new sp2010

[simonm]

picked my shiney new carlton 2010 up from orange plant last week. first time ive took it out today! so far im impressed ok so its hard graft but it makes mince meat of stumps:thumbup1:

[jaime bray]

Great machines the 27 hp really is a beast for such a machine.

 

Keep the teeth changed and it will do big oaks no problem.

 

One thing when you apply the handbrake type thingy, sometimes as it wears in you have to twist the knob at the top to get extra tension, always ensure that you backwind that knob as it eventually snaps the handbrake cable and they cost £150 plus vat to replace. Also be careful with the rubber matting its not the best quality and i ended up replacing mine with conveyor belt rubber which is far more durable.

 

Grease the wheel regulary i.e. during the job not just the start of it too.

 

Also behind the left wheel looking down the machine is where the drive cables are, keep them clean after each use.

 

Watch that the throttle cable workings on top of the engine doesnt begin to stick too as trhis can stick in the on position.

 

Checking belt tension, although awkward , is highly recommendable after first few hours and so on for a month or so after just to ensure they are spot on.

 

Ill stop now as most of you more experienced grinders probably are not so paranoid of damaging stuff as i am. I get quite nervous at the thought of damaging them as theyre so expensive to repair.

 

P.s. I installed a green teeth system called the tap and turn, great system but no longer available they do have a lockable version though now which seems reasonably quick to twist the teeth to a different position.

 

Enjoy.. P.P.S stick a wheel clamp on it in your garage and when on the trailer, shows the thieves that it isnt really easy picking and yes it does show them what to expect but if they come looking best to know you have done all you could, i have other deterents too but i wont disclose on a public forum

[lee-orange]

picked my shiney new carlton 2010 up from orange plant last week. first time ive took it out today! so far im impressed ok so its hard graft but it makes mince meat of stumps:thumbup1:

 

Hi Simon,

 

Good to hear your feedback. Thanks for your business, and please call us any time for tech advice and support.

 

Regards,

 

Lee James

BDM Orange Plant

[lee-orange]

Great machines the 27 hp really is a beast for such a machine.

 

FYI the Carlton SP2010 is now fitted with a 30hp engine

 

Good advice there Jamie

[Ian C]

I have a 4012 diesel, great machine. have you got yours with the razor cut head? if so teeth are a rip off so i changed to multi tip.

[roboted]

I have a 4012 diesel, great machine. have you got yours with the razor cut head? if so teeth are a rip off so i changed to multi tip.

 

How many hours before you chuck a tooth away ?

[Scott Walker]

Are the Carlton razor teeth not worth the extra cost as they last that much longer then any other tooth??

[roboted]

Are the Carlton razor teeth not worth the extra cost as they last that much longer then any other tooth??

 

Hence the ? to IC Trees

 

Correct dressing is the way (tooth that is ) no big deal if done on a regular basis...all part of looking after your machine..

Edited December 13, 2012 by roboted
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