Ryobi PCN 4343 problems

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Hi all - I have a Ryobi pcn4343 which has given 2 years faultless service....

 

The problem now is that it runs well until cutting wood (the important bit!) - when cutting the engine slows down - the chain almost stops if cutting a large log and you apply any sort of pressure to the bar.

Saw starts and idles no problem

 

As soon as you take the chain away from the log the engine resumes full speed.

 

I have replaces spark plug (it has the correct gap) and air filter. Chain is sharp and the tension seems good.

Fuel has no problem passing through the fuel filter.

 

The chain does not slip when cutting - it is more like the engine slows down

 

Any ideas of what might be wrong?

[Bob Rolfe]

i know the problem straight away and your probably going to here this a lot on here.... you've bought a rubbish saw. contrary to wot it say on the box ryobi are only good for gardeners cutting small wood and basi,basic tree work. if your goin to do this for a living your goin to need a better saw ie stihl or an husky sorry mate there dear but its the truth you gotta invest. bye cheap bye twice thats the law in tools..

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Hi Bob - thanks!

 

I am only using it for my own domestic firewood

[treequip]

At the risk of teaching you to suck eggs

Have a look at the guide bar. Has it developed burrs on the edges?

http://www.oregonchain.com/tips_barwear.htm

[Ian Leach]

Is the chain the right way around:001_tongue:. Are the rakers to high?? Alot of builders/carpenters have come to me and said me saws not cutting, when i said have you taken the rakers down, they said what are they. saw cuts fine after that

Edited November 17, 2008 by Ian Leach

[Jonesie]

Ditto above the rakers, we have loads of people come in and have never taken the rakers down.

[Ian C]

It's down to colour, it should be orange and white, makes all the differance!

[Husqvarna King]

It's down to colour, it should be JUST orange and not have any white on it, makes all the differance!

 

HAHAHA couldnt agree more:sneaky2:

[stoxs]

lack of compression, your ring has gone LOL

 

bin it and get a new one , i think kelloggs are putting them in cornflake packets next week!

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Got it working again - just needed a good clean up.

 

Thanks to those who offered some advice.

 

 

Those who have nothing better to do than slag somebody off about a garden tool should maybe try http://www.secondlife.com as your 'real' life is obviously lacking something...