as now, I mixed 2.5 litres in late August/early September and ran 3 tanks through the new EA 4300, the remaining litre could be sat until April.  It's not been a problem, sealed metal can, stabilizer and good oil, plus super grade petrol, it keeps ok, but I've just bought a 1 litre bottle with the intention of using that when I need a little mix late summer.

 

Also, mark the measuring cup or syringe at the regular amount and it's pretty simple.... Not fool proof, but pretty close.

Edited October 6, 2021 by neiln

[Stubby]

2 minutes ago, neiln said:

I mix small amounts as I found it could take me about a year to go through 5 litres.  I bought a metal 2.5 litre bottle and user that, and use a small measuring cup too measure the 63ml of oil (40:1).  I used a large syringe for a while, and use a small one to add the few ml of stabilizer.  I still find I often have a litre or so around for 6+ months as I cut very little over the winter, so as now, I mixed 2.5 litres in late August/early September and ran 3 tanks through the new EA 4300, the remaining litre could be sat until April.  It's not been a problem, sealed metal can, stabilizer and good oil, plus super grade petrol, it keeps ok, but I've just bought a 1 litre bottle with the intention of using that when I need a little mix late summer.

It all sounds very complex . I have a 2T bottle marked off in wide graduations . One graduation is for 5lters of fuel .  5 liter combi can , pour in one graduation , top up with  petrol/aspen4 or whatever shake and jobs a goodun .

[neiln]

What's complex?  Open oil bottle, fill measuring cup to clearly marked spot, add to can filled with petrol, cap and shake?  I mean stubby we've never met, but you seem to know one end of a saw from the other (don't hold the one with teeth!) So I think you'd find it quite forward!  I'd say foolproof, but I don't want to suggest you're a fool.

 

All in all, it's easier than driving to catford to visit jonsey and buy some aspen, and much cheaper.

[Stubby]

10 minutes ago, neiln said:

What's complex?  Open oil bottle, fill measuring cup to clearly marked spot, add to can filled with petrol, cap and shake?  I mean stubby we've never met, but you seem to know one end of a saw from the other (don't hold the one with teeth!) So I think you'd find it quite forward!  I'd say foolproof, but I don't want to suggest you're a fool.

 

All in all, it's easier than driving to catford to visit jonsey and buy some aspen, and much cheaper.

Same as mine but without " fill measuring cap " 🙂