Running in a new saw

[Jimbob87]

Just got my first new saw a 560xp anyone got any tips on running it in? Carnt see anything in manual. Anything i should avoid or try and do? Any help apreciated

[Charlieh]

taken from the manual page 18

 

Running-in

Avoid running at a too high speed for extended periods

during the first 10 hours.

[Jimbob87]

Cheers couldnt see that thought it mite have got more than a paragraph

[spudulike]

Yup - take it easy on long extended cuts - give it two or three shots per ring on the big stuff until it is run in - all you are trying to do is stop a build up of heat through extended high speed flat out use until it has had some use.

[sideshow bob]

Yep buy a can of aspen fuel cant go wrong,560 is a mixed bag but if you get a good one its a crackin little saw,bit like a 346 on roids.

[GardenKit]

Like the Aspen bit!!

 

Also, yes I agree totally, dont rev it too high, but equally important dont let it labour. High speed equals low torque, low speed equals high torque. I would suggest to limit its use to what you would do with a saw half its size for the first couple of hours.

[the crafty weasel]

No special treatment, just change the engine oil after the first ten hours use