New to fixing my own saws

[Bob Rolfe]

just started to do my own work on my own saws i guess this i this is the right place to ask ......

 

A. Where do i get where do a get manuals from like for Haynes cars but you know for saws

 

B. Where do i get parts from off tinternet

 

c. Why are so many bloody screws... i always loose them

 

d Where can i find cheap screws

[rotax81]

most manuals are out there in .pdf format. search saw make and model + manual.

 

google is your friend to find parts.

 

get one of them stainless magnetic trays for your parts.

 

screwfix?

[Bob Rolfe]

Magnetic trays. Wot a good idea ! Thanks for that

[Andy Collins]

When I strip something down, I try to lay the parts out in sequence, and same with the screws nuts & bolts. Get a bun tin, you know the ones with about a dozen small "bowls" for the mix, then as you remove screws etc, place them in correct order in each "bowl" so you can remember the sequence of removal.

[Mark Bolam]

I always leave it to the pros to work on my saws.

 

I'm thinking of extending this to cutting bits of wood with them....

[john dawson]

stick wiv the basics til your comfortable, and steadily progress onto the advanced stuff when you feel confident. your local dealer is the best for parts, tho some places could mail-order, you might get the wrong bit!

[rotax81]

a regular service should see a very reliable saw.

 

clean/replace air/fuel filters, replace plug, clean tank vent, a damn good clean, a carb kit every now and then and a new pull cord is all thats needed.

 

check the pistin ring/s for wear once in a while as my husky had worn right through (opposite the ring gap) and was just about to fall apart, if that happens its normally new pot/piston, possible bearings etc as the ring will snag in the ports and destroy everything.

 

fixing a saw is not rocket science, the most technical part will be the carburettor but once you understand how they work its easy

[Mesterh]

I can usual find most of the stihl manuals on PDF so just post in the chainsaw section what manuals your after and I'll see what I can do.

[Dean Lofthouse]

Putting things back together in the right place is easy.

 

You buy two of everything, two MS200T's ect etc

 

Then you you strip one down you have one complete one to refrence what goes where

[Mark Bolam]

Does that work with women Dean?